Parcells Has A Change Of Heart For Falcons' Offer

Bill Parcells will not be joining the Falcons as VP/Football Operations and is considering a revised offer from the Dolphins. This comes after Parcells told the N.Y. Daily News today he did not think there would be "any major hangups" for him to accept the offer from Falcons Owner Arthur Blank. Blank said in a statement he met with Parcells this morning to complete the contract, but "he later informed us that he would not be signing a contract with us."

Lift Ticket 
Ticketmaster completes second deal in as many days, inking  multiyear agreement with the NHL.

Something To Talk About  
Bud Selig, Donald Fehr to discuss Mitchell Report in move that could lead to third reopening of CBA since ’05.

Great Haul
CCTV.com paying what could be “highest ever” fee for Internet, mobile broadcasting rights within China for ’08 Beijing  Olympics.

Spot On  
Nissan eyes large local spot buy during Super Bowl to avoid paying reported $2.7-3M for national ad on Fox. 

Water World 
Sports marketing veteran Bob Cramer named VP/Sports Marketing at Glaceau.  

In The Cards 
Las Vegas likely to land franchise in fledgling UFL.

Brand Conscious 
Michael Jordan covers up adidas logo while participating in Bobcats’ practice.

After Further Review... 
THE DAILY begins its three-day look back at the year in sports business.