Quote of the Day
"I like to play a $2 Nassau when I'm out there on the [golf] course. It doesn't mean I do not love the game, but sometimes it's nice to have a little something extra
at stake"
-- Texans Owner Bob McNair, on his personal gambling, despite the NFL's public stance against it (N.Y. TIMES, 1/31).
Top Stories
The Super Bowl is just three days away, and the NFL has taken over the sports business news. Among the highlights in today's issue: one report says Fox should rake in a total of $260M in ad revenue; the N.Y. TIMES writes this year's commercials will take on a "milder, sweeter" tone; the city of Houston throws its hat in the ring to compete with Indianapolis and Glendale for hosting duties for the 2012 Super Bowl; SI offers an extensive profile of players' association chief Gene Upshaw; sports business luminaries their favorite Super Bowl memories; and THE DAILY continues to monitor the celebrity and party scene around this year's big event.
Super Bowl Preparations Heat Up In Glendale
Apple Turnover
MLB plans to put HQs for cable net in first new office tower in Harlem in over 30 years.
Ink Stained
Philadelphia Inquirer reportedly fires Stephen A. Smith citing "job abandonment."
Questionable Tactics
MLB umpires upset over league's "inappropriate" background checks.
Jackpot!
New York officials claim installation of slot-like machines at horse tracks will generate $600M annually for the state.
The Big East
Beijing Olympics sponsors increase ad spending in China by 23% as total spend in country jumps past $61B.
Red Storm
Liverpool fan group trying to raise almost $1B in effort to buy club from Hicks, Gillett.
Veteran's Day
Gary Bettman tomorrow celebrates 15th anniversary as NHL Commissioner.
