Quote of the Day
“The first thing is that anyone expecting unification to be some magic bullet has probably got it wrong."
-- Champ Car co-Owner Kevin Kalkhoven, on the ability of unification to cure what ails open-wheel racing ("Wind Tunnel," Speed TV, 2/24).
Top Stories
No Country For Old Men
Huizenga Selling 50% Of
Dolphins To Stephen RossAfter denying reports late last year that he was close to selling a stake in the Dolphins, Wayne Huizenga announces he is selling a 50% interest in the club to developer Stephen Ross for $550M. Huizenga will initially maintain control of the team, but a source claims a transfer of power to Ross could happen “within the next year or two.” Citing his age, the 70-year-old Huizenga claims he suggested the 50-50 split, saying, “We don’t need some old guy limping around here trying to run this franchise.” The move clearly marks the beginning of the end of Huizenga’s influence on the South Florida sporting landscape. For Ross, who went to high school in Miami, the deal allows him eventually to run the franchise he watched growing up.
American Beauty
IRL, Champ Car unification details to be unveiled this week; all future events under IndyCar Series banner.
A Partner For All Seasons
IMG joins with NCAA, CBS to sell marketing packages surrounding NCAA's 88 championships.
Million Dollar Baby
Cowboys to add 100 suites in new stadium after almost selling out first 200.
An American In Paris
Nike inks $506M deal to replace adidas as France's national soccer team sponsor starting in 2011.
West Side Story
Cubs sign Chicago Board Options Exchange as sponsor for 70 new premium seats.
Terms of Endearment
Goodell earns $6.5M for first seven months as NFL Commissioner, nearing Tagliabue's top paycheck.
The Departed
MSG renovation plans revived after delays and rising costs stall Moynihan Station proposal.
Dances With Wolves
Manny Ramirez hires Scott Boras to help in upcoming contract negotiations.
