Don't Do Me Like That

Impressive television ratings throughout the playoffs and buzz around the Patriots and Giants have the NFL riding a wave of momentum into Sunday's Super Bowl, but life is about to get tougher for Commissioner Roger Goodell. With Pat Bowlen and Robert Kraft among the owners saying the CBA agreed to in '06 is unfavorable toward management, and NFLPA chief Gene Upshaw saying it is clear to him that the owners will terminate the deal in November, Goodell will be challenged by balancing the varying economic interests of his constituents, while maintaining an as-of-now harmonious relationship with the union. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter is threatening to call Goodell before Congress to answer questions about the league's antitrust exemption and the destruction of the Spygate tapes.

Century City
Some see Pats-Giants resulting in first 100 million-viewer Super Bowl; advertisers prep family-friendly spots.

I Won't Back Down
State's $47M contribution for Chester MLS stadium "all but assures" Philly of snagging MLS expansion team.

Free Fallin'
HD Partners' shareholders shoot down acquisition bid of NHRA assets.

Into The Great Wide Open
Bucks F Yi Jianlian inspires launch of Wisconsin's first Chinese-language newspaper.

A Higher Place
Angels re-instituting ticket hikes for most popular games, which Owner Arte Moreno had eliminated when he purchased the club.

Learning To Fly
Nationwide "to have a little fun" and raise money with expected name confusion from Busch Series takeover.

Time To Move On  
NBA Exec VP/Marketing & Communications Gary Zarr resigning after less than a year.

I Need To Know
Deadspin's Will Leitch interviews Mark Cuban in GQ.