Quote of the Day
"We're having a great year, so ESPN decided that what you should do if you're a magazine is you write an article going into All-Star (weekend) about how terrible things are. Maybe it's because (the game)
was on TNT."
-- NBA Commissioner David Stern, after being asked why he thinks the league continues to have an image issue (OREGONLIVE.com, 3/4).
Top Stories
Packing It Up
The retirement of Brett Favre after 17 seasons in the NFL is making waves in the business community. While network execs are saying they have no plans to alter their on-air talent lineups, Favre certainly would provide an enticing option for a net looking to increase its star power. Also, fans are wasting no time picking up Favre-related memorabilia. Yesterday’s announcement also could be a boon for Reebok -- the company will continue to produce replica No. 4 jerseys, already the top seller in NFL history. One thing to ponder as the NFL works on its ’08 schedule: How many times will a Favre-less Packers team appear in primetime, even after coming within a field goal of the Super Bowl?
Favre An Option For TV Nets
Vote Of Confidence
Oklahoma City tax approval for Ford Center upgrades could clear way for Sonics.
Day Of Beck-oning
Reebok marketing head Uli Becker replacing Paul Harrington as President & CEO.
Pressing Issue
Group of editors meeting today with MLB over new online media restrictions.
The Green Stripes
adidas Q4 net profit climbs 63% to $31.9M as full-year net profits top $837M.
Wrigley's Believe It Or Not
ISFA Chair estimates ballpark could be in line for $350-400M in renovations.
Protecting Home Court
Stern slams recent ESPN The Magazine poll, defends NBA image during interview.
No Money, No Problems
PGA Tour still netting tourney sponsors despite current economic downturn.
Standing Guard
NBPA closely monitoring Knicks, Marbury saga and may consider filing grievance.
