Quote of the Day
"Do I like it? No, I don't like it. I think the game should just be played, (and) you shouldn't be interrupting the game with headsets and all those things."
-- Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, on in-game interviews with TV and radio stations (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 3/11).
Top Stories
Access Denied
Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban is firing the latest shot in the battle to define sports media access in the Internet age, banning full-time bloggers from the team's locker room. The ban has drawn an official protest from the Dallas Morning News, whose reporter Tim MacMahon is the only blogger banned thus far. Morning News Deputy Managing Editor/Sports Bob Yates yesterday in an e-mail to Cuban writes the policy is a "veiled attempt at retribution'' against MacMahon. But Cuban denies the claims, writing on his blog his only motivation was "being fair to all bloggers.'' The league claims it is looking into the issue of locker room access for bloggers. Meanwhile, in a related development, MLB and the APSE are nearing an agreement to amend new press credentialing guidelines.
Cuban Bans Bloggers From
Mavericks' Locker Room
Outlet Pass
CBS develops platform allowing outside sites to link to live online video of NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Drive For Show
Buick unveils promo centered around chance to win Tiger Woods as a caddie.
20 Questions
Tony Stewart continues to criticize Goodyear as it issues statement in support of tires, relationship with NASCAR.
Power Point
Steve Ballmer places April 10 deadline on group's offer to pay $150M toward $300M KeyArena expansion.
Bud Heavy
Selig's $15.06M paycheck keeps him among highest paid sports execs.
Dollar General
Cubs considering instituting ticket tax to raise revenues, help pay for Wrigley renovations.
Silent Treatment
Tom Hicks unexpectedly ends talks with DIC about acquiring Gillett's Liverpool share.
Double The Pleasure
NBC reportedly pushing for Bruins-Rangers at Yankee Stadium to feature two major markets.
