Quote of the Day
"When we voted to go to Japan, that was not a unanimous vote, but we did what our team wanted us to do for [MLB]. They promised us the moon and the stars and then when we committed, they started pulling back."
-- Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell, on the team voting not to play its games in Japan unless coaches and training and equipment staff are compensated for the trip (BOSTON.com, 3/19).
Top Stories
On-Line Change
MSG suffered another significant blow in its new media lawsuit against the NHL today when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals released a summary order finding MSG's argument "without merit.'' The order brings an end to MSG's request for a preliminary injunction and sends the MSG suit back to trial court for a decision on the merits of the case -- a process that could take more than a year if MSG pursues it. MSG brought its lawsuit against the league in U.S. District Court on September 28, accusing the NHL of operating an illegal cartel and violating antitrust provisions by forcing MSG to migrate nyrangers.com to a common league platform.
Caught In A Rundown
In last-minute shocker, Red Sox players vote to boycott Japan trip unless coaches, staff receive extra compensation.
Critics' Corner
ESPN attracting more criticism than ever before from rival nets, sports leagues; Ombudsman lauds "SportsCenter" in latest entry.
Triple Crown
FSN Detroit signs long-term media rights deals with Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons.
Off The Mark
L.A. Times, ESPN bloggers denied access to locker room at Mavericks game.
Rocket Still In Flight
Reebok integrating Yao's foot injury into first major Chinese marketing effort.
No Presidential Pardon
MLB forces shutdown of Web site selling team-inspired Barack Obama T-shirts.
Center Of This Universe
Titans' Kevin Mawae elected to replace Troy Vincent as NFLPA President.
Sooner Rather Than Later
OK City Council discusses Ford Center naming rights, maintenance funding in first meeting on proposed Sonics lease agreement.
