Start Your Engines

The newest iteration of open-wheel racing kicks off Saturday with the IndyCar Series season opener in Miami, and while the estimated 26 cars are the most for an opener since '01, one writer cautions the "fight to win back fans and convert new ones to open-wheel racing has only just begun." IRL Founder Tony George indicates a name change for the series is being considered to be more inclusive of its predecessors, and George hopes to incorporate features of both series, specifically Champ Car's Vanderbilt Cup trophy.  IRL officials also hope to cash in on the popularity of "Dancing With The Stars" winner Helio Castroneves. Meanwhile, the IRL this offseason invested $10M to broadcast every race in HD, including at least six in-car HD cameras, and the new-look series also boasts a revamped Web site with expanded multimedia features.

How Does Your Garden Grow?
MSG reveals plans to renovate arena, imperiling Penn Station transformation plans.

Mark Our Words
NBA orders Mavericks to allow bloggers access to team's locker room, lifting Cuban's ban.

On The Move?
David Stern acknowledges certain NBA owners' need to consider relocating franchises.

Out Of Left Field 
Giants remove all prominent Barry Bonds signage at AT&T Park.

National Monument 
Washington Post's Boswell, Nationals players rave about Nationals Park ahead of Sunday's first regular-season game. 

Change Of Clothes
Reebok-CCM Hockey President & CEO Matt O'Toole adds Reebok CMO to title.

New Jersey Score
Under Armour signs deal to replace Nike as uniform provider for Univ. of Utah football.

High Kicks
Garber harbors high hopes for MLS as season kicks off Saturday.