Quote of the Day
"I think players have been scared straight."
-- ESPN's Steve Phillips, citing steroid testing and the Mitchell Reports for why MLB home runs totals are lower than previous years ("Baseball Tonight," ESPN, 5/14).
Top Stories
Hicks' Glorypark Development On Hold In the latest casualty of the global credit crunch, Tom Hicks’ Glorypark development in Arlington is being delayed indefinitely for a lack of financing and anchor tenants. Hicks asserts he remains committed to the entertainment district, which is to be built next to Rangers Ballpark and near the new Cowboys stadium. The delay marks the third hiatus for Glorypark, raising questions about how much of the development will be completed in time for Super Bowl XLV in 2011. However, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck remains confident Hicks “will make this project work” despite the numerous setbacks. Meanwhile, while ambitious mixed-use developments in conjunction with sports facilities appear to be on the rise, the growing pains of Glorypark, the Ballpark Village in St. Louis and the Meadowlands’ Xanadu, among others, indicate the current economic climate remains unfriendly to large-scale development.
Curious Like George
Arlen Specter's calls for Mitchell-like inquiry into Spygate could extend headache for NFL, but does he have enough support to get Congress involved?
Ah, Good Times?
ESPN faces fragile situation with Simmons after he lashes out against ESPN's handling of his work and vows to write less.
Leader On Board
LPGA shows confidence in Carolyn Bivens, extending her contract into 2011.
Spanish Armada
FC Barcelona signs five-year deal for SUM to become team's U.S. agency.
Duck Still On The Pond
Recent legal troubles not likely to affect Henry Samueli's ownership of Ducks.
Love & Carriage
Edwards' car to sport wedding proposal as NASCAR sponsors seek ways to stand out.
Head Of The Class
USC's new lease with L.A. Coliseum gives school veto rights over the return of an NFL team.
Wrap Check
THE DAILY talks lacrosse with MLL Commissioner David Gross.
