Quote of the Day
"It speaks to the chaos and dysfunction in that organization right now and it reflects very poorly on what the Mets are about."
-- Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, on the Mets' handling of the firing of manager Willie Randolph (Fox Business, 6/17).
Top Stories
ABC Earns 12.8 Overnight For Series-Clincher The NBA closes the books on its 62nd season last night in Boston as the Celtics clinch their 17th NBA Championship. There is plenty to do over the offseason, but the league goes into its break assured that it delivered for its media partners during the postseason. While some claim the numbers for the marquee Celtics-Lakers match-up are lower than expected, it is hard to argue when NBA programming consistently wins the night for ABC. Last night’s finale earns a 12.8 overnight rating, up nearly 12% over the comparable series-clinching '06 Heat-Mavericks Game Six. The 12.8 also marks the highest NBA overnight in three years. In this day and age, those are very good numbers, and they come on the heels of the recent spate of strong television ratings for top sports programming.
The Price Of Victory
Fresh off a painful U.S. Open win, Tiger to undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Amazin' Disgrace
Mets' timing, handling of Willie Randolph's firing called "spineless," "criminal."
A New Direction
Garmin becomes second U.S.-based company to sponsor Tour de France team in as many days.
Second Period?
NHL players growing frustrated with league following reports at NHLPA meetings.
Keeping Score
Clay Bennett holds his ground on witness stand; Seattle takes "huge hit" with shaky testimony from its expert witness.
Crossing The Street
Jets President Jay Cross leaving team for Hudson Yards project, completing front-office overhaul.
Write & Wrong
ESPN suspends Jemele Hill following her Celtics-Hitler comparison.
Eyes On The Prize
CBS Sports promotes Ken Aagaard, Mike Aresco, Harold Bryant, among others.
