Quote of the Day
“You’re never sure what the final rules will be, because the rules change.”
-- CBC Sports Exec Dir Scott Moore, on sudden rule changes by BOCOG affecting broadcasting crews in Beijing (GLOBE & MAIL, 7/25).
Top Stories

Football News Heats up As Camps Begin There's a palpable buzz building in the sports world this week, as NFL teams kick off their training camp season and college football's power conferences gather at their preseason media days. And as football fever begins to spread, YAHOO SPORTS' Adam Silver releases his annual ranking of NFL ownership, with the Jaguars' Wayne Weaver and Raiders' Al Davis at the bottom of the list, while the Patriots' Robert Kraft earns top billing, followed closely by Jerry Jones and his expanding Dallas empire. Speaking of which, Super Bowl XLV at the new Arlington stadium already has set a record for sponsor support more than two-and-a-half years out from the game. And to the surprise of very few, ESPN Sports Poll shows fans prefer watching the NFL far more than any other sports product, though the rising interest in football in general helps propel college football toward the top of the list.
Turn Two
Tribune Co. reportedly recommends two Cubs suitors merge bids in order to boost offer.
Supply & Demand
MLS adding two more teams amid interest from U.S., Canadian cities; sponsors activate at All-Star Game despite weather impacting fan fest turnout.
Star Power
Powerade launches huge ad campaign centered around 18 athletes from five sports.
Double Shot
Schultz asks judge to split case against Bennett after Stern tells former NBA owner suit will become "very expensive."
Friend Of The Red Devils
Manchester United turns attention to India, one of the few remaining untapped markets.
If You Build It, Will Anyone Come?
Baltimore hopes planned $300M arena will attract pro sports teams, but is it a futile effort?
Playing Mind Games
CBC exec says sudden, constant changes in rules pose unwelcome challenges for Olympic broadcasting crews in Beijing.
Buzz From The Bayou
AFL plans to focus on neutral sites for future ArenaBowls; League approves sale of Dragons.





