Quote of the Day
"Put it this way: This could turn into a little bit of a fiasco."
-- Cubs manager Lou Piniella, on MLB instituting a limited form of instant replay beginning tomorrow (AP, 8/26).
Top Stories
Lost In Translation
The LPGA's decision to institute an English proficiency test for its players is being met with harsh criticism today, and the tour’s headache could possibly get worse. Agents are up in arms over the less-than-substantive explanation for the new policy, with some questioning the legality of such a mandate. One agent says he would consider legal action should his clients be suspended for failing the exam. IMG's Michael Yim says the LPGA "can't do this," adding there "definitely needs to be some sort of discussion with the tour." The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, and the ACLU is claiming the policy may even violate Florida state law. Meanwhile, the move is taking a bashing by columnists: the N.Y. DAILY NEWS’ Hank Gola writes the LPGA is “headed for another public relations disaster,” while the DETROIT NEWS’ Lynn Henning calls the policy “truly absurd.”
Adding To The Depth Chart
Big Ten Network agrees to carriage with Charter, giving net deals with all major MSOs.
After Further Review
MLB set to introduce instant replay to mixed opinions among players, umpires, managers.
Jets' Fuel
Jets hope auctioning off Coaches Club PSLs balances out lack of licenses in upper deck.
Steel Resolve
Goodell tells Rooney brothers the NFL, owners will strive to keep Dan, Art II in control of Steelers.
How I Lost Your Mother
Campbell Soup drops moms from NFL campaign in favor of blue-collar workers.
Jay Walking
Mariotti unexpectedly resigns from Chicago Sun-Times, saying sports journalism is "entirely a Web site business."
Time To Say Goodbye
Writers, execs offer final thoughts on media, marketing efforts at Beijing Games; U.S. focus turns to Chicago, where 59% of residents describe themselves as Olympics fans.
