Quote of the Day
"I didn't really think
much about it, to be
honest with you."
-- NHL Panthers D Noah Welch, who is the only active athlete among 19 who have agreed to donate their brain to Boston Univ.'s Sports Legacy Institute (PALM BEACH POST, 10/16).
Top Stories
The Magnificent Seven
Some of the most powerful, wealthy players in the sports industry continue to be interested in MLS, as evidenced by the names that formally bid for one of the league’s two expansion teams yesterday. Arthur Blank, Eugene Melnyk, George Gillett and FC Barcelona are among the seven entities that are trying to secure a club that would begin play in 2011. None of the bids currently have all of the components MLS is looking for, but all have unique qualities that should make for a close race over the next several months. The most notable group not to bid: the Mets, who pulled their bid due to a lack of a “world class facility.” There is some news coming from teams that are already on the pitch -- the Revolution are again making noise about building a soccer-specific stadium closer to Boston than their current home in Foxborough. The more intimate venue would cut down on fans feeling “swallowed up” by Gillette Stadium.
Long Island Rail Road
Presidential debate severely hurts Fox' overnight rating for Phillies’ NLCS-clinching victory; MLB OKs net's request to delay start of World Series game to run Obama ad.
The More, The Merrier?
NFL Owners Meetings end amid talk of college-style spring games, extending regular season.
Sign Of The Apocalypse
Are Boston fans now “nonchalant” about playoff baseball? Red Sox tickets much easier to come by than in previous years.
Horse Power
NTRA unveils safety and integrity reform plan supported by all major U.S. racetracks.
Au Revoir
French Grand Prix off F1 schedule for first time in 50+ years, as economic woes persist.
Mutual Fund
Andre Agassi, Perry Rogers end longtime business relationship in favor of friendship.
About Face
Top college recruits dealing with legalities of social networking friend requests from overzealous fans.
How The Mountain West Was Won
The mtn. not planning to simulcast BYU-Utah clash that may determine BCS berth.
