Sports Execs Watching Election Results Roll In

Voters are flocking to the polls in record numbers and the sports industry will of course keep a watchful eye on today’s historic election. ESPN’s “MNF” last night played host to the two candidates, with Chris Berman’s brief halftime interview with John McCain and Barack Obama getting heavy hype, but also receiving expected criticism for not being relevant enough with his questions. To be fair, it is tough to see what Berman could ask that would shed new light on the candidates. Meanwhile, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the election is a “time for our country to come together and unite … and start dealing with some of the very significant issues we have." Also, athletes and execs chime in on decision day and CNN's John King talks to THE DAILY about his love of politics and the Boston sports scene.

Political Action Committee
Changes at USOC have Burton leaving Friday; Bellingham now to focus on USOC network.

Social Security
MLSE thus far appears immune to economic crisis, earning about $80M profit in last FY to drive total value to $1.6B.

On The Campaign Trail
Goodell calls out to cable operators, wants serious carriage negotiations for NFL Net.

Running Mates
Presenting sponsors of De La Hoya-Pacquiao fight offering PPV rebates to customers.

Stance On Foreign Policy
Sports in India reportedly catching the eye of Canadiens and Liverpool Owner George Gillett. 

House Of Representatives
Barclays declines option to bail on floundering Nets arena project, renegotiates deal.

Let Freedom Ring?
NBPA may get involved in contentious Knicks-Stephon Marbury stalemate.

Leaving Office
NBCU Chief Digital Officer George Kliavkoff, a driving force in net's transition to new media, stepping down at year's end.