Rooney (l) Becomes Steelers Majority Owner

The Steelers will stay within the Rooney family as NFL owners unanimously approve the club’s restructuring that sees team Chair Dan Rooney and President Art Rooney II become the principal owners. Under the agreement, Dan and Art II will buy out all or part of the shares of Tim, Patrick, Art Jr. and John Rooney in a league-mandated effort to separate the Steelers from the family's gambling interests. Dan now will hold a 20% stake in the team, while Art II will hold 10%. As part of the transition, new minority partners will come aboard -- Ampco-Pittsburgh Owners the Paul family, Pilot Travel Centers President James Haslam III and Legendary Pictures Chair Thomas Tull. The agreement brings to an end a sometimes contentious struggle within the family.

Countdown To New Year's
Bridgestone acquires entitlement to NHL Winter Classic; rooftop clubs near Wrigley permitted to sell tickets to game.

Citi Slickers
Jeff Wilpon vehemently asserts no part of the Mets is for sale, team not in financial trouble.

Eye Spy Something With Rings
Possible CBS, Time Warner joint bid for Olympics rights would allow nets to air content on various cable properties.

Staying On Track
Despite 30-day shutdown, Chrysler will hold true to its various NASCAR partnerships.

Checks & Balances
Nike reports drop in U.S. revenue, but overall numbers boosted by global reach.

Who's Singing The Motown Blues?
Red Wings persevere through Detroit's economic woes, adding $1M-plus in new sponsorships.

Before He Became King
LeBron to team with Ice Cube, ABC for new drama series based on his high school days.

'Tis The Season
Part two of our '08 recap features deals that did, and did not, occur; people who made news for all kinds of reasons; and what execs will watch in '09.