Diamond Vision 

As the quarterly MLB owners meetings wrap up today in Arizona, there is no shortage of news from the diamond. Tribune Co. reportedly is set to select a candidate to buy the Cubs within the next several weeks, bringing the oft-delayed saga to a long-awaited end. Depending on the speed of the approval process, the new ownership could be in place in time for Opening Day. Also, A’s Owner Lew Wolff confirmed his commitment to building a ballpark in Fremont despite Bud Selig allowing him to consider other locales. Meanwhile, the Rays' unexpected success in '08 has put them in a financial bind. And the debate persists over financing for the new Yankee Stadium, as Randy Levine and Richard Brodsky engage in a war of words at a state committee hearing that sees Brodsky challenge Levine to a "civil, full-fledged, in-your-face fistfight."

Sole Searching 
Slow economy, struggling sales force Reebok to cut 310 jobs, including 113 in Massachusetts.

Wishes For A New Year
NHL eyeing Yankee Stadium, Las Vegas, Rose Bowl as potential Winter Classic sites.

Still Rock & Roll To Me 
Vanderbeek says Devils still want to host Nets games in Newark, despite stalled negotiations.

Kind Of Blue
Declining revenue combined with high TV rights, cause the CBC to stop carrying Jays games.

Medal Of Freedom? 
Nortel's bankruptcy filing may jeopardize the company's sponsorship of '10, '12 Olympics.

Changing Lanes
Max Siegel leaves post at Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing to lead NASCAR's diversity effort.

Road Warriors 
Toyota anticipating cuts to NASCAR program; Re/Max ending entitlement of ARCA Series; Target shifts gears to Montoya's Cup ride.   

Somebody's Watching Me
ESPN Ombudsman's latest entry sparks strong reactions -- Does ESPN heed her advice? Should net have full-time watchdog?