Witness Protection Program

Shirts Already Being Sold To Capitalize On Situation

It appears that if a superstar gets dunked on and nobody sees it, the incident still makes noise. We may never see Jordan Crawford's infamous slam over LeBron James, but talk about “The Dunk” keeps getting louder and louder. Nike's decision to confiscate all video footage of Monday's pickup game seems to have actually perpetuated the situation, casting a negative light both on the sports brand and its superstar endorser. The story is no longer about what happened on the court, but rather how Nike and the King handled the incident off the court. How this will affect two of basketball's most identifiable brands remains to be seen, but ESPN's Colin Cowherd says Nike comes across as "heavy-handed, very corporate, very petty."

Walking (Off) The Course
LPGA Commish Bivens reportedly accepts buyout and will step down next week.

Net Loss
Ebersol disappointed by announcement of USOC network; IOC asked organization to delay news for up to a month to "review the plans." 

Kicking Back?
Ten years after thrilling World Cup win, can U.S. women's soccer regain popularity?

Breaking Through The Dam
Portland, Merritt Paulson tentatively reach long-awaited $31M deal to renovate PGE Park.

Father's Day Brunch
Padres to serve "Breakfast at the Park" before Sunday games at Petco.

Call To The 'Pen
Columbia Pictures taps screenwriter Aaron Sorkin to revive "Moneyball" project.

Singing The Blues
Univ. of Kentucky launches singing billboard campaign featuring school fight song.

Labor Of Love 
ESPN profiles sports union leaders, declares job of NFLPA's Smith as toughest currently.