Packers' Sunday Night Win Caps NFL Weekend

America’s Big Daddy of sports properties kicks off the first regular-season Sunday, and all indications show the NFL building upon its Thursday night ratings momentum -- overnight numbers on two of three broadcast partners are up from last year. Roger Goodell is in Green Bay for NBC’s Sunday night opener and talks about labor issues and the league’s fine of Jerry Jones for violating a gag order. Goodell says Jones’ comments on the future of revenue sharing were “misconstrued,” and that revenue sharing "will always be a part" of the NFL. Meanwhile, the NFLPA's De Smith says player reps voted over the weekend to authorize a strike/lockout fund, which the union hopes will total about $60,000 per player.

Flushing The Action 
Frequent weather delays wreak havoc on U.S. Open ratings, as overnights fall 15.8%; USTA officials debate feasibility of roof.

Ringing Endorsement
CAA Sports inks biggest media deal to date, serving as strategic media adviser to IOC.

Anything You Can Do
Liverpool, Standard Chartered ink four-year deal matching ManU's record shirt sponsorship. 

No Lone Rangers
MLB making many decisions for Rangers, who have borrowed at least $15M from league. 

Krafting A Legacy
While critics are "unimpressed," Robert Kraft bullish on Patriot Place almost two years in.

Presidential Pardon
First Lady Michelle Obama, not Barack, to support Chicago 2016 bid in Copenhagen, though President seems to leave door open.

Keep Your Friends Close ...
DeMaurice Smith hires four new attorneys for NFLPA, including three from former firm.

... And Your Enemies Closer
Michael Jordan's HOF induction marked by "petty and punitive" shots at former adversaries.