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It’s that time of year again when people begin to take notice and complain about NFL Network having the rights to NFL games that cannot be seen in every household in the U.S. The problem is drawing even more attention this year due to a confluence of events that has the net broadcasting both of the league’s two undefeated teams during Week 15. The Colts stretch their record to 14-0 by outlasting the Jaguars Thursday and the Saints look to do the same Saturday against the Cowboys. While a precedent was set two years ago when the unbeaten Patriots’ season finale was simulcast on NBC and CBS, NFL Net’s Steve Bornstein says that possibility was never seriously considered for these two games. That certainly would help the folks in Baton Rouge -- the league denies the Saints’ plea to extend the local market to include the city.

Change In Administration
Redskins undergo "swift and dramatic overhaul" with Allen's arrival, Cerrato's departure.

Toeing The Rubber
Firestone signs first non-racing sponsorship in 25 years with MLB All-Star ballot deal.

Marking The Territory
S.F. city attorney writes Selig and threatens to sue MLB if A's are allowed to move to San Jose.

Check-ing His List
Nike revenues, profits down 4% for Q2, but futures orders ahead of year-ago period.

Full-Court Press
As Cowboys Stadium preps for basketball debut, efforts to lure big events continue.

Wild, Wild West
Fontana, Las Vegas hope Danica's appearance in their Nationwide races results in greater buzz, excitement around events.

Head Of The Class
Sprint leads all on-site NASCAR sponsors for '09 with $26.5M in broadcast exposure value.

Looking Back, Looking Forward
THE DAILY concludes our Year In Review with a look at the hits and misses of '09, the year in sports media and exec predictions for '10.