Quote of the Day
"We already had a good feeling on consumer sentiment, in part from going through reactions on the various threads and boards. But it was good to have that data coming back that validated our position.”
-- EA Sports President Peter Moore, on research that showed consumers supported the company maintaining its relationship with Tiger Woods (THE DAILY).
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Sunday's Best
All attention this weekend will be on Indianapolis and New Orleans, as the NFL gears up for one of its most intriguing pair of conference championships in recent memory and tries to extend its streak of all playoff games showing ratings increases from last year. The ageless Brett Favre and the Vikings try to topple the Saints, while Peyton Manning and the Colts look to turn the clock back to ’07 and a return trip to a Miami-based Super Bowl if they can defeat the upstart Jets. No matter which one of the four possible Super Bowl matchups is made, it seems CBS is set up for a ratings bonanza that could threaten the “MASH” finale in the Nielsen record book. Meanwhile, the Pro Bowl is close to selling out at Sun Life Stadium, but the growing list of top players that are pulling out of the contest reignites the question of whether it needs to even be held.
You Scratch My Back, I'll Scratch Yours
Peter Moore reiterates EA's support for Tiger as company preps release of two new games.
Fight For Your Right
NASCAR makes another move to resuscitate fan support, granting more freedom to drivers.
A New Oregon Trail
City of Portland, Merritt Paulson reach long-awaited deal to turn PGE Park into MLS stadium.
Remember The Alamo (Bowl)
ESPN Ombudsman notes Mike Leach-Craig James controversy generates more complaints to net than "any other topic in the past year."
Hush Puppies
Mark Miles, Zak Brown, Randy Bernard quietly surface as possible candidates for IRL CEO.
Saying Yes To Mesa
Cubs elect to keep Spring Training in Arizona, agreeing to $84M proposal for new facility.
Seeking Shelter From The Storm
The Lightning's financial uncertainty has Gary Bettman himself looking for new investors.
You're On Candid Camera
Olympic agents warning athletes about off-field behavior thanks to TMZ's new interest in sports.
