Under The Big Top

Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban are doing their part to make sure the NBA All-Star Weekend is not overshadowed by the opening weekend of the Vancouver Games, as ticket sales for Sunday's game are soaring to record heights unlikely to be matched. Jones and Cuban have touted the possibility of surpassing 100,000 fans for the game at Cowboys Stadium, and David Stern admits to choosing the venue to properly honor the newest "wonder of the world" and to "set and retire" the attendance record. But Stern is careful to note the move does not signal a "return to domes" for the All-Star Game. Meanwhile, the event also sheds light on the evolving relationship between Cuban and Stern, who says he now communicates with the Mavericks boss "at least as much as any other owner." Cuban has made great strides toward making the NBA "relevant in Dallas" and no longer needs to rant and rave to make the league and his fellow owners listen.

The Leading Lady
Lindsey Vonn arrived in Vancouver amid massive hype, due in part to her SI Swimsuit Issue photo shoot, but the question remains if she will even be able to compete due to a shin injury.

White Out Conditions
VANOC in a "mad rush" to find sufficient snow amid Vancouver's warmest January in decades.

Newest Show On Turf?
Rams co-Owners reportedly ink deal to sell the franchise to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan.

Love Thy Neighbor
State Farm signs three-year pact as NBA's newest corporate partner, kicking things off as presenting sponsor of All-Star Saturday Night.

Here We Go Again
Daryl Katz proposes Edmonton pay for entire Oilers arena, but city wants team investment.

Wanted Beyond The Bayou
Saints hot market exceeding expectations, nearing same level Steelers reached last year.

Let Me Be Frank With You
McCourt opens up about Dodgers, says he wants to be "credible in the eyes of everybody," sometimes "isn't given enough credit."

Throwing His Hat In The Ring
MLBAM President & CEO Bob Bowman files paperwork to run for Michigan governor.