Quote of the Day
"I didn't think I was whining. I was just stating a simple fact."
-- Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio, after Yankees President Randy Levine called out Attanasio for comparing the entire Brewers' payroll to that of the Yankees' starting infield (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 4/7).
Top Stories
Check Swing
Weiner To Look Into
Free Agent SpendingMLB is just a couple days into the ’10 season, but the league already could be facing its first clash with the players union. MLBPA Exec Dir Michael Weiner says the union will respond to concerns about the free agent market and whether teams may have colluded to keep contract values down. Weiner: “We have concerns and we will respond either through a grievance, if appropriate, or otherwise through the collective bargaining process.” There is plenty of other news from the diamond that is also making headlines. Nationals fans are upset at the number of Phillies fans in DC for Opening Day Monday, with some wondering whether the team specifically geared ticket sales to Philly supporters. Meanwhile, the Red Sox’ sellout streak is at 552, but the GLOBE’s Dan Shaughnessy notes that could be in jeopardy this season, as there was “virtually no buzz” during last night’s game against the Yankees.
Leaving The Nest?
Hornets quiet on speculation that George Shinn may sell a controlling interest in the team.
Live From Augusta
ESPN scores with Tiger's Thursday tee time; EA Sports unlikely to do non-digital advertising for online golf game; Steinberg says he did a "lot of soul searching" about working with Woods.
Sheer Madness
CBS sets event record with 8.3 million unique users for MMOD, up 10.4% from '09 tournament.
Follow The Leader
NCAA exploring possible expansion of women's basketball tourney to 96 teams as well.
Calming Influence
Plans for Barclays Center indicate the Brooklyn arena will feature a meditation room.
Real World: Salt Lake
RSL sees 20% increase in sponsorship, anticipated ticket sales growth after MLS Cup win.
I Bless The Rains Down In Africa
ESPN channels inspirational Robben Island for first ad promoting this summer's World Cup.
If You Build It, They Will Come
SBJ/SBD's 10th annual Sports Facilities & Franchises conference kicks off in Arlington.
