N.Y. Papers React To Super Bowl Announcement

The NFL’s innovation under Roger Goodell continues with yesterday’s historic vote to award Super Bowl XLVIII to the Giants/Jets and New Meadowlands Stadium. A Super Bowl vote has never sparked such response, as critics debate whether this sets a precedent that will change the marquee global event. The move follows the call by Goodell to forgo complacency and instead focus on new ideas but whether it will work as planned in February '14 remains to be seen. Woody Johnson and the Mara/Tisch families are the clear winners from yesterday’s vote, but they had a powerful support group that included former “Border War” protagonist Bob Kraft and even the Rooney family. Will we see future Super Bowls in more chilly climates? Kraft says a Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium is probably “not going to happen,” but Dan Snyder sure sounds like he would like one.

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Climate Change 
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Weather Outside Is Frightful ...
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... But The Fire Is So Delightful 
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Tracking The Forecast
F1 surprisingly announces U.S. return with race in Austin, which will build track for up to $250M.

Sunny Day To Play 18
PGA of America lands deal making KitchenAid presenting sponsor of Senior PGA Championship.

Will Lightning Strike Twice?
Vinik now focused on hiring CEO after making a huge first hire with Steve Yzerman as GM.

Storm On The Bayfront
Bad publicity reportedly causes ING to drop sponsorship of AEG-operated race in S.F.