Only Four Of First 11 Games Were Sold Out

Every World Cup team has taken the pitch now six days into the tournament, and stumbling blocks seem to be mounting for FIFA and the South African hosts. More than half of the early matches have been played in front of below-capacity crowds, and FIFA places the blame squarely on the shoulders of corporate ticket holders. Also, South African police have seized control of security at more than half the stadiums due to a strike by employees at the venues. Officials try to thwart any new ambush marketing attempts by arresting two women for their roles in a campaign by Dutch brewer Bavaria. Meanwhile, the broadcast feed provider ups its audio filters to diminish the incessant buzz from vuvuzelas.

Going The Distance
ABC sees ratings drop slightly for Celtics-Lakers Game Six, but a rare Game Seven seems certain to be ratings bonanza.

Delay Of Game
Bankruptcy judge surprisingly does not decide whether to allow MLB Rangers sale to proceed.

Happy Father's Day
Cox to license Channel 4 San Diego to AT&T, DirecTV, Dish, giving up Padres exclusivity.

Don't Count On It 
County Commission rejects three Las Vegas arena proposals over public money requirements.

Back To The Drawing Board
Steve Kerr expected to return to TV after three years as Suns President of Basketball Operations.

Temporary Fix?
Expected revenue jump helps Big 12 avert mass exodus, but some believe "tenuous, flimsy arrangement" inevitably will fall apart.

Devils In The Details
Devils, Newark -- at odds since The Rock opened -- head to court to resolve rent dispute.

Helping Hands
Phelps, other Olympians rally to back fund offering financial support to promising athletes.