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Friday, September 3, 2010
In a special to CNN.com, Andrew Brandt writes the NFL's push for an 18-game regular season "could potentially be the impetus" for a new labor agreement "and for NFL football in 2011. There may be carping about the hardships of the extra games now, but watch: It will dissipate in a swirl of horse-trading necessary to make a deal" (CNN.com).
The TORONTO STAR's Chris Zelkovich writes of the Blue Jays moving some games to Sportsnet One, "Loyal Blue Jays fans are starting to revolt over the way Rogers has handled this issue, and the Jays themselves are taking some of the hits" (TORONTO STAR).
Also:
- College ADs pumping more money, resources into niche sports.
- Rays still a tough sell attendance-wise despite sustained success.
- Film Director Amir Bar-Lev discusses "The Tillman Story."
- Writer remembers late S.F.-area sports broadcaster Bill King.
