Quote of the Day
"We can't wait three or four months to address this issue if we're interested in trying to find a local buyer."-- Hornets Chair Jac Sperling, on the team launching a new initative designed to reach 10,000 season-ticket holders despite this being a traditionally slow selling period. (New Orleans TIMES-PICAYUNE, 6/7)
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Philly Stake
Comcast-Spectacor is "in talks to sell" the 76ers to a group led by N.Y.-based Apollo Global Management Senior Managing Dir Joshua Harris, according to sources cited by Henry Abbott of ESPN.com. Negotiations are ongoing and a source called a deal "imminent." Harris' partners in the deal include David Blitzer, Senior Managing Dir & co-Chair of Blackstone's Private Equity Group, and former Kings Senior VP & Assistant GM Jason Levien. Comcast-Spectacor Chair Ed Snider has controlled the 76ers since '96, "the same year Spectacor merged with Comcast." The company also owns the Flyers and Wells Fargo Center, where both teams play. Sources said that Comcast-Spectacor "would continue to own and operate the arena with the Sixers a ...
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Along For The Ride
Farmers continues sponsorship run by grabbing Kahne's car in '12.
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Special Delivery
FedExField capacity to drop as two party decks are being added in end zones.
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Dressed Up In Teal
Hornets' new ticket initative designed to increase allure to potential local buyer.
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Throw It Out
NFL asks for dismissal of players' antitrust lawsuit.
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Cashing In On The Captain
Several MLB licensees ready new products with Derek Jeter closing in on 3,000 hits.
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All The World's A Stage
Bud Selig reiterates desire for worldwide draft, hard-slotting.
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The French Connection
Li Na's historic win could give Nike a boost, see her sponsor portfolio grow.
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Westward Ho
Mountain West launches new logo, slogan as part of rebrand.
