Quote of the Day
"This is not meant to be a reality series. We didn't think a show full of F-bombs would fit what the Giants are about."-- MLB Giants President & COO Larry Baer, on the debut tonight of “The Franchise,” Showtime's new show chronicling the team's '11 season. (THE DAILY)
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Seeing Stars
Fox earned a 7.9 overnight Nielsen rating for last night's MLB All-Star Game from 8:30-11:30pm ET, marking the event's lowest overnight rating ever. The telecast did lead Fox to its best primetime rating since the "American Idol" finale in May and also gave Fox a win among all nets in primetime last night. The 7.9 overnight is down 13.2% from a 9.1 rating last year and down 24% from the game in '09.
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Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Bud Selig offers his candid thoughts on MLB labor, realignment and much more.
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All-Out Blitz
James Harrison shares some candid thoughts about Roger Goodell.
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Whiskey & Milk?
Crown Royal near deal to title sponsor Brickyard 400.
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Save For A Rainy Day
NBA players get escrow cash for first time as their cut from '10-11 season will fall short of 57%.
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Caught In A Rundown
Dodgers already spent entire '11 rights fee from Fox.
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You Won The Battle....
NHL, Molson Coors score favorable ruling, but Labatt will continue legal pursuit.
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A Timely Decision
SI opts for Jeter, not U.S. women, on cover over timing issue.
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They Might Be Giants
Showtime's "The Franchise" offers humor, inside access.
