Quote of the Day
"Major move by the NBA and league owners definitely threw the first punch. This thing's going to get messy."-- The Salt Lake Tribune's Brian Smith, reacting to the NBA filing an unfair labor practice charge against the NBPA. (TWITTER.com, 8/2)
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Stranded On A Deserted Island?
Wang vows to keep Islanders at Nassau Coliseum through lease expiration in '15
Nassau County residents yesterday "rejected a plan to borrow" up to $400M for a new Islanders arena and minor league ballpark, according to Brodsky & Marshall of NEWSDAY. Islanders Owner Charles Wang after yesterday's vote said, "I have to tell you I'm disappointed and to put it very bluntly, I'm heartbroken. I have to tell you it's a very emotional day for us." Wang has said that the team "would leave when its lease expires in 2015 if a new arena is not built, raising the prospect" that the 39-year-old Nassau Coliseum "could close without a major tenant." He said last night, "We're committed to the Nassau Coliseum until 2015. We will honor our lease." Nassau Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs: "The voters clearly have rejected a property ...
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Here We Go Again....
NBA files unfair labor practice charge, federal lawsuit against players' union.
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On-Field Communication
NFL Network in 60 million HHs after deal with Charter.
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Not Running The Option
Jerry Richardson believes opt-out clause in new NFL CBA would have been destructive.
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Passing The Test
Big 12 avoids more trouble with Longhorn Net regulations.
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Check The Calendar
Date on PGA Tour calendar seen as a key for Wyndham renewing title deal in Greensboro.
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'Tis The Season
EA Sports launches new program for early access, free content.
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Reach Out And Touch Somebody
Pirates seeing correlation between social media use, jump in fans' engagement in team.
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Global Initiative
Prospective feeder system could see more South American golfers on PGA, Nationwide tours.
