Quote of the Day
"Sex sells, and NASCAR needs something like that. At this point in the game, you have to use whatever you’ve got to get your name out there. I don’t think you need to be (attractive), but by golly, it helps."-- NASCAR driver Angela Cope, on Danica Patrick's move to the NSACAR Nationwide Series next year. (FOXSPORTS.com, 8/25)
Top Stories
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Horns A Plenty
The Longhorn Network launches Friday evening, but "barring last-minute deals with cable or satellite providers, it's possible University of Texas fans nationwide won't be able to tune in," according to Gary Dinges of the AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN. As of late Thursday, only Verizon FiOS had "signed up to carry the cable channel," and that contract does not "take effect until Sept. 1." LHN execs said that they are "confident additional deals will be announced soon -- perhaps even before" Friday's debut broadcast. LHN VP/Production Stephanie Druley said, "I would just tell people be patient. This is what happens. I know people are probably tired of hearing that, but it's the truth." While FiOS service "is available in North Texas, Central Tex ...
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Daddy Dearest
Danica credits Go Daddy's support as a big factor in making the jump to NASCAR full-time.
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Lambeau's Big Leap
Packers unveil $143M renovation project for Lambeau Field.
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South By Southwest
Texas A&M officially "exploring their options" outside Big 12.
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Buffalo Wings
New deal sees Sabres' arena renamed First Niagara Center.
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Somebody's Watching Me
NFL officials heading to Bay Area to monitor weekend's games.
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Under The Sea
Mardy Fish hooks a new sponsor on the eve of the U.S. Open, signing with Bumblebee Tuna.
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Foot Action
Fox may air first live EPL game on U.S. network TV during Super Bowl Sunday.
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Think About The Ink
Opinions vary on Richardson's request of Cam Newton.
