Quote of the Day
"Maybe I’ll call Stephen Colbert and see if he’s ready to pick up another sport. "-- USA Team Handball GM Steve Pastorino, jokingly referring to Colbert's financial support of U.S. Speedskating. (Colorado Springs GAZETTE, 8/31)
Top Stories
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Here We Go Again
Texas A&M is expected to apply for membership in the SEC
Texas A&M notified Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe yesterday that the university "will leave the conference effective June 30, 2012," according to Suzanne Halliburton of the AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN. A&M will "petition to join" the 12-school SEC, while the Big 12 "scrambles to find a replacement for the league [if] schools decide, like A&M, to move elsewhere." If a "suitable replacement isn't found, the Big 12 could disband, effectively changing the landscape of big-time college football." In such a scenario, the Pac-12 "could pick up the pieces." Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott yesterday said that his conference "has no plans for immediate expansion, though he did leave open the possibility." Halliburton notes one issue for ...
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Nine Iron
PGA Tour inks nine-year extensions with CBS, NBC.
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Strikeout Pitch
Mets' plan to sell minority stake to David Einhorn falls through.
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Until We Meet Again
After six-hour meeting, NBA and union acknowledge urgency in CBA negotiations.
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The Cheese Stands Alone
Fresh off Super Bowl win, Packers teammates Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews own the top-selling NFL jerseys.
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Mile High Salute
Sports Authority tears down new banners at Broncos stadium amid fury from fans.
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French Toast
Lagardère's sports division drags down company's net profit.
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Making A Substitution
Eileraas steps down as WPS CEO after less than a year.
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Goode Communication
Joe Goode leaving media relations at BofA for USGA.
