Quote of the Day
"Al Davis was a great American sports villain, the best of his time, the best of all time."-- SI's Joe Posnanski, on Davis' legacy. (JOEPOSNANSKI.com, 10/8)
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Commitment To Excellence
Davis made Shell the second African-American head coach in NFL history
Raiders Owner Al Davis passed away Saturday at age 82, and he "leaves a massive legacy" on the NFL. Davis joined the Raiders as a coach in '63, and then served as "managing general partner until his passing." He briefly served as AFL commissioner and is credited with "playing a key role in forcing a merger between the upstart AFL and the established NFL" in '66.
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Added Responsibilities
Amy Trask will likely take on larger role on the Raiders' business side.
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Clock Strikes Eleven
Who will blink first? Will owners insist on 50-50 split? Will NBPA stand firm on 53% share?
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Spot Starter
Francona receives generally positive reviews for Saturday's ALCS broadcast on Fox.
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Welcome Home
The Winnipeg faithful officially welcomed the Jets back to the NHL yesterday.
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Great Britain Gridiron
Goodell interested in playing another NFL game in London.
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Fighting Words
CBC distances itself from Cherry's remarks on fighting.
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Nose Dive
A "psychedelic" sculpture being built in the Marlins' new ballpark is drawing criticism.
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On The Clock
"60 Minutes" on "revered, feared and hated" Drew Rosenhaus.
