Quote of the Day
"It goes back to a comment that David said to me several years ago, when he said this is what my owners have to have. And I said, 'Well, the only way you're going to get that is, you prepare to lock us out for a year or two.' And he's indicated to me that they're willing to do it. So my belief and contention is that everything that he's done has demonstrated that he's following that script."-- NBPA Exec Dir Billy Hunter, after the NBA canceled the first two weeks of the season, recalling an earlier conversation with David Stern. (CBSSPORTS.com, 10/11)
Top Stories
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Delay Of Games
The NBA canceled the first two weeks of the '11-12 season yesterday "after failing to reach a new labor agreement with its players." League reps and NBPA officials met yesterday for nearly seven hours "in a last-ditch attempt to save the Nov. 1 scheduled start of the season," but NBA Commissioner David Stern said after the session, “We remain very, very apart on all issues.”
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Hashing It Out
After CBA talks crater, NBAers tweet out frustrations.
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The Frog Prince
TCU's addition to Big 12 gives conference some stability.
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Industrial Revolution
Roski drops demand for no-cash share of team that relocates to prospective L.A. stadium.
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Rising In Phoenix
Suns’ Sarver says he convinced new CEO to take position "he's overqualified for.”
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In Their Own Words
ESPN exec talks decision to drop Hank Williams Jr.
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Taking A Dip
ESPN’s “MNF” down again, and schedule is not kind for future ratings bump.
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Piece Of The Action
Spike TV gets serious on sports rights with Jon Slusser hire.
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Staying Positive
LCS numbers show early dip, but Selig "satisfied" with ratings.
