Quote of the Day
"There absolutely will not be casino gambling in any community that does not want it. "-- Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Stephen Crosby, on the Foxborough selectmen rejecting Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and Las Vegas developer Steve Wynn’s plan to build a casino near Gillette Stadium. (BOSTON GLOBE, 12/29)
Top Stories
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Smelling Like A Rose
The Big Ten and Pac-12 have announced a collaborative effort to enhance long-term scheduling commitments between the two conferences across all sports among the 24 institutions. The collaboration will feature more games between the two conferences.
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Blue Monday
"MNF" sees ratings drop 8% from '10, but remains cable's most-watched series.
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Hawaiian Crunch
Talks to keep the Pro Bowl in Honolulu continue, though move to N.O. in '13 is a possibility.
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Winter Wonderland
The Winter Classic's impact on NHL financials cannot be understated entering fifth annual event.
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Bowled Over?
Early bowl season matchups have seen far more empty seats than in past years.
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Green Giant
Stores seeing dwindling supply of Packers merchandise due to demand, upcoming switch to Nike.
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Swimming Lessons
Marlins' much-talked-about fish tanks have been installed down baselines in new ballpark.
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Beane Counters
A's alleged to be "packing it in" in '12 after trading their third All-Star pitcher this month.
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Ringing In The New Year
Fenway Park is being converted to a hockey rink once again for a bevy of HS, college games.
