Quote of the Day
"I suppose I could stomp my feet and say that’s not fair, but one thing I learned about this business a long time ago is you’re only as good as we are collectively in operating this business. I don’t think that taking another year in the Southeast is that burdensome."-- NHL Jets co-Owner Mark Chipman, on the league dropping its plans to realign conferences beginning with the '12-13 season. (WINNIPEG SUN, 1/8)
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Rocky Mountain High
Broncos-Steelers overnight rating up 6.1% over comparable game last season
The Broncos' 29-23 OT win against the Steelers in the late window yesterday on CBS earned a 25.9 overnight Nielsen rating, the highest-rated Wild Card game in 24 years, dating back to a 26.7 overnight for NBC’s Seahawks-Oilers in ’88. The 25.9 rating is up 6.1% from a 24.4 for the comparable Packers-Eagles matchup on Fox last year, and up 37.8% from an 18.8 for CBS’ Ravens-Chiefs broadcast last year, which aired in the early window.
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Shaking Up The Status Quo?
The current BCS system could be drastically different in two years.
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The Division Bell
NHLPA won't consent to realignment, wants more talk on travel, playoffs.
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Joining The Party
Disney family, L.A. investor Ressler emerge as possible bidders for Dodgers.
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A Day At The Park
Theme park will let 49ers build stadium, parking lots on site.
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Fade To Black
New Vikings Stadium in Arden Hills? It doesn't look good.
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Putting Himself First
Packers VP Jason Wied resigns following leave of absence.
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Burning Down The House
Jim Rome is leaving ESPN after eight years, with CBS Sports Network his likely landing spot.
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The Host With The Most
Charles Barkley's latest "SNL" appearance draws a mixed bag of reviews.
