Quote of the Day
"I really and truly believe that my time has come and gone, that the dynamics of the business -- of what it means to be involved in the sports business with all of the tweeting and the blogging, an audience with a different taste -- it’s not me anymore."-- Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan, explaining why he plans to retire from his full-time position after the London Games. ("The B.S. Report," ESPN.com, 2/14)
Top Stories
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Two Can Play That Game
Tirico (l) and Gruden will work two-man "MNF" booth next season
ESPN's "MNF" is moving to a two-man booth next season with Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden. Ron Jaworski is moving into the studio and will appear on shows like "Sunday NFL Countdown," "Monday Night Countdown" and "NFL Matchup." Jaworski, who has been with ESPN since '90, signed a five-year extension that will keep him on the net through '16. As part of the deal, Jaworski will do NFL-themed "SportsCenter Special" shows (John Ourand, THE DAILY).
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Limited Run
Networks may be stymied in their attempt to add Lin, Knicks.
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Fool Me Once....
Are memories of McCourt-Fox deal keeping MLB from approving Moorad's purchase of Padres?
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Financial Times
Roddy White's comments about Roger Goodell not deserving his increased salary are not going over well.
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Gardens Party
Tiger Woods making first trip to Honda Classic as a pro, likely meaning rise in ticket sales.
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Batting Around
Fox will move MLB coverage to primetime for eight weeks.
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Revved Up
Downforce Racing inks five-year deal to run Baltimore Grand Prix.
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Kings' Ransom
The NHL Kings' plan for a "sweeping price rescaling" is leaving some season-ticket holders upset.
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Scaling Back
Boston Globe's Bob Ryan will reduce role after Olympics.
