Quote of the Day
"My success will be judged differently. I’ve come to accept I’ll be scrutinized more than any other owner. I know now that I have to have a tough skin about these things."-- Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan, on criticism of the team's record under his helm. (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 4/26)
Top Stories
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Blue Hawaii?
NFL looking at suspending the Pro Bowl, possibly as early as this year
The NFL is “moving toward suspending the Pro Bowl, possibly this year,” according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. The game is "on the calendar for the week before the Super Bowl, but there’s no game site that is listed." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league execs "and even some of the players are basically saying … that there’s no reason to play the Pro Bowl.” Meanwhile, the NFL likely will "instruct teams to continue to put Pro Bowl incentives in contracts." Mortensen: "If players have Pro Bowl incentives, go ahead and pay them so they don’t have a problem with the union in going with this action" ( “Mike & Mike in the Morning,” ESPN Radio, 4/26 ). CBSSPORTS.com&rs ...
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Family Ties
Yahoo Sports report shows Hunter in '09 wanted NBPA to invest in bank with ties to his son.
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Wind Of Change
Is this really happening? BCS closer to sea-change on playoff.
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Pinning Down The Problem
A-B issues a statement reprimanding UFC for homophobic and sexist remarks made by fighters.
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Don't Call Me, We'll Call You
Teams calling players will be absent this year NFL Draft coverage in an effort to build drama.
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Short Memory
NBA's successful season makes fans forget about lockout.
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Air Of Uncertainty
With the Bobcats nearing an NBA record for futility, Michael Jordan defends his business practices.
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Jersey Boys
Derrick Rose, Peyton Manning lead leagues in jersey sales.
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On The Record
THE DAILY catches up with sportswriter Jackie MacMullan.
