Quote of the Day
"It’s a privileged position and I’ve never taken advantage of the privilege of being down there."-- NBC's Pierre McGuire, on criticism that he is not reporting everything he hears while positioned between the teams' benches during NHL broadcasts. ("Francesa," WFAN-AM, 5/22)
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Save Me, San Francisco
Lacob (c) said that it could take five years to construct arena on waterfront
Warriors co-Owner Peter Guber cautioned yesterday that his efforts to build a new arena atop S.F.’s Piers 30-32 that will house the NBA team “are in the very earliest stages,” according to a front-page piece by Knight & Cote of the S.F. CHRONICLE. Guber said, “This is the beginning of the beginning of the beginning. We're at the opening credits.” The Port of S.F. estimates the piers "will be condemned in 10 years if not dramatically overhauled.” What the Warriors have in mind is a $75-100M “repair job on the pilings supporting the piers and a brand new surface on top of it.” The plan calls for an “iconic, high-tech arena, retail center, restaurants, parking garage and public park spa ...
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NFLPA Claims Collusion
Union files claim against NFL stemming from capless season.
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Laying Down Arms
IOC, USOC reportedly set to end years of acrimony with revenue sharing deal good through '40.
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Hot Commodity
A day after leaving Sergio Tacchini, Djokovic has a new clothing sponsor in Uniqlo.
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Getting Behind The Wheel
Toyota unveils the Camry that will be used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next year.
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Storm Front
Shootings could end Thunder's popular game viewings outside their arena during postseason.
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Bend It Like Beckham
Samsung taps David Beckham for Galaxy Note Olympic spot.
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Man Up
EPL club Man City ups season-ticket prices by 9%.
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Drink Machine
Albert Pujols sponsor OhYeah! launching a new marketing campaign around Anaheim.
