Quote of the Day
"At the risk of sounding like a father about to usher their kids off on an outward bound trip, let me make the obvious point that we are a northern European country and people do need to be wearing the right footwear and the right rainproof clothing."-- LOCOG Chair Sebastian Coe, on weather challenges facing the London Games. (London TELEGRAPH, 7/17)
Top Stories
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Natural Hab-itat
The Canadiens condo project will also feature a two-story sports bar
The Canadiens “are now in the condo business,” as team President & CEO Geoff Molson yesterday announced a C$175M “skyscraper that is to be built on what currently serves as the team’s Centennial Plaza,” according to Sean Gordon of the GLOBE & MAIL. The new building “will have 500-odd units and at 48 storeys will be the tallest residential building on the island of Montreal when completed.” The Canadiens are “partnering with Cadillac-Fairview, which owns most of the land surrounding the Bell Centre.” With the “cheapest units” going for C$250,000, the team is “clearly taking advantage of an opportunity to add revenues” ( GLOBE & MAIL, 7/17 ). In Montre ...
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A Four-Hour Tour
Geographically challenged drivers mar Oly arrival for some.
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The Dark Knight
Steelers investor Tull gets players in latest Batman film.
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Zeroing In
Robert Griffin III's new commercial for adidas' adiZero 5 line debuted yesterday, and the spot is earning plenty of praise on Twitter.
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A Different NHL Union?
NHL’s first proposal seen as early player unity test. How will TV deals impact CBA talks?
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Queen's Court
One of London's most "unusual" projects saw Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace transformed for Olympic beach volleyball.
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Theory Of Relativity
Ron Burkle teams with Relativity Media for new sports agency.
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The Great Indoors
Suns won't play an outdoor game at Indian Wells this year.
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Second & Goal
Shripal Shah returns to 'Skins as Chief Strategy Officer.
