Quote of the Day
"I’ll focus now on football and maybe after the season is over, we’ll pursue some other opportunities, maybe something in the Silicon Valley."-- Colts QB Andrew Luck, on not signing a bevy of endorsement deals before the start of his rookie season. (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 8/24)
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Commonwealth Games
The Kings said that they have not spoken to Virginia Beach about moving
A proposal to build an 18,000-seat arena near the Virginia Beach oceanfront "has revived hopes that the region finally might snag a major league professional sports team -- possibly the NBA's Sacramento Kings," according to sources cited in a front-page piece by Aaron Applegate of the Norfolk VIRGINIAN-PILOT. Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms said that Comcast-Spectacor has “guaranteed that if an arena deal goes through, the company would bring a major pro team -- basketball or hockey -- to town.” The team would play at an arena located across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Sources said that the Kings are a "likely tenant.” However, Kings co-Owner Joe Maloof said, “We haven’t talked to Virginia ...
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It's Not About The Bike
Nike predictably is standing behind Lance Armstrong as he gives up his Tour de France titles.
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No Bones About It
Dana White is clear on who he blames for cancelling UFC 151.
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Two-Minute Drill
Goodell says window is closing on getting a new CBA for NFL refs before the start of season.
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Hot Chocolate
Lindt & Sprungli unveils its new Roger Federer promotional campaign.
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New Guy In Town?
Bill Simmons reportedly could join "NBA Countdown."
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Glass Ceiling
Half-page ad in K.C. Star asks David Glass to sell Royals.
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Controversy Sells?
Skip Bayless' comments about Derek Jeter are drawing the ire of his fellow journalists.
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Quoth The Raven
Ray Lewis a hot commodity for motivational speeches.
