Quote of the Day
"Losing is not something I take well, but it's not something I run from, either."-- Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan, on remaining committed to the franchise. (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 11/2)
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The Next Domino To Fall?
The NHL is "leaning towards canceling" the Winter Classic Friday, however, Day 47 of the lockout passed Thursday with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and NHLPA Special Counsel Steve Fehr "continuing their renewed dialogue," according to Rob Rossi of the PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW. Neither the NHL nor the NHLPA provided details of the discussions. But Daly "described talks Wednesday as 'substantive' and union officials expressed guarded optimism about a possible return to the negotiation table." A "shrewd negotiation" of the $3M contract with the Univ. of Michigan will "limit the NHL’s financial responsibility if the Winter Classic is canceled Friday." The contract for the Classic was signed Feb. 8, and it calls for "an NHL payment of ...
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To Run Or Not To Run
N.Y. Marathon still on tap despite increased calls to postpone; will this hurt race's brand?
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Weathering The Storm
MLB, NBA, NFL nimble in handling of Sandy's aftermath
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Taking Over The Wheel
Interim IndyCar CEO Jeff Belskus talks about the series' hunt for a new leader, plans for the future.
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Popularity Contest
MLS Dynamo push to sell out first playoff game at BBVA Compass Stadium.
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Losing Its Luster
Only six local markets draw double-digit ratings for World Series.
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Nine Lives
Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan is ready to rebound off last year's dismal record.
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Business Class
Front-page Miami Herald article profiles LeBron Inc.
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First Out Of The Gate
NBC's Tom Hammond talks about the Breeders' Cup Classic making its primetime debut this weekend.
