Quote of the Day
"I don’t dislike anybody, but I don’t trust Gary Bettman right now and what his motive is. He’s a nice man, I’ve met him numerous times, but I don’t trust what’s happened so far."-- Capitals LW Jason Chimera, on the ongoing NHL lockout. (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 1/3)
Top Stories
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The Big Chief
Hunt hopes to create a fresh environment with the hiring of Andy Reid
The Chiefs have reached a deal to make Andy Reid the team's new coach, and the contract "is now being reviewed by attorneys and is expected to be finalized" later Friday, according to sources cited by Mortensen & Schefter of ESPN.com. The move comes after the Chiefs and GM Scott Pioli "mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons." Pioli joined the Chiefs after nine years with the Patriots, but he "failed to turn around the Chiefs, who were 23-39 in his four seasons" ( ESPN.com, 1/4 ). NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal writes Reid will be "able to shape the organization in his image." He is "expected to bring a general manager or personnel director that he's familiar with so they can work together in lockstep" ( NFL.com, 1/4 ). ESPN's Ed ...
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The Clock's Winding Down
Momentum stops as players sense change in owners’ tune.
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The Boys Of Fall
NFL games account for 31 of fall's 32 most-viewed TV shows.
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Manic Monday
Virginia Beach mayor sets deadline for lease deal with pro team.
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Paradise Lost?
The PGA Tour begins the '13 season in Kapalua, but the main story once again is who is not there.
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Food Fight
Battle is on for Soldier Field management contracts; SMG, AEG, Aramark in mix.
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Taking The Green Flag
NASCAR's Marc Jenkins says the circuit is pleased with its new website.
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Dropping Anchor
Navy and Memphis reaffirm their commitments to the ever-changing Big East.
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Can We Get A Do-Over?
Braves may redesign BP caps amid controversy over use of Chief Noc-A-Homa logo.
