Quote of the Day
"I am sorry. I know that an explanation or an apology will not erase the hard feelings that have built up over the past few months, but I owe you an apology nevertheless."-– NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, speaking to fans after the league ratified the new CBA that ended the lockout. (USA TODAY, 1/10)
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Kings' Ransom
A source said a formal offer for the Kings has not been made to the Maloofs
The Maloofs reportedly have been "talking with a deep-pocketed Seattle investment group" about selling the NBA Kings for a league-record $500M and moving the team to the city, but "no deal is done and no formal offer has been made," according to sources cited in a front-page piece by Bizjak, Kasler & Lillis of the SACRAMENTO BEE. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson “reacted late in the day, holding a news conference to say he is trying to recruit local buyers for the Kings.” Johnson declined to identify potential local bidders, but said that he "has been hearing from people since plans for a new arena downtown fell apart last spring.” A source said that discussions between the Kings and Seattle hedge fund manager ...
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Culture Clash
Did MLSE owners feel Burke’s style was not a “brand fit”?
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No Looking Back
After apologies, is key for NHL to “unleash” John Collins “with no strings attached"?
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Beefing Up The Line
NHL Kings sign McDonald's as presenting sponsor for season.
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Click To Win
Yahoo reclaims top spot in monthly comScore rankings.
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Off The Wall
Wizards G John Wall will be wearing adidas, not Reebok, when he returns this weekend.
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Old Is New Again
Panini to provide Broncos' game-worn memorabilia.
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Swing Away
Time Warner Cable signs golfer Ian Poulter for national ad campaign.
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Summertime Blues
Cooperstown is likely to see a slow summer after no one is voted into the Baseball HOF.
