Quote of the Day
"I've got more compelling, true, non-fiction I want to read."-- Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino, on whether he will read former manager Terry Francona’s book. (BOSTON HERALD, 2/6)
Top Stories
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One For The Money
A dozen new Olympic events are being introduced by the IOC at the Sochi Games
NBC expects the ‘14 Sochi Games to be profitable, a marked reversal from the $223M loss from the '10 Vancouver Games reported by former network owner GE. Speaking during a press conference yesterday, NBC Sports Group Chair Mark Lazarus said Olympic advertising sales are "pacing extremely well." He added, "This will be a very good moment (financially) for our company." Lazarus said the net's ad sales and distribution deals, including a first-ever Winter Olympics deployment of every event live on digital platforms, have made it possible to avoid similar losses in Sochi. NBC's sales team has benefited from having an extra night of primetime programming to sell. The IOC added a dozen new sports events, such as snowboard slopestyle and tea ...
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That's Going To Cost You
ESPN part of reason Disney posts lower Q1 earnings, but Iger still bullish on raising rates.
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The Cats' Meow
Jaguars announce major changes for the team's logo, stadium and ticket-pricing plans.
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Get Your Passports Ready
It appears "highly likely" NHLers will be allowed to play in Sochi.
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Running The Wildcat
Northwestern reaches deal for Wrigley Field to host an assortment of games.
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Follow The Leader
Kobe Bryant calls for NBA stars to be more active in union.
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And Here's Your Host....
Sources: Regis in "serious" talks to host show on Fox Sports 1.
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Your John Hancock, Please
Media outlets continue to ramp up their coverage of National Signing Day.
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What's Past Is Past
Lucchino opens book about “Lessons Learned” from disastrous '12 season.
