Quote of the Day
"I run this track, and I'm comfortable sitting in any seat at the track. I wanted fans to see me sitting there with them."-- Daytona Int'l Speedway President Joie Chitwood, on sitting for part of the Daytona 500 in the grandstand area where fans were injured by debris following the Nationwide Series crash on Saturday. (Daytona Beach NEWS-JOURNAL, 2/26)
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Fishing For Answers
Loria says the Marlins' TV contract will not allow them to spend $100M again
Marlins Owner Jeffrey Loria yesterday in his first public comments in more than three months reaffirmed that the team "is not for sale" and said that breaking up a team that finished last in the NL East "was necessary for the franchise to move forward," according to Manny Navarro of the MIAMI HERALD. Loria said the reason he has kept quiet since trading several high-priced players, including SS Jose Reyes and Ps Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, is because he wanted to “decompress” and get out of the way of “a runaway train” of negativity. Loria: "I have a sense of (the public anger). I’m sorry we built this amazing ballpark and fans are feeling the way they do. But we did this for a reason." The Marlins' pay ...
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Throw The Book At Him
Weiner says MLBPA may expand penalties for PED violations.
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Rock Of Ages
Newark, Devils reach Prudential Center development deal.
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Cleanup Time
NASCAR, DIS not hiring outside agency to investigate crash; injured fans contact law firm.
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Retired To The Stable
Controversial Preakness Stakes mascot Kegasus unlikely to return to promote event this year.
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Calming The Masses
FAU president agrees to meet with students following protests over GEO Group Stadium name.
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Flipping Out
Dr Pepper taps Olympic gymnast to promote low-calorie drinks.
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Block Party
Dikembe Mutombo makes a refreshing return to the spotlight in Geico ad.
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Lead The Charge
James Baker named honorary chair for Houston's SB bid.
