Quote of the Day
"I’m glad it benefits something. I don’t think I benefited much from watching that whatsoever."-- Golf Channel’s Lara Baldesarra, on proceeds from the new "Golf Boys" music video going to charity: water. ("Golf Central," Golf Channel, 3/4)
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Guns & Ammo
Gossage said that the NRA deal was about marketing rather than politics
The NRA yesterday formally agreed to a title sponsorship deal with Texas Motor Speedway to make the April 13 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race the NRA 500, and both parties "cast their plans as a marketing deal, wholly unrelated to the acrimonious gun debate," according to Sabin & Jeffers of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS. TMS President Eddie Gossage said, "This isn’t a political platform. This is a sports marketing opportunity." NRA Exec VP Wayne LaPierre added that sponsoring the race "fits his group’s business goals and image." Texas Politics Project Dir and Univ. of Texas professor Jim Henson said that there could be "other public relations reasons for the NRA to extend its reach, especially in the aftermath of the Newtown, Conn. ...
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Sly Like A Fox
Rumored for months, Fox ready to rebrand Speed as FS1.
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L.A. Story
Is AEG's proposed Farmers Field already "dead" to the NFL?
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Come Fly With Me
The Blackhawks' record start has lifted Comcast SportsNet Chicago to new heights in NHL ratings.
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Leave It To Beavers
Oregon St. gets revamped logo, uniforms with Nike's help.
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Crew's Control
MLS Crew Owner Clark Hunt insists the team is still not for sale despite investors search.
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A New World View
MLB looks to the World Baseball Classic for cues on instant replay.
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Big Show Redux
Critics examine potential pitfalls of Keith Olbermann returning to his former gig at ESPN.
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Boy Band Reunited
The "Golf Boys" make their long-awaited music video return.
