In Indianapolis, Dana Hunsinger Benbow notes the value of a Colts ticket has "been steadily creeping toward rock bottom for weeks." The cheapest seats for Thursday night’s game against the Broncos "were $5 on VividSeats -- and $6 on both StubHub and SeatGeek" as of last night for the team that is 3-10 with no chance of making the playoffs (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 12/12).
JUST WIN, BABY: A TORONTO STAR editorial states winning is "getting to be a bit of a habit" in Toronto, after Toronto FC's MLS Cup championship. Toronto "might just be on the cusp of a new golden age of sports." The city currently "suffers from an embarrassment of sporting riches" (TORONTO STAR, 12/12).
FOR CAUSE & EFFECT: In DC, Matthew Paras cites reports as saying that an arbitration hearing involving the Redskins and former GM Scot McCloughan "will be held Dec. 18." McCloughan "was fired in March after two years" with the team. The Redskins "fired him 'with cause,' reportedly over his drinking on the job." McCloughan "denied those claims and is seeking to recoup" the $2.8M still left on his contract (WASHINGTON TIMES, 12/12).
