ESPN Radio N.Y. today is expected to announce plans “for a noon-to-midnight simulcast” on Long Island’s WLIR-FM. The deal takes effect next Monday. ESPN Radio N.Y. today also is expected to announce that Pro Football HOFer Bill Parcells will “return to the station” for weekly appearances during the NFL season (NEWSDAY, 7/30).
Some big numbers at two AFC East camps: A crowd of 22,876 last night attended the Dolphins’ intrasquad scrimmage at Sun Life Stadium, “one of the largest scrimmage crowds in team history” (MIAMI HERALD, 7/30). Meanwhile, 20,543 last night attended the Patriots practice at Gillette Stadium (ESPN.com, 7/29).
Former U.S. hurdler Edwin Moses is vying to be the next President of WADA. He is the "third candidate to enter the race," joining IOC VP Craig Reedie and IOC Medical Dir Patrick Schamasch (AP, 7/30).
Canisius College today is expected to announce that the school has reached a deal with the Sabres “to make HarborCenter its home rink” beginning with the '14-15 season (BUFFALONEWS.com, 7/29).
Everlast announced an equipment and apparel deal with Bellator fighter Michael Chandler (Everlast).
Nearly 300 people “jammed into International Market Square” in Minneapolis yesterday for the "first of four informational meetings held by Mortenson Construction and partner Thor Construction for prospective contractors interested in bidding" on the $975M Vikings stadium (STARTRIBUNE.com, 7/29).
