In today's Must Read, YAHOO SPORTS' Jeff Passan writes of the Royals making MLB's postseason for the first time since '85: "29 years in making, Royals, desperate to shine on playoff stage as nervous K.C. braces itself" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 9/29).
An estimated crowd of 5,000 yesterday watched the Royals work out and take batting practice during the “Take the Crown Rally” at Kauffman Stadium (MLB.com, 9/29).
The Orioles announced that the “remaining tickets for the three possible” ALDS games at Camden Yards sold out yesterday “in less than 15 minutes” (BALTIMORESUN.com, 9/29).
DirecTV has reached a deal with ESPN to title sponsor the ’14 DirecTV Wooden Legacy college basketball tournament played over the Thanksgiving weekend. The opening rounds will be played at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Gym before moving to Honda Center (DirecTV/ESPN).
Temple Univ. yesterday unveiled the newly renovated Nancy & Donald Resnick Academic Support Center “as part of its effort to improve the student-athlete experience” (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 9/30).
The Hawks have named Basketball HOFer Dominique Wilkins as Special Advisor to CEO Steve Koonin. Wilkins will continue in his VP/Basketball role for the team under the new multiyear contract (Hawks).
