Last night's White Sox-Orioles game at Camden Yards was postponed "because of escalating unrest stemming from the death of Freddie Gray," and now the entire homestand is "in doubt." As of late last night, "no decision had been made" regarding today's game. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred "suggested the Orioles could play games elsewhere" and added that Nationals Park "could be an option." The club "strongly prefers" to play the games in Baltimore. Manfred said that the "decision to postpone the game was made to ensure everyone's safety" (Baltimore SUN, 4/28).

Manfred, who happened to be at Camden Yards yesterday for the game, said Orioles Owner Peter Angelos “had been in contact with all the relevant local officials.” By the time the two talked, it “was very clear to me that the only available option to us in terms of protecting the players, obviously, the umpires, our fans, was to postpone the game tonight” (“Baseball Tonight,” ESPN, 4/27).

The San Diego City Council yesterday approved a new five-year concession agreement for Qualcomm Stadium with Delaware North Sportservice, "despite some members raising concerns about how the potential departure of the Chargers might affect the deal." Sportservice, which also handles concessions at Petco Park, replaces longtime Qualcomm concessionaire Centerplate. It was chosen over "two other potential vendors" as well (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 4/28).

The 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick today will convene in Dallas to "review the first season" of the CFP, and it is "unlikely there will be any major changes." Members of the CFP selection committee "will not be there," but officials will hear a report from committee Chair Jeff Long. The agenda includes "money matters" and meetings with media partners and sponsors, "and they will discuss the bowl experience for the players." Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said that they "will also discuss the 'ongoing challenges'" of ticketing (ESPN.com, 4/27).

Bowlsby is "likely to seek clarification about how the lack of a conference championship game will impact his schools" (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 4/28). There could be "deliberations about fine-tuning" selection (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 4/28).

The NFL Draft begins Thursday, and the 28 prospects attending the event in Chicago "will go through mandatory domestic violence and sexual assault education" today. The players will receive the "same 45-minute program" that all NFL employees received last season. This is the "first time this sort of program has been mandatory prior to the draft." Prospects not attending "will receive the same seminar" at June's rookie symposium. All NFL players will go through an "updated education program this fall" (USA TODAY, 4/28).

The Univ. of Houston this week is expected to formally name internal candidate Hunter Yurachek its new AD, according to a source. Yurachek replaces Mack Rhoades, who left to become Missouri AD. Yurachek "has spent the last 14 months serving" as Houston Associate VP & COO for Intercollegiate Athletics, the "No. 2 official in the athletic department" (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 4/28).

Sources said that the Braves today will announce a deal with Omni Hotels & Resorts on a "hotel to be built in the mixed-use development adjacent" to SunTrust Park. Omni "will become the fourth major corporation to partner with the Braves" on the ballpark project, following SunTrust Banks, Delta Air Lines and Comcast. Braves Chair & CEO Terry McGuirk will deliver the announcement from Cobb County (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 4/28).

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem and MLB President of Business & Media Bob Bowman are scheduled to appear together this afternoon at a press conference at TPC Harding Park in S.F., site of this week’s WGC-Cadillac Match Play. Details of the pending announcement are not yet known, but sources said a partnership between the Tour and MLBAM will likely be revealed. MLBAM in recent years has built a mushrooming business around handling digital video streaming for other properties and media entities, including HBO, Turner Sports, ESPN, WWE and Sony.

James Madison Univ. yesterday unveiled plans for a new $88M, 8,500-seat arena "to be used mostly by the men's and women's basketball programs." The venue "also will be the site of public speakers, university convocation and graduation, high school graduation ceremonies, concerts" and other events. JMU has established a fundraising goal of $12M, but "all support must be secured before construction on the project can begin." No timeline has been set (RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH, 4/28).

Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert today is expected to announce that his company Xenith will “start the production … of football helmets in southwest Detroit.” It is not known “how many jobs are being created” with the production facility (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 4/28).

Boston 2024 is lobbying the Secretary of State’s office to “keep Olympic documents secret and demanding city officials return ‘confidential’ records to the nonprofit’s executives to further keep them out of the public eye” (BOSTON HERALD, 4/28).

The NFLPA has filed an appeal of Cowboys DE Greg Hardy’s “10-game suspension handed down” by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, according to a source (DALLASNEWS.com, 4/27).

NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson said that the league “has been in contact with a prospective ownership group from Hartford.” Peterson “would not speak specifically about the group” (HARTFORD COURANT, 4/28).

The Coyotes have signed a naming-rights deal for the outdoor terrace area at Gila River Arena with California-based Sage Beverages’ Wicked Tango Whiskey. Terms were not disclosed (Coyotes).

Zurich Insurance runs a full-page ad in USA Today congratulating golfer Justin Rose for winning the PGA Tour Zurich Classic of New Orleans: “We Loved Every Moment. Thank You, Justin Rose” (THE DAILY).

“Baseball is coming to an end soon, and the reason I’m making certain changes in my life is I want to be OK after baseball is over. So I’ve done a lot of growing and soul-searching” – Rangers LF Josh Hamilton, during his press conference after being traded by the Angels (ESPNDALLAS.com, 4/27).

“The important question to ask is whether there might be an alternative financial agreement that might be more fair and might enable taxpayers to feel less of the burden” – Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, on the Triple-A Int'l League Pawtucket Red Sox' proposal for a new ballpark (PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, 4/28).

“This is a new era for basketball and hockey. And the baseball team. And we’ll get that football team straightened away. And we’ll go from there” – Capitals coach Barry Trotz, after his team joined the Wizards in the second round of their respective playoffs for the first time (AP, 4/28).

Last night’s 11:00pm ET edition of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” led with the White Sox-Orioles game being postponed because of the Baltimore riots, followed by Islanders-Capitals, Bucks-Bulls and an injury update on Cavaliers F Kevin Love. Last night’s 11:00pm ET edition of FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Hawks-Nets, followed by Bucks-Bulls, Islanders-Capitals and UFC fighter Jon Jones being arrested for a hit-and-run incident.

ESPN’s Keith Olbermann called out his “world’s worst” persons in sports: A tie between the Wizards, N.Y.'s WNBC-NBC and Chicago's WLS-ABC for bad "on-air graphics." The Wizards flashed “Wizarads” on there scoreboard; WNBC had “extended stat” instead of “stay” and “Nassau Coliseum could stay open for Game 8” during a report on the possible last game at the arena; and WLS had "Blacks Win" after a Blackhawks win over the Predators. Olbermann: “Insert your own punchline here because I’m not saying a thing.” Olbermann also criticized the Yankees for losing a Twitter battle with the Mets, and an unnamed fan from New York for purchasing a full-page ad in the N.Y. Daily News “urging Commissioner Manfred to hit Alex Rodriguez with an asterisk.”

MLB.com goes with the header, "MLB Historically Sensitive To Outside Turmoil." Last night's postponement of an Orioles home game amid violence and protest "isn't a first," and, "sadly, it's probably not a last, either."

USA TODAY notes the possibility of the Chargers leaving San Diego for the L.A. area would add "more misfortune to this sunny city's long list of lost seasons, lost teams and lost players."

Also:

• Yankees would be petty to withhold A-Rod's marketing bonus.
• How Lamar Hunt and a Dallas event forever changed pro tennis.
• Writer finds use of pitch clocks in baseball distracting, overbearing.
• How women sports agents are changing the NFL Draft landscape.
• Baseball's declining black participation seen in Ohio youth leagues.
• Sport-by-sport look at Missouri athletics under former AD Mike Alden.

I spoke to a school recently that hasn't updated its COA figure in 6 years. I bet a lot of schools in that boat and now will adjust.

— Kristi Dosh (@SportsBizMiss) April 28, 2015

The first four Stanley Cup Finals I covered were all played at Nassau Coliseum. I was young: thought this was the epicentre of championships

— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) April 28, 2015

Floyd Mayweather is supremely talented. But he remains a great fighter who has never been in a really great fight. Cleverly marketed.

— Ian Darke (@IanDarke) April 28, 2015

Targeted ad on FB to me: "New York Islanders playoff tickets are waiting for you on Stubhub..." No, no they are not.

— Glenn Giangrande (@GlennGiangrande) April 28, 2015

Boxer Manny Pacquiao will appear at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center's Bayside C at 11:00am PT, marking his official arrival in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will appear at the MGM Grand Garden at 3:00pm. Both events are free to the public.

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Weddings.”

“In April 2011 he married an heiress to the fortune of a company called Party Pieces.”

CBS’ David Letterman said, “You know what’s happening this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky? The Kentucky Derby and the beginning of the shot for the Triple Crown. That’s always very exciting even though it never happens, but it’s fun to think that it might happen” (“Late Show,” CBS, 4/27).

Following his monologue, Letterman said, “Yesterday at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, beautiful race track, the Indy cars were there and listen to this. Graham Rahal driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan in the Steak 'n Shake car finished in second place … (and) because he did so well and what a kid, what a guy, I have the authority now to give everyone here a Steak ‘n Shake shake.” Steak ‘n Shake employees then came into the studio and passed out shakes with the on-screen caption flashing “Free Shakes” (“Late Show,” CBS, 4/27).

Last night’s Top Ten list was “Top Ten Special Top Ten Lists,” which was a compilation of favorite Top Ten lists and video clips of celebrities reading the lists as Letterman begins hosting his final episodes. CBS’ Paul Shaffer said, “This is saying goodbye to really one of America’s classic, most beloved favorites.” Letterman said, “First of all, it will be back tomorrow, and secondly, it’s just something we do to kill time” (“Late Show,” CBS, 4/27).

10) “Things That Sound Creepy When Said By John Malkovich”
9) “Things You'll Never Hear In A Puffy Song”
8) “Changes I'll Make In The White House”
7) “Betty White Tips For Living A Long And Happy Life”
6) “Things That Sound Cool When Said By Snoop Dogg”
5) “Things You Don't Want To Hear From A Guy At A Bus Stop”
4) “Barack Obama Campaign Promises”
3) “Things Never Before Said By A ‘Star Wars’ Character”
2) “Words That Sound Romantic When Spoken By Barry White”
1) “Rejected Lionel Richie Song Lyrics”

“Who is Prince William?”