Relativity Sports led all agencies with six players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, including three of the top eight picks. Athletes First represented four of the 32 players, while Lagardere Unlimited and SportStars had three apiece. Greg Genske and Kenny Felder of The Legacy Agency only repped one first-rounder, but it was the No. 1 overall selection by the Buccaneers, Jameis Winston. Overall, there were 18 different agencies repping Round 1 players. CAA Football went from an agency-leading five players represented in the '14 first round to one player in '15. See today’s issue of THE DAILY for the full first round.

Whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was outside in Draft Town at Chicago’s Grant Park or "commencing the start of the draft, or announcing the 20th pick of the draft, the only wind" he felt "were the boos that greeted each of his podium appearances by fans." It "didn't help that he botched the pronunciation" of QB Marcus Mariota's name (PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, 5/1). The boos "may not have been as loud and lusty as they are in NYC, but Chicagoans made up for it with commitment." They were "booing as every single pick was announced" (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 4/30).

Browns pick DT Danny Shelton provided one of the highlights from the night with his exuberance on being drafted (THE DAILY).

Draft Town opened Thursday afternoon and fans "came in droves." Within minutes, Grant Park "was filled with thousands of football fans" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 5/1). ESPN CHICAGO's Jon Greenberg in describing Draft Town wrote to "imagine if an NFL commercial threw up on Grant Park." Greenberg: "Not that it was a bad thing, really. It was just very NFL" (ESPNCHICAGO.com, 4/30).

Hotel room rates in Las Vegas for tonight and tomorrow have dropped from $558 to $338 a night at the 113 hotels served by Vegas.com. Rates for the "cheapest rooms" at MGM Grand "plummeted" yesterday from more than $1,500 to $499. Vegas.com Business Development Manager Vanessa Doleshal: "They thought the demand was going to be more." The Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight is "expected to attract 336,000 visitors to Las Vegas this weekend" with occupancy at 95-99% (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 5/1).

The LAS VEGAS SUN's Ray Brewer writes, "Let's show we have the capacity to handle an event of this magnitude and prove we can be a major sports city. The hockey puck is dropping soon, right?" (LAS VEGAS SUN, 5/1). Caesars Entertainment Senior VP Phillip Auerbach said, "Looking back over the last several fights, the Super Bowl, the last couple of New Year's Eves, this is going to eclipse all that" (USA TODAY, 5/1).

WALL STREET JOURNAL looks at the fight and the hype around it with the header, "The Absurdity Is At Hand." LAS VEGAS SUN goes with. "For Boxing And Its Fans, Fight Is A Link To Mainstream America." The ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE: "Fight Of The Century Nice, But Won't Save Boxing." BUFFALO NEWS: "Is Boxing Down For The Count?" L.A. TIMES: "Manager Al Haymon Has Helped Floyd Mayweather Jr. Reach Huge Payday." SI.com runs a joint interview with broadcasters Jim Lampley and Al Bernstein, who will call the fight.

Bucks execs yesterday met with Wisconsin officials for 90 minutes at the Milwaukee Athletic Club to discuss a “financing deal for a new downtown arena.” The attendees continued to “express optimism,” but “all agreed there needed to be more meetings, more financial analysis and more common ground.” Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker took part in the talks (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 5/1). Wisconsin Assembly member Jim Steineke "left the meeting saying there was 'significant progress' in talks and that the parties are close" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 4/30).

The Thunder today will formally introduce new coach Billy Donovan at a 1:30pm CT press conference. Thunder F Kevin Durant "downplayed Donovan's lack of NBA coaching experience, which has become a bit of a red flag among some fans." But Durant "did acknowledge that the adjustment will take some time" (OKLAHOMAN, 5/1). The deal reportedly is for five years and $30M. GM Sam Presti "passed on experienced NBA coaches," as it "appears a pre-existing relationship between Presti and Donovan won out" (NEWSOK.com, 4/30).

WWE yesterday reported a 40% revenue gain and a 63% increase in WWE Network subscribers for Q1, but still saw its "shares tumble" 6.6%. It may be that "the 927,000 average paid subscriber level for WWE Network spooked Wall Street," as WWE "had previously provided guidance" of 1-1.3 million subs. The period was WWE's "most profitable in three years," with net income at $9.8M, up from an $8M loss in Q1 '14 (N.Y. POST, 5/1).

The Red Sox "don't know exactly how or even if they would acknowledge" Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez' 660th career home run "should it come during this weekend's" series at Fenway Park. Rodriguez has 659 home runs, one shy of Willie Mays on the all-time list. Red Sox Exec VP & Senior Advisor Charles Steinberg said, "We certainly wouldn't have an elaborate acknowledgment of it. We're not sure what we'll do in terms of a scoreboard acknowledgment. We'll react the way the fans react" (BOSTON GLOBE, 5/1). One Red Sox official said there will be "nothing dramatic, nothing celebratory" (BOSTON GLOBE, 5/1).

Yesterday's crowd at Churchill Downs was "far less than the 80,000 or so that typically fill up the track on Oaks Day," though the venue "doesn't keep attendance records for the days leading up" to the Kentucky Oaks and Derby. The day featured a "gathering of locals" and a "relaxed vibe." Unlike "Oaks and Derby, there were far fewer celebrities on hand." A "light mist sprinkled the track before the first race and then stronger showers sent fans scrambling" before 5:00pm ET "as horses were paraded to the paddock" (Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL, 5/1).

Organizers for this summer’s Pan Am Games in Canada say everything is “on time and on budget but a closer look shows significant cost overruns as contractors rush to get 31 venues in 16 municipalities ready for the big event” (TORONTO STAR, 5/1).

USL club Sacramento Republic FC announced that it has sold 9,500 season tickets, reaching its cap for the '15 season. More than 6,000 deposits "have been placed for a spot on a wait list for MLS-only season tickets" (SACBEE.com, 4/30).

Promo Friday: NBC runs a full-page ad in USA Today promoting coverage of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby and the Mayweather-Pacquiao bout: “Get Ready For The Most Exciting Day In Sports.” Ram gets in on the action with a full-page ad in USA Today touting its designation as the official truck of the Kentucky Derby (THE DAILY).

“It doesn’t matter how much you try to educate players. It happened, and it will happen again, unfortunately” – Twins GM Terry Ryan, on prospect P Adrian Salcedo being suspended 80 games for a failed PED test (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 5/1).

“Everyone’s a lot more polite, there’s a lot less boos here than I expected. It’s a good time. I think they’re putting on a great show” – Jets fan Jovanny Rosario, who last night attended the first round of the NFL Draft in Chicago, on the difference between past drafts at Radio Music City Hall in N.Y. (CHICAGOTRIBUNE.com, 4/30).

“You’ve got one of the most crowded and impactful days in sports this year. It’s a great day to be a sports fan and virtually all the sports should benefit” – NBC Sports Exec Producer Sam Flood, on not expecting audiences to be cannibalized due to the glut of marquee sporting events on Saturday (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 5/1).

“I needed to appease the media … and it was a consensus for the most part that he was going to be the pick. I figured it’s my only shot to get you on my side” – 49ers GM Trent Baalke, sarcastically, on the team last night selecting Oregon DE Arik Armstead (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 5/1).

Last night’s 1:00am ET editions of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” both led with Clippers-Spurs. ESPN followed with Capitals-Rangers, more Clippers-Spurs highlights and the NFL Draft. FS1 followed with the NFL Draft, Capitals-Rangers and Bulls-Bucks.

ESPN’s Keith Olbermann called out his “world’s worst” persons in sports: The “fans of Washington’s NFL team,” who had the worst spelling and grammar on the team’s website comment section, according to an automated proofreading company. Olbermann also blasted White Sox CF Adam Eaton and his tweet to “acknowledge the absurdity of the no-fans-allowed ballgame in Baltimore,” and rookie Reds P Michael Lorenzen for giving up his first MLB home run while his mother was being interviewed on TV.

The N.Y. TIMES on the NFL Draft: "The focus on putting a more competitive and entertaining product on the field can come at the cost of the freedom and flexibility of young elite athletes – and sometimes the franchises themselves."

The FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM argues that in seeking a football conference title game, the Big 12 and Commissioner Bob Bowlsby "might be tweaking tomorrow's rules to fix a problem from yesteryear that never surfaces."

Also:

• Why we are currently at a watershed moment in women's sports. 
• Filipinos asked to conserve power for TV viewing of mega-fight.
• After Netflix, SiriusXM could be the best media stock to own.
• Hits and misses during early part of current IndyCar season.
• Many drivers owe their lives to SAFER barrier inventor Dean Sicking.
• Five questions with Mizuno Global Dir of Performance Running Todd Lewis.

The @PGATOUR is revoking my credentials for rest of season because I used @periscopeco on Monday. Feels personal. #crimedoesntfitpunishment

— Stephanie Wei (@StephanieWei) April 30, 2015

Best part of tonight's draft coverage will be seeing face of @ShelleyESPN on TV again! Kicking cancer's butt every day. Way to go, Shel!

— Amy Lawrence (@ALawRadio) April 30, 2015

#NFLDraft2015 So much for "character draft".Sexual assault,arrest,kicked off team,drugs in background of some 1st Rders.High risk/reward.

— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) May 1, 2015

War rooms are always interesting. It was great being with Jags. Maybe I'll be in someone else's tonight. https://t.co/gjcz9s0Of1

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) May 1, 2015

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

“According to U.N. statistics, it’s the most populous city in the Americas not attached to the mainland.”

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon said, “The NFL recently agreed to give up its tax-exempt status. It sounds like a big change but on the bright side, the Philadelphia Eagles can still write off Tim Tebow’s salary as a charitable donation.” More Fallon: “Floyd Mayweather said that he would make around $200 million for his fight on Saturday against Manny Pacquiao. Meanwhile, the horse that wins the Kentucky Derby will get an extra carrot for doing all the work” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 4/30).

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel said, “The World Cup is going to be held in Russia and it’s three years away but they’re already searching for a World Cup mascot. They’re having a contest and asking people to come up with ideas for the cute little mascot that goes on all of the merchandise. The Russian government said, ‘Be creative and there will be no limit on flights of fancy.’ But be sure to include a return address so they can arrest you in case your idea flies too fancy and crosses over into gay. … Why would a Russian mascot be anything other than a bottle of vodka? Stoli, a little bottle of vodka who plays soccer” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 4/30).

Last night’s edition of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” featured a video called “Unboxing with Mike Tyson” in which the former boxer opens a box containing a Strawberry Shortcake doll. Tyson said, “Since I have no boxcutter, I must do it very violently, but in a good mood” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 4/30).

Last night’s edition of CBS’ “Late Show” aired a video from 18 years ago of the net's David Letterman racing in a cab to Yankee Stadium to pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth inning. Letterman: “Popped up to short, the story of my life” (“Late Show,” CBS, 4/30).

Last night’s Top Ten list was “Top Ten Complaints about the Apple Watch” (“Late Show,” CBS, 4/30).

10) "It works underwater, but only underwater."
9) "Somehow it's only right once a day."
8) "Can't figure out why it's not called an iWatch."
7) "It attached itself to me like a leech."
6) "Siri keeps insisting I call her 'Marilyn.'"
5) "It leaks cocktail sauce."
4) "I'm sick of lugging around the extension cord."
3) "After an hour of use, it’s white hot."
2) "The seconds of my empty, pitiful life pass as slowly as ever."
1) "People who see me wearing it know I'm a jackass."

“What is Havana, Cuba?”