The MLB Giants today will submit a ballot measure to the S.F. city attorney for Mission Rock, the "long-planned mixed-use development across from AT&T Park." Under a "revised scheme that city voters will have a chance to vote on in November," the 28-acre project will have "twice as much affordable housing and significantly shorter buildings." Mission Rock is to have 1,500 housing units, eight acres of parkland and 1.5 million square feet of commercial space. The changes were "in part driven by the shifting winds" of S.F. politics (S.F. CHRONICLE, 5/5).

adidas today reported an 8.2% uptick in Q1 net profit "on the improved performance of the German sporting-goods group's namesake and Reebok brands." Net profit for the period ending in March rose to $246M from $226M in the year-ago period, "slightly below analysts' expectations." Q1 sales rose 9% to $4.54B, "adjusted for currency effects." Sales in North America, "a sore spot for Adidas for many years, rose 7% on a currency-neutral basis" (WSJ.com, 5/5).

Meanwhile, Disney this morning reported quarterly earnings, with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin noting the company beat the estimates with “broadcasting showing … big growth in operating income.” But CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin noted “operating income at cable networks, including ESPN, decreased” by 9% to $1.8B for the quarter “due to a decrease at ESPN.” Sorkin: “We always say content is king, but here is what’s happening. The decrease at ESPN was driven by higher programming and production costs. It costs more and more to get the rights for these productions and you have to make up on the other end with the subscriber” (“Squawk Box,” CNBC, 5/5).

Fans attending last night's Bulls-Cavaliers Game 1 at Quicken Loans Arena were "unable to purchase concessions, souvenirs or services using their credit or debit cards for a portion of the contest." Vendors were "forced to insist on cash in order to complete transactions." As the fourth quarter began, Cavaliers game management officials tweeted that the "system had been brought back online, and that fans would be able to make purchases with their credit cards for the remainder of the evening" (CLEVELAND.com, 5/4).

Sources said that Michael Williams will be named Cal AD "after filling that role on an interim basis for nearly a year." An announcement "could come this week." Williams became interim AD in June, replacing Sandy Barbour, who held the position for 10 years before leaving for Penn State. A source said that a "contract agreement has been reached in principle." Williams "did not confirm or deny" that he has been selected for the job (SFGATE.com, 5/4).

The NBA reportedly will hold next month’s draft at Barclays Center, marking “the fifth straight year the draft will be held at an arena that houses the Nets.” It took place at Prudential Center in ’11 and ’12. The draft was “held at Madison Square Garden annually” from ’01-10 "before it moved to Newark once the Garden began its three-year renovation" (N.Y. POST, 5/5).

Jeep has signed on as the official auto of the World Surf League in what is believed to be the first global automotive sponsor for the WSL. Jeep will take entitlement to the leaderboard online and in broadcasts for both the men's and women's WSL tours, and the top surfer in each competition will wear a yellow Jeep-branded leader jersey. The deal also includes TV and digital ads, as well as vehicle placement at WSL events.

Principal Financial Group "will soon announce an agreement" with the PGA Tour to "remain as title sponsor" of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic beyond '15. This will mark the "fifth extension Principal has agreed to since taking over as title sponsor" of the event in '07. The "current contract runs through this year's event June 2-7" at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa (DES MOINES REGISTER, 5/5).

The South Carolina Supreme Court today is scheduled to hear oral arguments about Project Jackson, a proposed $183M development in North Augusta that "includes a ballpark" for the Single-A South Atlantic League Augusta GreenJackets. The appellant is Stephen Donohue, a "North Augusta resident who opposes the location" of the development. The project entails $125M in private investment and $58M in public dollars (AUGUSTA CHRONICLE, 5/4).

ESPN's Chris Berman today "will be among this year's inductees" into the Cable HOF in a ceremony at Navy Pier in Chicago (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 5/5). MULTICHANNEL NEWS notes, "No one embodies cable's triumphant rise as a sports powerhouse better than Chris Berman." It is "no coincidence that his 35-year career at ESPN parallels the network's growth – it's hard to imagine one without the other" (MULTICHANNEL.com, 5/4).

The Cactus Bowl will “move back to Chase Field for at least the next three seasons due to construction at Sun Devil Stadium.” The bowl game, run by the Fiesta Bowl, was held at the ballpark from ’00-05 “when it was called the Insight Bowl” (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 5/5).

The Kansas state Senate yesterday voted 37-1 in favor of a measure “making fantasy sports leagues legal.” The legislation is now headed to the state House (KWCH.com, 5/4).

The Univ. of Denver will play Colorado College in a Feb. 20 outdoor hockey game at Coors Field, a week before the Avalanche and Red Wings “face off in Colorado’s first outdoor NHL game” (DENVER POST, 5/5).

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and state business leaders will “unveil a bid for Minnesota to be host of an upcoming NCAA Championship Game in college football” (STARTRIBUNE.com, 5/4).

The PGA Tour today will begin selling PGA Tour Pro Sport, the "tour’s first ever signature cologne." The fragrance, which retails for $58, is available at The Players’ merchandise tent at TPC Sawgrass (GOLFDIGEST.com, 5/4).

“I have done the occasional college show interview and made the occasional classroom visit. I think it is helpful in understanding what is going on with students, who are both a core group of fans and an essential group of our fans” – ESPN President John Skipper, on conducting a 20-minute interview with a Denison Univ. radio station (SI.com, 5/4).

“We will begin looking ahead at plans for next year’s draft in the coming weeks and anticipate making some decisions on the location for 2016 during the summer” – NFL VP/Communications Brian McCarthy, on the NFL Draft possibly returning to Chicago next year (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 5/5).

“Every time somebody does something it’s all over the Internet and social media. So I think that’s an important factor that’s changed the nature of this game and college football as well” – Lions GM Martin Mayhew, on the team putting a focus on character when evaluating players (ESPN.com, 5/4).

"Manny Pacquiao doesn’t have a sexy teen idol in his camp so I offered myself. Much to my surprise, he accepted" – ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, on being part of Pacquiao's entourage as he walked to the ring prior to Saturday's bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. ("Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC, 5/4). See Laugh Track for more on Kimmel's night at the fight.

Last night’s 1:00am ET edition of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” led with Clippers-Rockets, followed by Bulls-Cavaliers, Rangers-Capitals and Padres-Giants. Last night’s 1:00am ET edition of FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Bulls-Cavaliers, followed by Clippers-Rockets, Warriors G Stephen Curry being named NBA MVP and Dodgers-Brewers. FS1 reported on Rangers-Capitals 18 minutes into the broadcast.

ESPN’s Keith Olbermann called out his “world’s worst” persons in sports: a man in Seattle for getting stuck upside down in a basketball rim at a park. Olbermann also blasted Grizzlies F Tony Allen for walking on-court during a timeout while a children’s dance troupe was performing; a Norwegian soccer player for shooting wide of goal and hitting a young fan in the face; and Pawtucket Red Sox C Humberto Quintero for hitting a batter while trying to throw down to third base.

The WALL STREET JOURNAL on MLB teams pulling out of Venezuela: "The steady exodus ... is endangering one of the country’s most visible and valuable exports outside of oil: baseball players."

The MMQB profiles NFL Giants Senior VP/Player Personnel Chris Mara, who is "uniquely qualified in the matters of NFL prospects and thoroughbred racehorses." The NFL Draft is his "most important time of the year," but as a Starlight Racing partner, "Saturday was also the most important day on the racing calendar."

Also:

• New viewing options challenge future of big cable companies.
• The scene in the Philippines as Manny Pacquiao loses mega-fight.
• Positive first impressions of new Missouri AD Mack Rhoades.
• St. Bonaventure AD Tim Kenney gets school's hoops-centric culture.
• USSF President Sunil Gulati also serves as Columbia Univ. professor.
• James Bohn has found a niche as anthem singer for Wild home games.

So I understand: NV boxing authority may penalize Pacquiao for fighting w/ shoulder injury. But Mayweather wife battering = just fine. #SMH

— Ben Schlosser (@benschloss) May 5, 2015

Got a feeling Gronk is going to be a run away winner for this year's Madden cover.

— Mike Hill (@ItsMikeHill) May 5, 2015

The Penguins have decided they're not going to ask the Devils for a draft pick in return for Ray Shero's hire

— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) May 4, 2015

Theory: the Yankees are a better team when the season isn't scheduled around a farewell tour.

— Chad Finn (@GlobeChadFinn) May 5, 2015

Jedi Mauer pic.twitter.com/SPcimLBR6F

— Tyler Mason (@FSNtylermason) May 5, 2015

UAB will formally introduce Temple Univ. Exec Senior Associate AD Mark Ingram as the school’s next AD.

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

“Harriet Hemenway’s boycott of the feathered hats of her social circle inspired the 1905 founding of this.”

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel said he was in the locker room before the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight: “At one point, (trainer Freddie Roach) went somewhere and the other trainer went somewhere so it was just me and Manny sitting there. He is warming up for the biggest fight of his life. He’s getting ready and I’m standing there wearing gold chains and a stupid hat. ... Floyd Mayweather now has five title belts. Hopefully, he’ll give one of those belts to his buddy Justin Bieber so he can keep his pants up for a change. I want to thank Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquaio for letting me be a part of the team. I don’t know how much I helped the team. I wish this is the first time I brought bad luck to a team. I was also part of Lee Harvey Oswald’s entourage and we know how that turned out. There’s me with Ned Stark from the first season of ‘Game of Thrones.’ Here, you can see I am with Old Yeller. The moral of the story is don’t invite me to anything” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 5/4).

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon said, “Congratulations to American Pharoah and Floyd Mayweather on their new royal baby. … On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao to keep his undefeated title. That’s actually something I have in common with Floyd Mayweather. Neither one of us have ever lost a boxing match. ... Actually, a lot of people are complaining. People are like, ‘It was boring, failed to live up to the hype.’ Fans were hoping for the fight of the century. They got something slightly less dramatic than a fight on ‘Real Housewives’” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 5/4).

Last night’s edition of CBS’ “Late Show” featured comedian Will Ferrell performing his impersonation of late Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray. “Caray” said of Letterman’s upcoming retirement, “That’s a good call. I could tell you’re losing a little mustard off the heater” (“Late Show,” CBS, 5/4).

“What is the Audubon Society?”