UAB President Ray Watts today will likely announce that school donors must commit at least $17M for "operational expenses associated with football and the costs of bringing it back." That number "continues to creep up but appears close to being met." Watts also will argue that an additional $13M for "football facilities must be committed, because UAB itself won't spring for it." The "question now is how much of that 'facilities' money is enough" (BIRMINGHAM NEWS, 5/31).

The PGA Tour AT&T Byron Nelson wrapped up yesterday, and attendance fell "just shy of last year's" despite a week in which "nearly six inches of rain fell" at TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas. The tournament total was 260,000, down from 270,000 in '14. The Sunday turnout was 72,000, up from last year's 65,000 (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 6/1). With hometown favorite Jordan Spieth in the field, "thousands lined the gallery ropes, some two- and three-deep." Tournament Dir Jon Drago said that during the final round, the event "had not parked this many cars since perhaps 2008" (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 6/1).

Multiple Garth Brooks concerts at Amalie Arena have been canceled due to the Lightning reaching the Stanley Cup Final. The Lightning host the Blackhawks on Wednesday and Saturday for Games 1 and 2. Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were "supposed to play three shows" – one Friday and two Saturday. Arena and concert officials "have known for more than a week that this was a possibility." Organizers looked at moving the shows to Sunday, but Brooks in a statement said the logistics would raise "serious safety concerns" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 6/1).

MetLife Stadium starting this week "will use walk-through metal detectors at all gates." There will be "no more wanding or pat-downs," unless there are "extenuating circumstances." The magnetometers are "similar to those used by TSA officials at airports, except that fans don't need to remove their shoes or belts." Tests by security staff show that "the entry flow should be smooth sailing" (AP, 6/1).

New Zealand is "set to get its first taste of the NFL early next year," as the league on Wednesday is expected to confirm plans for two exhibition events. Douglas Webber Events is "behind the venture," which would feature one game at Auckland's Eden Park and another at Wellington Regional Stadium. The "ground-breaking concept," featuring players cut from teams' final rosters, is "likely to be called the Southern Bowl" (STUFF.co.nz, 5/31).

The World Series Of Poker's "Colossus" event has "smashed the record for the largest live tournament in history." The $565 buy-in No-limit Texas Hold ’em tourney drew 22,374 entrants at the Rio Convention Center, "easily surpassing the 2006 Main Event, which held the old mark with 8,773 entrants." The "Colossus" opened Friday morning, with the final table slated to begin tomorrow. The winner will earn $638,880 (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 6/1).

Red Bull Global Rallycross kicked off its 12-stop season yesterday at Bahia Mar hotel, marking the "first time Fort Lauderdale hosted such an event." Driver Ken Block said, "It's a beautiful city, a beautiful location for this. I just wish there was a bit more room for us to have a bigger track." Event COO Chip Pankow: "We had a great crowd, and the operations plans that we developed in concert with the City of Fort Lauderdale were successful regarding traffic, parking and crowd management" (South Florida SUN-SENTINEL, 6/1).

HBO’s John Oliver last night tackled the FIFA scandal, saying, “What an appalling organization FIFA is. ... Despite being almost the dictionary definition of corruption, they’ve escaped any significant prosecution for decades, but that all ended on Wednesday.” Oliver: “It took the country that cares the least about football to bring down the people who have been running it. That’s like finding out that Kesha arrested a group of bankers involved in commodities fraud.” But “maybe the most remarkable thing about all the charges is they didn’t touch” FIFA President Sepp Blatter. Oliver added, “The problem is, all the arrests in the world are going to change nothing as long as Blatter is still there, because to truly kill a snake you must cutoff its head, or in this case its asshole.”

Oliver: “Barring an indictment, the only people with the power to get rid of Sepp Blatter are FIFA’s sponsors … and I would like to make a plea to them tonight. Please make Sepp Blatter go away. I will do anything. addias: I will wear one of your ugly shoes. ... McDonald's: I will take a bite out of every item on your dollar menu, which tastes like normal food that was cursed by a vindictive wizard. ... Budweiser: If you pull your support and help get rid of Blatter, I will put my mouth where my mouth is and I will personally drink one of your disgusting items. ... I will even drink a Bud Light Lime” (“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” HBO, 5/31).

Swiss authorities want to interview 10 FIFA officials, including President Sepp Blatter, “in connection to the group’s controversial World Cup awards to Russia and Qatar” (N.Y. POST, 6/1).

LA84 Foundation President Anita DeFrantz today announced that she is stepping down from that role, which she has held for the past 28 years. DeFrantz will serve through the end of '15 or until a successor is named (LA84).

Demolition crews yesterday “imploded the nearly 75-year-old grandstands” at the closed Hollywood Park, “moving forward with a proposed plan to build an NFL stadium as part of a multipurpose commercial development on the Inglewood site” (LATIMES.com, 5/31).

Nearly 19,000 runners took part in yesterday’s Suja Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon (UTSANDIEGO.com, 5/31).

“They always give that commissioner a hard time, man, but let me tell you, every morning when I wake up, I thank God I’m not him” – UFC President Dana White, on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (PALMBEACHPOST.com, 5/31).

“He said all of Israel is behind the Cavaliers. That was great” – Cavaliers coach David Blatt, who holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Israel, on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relaying the country’s support for the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals (CLEVELAND.com, 5/31).

“I think the cars are very ugly. They are not open-wheel cars. Hopefully the series will do away with them” – IndyCar team Owner A.J. Foyt, on the Dallara DW12 car currently being used in the Verizon IndyCar Series (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 6/1).

“I personally hold him responsible” – LSU AD Joe Alleva, on NCAA Managing Dir for Championships & Alliances Damani Leech’s decision to postpone the school’s NCAA Regional game last night due to a weather delay (NOLA.com, 5/31).

“I’ve learned that no matter who your mentors are and how much success that you have, you’re never really prepared to be a general manager until you get in that seat and start making those decisions. It moves very, very fast” – Royals GM Dayton Moore, who is in his 10th season with the team (OMAHA WORLD-HERALD, 6/1).

Columbia STATE: "College sports decision-makers have been slow to react to the growing divide between the athletics department’s wealth and outsized importance and the original mission of intercollegiate athletics as part of higher education." Meanwhile, the K.C. STAR argues late NCAA Exec Dir Walter Byers "saw college sports' future too late."

USA TODAY notes Oakland is "battling to retain at least some of the sports franchises that helped shape its identity." Ahead of NBA Finals Game 1 on Thursday night at Oracle Arena, "the city is left to wonder whether this Warriors run represents its last shot at a major sports championship."

Also:

• Could corruption scandal lead UEFA to defect from FIFA?
• NFL still seeks "proper solution" to domestic violence cases.
• Rams DEs Chris Long, William Hayes confront homelessness.
• Clippers have new identity, but struggle to shake losing stigma.
• Bruins GM Don Sweeney known for intelligence and hard work.

It's June 1. Otherwise known as, "the day the business card changes." And, yes, it begins its a workout. pic.twitter.com/2YFbXJYUgd

— Greg Sankey (@gscantweet) June 1, 2015

On his last day as commissioner, congrats to the SEC's Mike Slive on a remarkable run. His genuine kindness belied the power he wielded.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) May 31, 2015

After giving myself an extra 24 hours I have to crown Petco Park as my best concessions experience. Variety, quality and # of outlets

— Bill Sutton (@Sutton_ImpactU) June 1, 2015

Fifa is not just what happens. Look at IOC reforms post-Salt Lake. Not perfect, granted, but so, so much cleaner

— Ian Prior (@ianprior) June 1, 2015

Former CONCACAF President Jack Warner, who is included in the U.S. indictment alleging corruption at FIFA, yesterday posted a video on YouTube and WarnerTV claiming “he had been the victim of a U.S.-led conspiracy.” During the video, Warner “appeared to take an article from the satirical newspaper the Onion seriously.” The headline on the article was “FIFA Frantically Announces 2015 Summer World Cup in United States" (WSJ.com, 5/31).

Friday night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Colleges & Universities.”

“Mens et Manus, ‘Mind and Hand,’ is the motto of this university whose alumni include I.M. Pei, Amar Bose and Richard Feynman.”

“What is MIT?”