The Packers today plan to publicly release their earnings, providing a glimpse into the annual financials of an NFL team. The Packers are the only public NFL team, and thus the only one to disclose revenues and profit figures. 

Last year, for the 12 months ending March 31, 2014, the club reported $25.3M in net income, depressed from previous years because of four large player contracts (for '13 the club had a $43.1M net profit). With new TV money now reflected in the soon to be released numbers, the Packers are likely to report record net income of over $50M for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. The Packers last year reported revenue of $324.1M. With roughly $27M extra in TV money having flowed to each club from the new broadcast contracts, Packers revenues should easily top $350M. Given the club’s onfield success, local revenue is likely to have risen also.

The FIFA Exec Committee at its meeting in Zurich today announced it "will hold an extraordinary congress meeting to elect a successor" to President Sepp Blatter on Feb. 26, 2016 (TWITTER.com, 7/20). The body today also is "likely to consider several radical reforms." It will be presented with proposals including a "reduction in size, more stringent eligibility criteria and term limits for its top executives." Blatter after the meeting is expected to address the media "for the first time since he called for a new election on June 2" (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 7/20).

Cavaliers F LeBron James at today's NBPA summer meetings in Las Vegas will "preside for the first time" as an Exec VP. Clippers G Chris Paul said, "He's the face of our league. His opinion matters. Our players will listen when he talks." This comes as the players "prepare to opt out" of the CBA in '17 to "gain more access" to the $24B in league revenues under the new TV deal. NBPA Exec Dir Michele Roberts: "This is an important time for the game and it is critical that we have some of our marquee players involved in the discussion" (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 7/20).

The rain-delayed British Open is set for its first Monday finish in almost 30 years, but Golf Canada CEO Scott Simmons said that the delay "won't negatively affect" this week's PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open. The event begins Thursday at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario. Simmons said that the "biggest impact would be on Monday's pro-am with Canadian players." Some players, such as Graham DeLaet and David Hearn, "won't be able to take part because they will still be overseas" (GLOBE & MAIL, 7/20).

The Big 12's preseason football media gathering begins today at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, with coverage on FS Southwest. The "national spotlight won't be as intense for the Big 12" as it was for the SEC media days last week. The conference is heading into its 20th season (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 7/20). Commissioner Bob Bowlsby "will discuss" expansion during today's state-of-the-conference address, but he will say that there is "nothing on the docket right now." Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard said, "I don't see a need to do it. Somebody needs to quantify why we should do it" (DES MOINES REGISTER, 7/20).

The ACC also kicks off its football media days at Pinehurst, N.C. The Raleigh NEWS & OBSERVER offers five "ACC-centric questions to consider during the three-day kickoff event."

The Angels today will play a "split-admission doubleheader" against the Red Sox after last night's home game was postponed by rain, "the first time since June 16, 1995." The last time the Angels made up a home rainout with a doubleheader was in '88. The "rare July storm" delayed the 5:00pm PT start by about 2 and 1/2 hours before it was canceled (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 7/20). This is the 11th rainout "in the 49-year history of Angel Stadium" (ESPN.com, 7/19). The team's Twitter feed noted CF Mike Trout was three years old "the last time we had a home rainout" (TWITTER.com, 7/19).

Meanwhile, the July rain also "washed out a Padres home game" for the first time since '06 (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 7/20). The game against the Rockies will be made up Sept. 10 (Mult., 7/20).

The All-American Soap Box Derby continues today in Akron with "new sponsors and the expectation of bigger crowds." The event, "six years back from the brink of financial disaster," kicked off yesterday and "for the first time will take place across six days." Officials expect "more than 10,000 people to be on hand" for Saturday's final race. Today, "more than 400 champions" ages 8-21 will "parade down Main Street" (CLEVELAND.com, 7/18).

The Universal comedy "Trainwreck," which features LeBron James in a supporting role, earned $30.2M in its debut at the box office this weekend. Those numbers "bested initial projections" of roughly $20M (VARIETY.com, 7/19). The film "did its biggest business" in N.Y. and L.A., "as expected." What was "surprising was the movie's performance in Cleveland." It "over-indexed to the tune of 66 percent in Cleveland." It also over-indexed in "certain cities in Florida" (HOLLYWOODREPORTER.com, 7/19). 

Today is the NHL's mandated deadline for interested parties to submit a bid for an expansion team (THE DAILY).

The city of Oakland and Alameda County have until today to "respond in writing" to developer Floyd Kephart's $4.2B Coliseum City proposal for "transforming the sprawling coliseum complex in East Oakland into a minidowntown and helping the Raiders build a new football stadium there" (OAKLANDTRIBUNE.com, 7/17). 

There was "record attendance" for golf's American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe South course, "probably due in large part" to the first-ever appearance by singer/actor Justin Timberlake. There were 40,901 fans for the event from July 14-19, up from the previous record of 40,445 in '12 (RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL, 7/20).

Sources said that the U.S. women's national team will play England in a soccer exhibition at Yankee Stadium "being planned for November" (PAGESIX.com, 7/19),

Pan Am Games organizers said that "more than one million ... tickets have now been sold." That includes "more than 300,000 sold after" the Opening Ceremony (CP, 7/19).

"Just a one-time thing, man. ... Won't happen again. Some guys wanted me to wear them" – Yankees CF Brett Gardner, on the all-white New Balance cleats he wore yesterday against the Mariners. Gardner "could be disciplined" for violating MLB uniform rules (N.Y. POST, 7/20).

"I'm going to get back into it. It's a different challenge every week. This is a lot of fun, especially being up there with the best and brightest in the fantasy industry" – Former NFLer Brandon Stokley, on the inaugural Fantasy Football Combine this past weekend at the Wynn in Las Vegas (LAS VEGAS SUN, 7/19).

"It's not been on the table. And it will not be on the table any time in the foreseeable future" – Univ. of Akron spokesperson Wayne Hill, saying the school has no plans to cut its football program (INSIDEHIGHERED.com, 7/20).

The CHICAGO SUN-TIMES notes most of the city's "very rich owners" of sports teams "don't act particularly rich – and certainly not like the more overtly wealthy owners of professional sports franchises."

The SALT LAKE TRIBUNE argues the Pac-12's new model for packaging multimedia rights is a "potential shaker ... that could be a risk for any school that tries it."

Also:

• Some puzzling trends emerge in South Florida sports ratings.
• Why Oklahoma City is not a viable market for MLB expansion.
• Bicycle makers struggle to swat down counterfeit merchandise.
• An inside look at St. Paul's efforts to land MLS expansion team.
• Arizona State Univ., adidas embark on new apparel partnership.
• Baseball HOFer-elect Randy Johnson starts career as photographer.

On the bright side, losing any chance to win a major by hitting a hotel completes the Phil Mickelson bingo card.

— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) July 20, 2015

The last time @ussoccer played a match in Atlanta a stamp cost 13 cents, bread was 32 cents and a gallon of gas was 65 cents #1977 #GoldCup

— The Georgia Dome (@GeorgiaDome) July 20, 2015

Remember when @SportsCenter told you news on Sunday night?

— Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) July 20, 2015

Jordan Spieth couldn't wait to get to the course; he arrived about three hours early for his round today. Usually 60-90 min is standard.

— Sam Borden (@SamBorden) July 20, 2015

Fox gets every dollar out of @KennyAlbert

— Ed Goren (@edgosports) July 20, 2015

Things you can do during the pause at the top of Matsuyama's swing: connect with an old friend, organize your sock drawer, learn French...

— Sam Weinman (@samweinman) July 20, 2015

So we're going with "Autonomy 5" now. pic.twitter.com/MtMpSrPMxj

— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) July 19, 2015

Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today are hosting the fourth annual Newark Mentoring Movement Charity Golf Outing at Liberty National Golf Club. Giants QB Ryan Nassib, LB Mark Herzlich and Raiders DE Justin Tuck are among those "expected to attend" (NJ.com, 4/19).

Friday night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “19th Century Americans.” 

“An account of her historic trial noted, ‘It was conceded that the defendant was, on the 5th of November 1872, a woman.’”

Friday night’s edition of “Jeopardy!” featured the category “The Sporting Life.” 

For $400: “A Taiwanese player’s first MLB single in 2007 allowed Vin Scully to say this, echoing a famous comedy routine.”

For $600: “In volleyball, overlap your hands, point your thumbs together and down, and lock your elbows to give a flat forearm area to do this four-letter pass, the classic first step in returning a serve.”

For $800: “From 1977 to 1987, he was unbeatable in the 400-meter hurdles, winning 122 straight times.”

For $1000: “This ritual is believed to have begun at the end of a 1931 soccer game when France beat England for the very first time.”

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon said in his “Thank You Notes” segment on Friday, “Thank you ESPN’s Body Issue for giving me body issues.” A cover of the magazine featuring Nationals RF Bryce Harper was shown on-screen, with the show's Steve Higgins joking, “I think it’s ‘Rice’ Harper. ... You know, he plays the baseball for the national team” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 7/17).

Fox’ Ryan Seacrest appeared on “The Tonight Show” on Friday and noted the first episode of Fox’ new show “Knock Knock Live” will feature David Beckham. Seacrest: “He’s going to knock on the door, he’s going to talk to the family and then he’ll leave them with $100,000 at the end” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 7/17).

“Who was Susan B. Anthony?”

Correct responses to the “The Sporting Life” category:

For $400: “What is ‘Hu’s on first?’” Scully was referring to former Dodgers SS Chin-lung Hu and the famous Abbot and Costello skit of “Who’s On First?’”
For $600: “What is a bump?”
For $800: “Who is Edwin Moses?”
For $1000: “What is the exchange of jerseys?”
The $200 answer was not revealed.