The Chargers and Raiders today outside Chicago present their plans for a Carson, Calif., stadium to full NFL ownership, while Rams Owner Stan Kroenke offers his vision for his stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The full ownership meeting today is called for the express purpose of updating owners on L.A. No decisions are expected, though owners are expected to hear plans on a potential seat deposit program in L.A, and an assessment of potential relocation fee values.

The Chargers' top outside environmental counsel, George Mihlsten, yesterday told key NFL owners that the city of San Diego’s stadium plan is “doomed to face years of litigation,” according to Chargers Special Counsel Mark Fabiani. Mihlsten, an attorney with Latham Watkins, re-emphasized the team contention that the city’s stadium plan relies on too short a period for environmental review that will surely get thrown out in court. The city presented to the six-owner Committee on L.A. Opportunities, which is overseeing the expected NFL relocation to L.A. by next year.

MLS President & Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott plans to arrive in St. Paul today with other league officials to meet with Mayor Chris Coleman about the "potential" of a 34.5 acre stadium site between I-94 and University Ave. Residents and businesses "will air their views" from 6:00-8:00pm CT at Midpointe Event Center. They are "concerned about adding congestion to the heavily trafficked area, the financial burden of a new stadium and whether the community could use the facility" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 8/11).

Cleveland-based in-venue app platform Tap.in2 today will announce a partnership with the Cavaliers, officially launching into the sports and entertainment industry. Tap.in2 allows fans to purchase and receive food, drinks, merchandise and in-game experiences from their mobile devices to their seats in less than six minutes. The company’s technology can be integrated into existing team and venue apps, as it was during a pilot run of 22 Cavs games last season.

Tap.in2 co-Founder & CEO Jordan Syms said that the in-seat program streamlines the process for Quicken Loans Arena vendors and Aramark employees, who are tasked with delivering the orders. He explained, “Now instead of looking for sales, they’re delivering to people who have already completed the sale.” Syms added that Tap.in2 will be expanding into the NFL, NHL and NASCAR over the next couple of months.

The NHL and SiriusXM today announced an extension of their multiyear media-rights deal for live game broadcasts through the '21-22 season. SiriusXM will continue to carry live NHL games across North America, including the preseason, regular season and playoffs. The coverage will be available to all of the satellite radio service's subscribers with SiriusXM's most widely distributed package (SiriusXM).

The WNBA Liberty today will announce a deal making Quest Diagnostics the team's official performance testing partner for the '15-17 seasons. The Liberty earlier this year began using Quest's Blueprint for Athletes service, which is currently available at athletic events in select regions. Quest expects to make the service available nationally early in '16. The Blueprint for Athletes logo will be featured on the Liberty's practice jersey, and Quest will receive mentions on the Liberty' website and MSG's GardenVision displays (THE DAILY).

Jury selection begins today in Chicago in Basketball HOFer Michael Jordan's lawsuit against supermarket chain Dominick's. The case "revolves around an ad published six years ago by the now-defunct grocer that featured Jordan's name and his famous number '23.'" Jordan is "expected to attend and testify." A "key issue will be the amount of money Jordan is paid for the use of his likeness." The trial is "expected to last until Aug. 20 at the latest" (SUNTIMES.com, 8/10).

Standard & Poor’s yesterday gave the city of Sacramento’s arena bonds an “A-plus” rating, "enabling city officials to move swiftly on the first phase" of financing the NBA Kings venue (SACRAMENTO BEE, 8/11). 

Nike reportedly has “decided it won’t try to top” the $200M deal adidas offered Rockets G James Harden last week (TMZ.com, 8/10).

The Univ. of Hawaii today is expected to “announce its cost of attendance stipend for scholarship athletes.” AD David Matlin last week said that “the maximum, if fully funded, would be in the range of approximately $3,925 per athlete” (STARADVERTISER.com, 8/10).
 
Under Armour has “filed a trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit against athletic apparel maker Armor & Glory LLC.” The suit claims Armor & Glory’s “products and promotions can be confused with Under Armour” (BALTIMORESUN.com, 8/10).

Univision runs a full-page ad in the N.Y. Times with two Mexican national soccer team members celebrating: “This July, Univision Deportes Network became the #1 sports network among M18-34 viewers – tied with ESPN and beating every other U.S. sports network along the way. The American sports fan has spoken. In Spanish” (THE DAILY).

“I’m kind of caught right in between. This is the generation that grew up watching me play and win tournaments, and the guys that I used to play practice rounds [with] are all gone. They’re all on the senior tour” – Tiger Woods, on the number of talented young players on the PGA Tour (USA TODAY, 8/11).

“It’s real footage. Imagine you’re standing in real practice footage. These are real players. It’s not animated” – Colts QB Andrew Luck, on using virtual reality to help prepare for the upcoming season (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 8/11).

“It’s very clear to see that Orlando is a hotbed of soccer. Not only men’s soccer, but women’s soccer, youth soccer. Right across the region we’re seeing unprecedented interest in the game, and unprecedented interest in Orlando City” – Orlando City SC President Phil Rawlins (ORLANDOSENTINEL.com, 8/10).

“This is a real course. You won’t have the excuse that you have for other courses that ‘this stuff is just not relevant to me.’ This course is built around your identity as Division I athletes” – Univ. of Houston sociology professor Dr. Shayne Lee, on designing a course for the men’s basketball team’s trip to China (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 8/11).

“We’re in discussion with a number of parties. We clearly want to be here” – AFL Commissioner Scott Butera, on wanting to find new ownership for the New Orleans VooDoo (NOLA.com, 8/10).

The CONNECTICUT MIRROR explores how ESPN's Doug Glanville became a prominent voice in the current U.S. conversation about race relations. Meanwhile, ESPN.com explores Pro Football HOFer Aeneas Williams' efforts to help Ferguson, Mo., heal after its racially-charged unrest.

The DALLAS MORNING NEWS follows up on the Pro Football HOF's induction weekend with the header, "Hard Not To Be Angry With Fearful NFL's Handling Of Junior Seau's Induction Ceremony."

Also:

• N.Y. Magazine cover story shows Serena Williams' fashion, physique.
• AFL Las Vegas Outlaws' struggles are deja vu all over again.
• Yankees and Mets are back, riling baseball fans outside of N.Y.
• Are citizens finally fed up with public money for sports venues?
• Fill D-I status helps Univ. of Nebraska at Omaha forge new identity.
• Wisconsin businesses prepping for this week's PGA Championship.

Rams and Chargers/Raiders (represented by Carmen Policy) Will each be given 45 mins today by NFL owners. Half hour presentation plus Q&A.

— Sam Farmer (@LATimesfarmer) August 11, 2015

Royals average attendance is 33,460, 10th in MLB. Previous high was 30,589 in '89. I broke in covering Tiant...Cueto...about last night...

— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) August 11, 2015

Flying out this morning to St. Louis to cover @Pirates-@Cardinals. A little state of emergency should never stop anyone, right?

— Dejan Kovacevic (@Dejan_Kovacevic) August 11, 2015

Trending: Gov. Baker wears "Free Brady" shirt to take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge http://t.co/DYex7dhQch pic.twitter.com/pqiBEwnawN

— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) August 10, 2015

What a way to close out 3 nights at Fenway Park! Special place. Special people. Thanks again, Boston! pic.twitter.com/k0IJg4g7Gv

— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) August 10, 2015

Last night’s 1:00am ET edition of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” led with Nationals-Dodgers, followed by Rockies-Mets, Tigers-Royals and Panthers QB Cam Newton involvement in a training camp fight. Last night’s 1:00am ET edition of FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Tigers-Royals, followed by Nationals-Dodgers, Rockies-Mets and Newton’s training camp scuffle.

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “The Other Side of the Globe.”

“This capital city, which at 12,330 miles is farthest from Madrid, is named for a soldier who spent time in Madrid.”

“What is Wellington, New Zealand?”