An L.A. '24 Games bid delegation today is scheduled to arrive in Switzerland to "present the city to the IOC." It includes Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. 2024 Chair Casey Wasserman and USOC Chair Larry Probst and CEO Scott Blackmun. They will tour IOC HQ in Lausanne "Thursday morning and return" to L.A. that evening. Wasserman yesterday in announcing the bid agreement with the USOC said the Games "aren't a gamble." L.A. 2024 spokesperson Jeff Millman said that the "makeup of the nonprofit is expected to change in the coming months" (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 9/2).

U.S. District Judge Richard Berman yesterday afternoon issued a one-sentence statement on the timeline for his ruling in the Deflategate appeal, saying, "The Court anticipates issuing its Decision and Order by the end of the week." Berman on Monday said that he "anticipated having a decision in the next day or two, and 'certainly' before Friday." The delay "opens the possibility – however minute – that the sides can reach a settlement" (BOSTON GLOBE, 9/2).

Patriots QB Tom Brady was in attendance for last night's Patriots Premiere, the annual charitable gala held on the field at Gillette Stadium. He was part of a "brief panel discussion" and "was asked by moderator Scott Zolak if he did something cool during the offseason to celebrate last year's Super Bowl title." Brady, "tongue firmly in cheek," said, "Yeah, it's been such an enjoyable offseason" (BOSTON HERALD, 9/2).

The Pelicans "have sold out all of the floor seating at Smoothie King Center" for the '15-16 season, the team announced last night to a "group of prospective season ticket holders at a fan event" at the team's practice facility. The "Hollywood A," "Hollywood B," "Feet on the Floor," Floor A and Floor B sections "were no longer an option for the full season, half-season or 12-game packages." Also, Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha "lauded the efforts that have been made to improve" the arena (NOLA.com, 9/1).

The Twins this week told season-ticket holders that "prices for some seats in 2016 are increasing ever so slightly." Many of the "most expensive season-ticket packages are going up by a buck or two per game, while packages for nearly all of the middle- to lower-priced sections are staying the same." The "nudge northward for some season-ticket packages breaks a string of four consecutive years of no increases" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 9/2).

The Orioles prior to last night's home game against the Rays celebrated the 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.'s record 2,131st consecutive games played. Tributes included a video on the Camden Yards video board, and the "numbers 2,131 hung from the side of the Camden Yards warehouse." Ripken threw the first pitch "from halfway in front of the mound to longtime friend Brady Anderson to a rousing ovation." Ripken jerseys "filled the crowd." Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record on Sept. 6, 1995 (Baltimore SUN, 9/2).

Pizza Hut today announced a sponsorship deal to become the official pizza of ESPN's "College GameDay," and the chain will activate around the fan signs so often associated with the show. During the show, a sign will unlock a special offer from Pizza Hut, and the first 10,000 viewers who spot it will receive a promo code for a free large one-topping pizza. Fans who spot the code on Saturday, Sept. 5, will have until Friday to order the pizza online (Pizza Hut).

Former Fox Sports Chair David Hill "will produce the 88th Oscars alongside filmmaker Reginald Hudlin." Hill has been "celebrated for the technical innovations he's brought to sports coverage." But he says that such an approach "won't carry over to producing" ABC's Feb. 28 Academy Awards telecast. Instead, he said that the "approach he and Hudlin have been discussing will be all about story-telling" (HOLLYWOODREPORTER.com, 9/1).

Charlotte Motor Speedway is "installing a 6-foot-wide transition border between the pavement and grass on the 1.5-mile track's front stretch." The "goal is for a smoother and safer surface for drivers should their cars leave the track" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 9/2).

Texas state legislative leaders late yesterday agreed to "temporarily fund the Texas Racing Commission and allow horse racing to resume in the state after a one-day shut down of venues" (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 9/2).

Virginia Tech's indoor baseball practice facility "will be named in honor" of Jim Weaver, the school's former AD who passed away last month (RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH, 9/2).

“I don’t plan on being part of any selection committee. I know the role of a manager in an organization, and I love that part of it. It’s not to go pick a GM” – Angels manager Mike Scioscia, on not being part of the team’s search for a new GM (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 9/2).

“That’s Super Bowl prices. I think that’s a little too steep or else we could fill the ballpark” – South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier, on prices ranging from $70-258 for tomorrow’s season-opener against North Carolina (Columbia STATE, 9/2).

“Some of the stuff is funny. I mean, when he let go of the racket today after the forehand, I mean, that only happens to him. It went into the crowd” – Tennis player Andy Murray, on the on-court antics of Nick Kyrgios (N.Y. TIMES, 9/2).

“If it was J.J. Watt, I think he would have been cooperative, and it wouldn’t be a question. … I don’t think J.J. would destroy his cellphone” – Texans Owner Bob McNair, saying the Patriots and QB Tom Brady are to blame for escalating the Deflategate incident (KILT-AM, 9/1).

Last night’s 1:00am ET editions of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Giants-Dodgers, followed by Indians-Blue Jays and Yankees-Red Sox. ESPN followed with U.S. Open highlights while FS1 followed with a discussion about the MLB stretch run and Jim Harbaugh’s upcoming debut as Michigan head coach.

SLATE.com examines San Diego-based firm Brandiose, which over the past decade has been hired by numerous minor-league franchises to "sculpt distinctive name and logo combinations seemingly out of thin air."

MARKETWATCH notes, "No matter the result of Judge Richard Berman's decision on Tom Brady's suspension, the NFL already has lost." Also, DALLAS MORNING NEWS on how Deflategate will be largely forgotten when the '15 season kicks off.

Also:

• King-Devick concussion test takes subjectivity out of the equation.
• Catching up with actors who played Hanson brothers in "Slap Shot."
• adidas' Paul Gaudio looks to make brand "cool again" in U.S. market.
• Why Condoleezza Rice is a natural choice for CFP selection committee.
• Who are the key players in L.A.’s effort to land '24 Games?
• Does tennis need to change payout for players retiring from matches?

Really going to miss David Feherty on the 15th hole on Augusta Sunday. He raised his game and never sounded better than at that Sunday hole

— John Buccigross (@Buccigross) September 2, 2015

#Braves announce a crowd of 16,386. If you remove that first "1" and take away another 3,000, you'd be about right.

— Paul Newberry (@pnewberry1963) September 2, 2015

RIP Nats. See ya next year.

— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) September 2, 2015

Meanwhile in sports business tête-à-têtes, Adidas takes a shot at Under Armour over Murray. https://t.co/9tmMVKTuQ6

— Bryan Armen Graham (@BryanAGraham) September 2, 2015

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

“The European Central Bank is based in this city sometimes called ‘Mainhattan.’”

“What is Frankfurt, Germany?”