McIlroy Leaving Horizon, Forming Company

Rory McIlroy is "planning to leave" his representation at Horizon Sports and "set up his own management company, made up of some friends, family and close confidants." McIlroy's father  Gerry  is "expected to play a prominent role in the new operation." This comes about 18 months af ...

In Other News....

Ticketmaster has “agreed to settle claims for up to” $23M over a lawsuit “affecting more than a million people who, after buying a ticket online, were enrolled in a rewards program that cost $9 a month but never gave them any benefits.” Plaintiffs' attorney Adam Gutride sai ...

EPL's Fulham, Adidas Ink Kit Supply Deal

EPL club Fulham has signed a "long-term" deal for adidas to supply the team's uniforms and apparel. The club "didn't disclose details of the deal" in its announcement. The club previously had a deal with SpA's Kappa brand as its kit supplier ( BLOOMBERG NEWS, 5/17 ). Fulham joins a roster of numer ...

Twitter Me This....

Former MLS player  Taylor Twellman : "Was critical of some situations with Beckham in @MLS but fact is the league was jump started when he arrived and left with 2 @MLS cups." Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman : “Powerball jackpot up to $550 mil. Equivalent of being a 55 time Fe ...

Final Jeopardy....

"Who were Richard Nixon and Lyndon Johnson ?"

Final Jeopardy!

Last night's "Final Jeopardy!" category was "20th Century Presidents." "These two men followed each other consecutively as Vice President and later, in reverse order, as President."

Quick Hits....

"Absolutely not selling the team. Have not been talking to anybody about selling the team. Have no intention of selling the team. What would I do?" – Yankees Managing General Partner & co-Chair  Hal Steinbrenner  ( Mult., 5/17 ). "Sports radio isn't journalism. It's enter ...

Phil Jackson Talks Kings Job Offer

Former NBA coach Phil Jackson appeared on NBC's "The Tonight Show" last night to promote his upcoming book "Eleven Rings" and discussed reports that he may have joined the Kings' front office had the team been bought by Chris Hansen 's group and moved to Seattle. Host Jay Leno asked, "Would you ...

Names In The News

In Charlotte, Jim Utter reports NASCAR team owner and former Redskins coach JOE GIBBS has "lived as an insulin-dependent, Type II diabetic" since '91. Gibbs by sharing his story "hopes to educate people with diabetes, and those who don’t have it." He "wants everyone to know that the lifestyl ...

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Speed Reads....

The Univ. of Michigan Board of Regents yesterday approved funding for athletic facility improvements, including "replacing natural grass with synthetic turf at the baseball and softball fields." The body also approved a $13.5M field hockey project that includes a new stadium and team center ( DETRO ...