QUOTE OF THE DAY

"That''s me. Twenty-three is me. So why try to be something else?" -- Michael Jordan (N.Y. TIMES, 5/17).

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EXECUTIVE TRANSACTIONS

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have narrowed their list for GM to three finalists, according to this morning''s TAMPA TRIBUNE. The remaining candidates: Expos GM KEVIN MALONE; Braves Asst GM CHUCK LAMAR, an

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NAMES IN THE NEWS

Blackhawks owner BILL WIRTZ is planning to build a 5,000 space parking lot on the grounds of the old Chicago Stadium. At $10 per space, the parking lot will be a welcome change from the old stadium wh

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THE SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY "PURE PLAY" STOCK TICKER

52-WEEK COMPANY SYM CLOSE +/- OPEN HIGH LOW VOLUME Bos. Celtics BOS 21 1/4 -1/4 21 1/2 24 1/8 19 3/4 2300 Cobra Golf CBRA 24 +1 23 1/2 41 1/2 14 245900 Converse CVE 7 1/4 -1/4 7 1/2 12 5/8 7 29700 Cal

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INDY 200 AT DISNEY A HOT TICKET BEFORE DRIVERS START ENGINES

The Indy 200 at Disney World in Orlando is scheduled for January 27, and Disney''s "newest venture has received an enthusiastic response," according to this morning''s ORLANDO SENTINEL. Groundbreaking

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MOLSON'S STRONG U.S. SALES BOOST INCREASED EARNINGS

Molson Breweries yesterday reported increased earnings and revenue in FY ''95 (ended April 1), "bolstered by higher beer prices, more U.S. sales and lower marketing cost." Molson Breweries is 40% owne

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MARKETPLACE ROUND-UP

The ECHL expansion franchise in Lafayette, LA, announced the team''s new name: the Louisiana IceGators (LAFAYETTE ADVERTISER, 5/16)....Successful coaches and their successful "managing" books are exam

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WTA LOOKS TO EXPAND COMMUNICATION WITH ONLINE SERVICES

The WTA Tour has introduced new forms of communication for their fans and media. The tour is offering a weekly newsletter called "Notes & Netcords" on America Online with the keyword "tennis," and via

BETTMAN'S INFLUENCE KEY IN CREATING NEW NHL DRUG POLICY

The NHL and NHLPA will introduce their first comprehensive policy to deal "effectively with drug and alcohol abuse" within a few months, according to this morning''s Toronto GLOBE & MAIL. David Shoalt

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THE SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY TURNSTILE TRACKER

TODAY: NHL First Round Playoff, compared to ''94. TEAM (GAME) ''94 ''95 TEAM (GAME) ''94 ''95 Boston (1) 13,537 14,448 Rangers (1) 18,200 18,200 Boston (2) 13,982 14,448 Rangers (2) 18,200 18,200 Bost

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