ESPN’s Adam Schefter today reported NFL fans should "get ready for far more flexing on Sundays next year." The league is "creating a new weekly system of cross flexing, in which it can take an early game on Fox and flex it into the late afternoon slot on CBS so more of the country can see it or vice versa, with Fox getting a late afternoon game that had been scheduled for the early start on CBS, all designed to bring maximum exposure to the best possible matchups." Final details "are still being configured" (“Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN, 11/17).

The Ravens-Bears game was temporarily suspended this afternoon due to tornadoes in the area. The Bears tweeted at 1:32pm ET that the "seating area is being evacuated" and that "fans are being asked to relocate to the nearest covered concourse." The feed also noted the Soldier Field PA announcer was "announcing that the evacuation is a precautionary measure and that there is no immediate danger." At 2:59pm ET, the feed announed that "fans will be allowed back into their seats" at 3:15pm with the game resuming at 3:25pm.

With 4:51 remaining in the first quarter, CBS returned to the broadcast desk at “The NFL Today," with host James Brown giving a brief report on the delay. CBS then began airing coverage of Jets-Bills in all markets that had been receiving Ravens-Bears (“Ravens-Bears,” CBS, 11/17).

UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre last night "won via split decision for the first time in front of a sold-out crowd" of 14,856 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A large portion of the crowd "booed the decision," which gave Johny Hendricks the loss. UFC President Dana White said of the decision, "Nevada is a very scary place. This is the worst commission on the planet. I'm afraid to bring fights to Las Vegas" (ESPN.com, 11/16). White was "irate" as he reacted to the decision, even calling for Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to "launch an investigation into the Nevada State Athletic Commission" (GLOBE & MAIL, 11/17).

Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin on Friday "met for more than seven hours" with NFL special investigator Ted Wells regarding the alleged bullying scandal involving him and suspended G Richie Incognito. Martin afterwards said that he will meet with team Owner Stephen Ross "at some point." Wells' investigation is "expected to continue" this week at Dolphins HQs (MIAMI HERALD, 11/16).

ESPN’s Bob Holtzman reported the Dolphins are expecting their smallest crowd of the year today and flying overhead will be a banner calling for the firing of GM Jeff Ireland (“Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN, 11/17).

F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone yesterday said that the series in '14 "will not race in Mexico or add a second U.S. race in New Jersey," and added that he "still hopes both races will eventually be run" as soon as '15 (AP, 11/16). Ecclestone said of efforts to have a race in New Jersey, "We’re not getting too far with that at the moment. We haven’t given up. It will be 2015. Definitely not next year" (AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 11/17).

Meanwhile, Ecclestone said of today's U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, "Everyone is happy. I’m looking for something to complain about" (AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 11/17).

Austin yesterday "hosted two major sporting events" and it "wasn't clear how the city's network of roads and highways would handle the crush of fans." Nearly 79,000 people attended F1 qualifying at Circuit of the Americas and just under 100,000 saw Texas host Oklahoma State. The confluence had generated fears of traffic jams and parking shortages downtown, but "neither occurred" and the "city's major arteries flowed nicely through much of the day" (AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN, 11/17).

A Brazil-Honduras men's friendly yesterday at Sun Life Stadium drew 71,124 fans, marking the "largest crowd ever to watch a soccer match in Florida." The crowd -- which "included Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima -- nearly spilled over the upper lip of the stadium, and it roared with every Brazilian goal." Tens of thousands of Hondurans "were in attendance," as many had "flown in" from Honduras, N.Y., Chicago, Atlanta and DC (MIAMI HERALD, 11/17). 

NBA Kings fans "smashed the Guinness World Record for crowd noise during a Friday night game against the Pistons at Sleep Train Arena." The sellout crowd of 17,317 during a first-quarter stoppage "roared at 124.9 decibels, destroying the Guinness World Record" for Loudest Crowd Roar at an Indoor Sports Stadium. The fans then "broke their own mark" during the second quarter, "roaring at 126 decibels to set a new record" (SI.com, 11/16).

Meanwhile, a N.Y. TIMES front-page piece today examines the trend of crowds trying to be the loudest under the header, "Ground-Shaking Noise Rocks NFL, And Eardrums Take Big Hit" (N.Y. TIMES, 11/17).

About "a dozen items" from the Metrodome were listed online on Friday as the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority looks "to clear out the Dome before it's torn down in about two months." Initial items for sale "include flooring, outdoor benches, folding chairs and a John Deere tractor, which was going for nearly $10,000 as of Saturday." All are non-football-related items. The rest will be posted after the Vikings' season ends. The money raised in the auction "will go into the authority's general fund" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 11/17).

President Obama is attending today's Oregon State-Maryland men's basketball game at Comcast Center, as Michelle Obama's brother, Craig, is OSU's coach. UM is asking fans to arrive "as early as possible" due to increased security precautions (WASHINGTON POST, 11/17).

A source said that Univ. of South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney is "leaning toward signing with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports" for representation (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 11/15).

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said that there "have been no recent talks with DirecTV and Charter Cable officials" regarding the impasse on carriage of the Pac-12 Networks. Scott: "Our team reached out, but there has been no movement" (L.A. TIMES, 11/16).

Sources said that Road America in Wisconsin "could host its first NASCAR Sprint Cup race" in '15. The track has hosted the NASCAR Nationwide Series since '10 (SHEBOYGAN DAILY, 11/17).

An NFL Women's Apparel Style Lounge will be at Sports Authority Field at Mile High today for the team's game versus the Chiefs. The pop-up lounge "will feature women's NFL apparel for sale, a DJ and 'fanicures'" (DENVERPOST.com, 11/16).

"'Monday Night Football.' We actually have a really good game!" -- ESPN’s Chris Berman, promoting tomorrow night’s Patriots-Panthers matchup ("Sunday NFL Countdown," ESPN, 11/17).

"His voice was different, his demeanor was different. He was certainly heartbroken" -- IndyCar team Owner Chip Ganassi, on driver Dario Franchitti's emotional response to retirement (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 11/16).

"As long as I have my health and my marbles I’d like to keep doing this but you never know" -- White Sox Chair Jerry Reinsdorf, on plans to maintain his current role with the team (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 11/17).

"There’s no reason to sit behind a desk all day. What it is is communication. It’s the ability to see how everybody’s doing, check up on them, just say, ‘Hey, how you doing?’ I think that’s important. I think all successful organizations have that line of communication" -- Chiefs GM John Dorsey, on his management and communication style (K.C. STAR, 11/17).

Clear Channel Communications Chair & CEO Bob Pittman is featured in today's N.Y. TIMES "Corner Office" Q&A under the header, "The Dissenters Must Be Heard." Pittman's pet peeve? "Somebody who takes a very long time to get to the point."

The Baltimore SUN offers a package of stories looking at the Univ. of Maryland's upcoming move to the Big Ten. Barker & Walker write under the header, "Anticipation And Uncertainty Reign At Maryland." Subhead: "Negativity Over Move Has Diminished, But Thousands Of Athletes, Students And Fans Anticipate Changed World."

In the wake of the 40th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, Steelers Chair Dan Rooney reflects on the NFL's "mistake" of not postponing its slate of games while "an estimated one million Americans stood in line for countless hours to pay their respects" to Kennedy.

Elsewhere:

• A "peek behind the closed doors" of Denver's professional sports franchises.
• How instant replay has revolutionized sports on TV.
• Columnist says Boston should look at Turner Field’s fate before '24 Olympics bid.
• UFC evolves from controversial fighting league to mainstream organization.
• Former Magic execs Pat Williams, John Gabriel cope together during illnesses.
• Deferred compensation seen as double-edged sword for NBA players.

USA Today's Nate Ryan: "Spotted in Homestead media center: Documentary director Morgan Spurlock ('Super Size Me') with several #nascar types from the L.A. office."

AP's Jenna Fryer, on the press conference for Juan Pablo Montoya’s last NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race: "They said no autographs and JPM was literally bum-rushed. Like a boy band had just entered the building."

Writer Kristi Dosh: "Jimbo Fischer sporting @VISITFLORIDA's #LoveFL hashtag on his headphones today."

Business Insider's Tony Manfred: "At South Carolina-Florida. Didn't grasp the cultural importance of Bojangles until now."

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio: "Decision to renew West Virginia season tickets will be a tough one. I can't imagine I'll be the only one wrestling with that dilemma."

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The official feed for the Texans posted an image of Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush appearing on the scoreboard at Reliant Stadium. The former Commanders-In-Chief were honorary captains for the Raiders-Texans game as part of the league’s Salute To Service.

The fifth running of the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon takes place, with more than 30,000 runners from all 50 U.S. states and 52 total countries taking part.

Elton John and Billie Jean King host the 21st annual Mylan World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity event at 6:00pm ET at Walt Disney Resorts, and it will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation plus the Hope & Help Center of Central Florida.