Musician Jon Bon Jovi "has significant interest" in purchasing the Bills. CBS' Jason La Canfora broke the news this morning, saying, "I'm told he added legs to his tour to spend more time in Buffalo. He's been around hobnobbing, meeting various power brokers in that area" (“That Other Pregame Show,” CBSSN, 11/24). Sources said that Bon Jovi "has major ties" to MLSE President & CEO Tim Leiweke "and his daughter and that perhaps they could eventually align in pursuit of the Bills, with Bon Jovi the public face of the franchise" (CBSSPORTS.com, 11/24).

Funeral services for late MLBPA Exec Dir Michael Weiner were held today in Paramus, N.J. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, Red Sox Chair Tom Werner, Marlins Owner Jeffrey Loria, incoming MLBPA Exe Dir Tony Clark and former union head Donald Fehr were "among the hundreds of people" at today's service. Weiner was eulogized by his wife, Diane Margolin (AP, 11/24). The service was open to the public and "streamed live over the Internet" (NYDAILYNEWS.com, 11/22).

The Bobcats today announced that the team will "go purple-and-teal when they become the Hornets next season -- as it was in 1988 and as the fans want it to be again." The colors "will be accented by black and light shades of gray and blue." The team is "still working on new uniforms and logos" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 11/24). The Hornets' original color scheme, designed by Alexander Julian, was "incredibly popular" and "regularly outsold the merchandise of every NBA team" except the Bulls (CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.com, 11/24).

IOC President Thomas Bach yesterday said it is "time for the United States to present a strong bid" to host the '24 Games. Bach, who is in Rome for the European Olympic Committees general assembly and meetings with Pope Francis, added, "I'm happy to hear that the USOC is undertaking everything to prepare such a bid" (AP, 11/23). Pope Francis in a speech to the EOC said, "Sport is harmony but if money and success prevail as the aim this harmony crumbles" (AP, 11/23).

The PGA of America yesterday announced that CEO Pete Bevacqua has "received a five-year extension to help lead the organization" through '18. Bevacqua is entering his second year as CEO (GOLFCHANNEL.com, 11/23). SportsBusiness Journal's Michael Smith recently looked at Bevacqua’s first year in the position.

Manny Pacquiao last night defeated Brandon Rios "before a sellout crowd of 13,101 at CotaiArena" in Macau (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 11/23). The crowd "booed Rios as he entered, and it remained behind Pacquiao throughout" (N.Y. TIMES, 11/24). Pacquiao dedicated his win to those suffering in the wake of this month's typhoon, saying, "My victory is a symbol of my people's comeback from a natural disaster" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 11/24).

The NBA Kings have "submitted preliminary development plans for the site surrounding the proposed arena at Downtown Plaza, envisioning a hotel, apartments, retail and more." Kings execs "sketched out their vision for a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development." There is currently "no price tag or timetable" for the project (SACRAMENTO BEE, 11/23). Click here to view the Kings' blueprint.

Comcast is "weighing whether to jump into the battle" to purchase Time Warner Cable, which is "already being pursued" by Charter Communications and Liberty Media. Sources said that while Comcast is "contemplating making a bid on its own, it has also discussed working with Charter." However, Comcast "may opt out of the deal-making altogether" (WALL STREET JOURNAL, 11/23). TWC has "made it clear" that Comcast "would be its preferred buyer" (CNBC.com, 11/22).

NFL special investigator Ted Wells in a statement said he has concluded his initial round of interviews with the Dolphins, spending time with every player and coach, as well as key staff members and management (THE DAILY).

Today's N.Y. Post offers an extensive piece on the incidents four years ago this Thanksgiving: "The Night Tiger Woods Was Exposed As A Serial Cheater" (N.Y. POST, 11/24).

There are "no blackouts in the NFL" this week, meaning "every game this season" through Week 12 will have been "shown on local TV" (PROFOOTBALLTALK.com, 11/23).

Nike yesterday made available for purchase the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle X collection, which includes "seven shoes and clothing designed by patients treated at the Portland children's hospital with the help of Nike employees" (Portland OREGONIAN, 11/23).

The Texas A&M football team yesterday wore an "unexpected uniform combination," debuting the adidas Dark Onyx uniforms during its road loss at LSU (DALLASNEWS.com, 11/23).

Auburn will host ESPN's "College GameDay" next Saturday leading up to its home game against Alabama (USATODAY.com, 11/23).

Yesterday's Wisconsin-Minnesota college football game drew "a record" crowd of 53,090 at TCF Bank Stadium with "standing room only after the 50,805-seat capacity was reached" (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 11/24).

The second leg of the MLS Dynamo-Sporting K.C. Eastern Conference finals yesterday drew a crowd of 21,650, "setting a stadium attendance record" at Sporting Park and marking "the 35th consecutive sellout for an MLS match" (K.C. STAR, 11/24).

"I really do think, the way things have rolled out, I'm getting to do some of the best work that I've done, relatively speaking in my career, over these last several years" – Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, on his leadership of the franchise (N.Y. POST, 11/23).

"That's the great thing when you’re an owner; you can say what you want; you can mean what you say and you can change your mind" – CBSSN's Amy Trask, on Jerry Jones' vocal support of Cowboys coach Jason Garrett (“That Other Pregame Show,” CBSSN, 11/24).

"You can win as many medals as you want in the Olympic Games. But if you have a doping case by one of your successful athletes, the image of your team is tainted" – IOC President Thomas Bach, on the specter of doping scandals in the Olympics (L.A. TIMES, 11/23).

The N.Y. TIMES' Karen Crouse takes a look at female South Korean golfers' emerging model for success. Led by Inbee Park, who was named the LPGA player of the year on Friday, South Koreans have 108 LPGA victories, but Park is "one of the few South Koreans to have sustained success" on the tour. Of the 31 tour winners from the country, 13 "have won only once and 11 have not won since turning 23."

The DALLAS MORNING NEWS' Gary Jacobson examines AT&T's bid to create content under the header, "AT&T Navigates The Great Video Convergence." AT&T is "supporting efforts that produce video and other content that can be viewed on its networks," which is "all part of the great convergence of television, the Internet and wireless technology that is changing the way we watch, especially entertainment and live sports."

Elsewhere:

• How Larry Bird and Donnie Walsh helped resurrect the Pacers organization.
• Looking ahead to the "10 Things That Excite Us About 2014" on the PGA Tour.
• Behind the meticulous preparations of game-used footballs for NFL QBs.

David Feherty's Troops First Foundation launches its inaugural Operation Warrior Call event, encouraging service members to reconnect with fellow "battle buddies." 

ESPN's Mike Greenberg: "‏I got to know Jon Bon Jovi through Arena Football. Has great passion for the sport. Would make a great NFL owner. #Bills."

NFL Senior Advisor to the Commissioner Joe Browne: "Annual Coat Collection Day at Giants-Cowboys game. Street-smart donors will do so on their way OUT of stadium, not into it. Chilly."

USA Today's Jeff Gluck: "Thank you readers! MT @SMGAnalytics: Traffic to USA TODAY Sports was up 60% from last October with an all-time record in page views!"

Louisville Courier-Journal's Tim Sullivan: "North Carolina fans easily outnumber #Louisville fans. Bigger surprise is number of empty seats with defending champs on the floor."

SI's Grant Wahl: "Most MLS players seem a little uncomfortable raising a 'conference championship' trophy. Giving semifinal trophies=a little too NFL."

S.F. Chronicle's Ann Killion: "Saw The Armstrong Lie last night. Replowing a lot of ground but some good behind the scenes revelations."

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The official Twitter feed of the '14 Sochi Games posted this image of the Olympic torch deep in Russia's Lake Baikal, the world's deepest body of freshwater. SOCOG also released videos of the event.