Raiders Owner Mark Davis confirmed that he "met with officials from the City of San Antonio" on Friday in what was "a pitch meeting of sorts, as the Alamo City tries to lure the Raiders to relocate." Davis said, "The meeting went great. They let us know what assets San Antonio has to offer." But he added, "My first goal is to keep the Raiders in Oakland. That’s always been the case. I look forward to working with [Oakland Mayor-elect Libby Schaaf]." Schaaf said that she "reached out to the Raiders on Friday, shortly before the San Antonio representatives made their pitch" (CSNBAYAREA.com, 11/7).

The NFLPA on Friday sent a letter to the NFL "calling for the immediate reinstatement" of Vikings RB Adrian Peterson "per the agreement the sides made" for him to go on the commissioner's exempt list in September, according to sources. The agreement "explicitly states that Peterson would be removed from the list upon resolution of his legal matter." Peterson last week "pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor." If the NFL "declines to comply with the agreement, the NFLPA can then file an expedited non-injury grievance to have Peterson reinstated immediately" (ESPN.com, 11/9).

NBA Kings and Sacramento officials on Friday announced that they "are planning to break ground this spring on a 16-story mixed-use tower and thousands of square feet of retail, restaurants and office space surrounding their downtown sports arena." Renderings "show a raised swimming pool deck overlooking a public plaza around the arena, an elevated green space attached to the rear of the tower and rehabbed retail space from one end of Downtown Plaza to the other." Kings officials said that they "intend to have the project completed by the time the new arena opens" in October '16 (SACRAMENTO BEE, 11/8).

Nike on Friday named Jordan Brand VP & GM for North America Daric Ashford President of Nike Golf, effective immediately. Ashford has spent 21 years with Nike. He will report to VP & GM for Global Categories Jayme Martin (Nike). Ashford replaces Cindy Davis, who "had been Nike Golf's president" since '08. The company announced Davis' retirement Oct. 7. Nike Golf "boasts a tour staff that includes Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Michelle Wie" (GOLFWEEK.com, 11/8).

The city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, "presented itself Friday as the compact and affordable alternative to favorite Beijing in the bidding" to host the '22 Winter Olympics, as both cities "made presentations to the general assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees." The Chinese capital "proposed dates that could conflict with the Super Bowl." But Beijing is "a strong favorite and has already established its organizing efforts and a marketing and media campaign, while Almaty has had a lower profile" (AP, 11/7).

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment on Friday announced that it has purchased InterMedia Outdoor Holdings, which includes the Sportsman Channel and a "slew of outdoor media," from InterMedia Partners. KSE overall "adds one national TV channel, 15 magazines and 17 websites," including entities like Petersen's Hunting, Guns & Ammo and In-Fisherman. KSE, which also owns The Outdoor Channel, "plans to keep the Sportsman Channel a separate network" (DENVER POST, 11/8).

Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Rick Jeanneret and Pro Football HOFer Jim Kelly on Friday each said that test results last week "showed they are both cancer free." The duo conducted the "ceremonial puck drop" prior to Friday night's Oilers-Sabres game as part of "Hockey Fights Cancer Night." Jeanneret said on the TV broadcast, "On Tuesday I had a PET scan, which basically covers your whole body. Wednesday evening we got a call at home saying, 'You're all clear.' That means for the moment I’m cancer free." Jeanneret has "been off since announcing in July he had throat cancer" (BUFFALO NEWS, 11/8).

ESPN’s recognition of Veterans Day will include live "SportsCenter" coverage from The Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on Tuesday, ESPN2’s "First Take" from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey on Monday, and the Louisville-Minnesota Armed Forces Classic from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Station Borinquen in Puerto Rico on Friday. Also, all ESPN platforms will air "shout outs" to the U.S. military from popular sports figures including Colts QB Andrew Luck, Patriots QB Tom Brady, Cavaliers F LeBron James and Alabama football coach Nick Saban. USAA and Applebee's are sponsors of the week-long activation (ESPN).

The Austin Peay State Univ. football team yesterday had "four timeouts taken" away against Tennessee State because the team "put the names of the units at nearby Fort Campbell on the backs" of its camouflage jerseys. The tribute "violated NCAA Rule 1, Article 5 regarding proper numerals and lettering." Austin Peay coach Kirby Cannon and other school officials "were aware" that they would lose the timeouts, "but decided to wear the jerseys anyway." Cannon said, "The NCAA just needs to look at that rule because it’s absolutely silly. It’s one thing to put your team’s logo on the backs of your jersey and putting the names of people that have died for this country" (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 11/9).

Former Univ. of North Carolina football player Michael McAdoo "has filed a lawsuit against the school, saying it failed to provide him and other athletes a quality education by guiding them toward sham classes." The lawsuit "seeking class action status was filed this week in U.S. District Court in Charlotte." McAdoo played at UNC from '08-10, when he was "ruled permanently ineligible" for academic violations (AP, 11/8).

The news of domestic violence allegations against NASCAR driver Kurt Busch led ESPN’s “NASCAR Countdown” pre-race show ahead of today’s Quicken Loans Race For Heroes 500 at Phoenix Int'l Raceway (THE DAILY).

There were "two power outages" during Friday night's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix. One "delayed the start," and the other brought the race "to an early conclusion" with 24 laps remaining (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 11/9).

Chase Elliott "became the youngest champion in NASCAR history Saturday when he wrapped up the Nationwide Series title." The 18-year-old rookie, and son of NASCAR HOFer Bill Elliott, is the "youngest driver to win a title in any of NASCAR's three national series" (AP, 11/8).

UFC last night announced that UFC Fight Night "will take place" on Feb. 14 at FirstBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., with national TV coverage provided by FS1 (DENVER POST, 11/9).

Yesterday's Army-UConn football game at Yankee Stadium was played "before an announced crowd of 27,453" (N.Y. TIMES, 11/9).

Tonight's Bears-Packers "SNF" game on NBC "will mark the ninth straight year the rivalry will be featured in prime time," which ties an NFL record set by Raiders-Chargers, who "had their matchup in prime time each year" from '81-89 (CHICAGOTRIBUNE.com, 11/6).

Hawks co-Owners Ed Peskowitz and Todd Foreman last night attended the team's home game against the Knicks -- the "first time the two have attended a game, albeit early in the season, since the news broke this summer that their partner Bruce Levenson agreed to sell his interest in the team" (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 11/9).

"I don't believe that that's a very viable opportunity. It would be, in my mind, very, very remarkable if that's where the team were to end up" – CBS Sports Network analyst and former Raiders Chief Exec Amy Trask, on the potential of the franchise moving to San Antonio (“That Other Pregame Show,” CBSSN, 11/9).

"I have a huge amount of confidence in [GM Dave Caldwell] and [coach Gus Bradley] and they’re encouraged. Some of these players are the future of the franchise and they will be with us for a long time" – Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, on his optimism regarding the team's future despite its 1-8 start this season (FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, 11/9).

"We need to participate in programs that publicly identify those athletes that have issues, and not allow them to play unless they go through rigorous counseling" – Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban, on how pro sports teams can be more proactive in identifying players' character issues that could lead to off-field issues (ESPNDALLAS.com, 11/7).

"A swift ruling is expected, so likely within three weeks. ... What happens then? I'm told Ray Rice is in shape. He is ready, but will anyone call? That's what we don't know" – NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, on former U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones' pending ruling on Rice's appeal to overturn his suspension (“NFL GameDay Morning,” NFL Network, 11/9).

"We can call them the London Fog. We could call them the London Bridge. I like this one, we can call them the London Broil -- imagine that on the side of the helmet. Or the best one, the Werewolves of London. Until that time, Londoners will get used to adopting the 1-8 Jaguars" – ESPN's Chris Berman, on the possibility of an NFL franchise in London (“Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN, 11/9).

The N.Y. TIMES MAGAZINE's Binyamin Appelbaum writes F LeBron James "is certainly a good investment for the Cavaliers," but Cleveland boosters envision "a LeBron stimulus that enriches the city as a whole." But "kings do not rule forever," and Cleveland "has just a few years to capitalize" on James' stardom.

SI.com's Grant Wahl reported the "genesis moment of MLS' newest team" -- LAFC, set to debut in '17 -- came during the '12 Global Sports Summit when Henry Nguyen met with MLS Commissioner Don Garber and asked whether there could be "an opportunity to invest in or own a team." Nguyen "couldn't let go of the thought" and "reached out" to Global Sports Summit co-Creator Tom Penn, who would become the second principal owner of LAFC.

Elsewhere:

• Has the NCAA "lost all of its credibility" with its handling of Penn State, USC?
• Twelve "rising sports media stars" address hot-button issues facing the NFL.
• Baylor President Ken Starr returns to the "corridors of power" to defend the NCAA.
• MIAMI HERALD: "How Alex Rodriguez’s World Imploded With The Steriods Scandal."
• Internet-fueled protests over the past decade show teams "how angry fans can be."
• In search for football coach, KU AD Sheahon Zenger faces his "most important hire."

No doubt an EPL 'lead in' helps ratings for MLS but it also highlights the quality gap in quite an abrupt fashion.

— Simon Evans (@sgevans) November 8, 2014

#Korea already struggling with national interest in #Pyeongchang2018 (marginal corporate support) & are now lobbying for Pusan 2028. Crazy!

— Michael.R Payne (@MichaelRPayne1) November 8, 2014

Star studded bar mitzvah last night for Mitch Modell's kids: CC Sabathia, Johnny Damon, Tommy Lasorda. My favorite? Eric Davis.

— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) November 9, 2014

Excited for my man @Hasselbeck broadcasting his 1st @NFL game tomorrow in Arizona. Good luck homie!! #DontDoWhatTTDoes

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) November 8, 2014

Today is the first NFL game ever to have one woman from each branch sing The National Anthem. #SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/5fu9XUyLqV

— Woody Johnson (@woodyjohnson4) November 9, 2014