Quote of the Day
"For more than a year, we have extensively cut costs across the board, whether that was the playing squad, administration, facilities. We cannot live like this all the time."-- Heart of Midlothian Dir Sergejus Fedotovas, calling for fans of the club to buy shares to ease financial problems. (SCOTSMAN, 10/28)
Top Stories
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A "Blockbuster" Deal
Arsenal’s "long-promised sunny commercial uplands appear to be taking shape as adidas prepares a blockbuster bid" to take over the club's kit deal from rival Nike, according to Matt Scott of the London TELEGRAPH. The Nike shirt deal expires in '13-14, and adidas’ interest "is set at least to double the £13M ($21M) a year" Arsenal earns from it. Arsenal fans buy 800,000 shirts every year, "making them the third-biggest draw in Nike’s portfolio" after ManU and Barcelona. Adidas dropped Liverpool last season "after growing frustrated with the club's demands over an extension" and is keen to find a new partner of similar stature.
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End Of An Era?
BBC may not broadcast cricket rather than pay BCCI's extra fee.
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Three's A Charm
NFL's Goodell says three games a season in London is possible.
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Filing The Paperwork
Ski Federation gets official request for Vonn to race in men's event.
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Bank Cashes Out
Spanish bank Santander to end sponsorship of Copa Libertadores.
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Ice, Ice, Baby
NHL players are flocking to European, Russian hockey leagues.
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Deal On Wheels
Car-buying service Carsguide to sponsor Australian Baseball League.
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A Little Help
Hearts director appeals to fans to buy shares in team.
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Counting Crows
AFL club Adelaide face fines, draft sanctions over salary cap violations.
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Showing The Money
Leeds United deal closer after GFH proves it can afford club.
