Quote of the Day
"If anything, it's more the Indian than the arrow."-- Rory McIlroy, explaining that missing the cut at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Classic wasn't because of his new Nike clubs. (Irish INDEPENDENT, 1/19)
Top Stories
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Law Of The Land
The Spanish government is "preparing a law" that will require La Liga clubs to sell their media rights collectively, according to ECOTEUVE. This would "put an end to the current status quo," where in La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona make significantly more than the rest of the top-flight clubs. The Superior Sports Council is working to end the "dramatic differences" in media revenue between the two famous teams.
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Whinging Men
Report claims top men threaten boycott of U.S. Open over pay, Monday final.
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Old Habits
McIlroy causes a stir when he digs old Titleist putter out of his bag.
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A Little Dab
Brylcreem considers dropping Kevin Pietersen as spokesperson.
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The Bull Ring
German Hockey League club EHC Munich points to join Red Bull "sport empire."
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Clean And Mean
Rugby's first artificial pitch at Saracens could transform sport.
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In The Minors
Football League "polishing up" marketing act to increase exposure.
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Home Cookin'
Istanbul 2020 rolls out $20M in sponsorship deals with seven local companies.
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Winners And Losers
Rapid Vienna is Austrian Bundesliga's biggest loser; Red Bull Salzburg tops in revenue, payroll.
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Production Values
ZDF taps Wige Broadcast as producer for FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.
