The NFL is denying a report from The Big Lead's Jason McIntyre that said NFL Exec VP/Media Steve Bornstein is stepping down. An NFL spokesperson said, "I just spoke to (Bornstein). He said flatly, 'No truth to it.'" It has been widely speculated that the longtime exec would step down when his current contract expires in the middle of '14, especially considering that NFL Network is near full distribution levels and the league's media rights deals run until '22. As the NFL's top media exec, one of Bornstein's next big deals will be to sell rights to the league's out-of-market Sunday Ticket package.

Bucks Owner Herb Kohl today said that he is "confident a new facility will be built to take the place of the BMO Harris Bradley Center." Kohl said, "We know we have to find a way to a new facility and we will. The question is when and how." Kohl repeatedly said that the new venue would be a "multiple-purpose entertainment center" (JSONLINE.com, 6/3). These are Kohl's "first remarks in more than a year on a possible new arena." He "declined to discuss any details of financing" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 6/3).

Staples Center today announced that it has set a new sales record for its 18 event suites. Records for the arena's suite business include the highest Lakers regular-season revenue; the highest Clippers regular-season revenue by more than 40%; and the highest NHL Kings regular-season per-game average revenue by more than 54%. The venue's suites also set a revenue record for the '13 Grammy Awards. In addition, all 168 suites were sold out for regional NCAA men's basketball tournament games (AEG).

The AVP has partnered with IMG to add two events to its calendar, one in Manhattan Beach, Calif., and one in Atlantic City. IMG has the license to produce the Manhattan Beach Open and the agency teamed up with the Atlantic City Alliance, a tourism and convention group, to bring an event to New Jersey. The agency will operate those two competitions. The Manhattan event will be Aug. 23-25 and the Atlantic City event will be Sept 6-8.

IMG ran the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, which ran in '11 and '12 while the AVP was in bankruptcy. The agency discontinued the Jose Cuervo Series this year after the brand ended its sponsorship. In addition to the Manhattan Beach and Atlantic City events, the tour will visit Salt Lake City; Cincinnati; St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach, Calif., between August and October. Wasserman Media Group is operating those five events and consulting the AVP on sponsorship sales and strategic consulting.

Maryland football will face Penn State at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 24, 2015, marking UM's "first game in Baltimore as a member of the Big Ten." The game replaces the Virginia Tech-Maryland matchup originally scheduled for '14. Ravens VP/Stadium Operations Roy Sommerhof said that "rather than reschedule a replacement game for Maryland" in '14, the NFL team "asked the university to bring a Big Ten opponent to Baltimore the following year." Sommerhof is "expecting a sell-out crowd" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 6/3).

The USA Today Sports Media Group and MLS today formally announced a multiyear deal for USA Today Sports Images to become the official photo partner of the league and SUM. This marks the media group's fifth partnership with a league/property. It also has deals with NASCAR, the PGA Tour, UFC and Churchill Downs (MLS). The deal applies to "all MLS editorial properties" including the league's official website and Kick TV YouTube channel. The group will have "at least one photographer at every MLS match" (SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNAL, 6/3 issue).

SI.com today at 1:00pm ET debuted "SI Now," a weekday live-streaming web-based show that will feature SI writers and contributors offering their take on hot topics in sports. The debut webisode was hosted by Maggie Gray and featured SI's Peter King, Chris Mannix and a special appearance from NBC's Willie Geist. Topics included Pacers C Roy Hibbert's postgame rant, the Raiders' front-office moves and homophobia in sports. The show concluded with a fan-on-the-street Q&A segment (THE DAILY).

Gray began the online broadcast: "Welcome inside our Sports Illustrated studios in New York City. ... At the risk of sounding like a Tim Tebow press conference, I'm really excited to be here. ... Sometimes it will be serious, sometimes it'll be funny and because this is all live, anything can happen. Each day I'll be joined by a panel of experts, but they'll change from day-to-day and week-to-week" (SI.com, 6/3).

Giants Treasurer Jonathan Tisch today discussed the possibility of inclement weather for February's Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. Tisch: "We have contingencies for everything, but let's keep in mind some of the worst weather has led to some of the best games in the history of the NFL. So from a fan standpoint, they're excited about an open-air Super Bowl." Tisch said N.Y. and New Jersey are "working very closely" to prepare transportation systems. Tisch: "It's going to bring about 150,000 people to New York and New Jersey" ("Squawk on the Street," CNBC, 6/3).

Rapper Chuck D will narrate NBA TV's upcoming film on the life and career of Basketball HOFer Julius Erving. "The Doctor" will debut June 10 at 9:00pm ET (NBA).

Texas A&M Sports Properties today announced a three-year deal in which two Cumulus-owned radio stations in Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, will be A&M sports affiliates. KIKR-AM and KBED-AM will air all football and men's basketball games, plus select baseball and women's basketball contests (Learfield Sports).

Minor League Baseball Charities today announced that it is partnering with 51 clubs, MiLB and the Professional Baseball Umpire Corp. in an initiative to raise funds to assist those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes (MiLB).

"It was a tough decision. There's not a drop of indecisive blood in me. I tried to take my time and be sure it was the right thing, but it wasn't like I was going back and forth. ... Because of my friendship with [Nuggets President Josh Kroenke], I didn't want to say 'Give me more because I had this offer'" – New Raptors GM Masai Ujiri, on leaving the Nuggets (NBA.com, 6/3).

"I was in a meeting where they bumped the number and I was against it. I said, 'Listen, I think the Tour is shooting itself in the foot by bumping it up,' but the Tour voted it through, and here we go" – Golfer Robert Karlsson, on having to resign his European Tour membership last month because the governing body this year bumped up its minimum amount of starts from 11 to 13 (GOLFWEEK.com, 6/3).

"I’ll be shocked if the Pacers don’t see a major bump in their season-ticket sales this spring and summer" – Columnist Bob Kravitz, on the effect the team's postseason run will have (INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 6/3).

“A lot of it is about our season-ticket holders, the fan base, and sponsorships. ... There’s simply a lot of conversations about how to make going to games a great fan experience” – Bruins President Cam Neely, on what off-ice issue takes up most of his time (BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL, 5/31 issue).

NFL player agent Jack Bechta: "I'm not worried about JayZ stealing my clients. However, if Kid Rock starts an agency Im screwed. Pat Angerer be the first guy out the door."

ESPN's Brett McMurphy: "W/8-year Pinstripe Bowl deal, B1G will have signage in Yankee Stadium for all NYY reg season games starting in 2014."

Sportsnet magazine: "Total payroll of the eight teams in New York City: $845,252,973. Payroll of every Canadian NHL, MLB and NBA team: $612,934,328 #MoneyIssue"

Golf Digest's Dan Jenkins: "I'll be rooting for Merion to counterpunch the pros--it's one of my three favorite courses. The other two? Pine Valley and Cypress Point."

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The Orioles misspelled C Matt Wieters' name on a plaque commemorating a home run that landed of Eutaw Street in Camden Yards. The plaque, which marks the player's name, team, date and distance the home run traveled, lists his name as “Matt Weiters.” A team official said that “there were plans to correct the error” (USA TODAY, 6/3).

Falcons WR Julio Jones stars in this new Under Armour spot that uses a variety of camera techniques (super slow motion, reverse footage, action close-ups) to highlight Jones' athleticism.

Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan will appear on CBS' "Late Show" at 11:35pm ET.

48 – Of the 128 current and former NFL players who have taken part in the NFL Broadcast Boot Camp from '07-12, the number that have "landed broadcasting jobs" (ESPN.com, 6/3).