Rockets Owner Leslie Alexander today said that he is "interested in buying all of Houston Regional Sports Network," the parent company of CSN Houston. The comments came during a "brief status conference hearing" in the CSN Houston bankruptcy case. Astros Owner Jim Crane said the "ball is in his (Alexander's) court" if he wants to make an offer. The two owners "conferred briefly outside the courtroom," and Alexander was "smiling during his brief exchange with Crane" (CHRON.com, 11/21).

MLB distributed $62.68M in postseason player compensation in '13, down 4% from last year's league-record figure. This year's total is the second-highest distribution in MLB history. The money, generated from 50% of the gate receipts of the Wild Card games, 60% of the first three games of each LDS game and the first four games of each LCS and World Series, is a largely a function of the ballpark capacities of the participating teams and ticket prices. The relatively limited seating capacities of Fenway Park, Tropicana Field and PNC Park helped limit the compensation pool somewhat.

The Red Sox divided their $22.57M portion of the pool into 58 full shares of $307,322.68 each, 14.895 partial shares and 21 cash awards. The Red Sox' full playoff share was down 17% from last year's full champion share for the Giants. As was the case last year, payouts were given to just the 10 playoff teams. In years past with the eight-team postseason format, the four regular-season clubs that finished second in their divisions but did not make the playoffs also received funds.

ESPN Digital Media today announced the launch of the "SportsCenter" mobile app for the iPhone and Android platforms. Users will receive the app as an update to ESPN's "ScoreCenter." The content on the app is divided into three main categories: "Scores," "News" and "ESPN Now." Advertisers for the app at launch include MillerCoors, Kay Jewelers and Bud Light (ESPN Digital Media).

The Sabres today announced that they will wear their third jersey during a home game against the Red Wings this Sunday, when it also will become available for purchase at the team store. The alternate uniform will be worn for 10 home games this season. The jersey, revealed via social media in September, was designed by the team in collaboration with Reebok. For the first time, it uses gold as the primary color (Sabres).

SiriusXM today announced that it has added golfers Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter to SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio's roster of on-air talent. Each will host a new series set to debut in '14. An announcement with more details, including launch dates and air times, will be made in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, ESPN today announced Monday as the date that "The Paul Finebaum Show" will be available on SiriusXM as part of the ESPN Xtra channel's daily lineup. The four-hour program runs weekdays from 2:00-6:00pm ET (THE DAILY).

The European Parliament today "joined the controversy" over '22 FIFA World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers with a "resolution expressing concern at their plight." The body "stopped short of calling for the abolition" of the Kafala system "under which employees cannot change jobs or leave the country without the permission of their sponsors." The resolution read in part, "MEPs appeal to the European corporations involved in building stadiums or other infrastructure projects in Qatar to provide working conditions that are in line with international human rights standards" (REUTERS, 11/21).

UCLA has selected ZGF Architects to design its new football training facility (UCLA).

The U.S. women's national soccer team will open its '14 schedule on Jan. 31 against Canada at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The match will be televised on FS1 (Fox Sports).

The Alamodome will host a South Korea-Mexico int'l soccer friendly on Jan. 29, marking the start of Mexico's "preparations for its 2014 FIFA World Cup run" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 11/21).

PETA has ranked Lincoln Financial Field, Arrowhead Stadium and O.co Coliseum as the most vegetarian-friendly stadiums in the NFL. Lincoln Financial Field topped the list for the fourth straight year (Aramark).

Coaching company CoachUp has raised $6.7M in its Series A round, co-led by venture capital firms Point Judith Capital and General Catalyst Partners (CoachUp).

“I don’t know whether – and I’ve had people on the Yankees say this to me. He wants to blow up the world. You know, he’s like the marathon bombers. It’s just, he’s going to get them” – Writer Peter Gammons, on the recent erratic behavior of Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (“Mike Lupica Show,” ESPN Radio 98.7 N.Y, 11/21). Gammons has since gone on Twitter to apologize for his marathon bombing reference.

"I started doing some games last year. I did three or four last year and I'm doing three or four this year. I love the crowd there" – TNT's Charles Barkley, who will make a "rare game appearance" as a booth analyst for tonight's Clippers-Thunder game in Oklahoma City (NEWSOK.com, 11/20).

"The anti-doping test program for Sochi will be the toughest ever applied in a Winter Games" – IOC President Thomas Bach, on plans for the IOC to boost drug testing 57% from the '12 Vancouver Games (REUTERS, 11/21).

Sports On Earth's Will Leitch: "I‏f you enjoyed the ESPN ScoreCenter iPhone App, absolutely DO NOT update the newest version. It's too late for me, but save yourself."

ESPN's Andrew Brandt: "Re ARod/Selig, it points out something Goodell has done well: when players lash out, he simply refuses to engage. No gain to it."
 
UPS Senior Project Lead/Sponsorships & Events J.W. Cannon: "Fact is, Turner Field is a great park...INSIDE. It has a crappy surrounding area & crappy gameday experience. That is irrefutable. … Nobody wants to come to the park? No ticket $. W/o fans, you don't get sponsor $. Trickle down effect of crappy gameday experience."

Auburn AD Jay Jacobs: "The Auburn vs. Alabama game will be shown at AU Arena for fans who do not have tix. Admission is free & concessions will be open."

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Brooks Running posted this YouTube video that parodies older anti-drug ads. In it, a pusher tries to convince a young runner that sitting is cooler than jogging.

NBC's latest episode of "Parks And Recreation," filmed partially at Lucas Oil Stadium, will air at 9:00pm ET. 

7 – Of the 19 current MLS clubs, the number that are owned in whole or in part, by a billionaire (FORBES.com, 11/20).