Golfer Justin Rose on Friday announced via Twitter that he has signed five-year sponsorship extensions with TaylorMade and Ashworth. Meanwhile, Callaway Golf announced an endorsement deal with golfer Henrik Stenson (THE DAILY).
"Dennis and Callahan" contributor Kirk Minihane "has signed a multi-year contract to remain" on the WEEI-AM program. The deal has been "considered a formality over the past couple of weeks" (BOSTON.com, 1/3).
A fire was "rapidly spreading" on Friday at Fifth Third Ballpark outside Grand Rapids, home of the Single-A Midwest League West Michigan Whitecaps. Firefighters earlier Friday exited for safety concerns and were "battling flames from the outside" (MLIVE.com, 1/3).
SMU's Moody Coliseum on Saturday will host a men's basketball game against UConn, the venue's "first sports event" since undergoing a $47M renovation. Beer "will be sold at men's basketball games and occasional concerts" (DALLASNEWS.com, 1/2).
Philadelphia police are "planning on going undercover as Saints fans" during Saturday's Wild Card playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field (NJ.com, 1/2).
The Fox Sports GO app will offer a live streaming simulcast of Sunday's 49ers-Packers Wild Card game (Fox Sports).
