NBPA President MICHAEL CURRY “has no plans to step down” despite currently being a free agent. While NBPA bylaws state that the president “must be an active player,” there is “no language defining active.” Curry: “I’m going to sign eventually, but I’m not eager to go to a bad team. I’m a 36-year-old role player. It’s not like that’s a hot commodity” (AP, 11/3).
SWIFT MOVE: In Phoenix, Craig Harris reports Coyotes co-Owner JERRY MOYES is stepping down as President of Swift Transportation Co. immediately and will relinquish his CEO title “probably by the end of next year.” Moyes will also “give up some of his powers as” Chair. Swift spokesperson DAVE BERRY said that the moves “have nothing to do” with the SEC and Justice Department investigating Swift and Moyes “over insider and company stock purchases made earlier this year.” Harris notes the changes “did appear to address criticisms over Swift’s engaging in business transactions with companies owned or controlled by Moyes.” Swift operates Freightliner trucks, among others (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 11/4).
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Mellencamp To Be NFL’s Thanksgiving
Game Halftime Entertainment In Detroit |
NAMES: JOHN MELLENCAMP will perform during halftime of the Colts-Lions game on Thanksgiving and be accompanied by KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS for one song. The performance will be part of a halftime show with the theme, “Join the Team: Millions of People Giving Back in Hundreds of Ways to Celebrate One America” (NFL)....SI’s Lisa Altobelli reports ALONZO MOURNING, DAVID ROBINSON and ANDRE AGASSI will appear in an ’05 calendar called “12 Reasons to Give,” which features 12 celebrities who have donated at least $1M to various charities. The calendar also includes LEONARDO DICAPRIO, ANGELINA JOLIE and EDWARD NORTON (SI, 11/8 issue)....Bobcats F EMEKA OKAFOR will appear on an upcoming episode of WB’s “One Tree Hill” (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 11/3).
