MLB plans to tell a Delaware federal bankruptcy court today it is prepared to provide alternative financing to the Dodgers, sources said. The Dodgers and four related entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday, and asked the court to approve a high interest rate $150M loan from a hedge fund in order to allow the team to meet payroll Thursday. A hearing is set for 1:30pm ET today.

However, MLB, which the Dodgers accuse of forcing the bankruptcy move by turning down a team deal with Fox last week, is planning to offer its own emergency, or debtor in possession (DIP), financing, the sources said. The move is not unprecedented. Last year MLB provided DIP financing for the Rangers during their bankruptcy, though the amount, $21.5M, is far less than what the Dodgers have arranged through HighBridge Capital, a unit of JPMorgan Chase.

Meanwhile, Jamie McCourt, whose divorce from Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt triggered the team’s financial situation, will have a legal representative in the courtroom today, her spokesperson said. Her lawyer, David Boies, issued a statement yesterday blasting the bankruptcy filing.

The NBA BOG will convene today in Dallas, where NBA Commissioner David Stern will update owners on collective bargaining talks as a lockout looms. The BOG meeting comes just two days before the current CBA between the league and the NBPA is set to expire at the end of the day Thursday. Labor talks between the league and the union could continue in N.Y. tomorrow or Thursday, though specifics have not been finalized.

NBA owners also will be briefed on plans to retool the league’s current revenue-sharing structure. The effort to create a new revenue-sharing plan is spearheaded by the league’s planning committee chaired by Celtics Managing Partner & CEO Wyc Grousbeck. Other items on the agenda in Dallas include an overview of league financial information.

NFLPA reps involved in labor talks with the NFL traveled to Minnesota yesterday for "a fifth round of 'secret talks' with the league," according to a source. Minnesota is home to Arthur Boylan, the federal magistrate assigned to run court-ordered mediation who has been present for previous talks. Talks are expected to continue into next month, and "time is of the essence," as "significant work must be done before the parties can strike a deal." The Rams and Bears, who are scheduled to play the '11 HOF Game, are "set to open training camp just three weeks from Friday" (NFL.com, 6/27).

Have a question about the status of the NFL’s labor talks? E-mail us your questions and we will have SportsBusiness Journal NFL writer Daniel Kaplan answer them in our NFL CBA mailbag.

The MLS Earthquakes today will announce a new multiyear partnership with Wells Fargo. The S.F.-based bank will sponsor the team’s Goals for Education campaign, which donates $250 to local education programs for every goal scored by the Earthquakes, as well as the Soccer Mom of the Match award. The bank will also sponsor the Earthquakes’ regional 4v4 soccer tournaments for youth and adults. Wells Fargo will become presenting sponsor of the July 2 game against the Red Bulls at Stanford Stadium and the Aug. 6 game against the Timbers.

The Warriors today are expected to announce the purchase of the NBA D-League Dakota Wizards. A source said that the Warriors hope to "move the D-League team to Northern California, probably San Jose." Another source said that the Wizards "will stay in North Dakota for at least another season." The Warriors "will run the business and basketball operations of the Wizards," and it "stands to reason the Warriors will use the D-League to develop players next season" (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 6/28).

NFL Players and Polar Mobile today announced a three-year deal for licensed mobile content across various platforms. The NFLPA's licensing/marketing arm grants Polar Mobile exclusive group licensing rights for active NFL players, including access to all content and assets. Polar will deliver a set of NFL-themed mobile apps for smartphones and tablets, including iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, PlayBook, Windows Phone and Nokia (NFL Players). 

Competitor Group has agreed to take over management of the half marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland, which will become the "first U.K. city to host a 'Rock 'n' Roll' Half Marathon event" (STV.tv, 6/27). 

Clinch Gear has signed Packers LB A.J. Hawk to a multiyear endorsement deal. The performance apparel brand plans to introduce A.J. Hawk signature products in '12 (Clinch Gear).

The Coyotes have signed a multiyear affiliation agreement with the AHL Portland (Maine) Pirates. The Coyotes were previously affiliated with the San Antonio Rampage (AZCENTRAL.com, 6/27).

Jim Riggleman, who recently stepped down as Nationals manager, will join Comcast SportsNet Chicago as an on-air personality for the net's "Crosstown" pre- and postgame shows around the second leg of the Cubs-White Sox series (CSN).

Have a question about the status of the NFL’s labor talks? E-mail us your questions and we will have SportsBusiness Journal NFL writer Daniel Kaplan answer them in our NFL CBA mailbag.

"It's not on anybody's list right now. I'm not worried about my future" – Yankees GM Brian Cashman, on not talking to the team about a new contract until after the season. Cashman's contract with the team expires on Oct. 31 (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 6/28).

"It's going to be huge. I believe in 10 years we're going to have 20-plus five to six million dollar tournaments in this market" – World Sport Group CEO Andrew Georgiou, on the growth of the game of golf in the Asian market (AFP, 6/28).

"We've been ecstatic with the support. If someone said to me we'd have the record we do but still have such passionate, enthusiastic support, I wouldn't have thought that possible” – MLS Vancouver Whitecaps President Bob Lenarduzzi, on the expansion team drawing well despite having a 2-7-8 record (VANCOUVER PROVINCE, 6/28).

“This was a humiliating day for one of the proudest franchises in sports” – CBS News’ Scott Pelley, on the Dodgers filing for bankruptcy (“Evening News,” CBS, 6/27).

Actor Albert Brooks: “Dodgers file for bankruptcy. Frank McCourt changes name to Metta World Bank.”

ESPN’s Buster Olney: “They are the Dodgers -- not the Marlins, not the Pilots. The Dodgers. In baseball world, this is like Goldman Sachs.”

London Telegraph’s Paul Kelso: “To Wimbledon to see if Centre Court politely applauds players they've never heard of 24 hours after cheering the Williams sisters' exit.”

The Big Lead’s Jason McIntyre: “Nice job by Grantland on the Mexico/US Gold Cup game. 2 quality posts on soccer? I was not expecting that.”

If you see a tweet we will not want to miss, send it to us at editorial@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

The USOC BOD will meet in Stanford, Calif. The agenda includes a financial report, a marketing update, a preview of the PanAm Games, a review of the recent television bid process for Olympic rights, an update on revenue sharing with the IOC and a series of committee reports (Tripp Mickle, SportsBusiness Journal).

WNBA President Laurel Richie will speak at the WNBA Mystics' third annual Partner Luncheon at noon ET at Verizon Center.

espnW will host a viewing party for the U.S.-North Korea FIFA Women's World Cup match at noon ET at "Good Morning America" studios in N.Y. espnW VP Laura Gentile and Exec VP/Multimedia Sales Eric Johnson will be in attendance.

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Games.”

“In 2007 Robstown, near Corpus Christi, was recognized as the birthplace of this game, now played online too.”

CBS’ David Letterman: “Beautiful day in New York City today, 82 and sunny. Just like Whitey Bulger. … Let me give you a tip if you've never been to New York City before: We have many sidewalk cafes, outdoor restaurants, that kind of thing. During your meal if a woman comes up to you and wants to run through the evening specials, she may not be a waitress. … How many people are here tonight on your gay honeymoon? New York State Governor Cuomo legalized gay marriage, and I think it's great for everybody, honestly. Especially divorce lawyers, you know what I mean? … But with marriage, responsibility, and I'm sure gay people, members of this community, are aware of the responsibility of marriage. You've got to make decisions. You have to decide, for example, once you're married, who stays in bed, who goes downstairs to see what the noise was? … Anybody here for the gay pride parade yesterday? I went dressed as Michele Bachmann. … Remember Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois? He was tried a year ago and then re-tried and today they came back with a guilty verdict. Thank you, Seal Team Six. … Now here's kind of an unpleasant story, so I saved it for last. You all know Kim Kardashian? And she's known for many things – well, actually just one, really – and people were speculating that she'd had some sort of enhancement surgery on her ass. So she called her doctor and he said, ‘We can put an end to this speculation about your ass.’ He said, ‘Swing by and we’ll X-ray it.’ I’ve tried that line myself! … So she had her ass X-rayed. No implants. So he released the X-rays and people can now see that there are no implants, nothing there. Then she had her head X-rayed. Nothing there either” (“Late Show,” CBS, 6/27).

NBC's "The Tonight Show" is airing reruns all week.

LATE NIGHT LAUGHS:

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel: “In baseball, the Dodgers today filed for bankruptcy protection. I don't know how an organization that sells a beer for $12 runs out of money, but they did. They made some bad financial moves. In the offseason, instead of spending $25 million on a pitcher, they signed a belly-itcher, and that really hurt them. … It's pathetic. It really is. Their Fourth of July fireworks show, they do this every year, this year it's going to be three stoners with disposable lighters running around the infield. But the good news is, we don't need baseball. Season five of ‘Celebrity Rehab’ premiered last night on VH1” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 6/27).

“What is Texas Hold ‘Em?”