The Warriors today formally announced that they have scrapped their previously desired arena site at Piers 30-32 in S.F. and instead have opted for a new location on 3rd St. south of AT&T Park. Warriors co-Owner Joe Lacob said that "spiraling costs and political pushback presented too many obstacles to overcome within the desired time frame." He added that the goal is to have the new site "ready to open for the 2018-19 season" (CSNBAYAREA.com, 4/21).

The team released a video announcement about the purchase of the land in Mission Bay and its vision for a new venue.

Boston is “enjoying a runner’s high today after a triumphant Boston Marathon – an idyllic, cathartic and historic spectacle that drew a crowd of more than a million, honored those killed and wounded in last year’s bombings and saw its first American men’s winner in more than three decades.” The crowd was "as vigilant as it was jubilant." Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said security “struck the right balance” between promoting safety and preserving the celebratory tone of Marathon Monday. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said that the "tight security measures will stay in place 'for now' for other big events, but restrictions could be eased in the long term" (BOSTON HERALD, 4/22).

Comcast today reported that its Q1 net income "soared 30%, largely from gains made by its NBCUniversal broadcasts" of the Sochi Games. Revenue rose 14% to $17.4B, up from $15.3B in the year-ago-period. Excluding the Winter Games, revenue rose 6.5% to $16.3B. NBCUniversal revenue rose 28.8% to $6.9B, driven by Sochi Games-related revenue of $1.1B that "went to its broadcast and cable outlets." Comcast added new video customers for the second consecutive quarter (VARIETY.com, 4/22).

Detroit-based WMGC-FM today is expected to announce that it has acquired the radio rights to Pistons game broadcasts, marking what "would be the new sports station's first foray into Detroit's pro sports." It would also break up the "monopoly" of rival station WXYT-FM, which holds rights to the Lions, Red Wings and Tigers. That situation "frequently causes scheduling conflicts." This past season, 79 regular-season Pistons games aired on WXYT, with three on WWJ-AM (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 4/22).

Long Beach city staff today will present documents to City Council “suggesting the contract with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach be extended to June 30, 2018, with yearly options to extend” to '20. The deal would keep IndyCar “at Long Beach until then and put proposals to bring in Formula One racing on hold.” Revisions could be made to the pact, meaning it would not “entirely slam the door to F1” (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 4/22).

The Louisiana State Racing Commission today is slated to address Churchill Downs Inc.'s "10-year license approval to own and operate the Fair Grounds and its off-track betting parlors." CDI's original license was "unanimously approved by the Commission" in '04. But the Commission and the state's Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association "have expressed their concerns about the current state of the track," which saw a 12% year-to-year dip in wagering for the '13-14 meet (New Orleans TIMES-PICAYUNE, 4/22).

EPL club Manchester United manager David Moyes "has been sacked, only 10 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson." Moyes "was chosen by Ferguson" and signed a six-year deal with the club, which sits at seventh in the table with four games remaining and is "guaranteed to record" its lowest points tally since the EPL was formed. ManU "will miss out on Champions League football for the first time since 1995 and are in danger of missing out on European competition altogether for the first time since 1990" (BBC.com, 4/22).

Raptors GM Masai Ujiri was fined $25,000 by the NBA for “the expletive he uttered Saturday at a pep rally before the Raptors’ home playoff opener” (ESPN.com, 4/21).

The Dodgers yesterday “dedicated the team’s Dodger Stadium training facility in honor” of Dr. Frank Jobe, who passed away last month “after serving the team for 50 years” (LATIMES.com, 4/21).

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena will be the site for the '16 USA Curling National Championships, “the first time any Florida venue will host a national championship for curling” (JACKSONVILLE.com, 4/21).

Dew Tour organizers announced that Ocean City, Md., will host an event for “the fourth consecutive year.” The June 25-29 event will “kick off the 10th incarnation of the Dew Tour” (Baltimore SUN, 4/22).

“This franchise went through tough periods, and in Tom Gaglardi we have somebody who’s committed to excellence” – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on liking the direction the Stars owner has taken since purchasing the team in ’11 (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 4/22).

“Twitter is a bit of a playground, and I don’t want to horse around if we are not doing good” – NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., on throttling back in use of social media after his wreck earlier this month at Texas Motor Speedway (Daytona Beach NEWS-JOURNAL, 4/22).

“I know it makes a lot of sense to viewers, but with me being the CEO of my brand, I need to continue on with my goals of challenging guys from all over the world” – UFC fighter Jon Jones, on not immediately scheduling a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson after their close bout in September (L.A. TIMES, 4/22).

“I think Bruce has faced up to some mistakes he made publicly. We cleared the air. Assuming he does what he says he’s going to do, we’re ready to move ahead” – SEC Commissioner Mike Slive, on Auburn hiring basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who is concluding a three-year show-cause penalty for multiple NCAA infractions (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 4/22).

The 11:00pm ET editions of ESPN's "SportsCenter" and FS1's "Fox Sports Live" featured diverse opening lineups of highlights and analysis. ESPN led with Grizzlies-Thunder, followed by Stanley Cup Playoffs highlights and analysis before getting to Boston Marathon coverage and Orioles-Red Sox. FS1 covered many of the same topics, but in a different order. FS1 led with the Stanley Cup Playoffs, then the Boston Marathon, Orioles-Red Sox and Grizzlies-Thunder.

ESPN's Keith Olbermann called out his "world's worst" persons in sport: QB Johnny Manziel for jet skiing while catching a football. Olbermann also criticized fans of Dutch soccer team Ajax for throwing flares onto the pitch during the Dutch Cup final, as it was "'Apocalypse Now Redux' 15 seconds into the game," and the Nationals' President's Race for "introducing wrestling moves."

Sports Media Watch’s Paulsen: “Spent the last two hours trying to find a Billy Hunter interview from a few years ago. This truly is the life.”

Sky News’ Paul Kelso: “Being the man after the man after Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United should be one of the great jobs in football.”

CBSSports.com’s Dayn Perry: “Massive props to the commenter who, in a span of two sentences, accused Miguel Cabrera of using PEDs and having a fake birth certificate.”

Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant: “What I would say on replay is that if a review takes longer than 2:30 to rule on, it should be, by rule, inconclusive, no?”

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

“With fewer than ten member cities in attendance, this association based in Lubeck held its last assembly in 1669.”

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon: “Today was the Boston Marathon and this is very cool. For the first time since 1983, an American won. America! The guy's name is Meb Keflezighi. Incidentally, Meb was also the first word out of everyone’s mouth when they finished the marathon. … Congratulations to Meb Keflezighi, or as Bostonians are calling him, ‘Sully.’” More Fallon: "Baseball season is underway and now that he’s in the National League, Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon has to go up to bat because there is no designated hitter. He has to swing the bat.” An image of Colon was shown on-screen with his helmet falling off after he swings. Fallon noted, “He doesn’t know what the heck he’s doing. ‘I don’t have to do this. I haven’t done this in years.’ Good news is he got two ‘Grand Slams.’ The bad news is it was at Denny’s" (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 4/21).

Last night’s Top Ten list was “Top Ten Similarities Between Queen Elizabeth and Tony Danza.” CBS' David Letterman said, “We know it’s her birthday today, Queen Elizabeth, 88 years old. It’s also Tony Danza’s birthday” ("Late Show,” CBS, 4/21).

10) “Both speak fluent English.”
9) “They visit the same doctor for old boxing injuries.”
8) “Neither knows what the Queen of England does.”
7) “Same college nickname: ‘The Burrito Pit.’”
6) “Both played for the Columbus Blue Jackets.”
5) “Occasionally mistaken for Scott Baio.”
4) “Married their second cousins.”
3) “Their public appearances are routinely protested.”
2) “Lucrative endorsement deals.”
1) “Both have seen Danny DeVito naked.”

“What was the Hanseatic League?”