Bank One's agreement in principle to be acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase will not affect naming rights at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix. Diamondbacks managing general partner Jerry Colangelo told The Associated Press, "Permission would have to be sought to change the name and that's not in the cards." Colangelo said Bank One executives told him the corporation had no interest in changing the ballpark's name.
sponsor of the International Race of Champions series. The Crown Royal IROC series includes four races, the first in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 13. As part of the deal, all Crown Royal IROC cars and promotional materials associated with the sponsorship will carry the message "Be a Champion, Drink Responsibly."
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