How bad is the economy? Bad enough for even NFL teams to go down in value (Forbes)

Financial Statements of five major league teams were leaked last week:  Pittsburgh Pirates,
Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Seattle Mariners,
Texas Rangers (Deadspin)

It takes cojones; Sosa fumes because Cubs haven't retired his number (Hardball Times)

Here's a first, NBC adjust ad breaks to Notre Dame's no-huddle offense (USA Today)

Is live streaming the wave of the future in youth recreational leagues? (NYT)

Will there be NHL players in the 2014 Olympics: players want it but as usual the owners
led by Bettman are reluctant at best. (NYT)