Topic: Bud Selig

Mutiny on the Lakers; A Baseball Battle for Silicon Valley

Reuters

Today in sports:  Peyton Manning has many suitors, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone rogue, and the Oakland A's hope a convoluted history lesson is their ticket to San Jose.

By Ray Gustini

Jan 30, 2012

Just How Great Was the Djokovic-Nadal Match?; A Super Bowl Box Pool Primer

Analyzing the historic greatness of Sunday's Australian Open final, the Carolina Panthers have an aggressive new logo, and the problem with baseball's new playoff format.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 12, 2012

In Praise of Anonymous Jets Sources; Jeff Fisher Finds a Well-Paying Job

Today in sports: the New York Jets front has created a culture where press leaks are vital, the Miami Dolphins are about to make Jeff Fisher the NFL's highest paid coach, and Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has signed a new contract that could pay him $25 million a year.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 17, 2011

A New Foot-In-Mouth Moment for the FIFA Boss

Today in sports: FIFA president Sepp Blatter is again being called on to resign after saying racism in soccer is "no big deal," two more baseball teams will make the playoffs next year, and Franco Harris no longer speaks for the Meadows Race Track and Casino.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 1, 2011

Dirty Cricketers Convicted; Dodgers Close to Being Sold Off

Today in sports: The Los Angeles Dodgers ownership mess is nearing a resolution, two Pakistani cricket players convicted for bribery, and Wolf Blitzer takes the credit (or blame) for Michael Jordan's last comeback.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 18, 2011

The NFL's Concussion Loophole; Here Come the Digital Playbooks

Today in sports: The iPad comes to the NFL locker room, the problem with the NFL's concussion policy, and a Red Sox pitcher says he only drank beer in the clubhouse to help the team.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 14, 2011

Huntsman in Uniform; The MLB's Nonsensical 9/11 Cap Ban

Plus: Nike chairman Phil Knight endorsed Jon Huntsman

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 21, 2011

The Smart Set

Pixar's Mysterious New Movie; Mariah Hawks Her Baby's Photos

Plus: Jeff Greene and his 145-yacht reenter the news cycle

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