((HT: Sacramento Bee))
The Maloof brothers are making it known that, as the NBA Board of Governors and Relocation Committee decides the Sacramento Kings fate, "sources" close to their plight are claiming that they like the Hansen-Ballmer bid better than the Sacramento bid led by Rivek Vanadive and endorsed by mayor Kevin Johnson.
"The Maloofs have a binding agreement with the Seattle group and would prefer that that agreement be approved by the league," a source told some combination of Lilis, Bizjak, and Kasler for this piece.
From the article:
Yet a source close to the situation told The Bee on Wednesday that Sacramento's counteroffer calls on the Maloofs to scrap the Hansen deal before it comes to a vote.
Another possible sticking point is that Sacramento's bid isn't a binding offer, according to this source.
A legal expert, Michael McCann of NBA TV, said it would be difficult for the Sacramento group to submit a binding offer as long as the Maloofs have a contract with Seattle's investors.
"Legally, you can't have two contracts at one time when they have contradictory outcomes," McCann said.
And while the NBA sat in a room and talked it out, the timetable for a decision will be a while...
Here's the commish discussing it...
((HT: News10.net))
Friday, April 19, 2013
Developing: Boston Sports on Hold While Search Continues (Update)
Without delving too deeply into the events unfolding in the Boston Metro area that we can't possibly keep up with, we'll just mention their impact on area Sports.With the entire city essentially on lockdown as authorities try to corral the remaining suspect in the Boston Marathon Bombing, the city's two pro sports franchises currently playing have put their plans for the day on hold.
The Boston Bruins have put all morning skates on hold Friday. The Bruins are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Penguins at the TD Garden Friday night.
As of 11:15 a.m Friday, no decision has been made whether or not to play.
The Boston Red Sox also have a scheduled home game Friday night. That game is on hold, it hasn't been postponed, but we're guessing whether or not it's played will depend on how events progress in the city.
Our suggestion would be to keep an eye on the teams social media sites. That would be the best way to keep up on the availability of the games.
((UPDATED--The games will not be played, both have been cancelled. The Red Sox have not rescheduled as of yet, the Bruins game is tentatively scheduled for 12:30 p.m on Saturday--Boston College's football team cancelled their Saturday Spring Game as well))
ICYMI: Wieters With the Walk-Off Grand Salami
Well, you can say that it was dramatic. And while we don't usually post a lot of baseball game highlights, this was pretty cool.
Baltimore Oriole's catcher Matt Wieters lived every young baseball players dream Thursday night. Wieters hit a game winning grand-slam homerun in the bottom of the 10th inning to lead the O's to a 10-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wieters ripped the 1st pitch by Brandon Gomes over the right field wall...and the celebration then ensued.
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Baltimore Oriole's catcher Matt Wieters lived every young baseball players dream Thursday night. Wieters hit a game winning grand-slam homerun in the bottom of the 10th inning to lead the O's to a 10-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Wieters ripped the 1st pitch by Brandon Gomes over the right field wall...and the celebration then ensued.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Jays Kawasaki Busted On Dancing Skills
((HT: City News Toronto))
The HQ knows of Kathryn Humphries and her off-centered approach to covering sports...
And, frankly, we wish we could get away with half of what she gets to say on-air...
Like the word "suck..."
Ah, Canadian television...
She stumbled across Blue Jays shortstop Munenori Kawasaki and his dancing skills...
Evidence below...
So, she decided to show Kawasaki's bosses and get all of their reactions...
She confronts Kawasaki at the 2:05 mark...and tries to match him...
The HQ knows of Kathryn Humphries and her off-centered approach to covering sports...
And, frankly, we wish we could get away with half of what she gets to say on-air...
Like the word "suck..."
Ah, Canadian television...
She stumbled across Blue Jays shortstop Munenori Kawasaki and his dancing skills...
Evidence below...
So, she decided to show Kawasaki's bosses and get all of their reactions...
She confronts Kawasaki at the 2:05 mark...and tries to match him...
DEVELOPING: Jimmy Haslam Might Be In Big Trouble
((HT: WBIR-TV/Cleveland Plain Dealer, Caniglia))
Business may have picked up for Pilot/Flying J truck stop and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam- and not in a good way.
Documents filed in federal court maintain that Haslam knew about fraud committed by sales reps who targeted trucking companies through their rebate program. The documents also say that Haslam was present for discussions. Confidential informants were used to gather information against the company starting in 2011.
The 120-page affidavit led to Monday's search warrant on Pilot/Flying J's headquarters. The reps reportedly withheld the rebates to improve the company's bottom line and give the sales department higher commissions.
From Caniglia:
The affidavit makes clear what Haslam knew: "(A confidential informant) further advised that the rebate fraud has occurred with the knowledge of Pilot's current President Mark Hazelwood and Pilot's Chief Executive Officer James A. "Jimmy" Haslam III due to the fact that the rebate fraud-related activities have been discussed during sales meetings in Knoxville, Tenn., in which Hazelwood and Haslam have been present."
Here was the party line from Pilot/Flying J
Business may have picked up for Pilot/Flying J truck stop and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam- and not in a good way.
Documents filed in federal court maintain that Haslam knew about fraud committed by sales reps who targeted trucking companies through their rebate program. The documents also say that Haslam was present for discussions. Confidential informants were used to gather information against the company starting in 2011.
The 120-page affidavit led to Monday's search warrant on Pilot/Flying J's headquarters. The reps reportedly withheld the rebates to improve the company's bottom line and give the sales department higher commissions.
From Caniglia:
The affidavit makes clear what Haslam knew: "(A confidential informant) further advised that the rebate fraud has occurred with the knowledge of Pilot's current President Mark Hazelwood and Pilot's Chief Executive Officer James A. "Jimmy" Haslam III due to the fact that the rebate fraud-related activities have been discussed during sales meetings in Knoxville, Tenn., in which Hazelwood and Haslam have been present."
Here was the party line from Pilot/Flying J
Hockey Silly Season Begins: Houston Aeros Relocating To Iowa
There are three regular season games left in the history of the Houston Aeros franchise in the American Hockey League...
Sources on both ends of the Minnesota Wild organization in the Twin Cities and Houston are saying that the Aeros are moving to Des Moines after this season ends...
The current lease agreement was signed in 2008 and the arena and the Aeros have been negotiating for the past year to try and re-up the deal.
Didn't happen...
"We were not able to find agreement on terms of a new arena lease which would allow us to continue to successfully operate our franchise. We thank Toyota Center for the partnership we've had since moving there in 2003," said Matt Majka, Wild chief operating officer said in a press release.
"We have enjoyed a very strong relationship with the Aeros dating back to Toyota Center's inaugural 2003 season. Both parties worked diligently and in good faith during this process, but unfortunately we were unable to reach an agreement. We wish the Aeros continued success," said Tad Brown, Houston Rockets/Clutch City Sports & Entertainment chief executive officer.
"On behalf of our Board of Governors, I would like to thank the fans of the Houston Aeros for the terrific support they have shown their team and the American Hockey League for the last 12 years," said David Andrews, American Hockey League president and CEO.
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis-St. Paul says the AHL has approved the move and the team will play in the Wells Fargo Center.
Here's the end of the last home game the Aeros played in Houston...
((HT: Oliver Guerrero))
This won't be the last move in the off-season for minor league hockey...
Guarantee...
Sources on both ends of the Minnesota Wild organization in the Twin Cities and Houston are saying that the Aeros are moving to Des Moines after this season ends...
The current lease agreement was signed in 2008 and the arena and the Aeros have been negotiating for the past year to try and re-up the deal.
Didn't happen...
"We were not able to find agreement on terms of a new arena lease which would allow us to continue to successfully operate our franchise. We thank Toyota Center for the partnership we've had since moving there in 2003," said Matt Majka, Wild chief operating officer said in a press release.
"We have enjoyed a very strong relationship with the Aeros dating back to Toyota Center's inaugural 2003 season. Both parties worked diligently and in good faith during this process, but unfortunately we were unable to reach an agreement. We wish the Aeros continued success," said Tad Brown, Houston Rockets/Clutch City Sports & Entertainment chief executive officer.
"On behalf of our Board of Governors, I would like to thank the fans of the Houston Aeros for the terrific support they have shown their team and the American Hockey League for the last 12 years," said David Andrews, American Hockey League president and CEO.
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis-St. Paul says the AHL has approved the move and the team will play in the Wells Fargo Center.
Here's the end of the last home game the Aeros played in Houston...
((HT: Oliver Guerrero))
This won't be the last move in the off-season for minor league hockey...
Guarantee...
DEVELOPING: SacKings Decision A Few Weeks Out
((HT: News10.net))
They're in New York City awaiting the decision of the Relocation Committee to figure out whether or not the Sacramento Kings are staying or moving to Seattle...
Here's proof...
Sports Business Daily is reporting that the NBA has asked the Sacramento group to reimburse the Seattle group for their $30 million nonrefundable deposit if the Relocation Committee votes in favor of the home town group. The 5PM Friday deadline set by the Maloof family was now, according to USA Today, "deliberately missed" by the Sacramento group. And the Sacramento group also will not put in a bid for Bob Cook's 7-percent minority stake that is currently held up in bankruptcy proceedings. The Hansen-Ballmer group put in a bid for those shares that could raise their stake to 72-percent of the Kings assets.
They're in New York City awaiting the decision of the Relocation Committee to figure out whether or not the Sacramento Kings are staying or moving to Seattle...
Here's proof...
Sports Business Daily is reporting that the NBA has asked the Sacramento group to reimburse the Seattle group for their $30 million nonrefundable deposit if the Relocation Committee votes in favor of the home town group. The 5PM Friday deadline set by the Maloof family was now, according to USA Today, "deliberately missed" by the Sacramento group. And the Sacramento group also will not put in a bid for Bob Cook's 7-percent minority stake that is currently held up in bankruptcy proceedings. The Hansen-Ballmer group put in a bid for those shares that could raise their stake to 72-percent of the Kings assets.
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