- HBO broadcaster Jim Lampley was arrested on a domestic violence charge; he was released on $35,000 bond.
- The Sugar Bowl did what was expected, drawing the highest ratings for a BCS game on FOX, and likely drawing the second highest bowl rating of the year.
- ESPN signed an extension with the Little League World Series; the event will air on the ESPN family of networks through 2014.
- The NHL and Verizon Wireless have agreed to a deal; Verizon will become the “official wireless service provider” of the league, and will have “category-exclusive US marketing rights for marquee NHL events”.
Linda Cohn talks her ESPN exit and future plans on the SMW Podcast
"SportsCenter" anchor Linda Cohn talks her ESPN exit, future plans and more on the SMW Podcast.
