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188475.13 in reply to 188475.12
Date: 7/3/2011 2:45:40 PM
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I think at part of the problem is that the players don't trust the owners. So the owners say all these teams are losing money, but are they really?

Take the Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball) for example. Its come out in the McCourt divorce case that their are three entities that own the various parts of the Dodgers organization and infrastructure. The entity that actually owns the team is losing money. However, the entities that own the stadium and the the land/parking are making lots of money. The team pays a huge rent for the stadium and essentially provides the entertainment that make the parking lots valuable. All these entities are owned by the same person - who I'm sure would say that the team is losing money.



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Date: 7/12/2011 12:27:30 AM
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I think it's an accepted fact that the NBA is losing money, the point in contention is "how much"...

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Date: 7/13/2011 1:51:00 PM
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On a somewhat related note, did everyone see KFC's invitation to Dwayne Wade?

Dear Dwyane Wade,

We couldn’t help but notice your recent tweet about looking for a new line of work in light of the lockout. We’re always looking for folks with precisely your qualifications — initiative, teamwork and the ability to make buckets in a hurry.

We’ve always been proud to call you a former KFC employee and, it goes without saying we’d love to have you back on our team dishing out the World’s Best Chicken, like you dish out assists on the court.

Our offer: Come serve as an honorary captain at a local KFC drive-thru window. And, while we can’t match your most recent salary, we’ll honor your KFC service by making a donation in your name to Colonel’s Scholars, a charity providing young people with much needed college scholarships, if you accept. How’s that for a slam dunk?

So let us know if you’re ready to suit up for our squad (as you’ll remember, we’ve got some pretty cool uniforms). Our original coach, the legendary Colonel Sanders, knew a thing or two about buckets. And who knows, if you make a KFC-team comeback, we might just share some of his secrets with you.

We’ll keep your headset waiting.

Sincerely,

John Cywinski
General Manager, KFC U.S.


(http://www.kfc.com/about/newsroom/071111.asp)

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Date: 7/15/2011 9:11:02 AM
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Didn't Mark Cuban work at a DQ after making some negative remarks about the chain?

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Date: 7/15/2011 10:46:37 AM
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Date: 7/29/2011 1:28:44 AM
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I was shocked the NFL managed to revolve their lockout...maybe there is hope for the NBA.