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nydailynews.com - 10/16/2008
Mets' MLS bid put off to 2012
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The Mets have decided to wait until the 2012 MLS season at the earliest to own a soccer team because there are no "concrete" plans for a stadium.
NBA London 2012
nbarumors.info - 10/14/2008
NBA London 2012
— nbarumors.info — David Stern announced on Sunday that he expects the NBA to feature at least one regular season... game per year in London. However, negotiations over making the fixture a reality is nowhere a done deal. (more) NBA London 2012

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bostonherald.com - 10/13/2008
NBA games possible in London before 2012 Olympics
— bostonherald.com — LONDON - NBA commissioner David Stern said Sunday the league likely would play regular-season games in London... before the British capital hosts the 2012 Olympics. Stern,... (more) NBA games possible in London before 2012 Olympics

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Amazin' Avenue:  Thursday Applesauce

Unprofessional Foul:  MLS Expansion

The Netminder:  New feature; expansion wrap

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Thursday Applesauce
Amazin' Avenue — I'm in a meeting all day, but here are some quick hits: Derek Lowe doesn't want to play in New York. The Mets probably won't buy an MLS team until 2012. Woe. MetsGeek analyzes Johan Santana's season and the strength of the Mets' core. Eddie Kunz reports from the AFL, needs an editor. Arizona Fall League Peoria Saguaros 3, Phoenix Desert Dogs 2 Shawn Bowman went 1-for-4. Josh Thole went 0-for-2 with a sac fly. Tobi Stoner pitched a scoreless ...

MLS Expansion
Unprofessional Foul — ... First off, notably absent from the list was a proposal from the NY Mets, who have talked about landing a team in Queens. Much to the New York contingent here on UF's dismay, the Wilpons decided to postpone putting in a bid so they can concentrate on more late-season collapses by the Mets. Also absent was a proposal from Las Vegas, although the idea of playing footy in 110 degree summer heat would be, well, insane (although Precious Roy would like to point out that it's a dry heat). ...

New feature; expansion wrap
The Netminder — ... Nice rendering of the stadium. - Vancouver: Glory days are here again? Also nice momentum with that USL championship. - Portland: Seems to have mentioned only in passing by the local snark-blogger, though they did a more detailed story last week. - Ottawa: Compliments the competition. - Montreal: A little preoccupied with the Impact's CONCACAF Champions League success. And regarding those that did not bid: - New York: Michael Lewis talks with the Mets. - Las Vegas: Story is ...

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Ottawa presents expansion bid to MLS [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com 10/14/2008 — (from MLSNet.com) On October 14, Eugene Melnyk and Senators Sports & Entertainment formally submitted their bid to MLS for an expansion franchise for Ottawa for the 2011 MLS season...
Vancouver faces strong groups in 2011 MLS expansion bid
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Atlanta's Arthur Blank makes official bid for MLS team
atlanta.bizjournals.com 10/14/2008 — It's getting crowded in here ! ...Atlanta joins the fray in time for the Wednesday deadline for 2011 expansion bids. "Our discussions with the league and potential public partners have been very positive to this point..."
MLS Week 30 in Review: Two more must go...
web.mlsnet.com 10/20/2008 — (from MLSNet.com) Five teams remain alive for the final three spots in the MLS Cup Playoffs with one match still to be played after the results of Week 30 of the 2008 season...
Soccer-'Barca Miami' make bid for MLS franchise
uk.reuters.com 10/15/2008 — By Simon Evans MIAMI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Two-times European champions Barcelona officially lodged their bid for a Major League Soccer franchise on Wednesday in a joint venture with a Bolivian-born businessman. The North American league invited bids ...
Miami submits MLS expansion bid, via FC Barcelona
miamiherald.com 10/15/2008 — October 15 --- The Miami Herald: Barcelona announced on its website it would partner with Miami resident Marcelo Claure, the CEO of Brightstar Communications, a multibillion-dollar company that is one of the largest Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States...