NFL commissioner Roger Goodell again stated his concern over the negative effect the lingering lockout is having and remained adamant that both sides need to get back to the bargaining table.
Things are starting to look a bit brighter in Brew City, as Milwaukee resumes a lengthy nine-game homestand tonight with the first of three games versus the Washington Nationals at Miller Park.
The Chicago Cubs finally picked up a victory on their current road trip Wednesday, but they won't find their tour away from the Windy City any easier tonight when they open a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Charlotte Bobcats hope to finish up a brief two-game homestand in perfect fashion Saturday when they welcome Southeast Division- rival Atlanta to the Queen City.
A pair of double-double machines will square off in Hollywood tonight when Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers welcome Kevin Love and his Minnesota Timberwolves to Staples Center.
The resilient Portland Trail Blazers shoot for a season- high sixth straight win tonight when they welcome the lowly Sacramento Kings to the Rose Garden.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to bounce back after a rough couple of days when they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets for tonight's battle at CONSOL Energy Center.
The third-ranked Texas Longhorns continue their run through their Big 12 schedule, as they welcome the Texas Tech Red Raiders to Austin this evening, for a conference showdown at the Frank Erwin Center.
The Flyers have looked like a team capable of winning the Presidents' Trophy for the majority of the season, especially in two games against the Hurricanes.