Peter Ueberroth

Casino sponsorship sparks growth for Brewers

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

... commissioner Bowie Kuhn for their association with Atlantic City casinos, a decision reversed when Peter Ueberroth succeeded Kuhn. But today, teams are free to strike sponsorship deals with casinos under MLB guidelines and can do other limited deals, such as state lottery promotions. "That's sort of a reflection that baseball understands that if things are done intelligently, they...

New cost-conscious era could be boon for Jays

atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 07/01/2009

... toward available free-agent talent doesn't happen by accident. But unlike `80s collusion under Peter Ueberroth, there is no smoking gun from disgruntled, rogue owners and the tanking economy is a great excuse to leave unsigned free agents twirling in the wind. This may be the beginning of a dramatic change in baseball. With spring training on the horizon, just over a month away and...

For New Leader of U.S.O.C., It’s More Than About Games

New York Times (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008

COSTA MESA, Calif. — After a whirlwind introduction to the Olympic movement over the last two months, including a half-dozen business trips and nearly 20 conference calls, Larry Probst has a few choice words for Peter Ueberroth, whom he replaced as chairman of the in October.Damian Dovarganes/Associated PressLarry Probst became the U.S.O.C. chairman in October. Review coverage of your...

USOC to cut staff, increase athlete funding in '09

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008

COSTA MESA, Calif. The economic crisis has forced the U.S. Olympic Committee to cut its administrative costs by 10 percent in 2009, although athletes will see their funding increased by the same amount a year ahead of the 2010 Winter Games.

The proposed 2009 budget will be presented to the USOC board on Saturday, when new chairman Larry Probst runs his first meeting since succeeding Peter...

USOC to cut staff, increase athlete funding in '09

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008

... the USOC board on Saturday, when new chairman Larry Probst runs his first meeting since succeeding Peter Ueberroth in October.The USOC hopes to reduce its 450-member staff through attrition and by not filling open positions, chief executive Jim Scherr said Friday. He would not provide a specific number of positions to be cut. Staff travel, meetings and professional training also will...