Thursday 4:00pm ET....Latest News....Extension Accord?

• Reports Indicate NFL Owners Offered To Extend CBA Deadline

• Three Star NFL QBs Agree To Be Plaintiffs In Antitrust Lawsuit

• Obama Asked Whether He Would Intervene In NFL Labor Dispute

• Michael Weiner Says MLBPA Held Bargaining Session With Owners

Buzzer Beaters....

Registration for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed this morning after 45,000 runners registed over 31 days, "the fastest the marathon has hit the registration maximum" ( SUNTIMES.com, 3/3 ).

SB Nation has acquired online properties FanTake network and The Offside. FanTake "focuses mostly on college sports," while The Offside "aggregates global soccer blogs" ( PAIDCONTENT.org, 3/3 ). 

The National Association of Broadcasters today announced Carsey-Werner Productions, led by principles Marcy Carsey and Red Sox Chair Tom Werner , will be inducted into the Broadcasting HOF at this year's NAB Show in Las Vegas April 9-14 ( BOSTON.com, 3/3 ).

Canon today announced that it will sponsor the '11 Copa America Argentina soccer tournament, which is scheduled for July ( Canon USA ).

Legends Hospitality Management and New York Cruise Lines today announced a 10-year deal to oversee concessions and retail merchandising on Circle Line Sightseeing ships and Pier 83 on the Hudson River. This marks the first time Legends has partnered with an entertainment destination outside of sports ( Legends Hospitality Management ).

Quick Hits....

"I think our regular fans will notice more young people here this weekend. We're very enthused" – Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell , on the track's Youth Initiative program that offers 50% off admission and access to the Neon Garage infield for fans 15 years old and younger ( LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 3/3 ).

"If there's peace in Bahrain, we will be there" – F1 Management Chair Bernie Ecclestone , on possibly staging the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix in November ( REUTERS, 3/3 ).

"I’m going to work out in my basement, with my Bowflex" – Patriots LB Jerod Mayo , joking about what he will do in the event of an NFL work stoppage ( ESPNBOSTON.com, 3/3 ).

Twitter Me This....

NFL player agent Howard Bicknell : “It seems like no one knew this day was coming until this week.”

N.Y. Daily News’ Ralph Vacchiano : “Just got an e-mail from the NYG offering me a PSL for next season. ... Today, with 15 hours left before the lockout. ... Nice timing.”

KMC Consulting Principle & Founder Kathy Connors : “After working on NFL mediation, FMCS's George Cohen should take on mediation between @ charliesheen & Chuck Lorre.”

Rangers P C.J. Wilson : “Just met with New Balance- made the switch this offseason and they've been great so far. Gonna do adventure runs this offseason!”

If you see a tweet we will not want to miss, send it to us at editorial@sportsbusinessdaily.com .

The Daily's Hot Reads....

The DENVER POST's Dave Krieger writes NBA Commissioner David Stern has "developed a reflex for parrying the thrusts of alarmists who claim his league is in mortal danger , which happens pretty much every year, though the issue changes" ( DENVER POST ).

CBSSPORTS.com's Gregg Doyel writes of the NFL labor dispute, "Matched against anyone else, the NFL players association could easily be the bad guy. … But the players do have one thing going for them: They aren't the owners " ( CBSSPORTS.com ). Also, Judge David Doty makes Minnesota center of NFL labor universe ( MINNPOST.com ).

Also:

• Support, expectations high for Vancouver Whitecaps' first MLS season.

• MLS brings back reserve league as a key to future player development.

• Writer compares McCourt divorce to Charlie Sheen's public saga.

• Tiger Woods no longer dominant, but still dominates golf landscape.

See the  Hot Reads section for more sports business-related links.

Tonight's Events....

Turkish Airlines and Lakers G Kobe Bryant will host an 8:00pm PT launch party at Paramount Studios in L.A. for the airline's U.S. marketing campaign, which includes a TV spot starring Bryant.

The Chicago Tribune's David Haugh will interview Cubs Chair Tom Ricketts as part of "Chicago Live!" at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs at 6:30pm CT. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online and at the theater's box office.

Daily Download....

As Charlie Sheen continues to make headlines, THE DAILY presents this clip of a truly winning moment for the actor as he hits a ball out of the park at Dodger Stadium while filming a DirecTV commercial in '07.

Headliners....

Here are tonight’s headline guests on the following talk shows:

Daily Digit....

$1,663,560 – Amount of money the Univ. of Connecticut lost by earning a bid to the Fiesta Bowl this past season. The football team lost the BCS game to the Univ. of Oklahoma ( HARTFORD COURANT, 3/3 ).

Notes & Quotes From This Day In SBD History….

2008

"We were not really able to derive any revenues out of (Dolphins Stadium). As we get closer to the [new] stadium, those things will change. We need to be in that facility and make things happen" – Marlins Owner Jeffrey Loria , saying the team needs a new ballpark to increase its payroll.