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Ex-HBO Executive Stakes His Comeback on SlamBall (WSJ)
A year ago, Chris Albrecht was on the receiving end of a very public dismissal from a very lofty perch in the entertainment world. Now, Albrecht is trying for a comeback. And he's staking much of it on a bizarre, futuristic sport called SlamBall, which failed to break out in an earlier debut.

Washington Post Staffer Fired For Profane Sports Blogging (E&P)
A Washington Post staffer who had been blogging at a sports-themed Web site apparently lost his job after editors came across some profane-laden postings that also identified him as a Post scribe. Michael Tunison, who blogged under the name "Christmas Ape" at the "Kissing Suzy Kolber" site, wrote on Wednesday that he had been fired for "bringing discredit to the paper."

George Lois' Esquire Covers to Go on Display at MoMA (Folio:)
George Lois — the legendary art director whose iconic 1960s Esquire covers influenced a generation of magazine designers — is getting his due in the art world. Lois' work for Esquire is set to go on display at New York's Museum of Modern Art later this month. The show, "George Lois: The Esquire Covers," is scheduled to run from April 25 to March 31, 2009.

Iwo Jima Vets Slam Time Cover, Dismiss Global Warming As 'A Joke' (HuffPo)
Iwo Jima veterans are outraged over Time's decision to use the iconic World War II image of American soldiers hoisting a flag at Iwo Jima for the latest cover on "the war on global warming." The Business & Media Institute reports Iwo Jima veterans call the Time cover a "disgrace" and dismiss global warming as a "joke."

Bon Appétit's Masthead Treatment a One-Time Deal (Mediaweek)
When Starbucks ran its unusual advertising masthead takeover in the May issue of Condé Nast's Bon Appétit, many observers praised the title for its creativity, while other advertisers clamored to be next. But a higher-up there has put the kibosh on future masthead treatments, company sources said.

Mets' Announcers Form a Winning Team (Marketwatch)
Jon Friedman: The Mets' loyal fans and many critics say that the team has the best announcers in baseball. Now in their third season together, the announcers are knowledgeable and personable. Their camaraderie and expertise go a long way in explaining why the SNY network won an Emmy for its Mets coverage in 2007.

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