If Rams ever call, Checketts will listen

Sports Columnist Bernie Miklasz [More columns] Dave Checketts, owner of the St. Louis Rams? When Checketts, the Blues' CEO, made a guest appearance on my KSLG (1380 AM) radio show Wednesday, I asked him if he'd be interested in purchasing the Rams. Rams Chairman Chip Rosenbloom has said he's in no hurry to sell and would like to keep the team. But if Rosenbloom had to sell, he told me he would try to place the franchise in good hands and wants the new owner to be committed to keeping the team in St. Louis. Could Checketts be that candidate? If given an opportunity, would Checketts step up and attempt to make a deal with Rosenbloom? "The answer is absolutely," Checketts said. "We love St. Louis. It's a great NFL franchise. There are some real hurdles ahead with it. I'm more interested in doing the right thing for St. Louis... [read full story]                    

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