Noteworthy

NBC hopes Earnhardt faithful will be all ears

NBC Sports has banked on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s fan base to flock to its NASCAR broadcasts when Earnhardt makes his season debut Sunday at Chicagoland.

Earnhardt, a two-time Daytona 500 champion, retired at the end of last season and earned his 15th straight most popular driver award.

Greek basketball: Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt is joining European basketball powerhouse Olympiakos. The Greek team says the 59-year-old Blatt has agreed on a two-year deal. Blatt, who helped Russia become European champion in 2007, is quoted on Olympiakos' site as saying, "It fills me with pride and motivation to do my utmost to give the club and its special fans the very best part of me.