Let’s really have some fun and call them Red Bull New York/New Jersey

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In a comical twist, one influential New Jersey fellow says he hates the MetroStars’ new name, “Red Bull New York,” not because of the “Red Bull” part but because of the “New York.” George Zoffinger, CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, says he will try to block Red Bull’s rights to use Giants Stadium unless “New Jersey” is made part of the name. “Our lawyers are looking at this,” he says ominously.

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