The indefatigable Pilight uncovers some evidence that the W has brand-new fans: a sports-marketing exec explains how his hardheaded pal became a Shock fan, and Mariah's Auburn Hills concert drew about 6,000 fewer fans than the team she sent to downtown Detroit.

That's good news for the Shock, and good news for proponents of downtown arenas everywhere-- but iffy news for the Storm, who will probably move to a suburban arena if they stay in the Evergreen State.