Romenesko

CNNMoney.com
"The Gray Lady needs to get hitched soon, or else she might wind up an old maid," writes Paul R. La Monica. He notes that the New York Times Co. wouldn't necessarily have to sell to a rival. "Private equity firms The Blackstone Group, Providence Equity Partners Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. were considering a bid for Knight-Ridder. ...Some day, hopefully sooner rather than later for New York Times investors, the controlling shareholders will figure out that it would be better off swallowing family pride and selling out."