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Sponsor Pitch Connects Sponsors, Properties and Agencies 5 January 2009, 9:37 pm
Sponsor Pitch, which launched in closed beta in early December, aims to connect sponsors, properties and agencies to improve the sponsorship discovery/pitch process for all parties. I first heard about the company from founder Kris Mathis on Sports Marketing 2.0 about a month ago, so I requested an invite to see what it was all [...]...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2008 25 December 2008, 1:30 am
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Sports and Social Media in 2009 - My Predictions 17 December 2008, 10:43 am
Since it’s the end of the year, it’s time to start looking ahead (if you haven’t been already) to see what’s in store for next year. The last few months we’ve definitely seen an increase in discussions about how teams, leagues, athletes and agencies can take advantage of social media tools and communities to reach [...]...
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High School Sports and Recruiting News 21 November 2008, 4:32 pm
Usually I don’t post much about what I’m working on but for those of you who are interested in the high school sports and recruiting space, I publish a weekly high school sports/recruiting digest every Friday on the PrepChamps blog. This week’s edition (the 16th overall) includes stories about basketball signings, lacrosse recruiting, and some [...]...
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SportsVids - YouTube for Sports 13 November 2008, 7:45 pm
SportsVids.com is a free sports video sharing website/community that was founded in August 2007 by Wayde Marsico, Ron Marsico and Elaine Marsico. The goal of the site is “to provide a vehicle for sports enthusiasts of all ages to share their favorite highlights and videos with friends and family everywhere.” Wayde approached me about doing [...]...
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NBA Teams on Twitter 10 November 2008, 9:41 pm
Back in September, I wrote an article called Why Teams Should Get Involved With Social Media that outlined a few whys and hows for teams to get started. One way that teams can participate in conversations and deepen their engagement with fans is through Twitter, which is a micro-blogging platform that allows you to build [...]...
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NYC Sports Marketing 2.0 Summit Notes 22 October 2008, 5:06 pm
I had a great time at the Sports Marketing 2.0 Summit in New York last week meeting new people and discussing new ideas. We had some great discussions on how the internet, social media and new technologies are affecting sports, and how to take advantage of some of these things. Panel topics included measuring sports [...]...
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Heading to NYC Sports Marketing 2.0 Summit Tomorrow 15 October 2008, 11:36 am
What’s going on everyone! Tomorrow I’ll be in New York for the Sports Marketing 2.0 Summit at the Sports Museum of America. I’ll be attending on behalf of PrepChamps, who I recently took a job with as marketing manager after doing some social media consulting for them the past few months. PrepChamps was founded on [...]...
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Sports Leagues and Live Streaming Games 22 September 2008, 5:12 pm
I just read a very interesting article from Adweek about leagues and live streaming. As more and more people are getting content from devices other than their TVs (computers, cellphones, etc), live streaming provides an interesting opportunity and challenge for leagues. Many questions have come up about live streaming such as, how to decide what [...]...
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All Eyes on Brett Favre 7 September 2008, 12:26 pm
In case you haven’t heard enough about Brett Favre of the JETS, here’s some more food for thought. Everyone’s been asking the typical questions: Will Favre have another incredible season like he did last year? Will his presence help the Jets get over the hump and into the playoffs? Will this soon-to-be 39 year-old be [...]...
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Kevin Keathley Named Coach Of The Month For December 6 January 2009, 2:00 pm
The Continental Basketball Association recently announced that East Kentucky Miners Head Coach Kevin Keathley was named the December Coach of the Month for his team’s performance in the past month.
The Miners finished the month with a 6-0 record against ABA opponents. They started their season on the road against the Kentucky Bisons in Owensboro before [...]...
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The National Sports & Entertainment Law Society 6 January 2009, 12:00 pm
From the small northeastern state of Vermont, a couple of law students are determined to start an organization that will unite sports & entertainment law societies in law schools around the country. Andrew Delaney and Will Rothstein have recently created the National Sports & Entertainment Law Society. Their stated goal is to create a national [...]...
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It’s Kind Of Hard Out Here (For A Pro Golfer) 6 January 2009, 10:00 am
The 2009 PGA Tour season kicks off this week with the annual Mercedes-Benz Championship at Kapalua. But with it comes a new era in pro golf. No, it has nothing to do with Tiger Woods, who will likely be rehabbing his knee until April (Augusta) but will still be the favorite to win [...]...
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1/5/08 News & Notes 5 January 2009, 2:00 pm
1/2/09
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (Clay Moser) (7-8) vs. Albuquerque
The Vipers got a 108-96 victory over the Thunderbirds on Friday. The Vipers were led by Smush Parker who had 19 points and 13 assists. Joey Dorsey also added 16 points and 12 rebounds in the Vipers win.
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The Aftermath Of The Andre Smith Suspension 5 January 2009, 12:00 pm
Could Andre Smith’s suspension from the Sugar Bowl actually strengthen his draft stock? Improper dealings with an agent really does not speak much of an athlete’s character. It definitely reflects poorly on the agent who should know better than to confront a potential client before the college season is over, but it is not like [...]...
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CAA, 19 Entertainment - Brotherly Love 5 January 2009, 10:00 am
Simon Fuller is mostly known for being the man behind the most successful show in the United States, American Idol. His company, 19 Entertainment, expanded from being mostly an Entertainment based company, with several media properties and representing various acting talents, to the sports spectrum once it teamed up with CAA in representing David Beckham. [...]...
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Rulon Davis Is In The Yard 3 January 2009, 2:36 pm
Yardbarker has plenty of big name professional athletes blogging on its platform, but Rulon Davis has broken ground by becoming the first college football blogger in the yard. Rulon is currently enjoying some down time in Texas before we fly him out to Florida to begin his training later this week. He just wrote his [...]...
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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up 2 January 2009, 6:14 pm
Welcome to 2009. I am real upbeat and excited about what this year has in store. I truly believe that 2009 is going to be a special year for me and Dynasty. Went to the Orange Bowl last night…it was much colder than I thought it would be. Going to the National Championship game next [...]...
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1/2/09 News & Notes 2 January 2009, 11:25 am
12/31/08
Louisiana-Lafayette (Robert Lee) (4-8) vs. LSU
LSU got a 81-79 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette on Wednesday. The Tigers (11-1) won despite being outscored 55-6 by the Ragin’ Cajuns (4-8) from the bench. The game was close throughout the first half as LSU took a 40-31 halftime lead. Randell Daigle, who led the Ragin’ Cajuns with 24 points, [...]...
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New Years Wishes And Resolution 31 December 2008, 1:00 pm
Things I’m striving/wishing for in 2009:
Continued health and happiness for my family and friends.
Remaining in the top half of my class in law school.
Continuing my excellent relationship with my beautiful girlfriend.
Rulon Davis getting drafted by a team that not only appreciates his value, but takes advantage of his strengths.
Our baseball clients rise up the ranks [...]...
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Winning Bidder for the Cubs? Don't Hold Your Breath 6 January 2009, 1:30 pm
Posted By: Darren RovellSo you'll read today that the Chicago Cubs will likely have a winning bidder in the next week or so. Don't believe it. Not going to happen. Here's what is going to happen... Read More
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Budget Bowl Was Just Amazing 6 January 2009, 11:36 am
Posted By: Darren RovellI believe it's the first time two teams with over $100 million athletic budgets played each other. Texas has an athletic department budget of $101 million, while Ohio State's falls at $115.4 million. No other college football team in the nation tops the $100 million mark. Read More
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NBA Commissioner David Stern: "One On One" With Me 5 January 2009, 2:29 pm
Posted By: Darren RovellThis morning, NBA commissioner David Stern rang the Opening Bell as part of the 30-year anniversary of U.S.-China diplomatic relations. I caught up with Stern at the New York Stock Exchange. Read More
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Red Sox Owner Beats The Market 5 January 2009, 1:07 pm
Posted By: Darren RovellIt's been a rough go for Red Sox owner John Henry, as the team winning championships in 2004 and 2007 might have been the only thing that kept him sane. Read More
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Gatorade "G" Ad: You Make The Call 5 January 2009, 11:42 am
Posted By: Darren RovellI received a lot of notes over the last couple days from people talking about the "G" commercial that has been running on sports broadcasts. Reader Ben Muschel says "I don't know why this is so awesome, it just is." Read More
Topics:Endorsements | Television | Media | Marketing | Advertising | SportsSectors:Food and Beverage | MediaMEDIA:PHOTO
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Fans Need To "Save" NFL Games From TV Blackouts 2 January 2009, 3:50 pm
Posted By: Darren RovellAll signs point to the economy certainly playing some factor, considering that we're at this point even after the league reduced playoff ticket prices by 10 percent. Read More
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The Best of the Madoff Memorabilia 2 January 2009, 1:05 pm
Posted By: Darren RovellIt's not Sports Biz per se, but it is memorabilia, which I love to cover. You've seen the Enron, Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers memorabilia pop up after their disintegration, but since it was a much smaller shop, Madoff memorabilia is much harder to get. Read More
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NHL's Winter Classic Is A Hit Again 2 January 2009, 11:28 am
Posted By: Darren RovellI'm a college football junkie and I watched as much of the hockey game at Wrigley Field yesterday as I did college football. I hate hockey. But this playing outside thing is pretty cool. Read More
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The Salary Cap Argument: Your Emails 2 January 2009, 10:12 am
Posted By: Darren RovellI got tons of reaction—over 100 e-mails—to my salary cap argument. Here's the best of the best. Read More
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Outdoor Hockey: My Interview with NHL Chief Bettman 31 December 2008, 4:48 pm
Posted By: Darren RovellTomorrow afternoon will be the one day of the year I will be watching hockey as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings play outside at Wrigley Field. The Bridgestone Winter Classic is the talk of the town and hockey outdoors has actually managed to get some big-time buzz. This morning, I spoke with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman about the game. Read More
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The Nuggets Go Ice, Ice Baby on 80's Night... 5 January 2009, 11:16 pm
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Entertain Fans with Guinness World Record Attempts... 5 January 2009, 10:51 pm
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Text Qwest and Receive a Personalized Adrian Peterson Photo... 3 January 2009, 9:38 am
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Alta Targets New Skiers With "Ski Free After 3" Promotional Campaign... 2 January 2009, 7:49 am
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Remind Soccer Fans Why Dental Care/Healthcare is Necessary... 2 January 2009, 7:19 am
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Gillette Profiles Gamers on Billboard in Times Square... 2 January 2009, 6:50 am
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Billboard of the Week - Nike, Undefeated 31 December 2008, 3:25 pm
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Are You Looking to Upsell Consumers? 31 December 2008, 9:01 am
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The NBA Adds a Little Humor to Their Sales Pitch... 31 December 2008, 8:38 am
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The Colts Offer Their Fans An Unforgettable Photo Experience... 31 December 2008, 7:59 am
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Free Sports Art for Non-Profit Org's 6 January 2009, 11:03 am
My name is Arlene Higginson.I'm a Digital Sports Artist. www.artbyarlene.com
I have been busy doing sports art
for many of our young athletes.
I've been donating Sports Art for non-profit organization. If you are a non-profit, feel free to contact me for possible free Sports Art /Graphics in any form. .
I've recently donated Sports Art to the Colarado Womens Sports Fund Assoc. and will be doing a large art piece for Becky Hammon. (Olylmpic Basketball)
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Latest SportShorts 5 January 2009, 1:43 pm
Hidden camera footage into a BCS meeting where members discuss the possibility of a playoff system can be found here at http://sportshorts.tv...
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So it has been a LONG while since I have blogged here is why 27 December 2008, 10:44 pm
To get an idea off the whiteboard to launch is by far one of the most difficult things anyone can do. After experiencing this first hand with Diehard101.com I decided to take the site down for a while and refocus my efforts to making it work. This was a false start to say the least. I can't even count how much money I have loss, a lawsuit came and gone (I won), a couple of friendships were lost and what am I left with? A great idea that is what, I will not stop building the idea out, just a diff...
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Introducing RedskinsRule.com - The Redskins Social Network Community 23 December 2008, 10:08 pm
We have just launched RedskinsRule.com the ultimate fan community of the Washington Redskins presented by Bank of America. We built the site with KickApps and our agency Bridgeline Software. Please take a look at the site and let me know what you think as I am looking for feedback.
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SponsorPitch in Advertising Age 19 December 2008, 7:55 pm
Ad Age did a feature on SponsorPitch yesterday. If interested, here's the link:
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Just in time for NFL playoffs... 18 December 2008, 11:19 pm
Colts release a redesigned version of fan social network
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Sports and Social Media in 2009 17 December 2008, 10:55 am
Hey everyone,
Hope you're having a nice holiday season with your friends and family. I just wanted to let you know that I just wrote about some predictions I have for sports and social media in 2009 on my blog. I'd love to hear your thoughts and if you leave a comment there or want to write a response on your own blog, I'll include it in a separate write-up with some of YOUR predictions.
Here's the link:
http://www.jasonfpeck.com/2008/12/17/sports-and-social-media-in-2009-my-predictions/
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GBM Sports and Entertainment Inc. 15 December 2008, 7:21 pm
Hi everyone I would like to let you know that GBM Sports and Entertainment is now up and running smoothly so if you could would you please check out the website at www.gbmsports.org and let me know what you think. Also I would like to say the at GBM sports and Entertainment we are a family oriented company and that we always are looking for talented athletes on the sports side that we can represent and also on the entertainment side we are always scouting new talent for our record label on the e...
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Interactive Sports TV 14 December 2008, 11:06 am
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Announcing Sports 2.0 Event: Making Money from the Web 13 December 2008, 9:37 am
Announcing the first Sports 2.0 Conference of 2009:
Making Money from the Web: what every sports marketer needs to know about digital media
Date: January 25, 2009
Time: 10am to 5pm
Place: Renaissance Hotel, Glendale, AZ
Confirmed Speakers so far:
Mike Levy, CEO, Open Sports,
Kevin Chou, CEO, Watercooler
Lauren Pasquale, Director of New Media, U.S. Olympic Committee
Jeramie McPeek, VP Interactive, Phoenix Suns
Bryan Biniak, CEO, Jacked
Russ Stanley, VP Ticket Services, San Franciso Giants
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Polo The New Frontier? 5 January 2009, 10:09 pm
As we lose sports teams and large brands worry about the best way to get ROI, some potential opportunities always arise. One of the more unique ones was pointed out in a detailed Reuters piece, which showed the value brands are getting and continue to get in Argentina…with the sport of polo. Now it is [...]...
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Leveraging Sports When The Primary Business Suffers… 4 January 2009, 4:00 pm
Matt Futterman in Friday’s Wall Street Journal had an interesting look at what happens when the ownership groups of franchises have their primary business suffer large losses, and how it can effect their secondary business…which in many cases can be a franchise. The crazy situation with the San Diego Padres sell off due to a [...]...
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Winning Helps The Investment…The South Florida Gridiron… 3 January 2009, 10:28 am
A year ago South Florida football was in the dumper…the Dolphins, the Univ. of Miami, FIU, Florida Atlantic all were at the end of miserable seasons, and as the economy started to sag, there were lots of questions about the market as viable for tickets and branding…what a difference a year, and winning, can make [...]...
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Stuff Worth Reading or Sharing…’08 1 January 2009, 9:16 am
We hope everyone has a happy New Year and finds the positives in ‘09 out of the turbulence of ‘08…the jobs that were lost at places like the IFL, EliteXC, the AFL, PR agencies, MISL, AAFL, open wheel racing consolidation, brands cutting back etc. can hopefully be offset a bit by better quality freelance work, new [...]...
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MLB, NHL Both Use New Year’s Day As Strategic Launch For Things Ahead… 31 December 2008, 10:54 am
With the start of the New Year here, two of the biggest sports brands in the world…Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League, will look to use the day as a launching point for new brand success, new partnerships and a bigger share of the casual sports landscape. The NHL will use its second [...]...
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Browns, Jets Both Move Quickly But With Different Tacts… 30 December 2008, 11:33 am
With three teams moving very quickly with front office changes on Monday, the Lions, Browns and Jets all sent messages to their fans and business partners that changes need to be made to improve the image of the team, and by doing so the day after the season, immediately avoided the twisting in the wind [...]...
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As AFL Shutters For ‘09, The af2 Model Continues On… 29 December 2008, 12:59 pm
As the AFL shut down its season in ‘09, one of the things that was missed in the reporting is that the smaller market version af2, which works with but is not the same model as the AFL, will continue on. How in this economy could that be possible, especially since the larger AFL had the [...]...
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Using Horse Sense To Drive Holiday Cheer…and Votes… 28 December 2008, 9:52 am
We have recently touched on the lack of innovative Heisman and Bowl promotions from this past year, mostly blamed on “the economy”. However one of the world’s richest men, in the Sport of Kings, found time around the holidays to push his prized posession with a very unique, relatively inexpensive, package that combined holiday cheer [...]...
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Blazers Grow With Hanukah Promo… 26 December 2008, 8:42 am
Appealing to the core fan is always important and pretty simple for brand and fan development. Yet at this time of year it always seems that most teams will do Christmas or overall holiday promotions and will overlook those of the Jewish faith celebrating Hanukah. Now it wouldn’t make sense to do Hanukah promotions in [...]...
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Yes Virginia… 25 December 2008, 8:59 am
Merry Christmas to all, for those who have not read it, Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus is worth reading.
Segnala presso:...
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Is a Cubs sale getting closer? 6 January 2009, 9:21 am
The Chicago Tribune is reporting this morning that a successful bidder for the Chicago Cubs could be chosen in a matter of days....
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ESPN.com unveils a new look 5 January 2009, 9:23 am
They aren't the Worldwide Leader for nothing. ESPN.com formally unveiled its new look this week after a few weeks of beta testing....
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Iron will practice at Brookfield soccer complex 4 January 2009, 11:33 am
The Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex will be the official training facility for the Milwaukee Iron, the city's Arena Football League 2 franchise....
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Vikings finally sell out their playoff game 3 January 2009, 4:43 pm
Sunday's playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis is officially sold out, meaning the local TV blackout has been lifted....
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Vikings face a local TV blackout 3 January 2009, 12:04 pm
The Minnesota Vikings are up against a 3:30 p.m. deadline today to sell all of the tickets to its Sunday home playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. If they can't sell out the game, the game will be blacked out on local television....
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More proof sports is in a recession 2 January 2009, 9:21 am
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig told us the other day that he used to believe sports was recession proof. He's not so sure now....
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Bucks land Kapco as sponsor 31 December 2008, 4:54 pm
The Milwaukee Bucks announced this afternoon that Kapco Inc., a metal stamping firm based in Grafton, has renewed and extended its sponsorship with the franchise....
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MLB Network to air Ken Burns' "Baseball" 30 December 2008, 2:17 pm
If you're a baseball fan, you probably know that MLB Network debuts on Jan. 1....
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Want to sublet a Super Bowl ad? 30 December 2008, 11:50 am
The Weatherproof Garment Co., is shopping an idea that just might work....
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A closer look at NBA player charities 30 December 2008, 8:58 am
The Salt Lake Tribune recently shed some light on the charities or foundations run by National Basketball Association players....
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Jenny Craig…the newest reason for the Clippers woes. 9 December 2008, 8:00 am
Baron Davis…and a pretty large shirt. (via Getty Images)
Athletes are always hawking products. Shoes, Cars, Car Accessories, Food, Clothing, Weight Loss Drinks…
Wait…what?
L.A. Clippers Guard Baron Davis is apparently endorsing Jenny Craig weight loss drinks. More from Sports By Brooks (via NY Daily News),
The Clippers’ Baron Davis is getting paid $250,000 for endorsing a weight-reduction drink. [...]...
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Joseph Abboud, now clothing your favorite NBA coach 4 November 2008, 12:30 pm
[Scene -- two NBA fans talking after a Nuggets game]
Fan 1: Man, what a great game! I can’t believe the Nuggets pulled it out at the buzzer.
Fan 2: Yeah, it was great. The only let down were those horrible clothes George Karl had on. It looks like what Craig Sager and Liberace’s love [...]...
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Sex sells…Lebron James basketball shoes? Maybe? 4 November 2008, 7:50 am
Sure, sex sells…but never has sex been so unnecessary. Quite frankly, I’m appalled (but I just can’t turn away!) Lebron James new basketball shoe, the Zoom Lebron VI, debuted all across the country at the end of last week. While I’m sure that any shoe afficiando knew all about the release date the details regarding [...]...
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Similar ideologies: NFL franchises in London & Underpants Gnomes 3 November 2008, 7:00 am
It really does seem to just be a matter of time…before the NFL begins to alienate its American fan base.
Strange that we had this conversation almost a year ago (Super Bowl in London…revisited), and now it has appeared again; talk of the NFL moving to Europe. More info from Sports Business International, who talked to [...]...
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Sports. Bombarded by politics before the election 31 October 2008, 8:36 am
Apparently there’s an election coming up. Who knew?
Before I say anything else, please, regardless of who you vote for, get out and vote on Tuesday. I’m not going to hunt you down like a celebrity, you aren’t going to get a cool t-shirt, you’re just going to get the satisfaction of knowing you had a [...]...
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Pittsburgh Sports go High-Tech 30 October 2008, 8:00 am
As a Pittsburgher for the last 24 some odd years, its always interesting/impressive to see the city on anything that could be considered cutting edge. Who would expect the blue collar ‘Steel City’ (although we hardly produce that much steel anymore) to bring its sports fans anything that is on the cusp of technology?
I certainly [...]...
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Free Panthers game: Sagging Economy or Clever Marketing? 27 October 2008, 1:03 pm
I have already previously discussed the impact that the nation’s current recession is having on the current sports economy. I’ve also discussed how some of the NHL’s increasing revenues can be a little misleading. So, what is an NHL team that’s competing for fans to do?
Free Admission!
Sarah Talalay has the details,
The Panthers have [...]...
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The money is on the Rays, but is anyone watching? 21 October 2008, 8:30 am
Here in the North East, we’re greeted with daily early morning temperatures in the upper 30’s which can only mean one thing…World Series Baseball! If you had the Rays versus the Phillies in your preseason pick em’ pool…well, you’re probably omniscient. Well Mr. Smarty Pants, since you were able to pick those two teams from [...]...
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Super Bowl Tickets: Now with a face value of $1000! 19 October 2008, 9:00 am
Recession? what recession?
Super Bowl tickets, which have long since gone for obscene amounts of money, will now have a face value of $1000 (mind you, scalpers and others have long since been selling them for thousands more for years). More info from the L.A. Times,
For the first time, tickets for the NFL’s championship game will [...]...
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Econ Sports Conference 17 October 2008, 8:51 am
If this thing called “Sports Business” is something that your interested in, or if you potentially have an interest in a sports business career, you want to attend the Econ Sports Conference. From Content Next,
From major leagues to the half-pipe, sports is a topic that touches everyone—and it seems like everyone is looking for ways [...]...
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Headline: "Wilf Pushes Vikings Stadium -- As Economic Stimulus" 4 January 2009, 1:05 pm
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NFL moves Pro Bowl for 2010 2 January 2009, 10:26 am
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Race and coaching 30 December 2008, 8:27 am
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Luxury Tax Paid by Yankees and Tigers 23 December 2008, 8:32 am
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Baseball in the depression 22 December 2008, 8:15 am
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"Economic reality deals sports jarring hit" 22 December 2008, 7:55 am
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Players' View of the AFL 19 December 2008, 4:25 pm
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NASCAR and Detroit 19 December 2008, 9:42 am
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A quarter per quarter 18 December 2008, 8:22 pm
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Chizik "A Good Buy Right Now"? 17 December 2008, 11:35 am
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Overtime thriller boosts Wild Card ratings. 5 January 2009, 8:52 pm
Ratings were mixed for the start of the NFL Playoffs.
NBC drew an 18.3/30 overnight rating for the Chargers' overtime win over the Colts Saturday night, up 10% from a 16.6/27 for Steelers/Jaguars in '07, and the highest overnight rating for a Wild Card Saturday game since 2003.
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Mariotti to AOL, Millen to NBC. 5 January 2009, 8:51 pm
Two of the most disliked personalities in sports have found new homes.
Former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti, who explained his resignation from the paper last year by arguing that newspapers were dying in favor of the internet, has joined AOL Sports and The Fanhouse as a "a full-time national columnist and commentator on a variety of its platforms."
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Capital One Bowl ratings down, still stellar. 5 January 2009, 7:31 pm
Not surprisingly, ratings for the Capital One Bowl dropped from last year's Michigan/Florida matchup.
Michigan State/Georgia drew a 7.2 overnight rating on ABC Thursday afternoon, down 27% from a 9.9 for last year's Michigan/Florida game, but still the highest overnight rating of any non-BCS bowl game.
The 7.2 overnight trounced its competition, beating the 4.3/8 for the Gator Bowl by 67%, and...
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FOX draws highest Wild Card rating. 5 January 2009, 6:25 pm
With the benefit of airing a game in the highly-rated late Sunday afternoon window, FOX drew the highest overnight rating of Wild Card weekend.
The Eagles' win over the Vikings drew a 19.9/33 overnight rating on FOX late Sunday afternoon, up 7% from an 18.6/32 for Titans/Chargers on CBS in '08, and the highest overnight rating for a Wild Card Saturday telecast since Eagles/Giants drew a 20.4/34...
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Measly 5.4 for Orange Bowl. 5 January 2009, 6:24 pm
Ratings for the Orange Bowl sank to record lows.
Virginia Tech's victory over Cincinnati drew a mere 5.4/9 final rating and 9.3 million viewers on New Year's Day, down 23% and 20% respectively from a 7.0 with 11.7 million for the last year's Georgia/Hawaii Sugar Bowl, which also aired on New Year's Day.
The game was also down 27% and 22% respectively from a 7.4 with 12 million for last year's...
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CBS ratings down slightly on Wild Card weekend. 5 January 2009, 5:08 pm
CBS saw a slight ratings decline for its Wild Card telecast over the weekend.
The Ravens' thumping of the Dolphins drew a 17.0/35 overnight rating on CBS from 1-4:30 PM Sunday, down 1% from a 17.1 for the Giants/Buccaneers tilt on FOX in the comparable timeslot last year.
Compared to the Wild Card game on CBS last year, the 17.0 overnight is down 9% from an 18.6 for Titans/Chargers in the 4:30-...
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Big boost for Cotton Bowl. 5 January 2009, 12:57 pm
With no competition from other bowls, ratings for the Cotton Bowl jumped on FOX.
Ole Miss' victory over Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl drew a 4.7/11 overnight rating on FOX Friday afternoon, up 38% from a 3.4 for last year's game between Missouri and Arkansas.
Last year's Cotton Bowl aired at 11:30 AM on New Year's Day, opposite the Outback, Gator and Capital One bowls. This year, the game aired...
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Sweeter ratings for Sugar Bowl. 5 January 2009, 12:50 pm
After record-low numbers for the Orange Bowl, FOX saw better results for the Sugar Bowl.
Utah's victory over Alabama on Friday drew an 8.5/14 overnight rating on FOX, up 2% from an 8.4 for last year's Fiesta Bowl, which also aired on January 2. Compared to last year's Sugar Bowl, the 8.5 rating marks an 8% increase over a 7.9 for Georgia/Hawaii.
Through Friday, the three BCS bowls (Rose, Orange...
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Idle notes for '09. 4 January 2009, 9:56 pm
Bold predictions for the year 2009 in sports media.
Without big draws like the Cowboys, Patriots and Packers, ratings drop during the NFL Playoffs. The NFC title game between the Panthers and Eagles draws a 23.5 rating, down 19% from a 29.0 last year. In the AFC, Steelers/Titans draws a 25.2, down slightly from a 25.7 for Patriots/Chargers last season. The Eagles/Steelers Super Bowl is a big hit...
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Week in review. 4 January 2009, 9:44 pm
A review of the articles on this website from December 29 to January 4.
Monday
Overnight ratings for Week 17: the Cowboys helped FOX to the highest rating of the weekend, the AFC East gave CBS solid numbers, and ratings dropped for NBC's Broncos/Chargers blowout.A look back at the year 2008 in the NHL, college football and the NBA.The NFL will move the 2010 Pro Bowl to the week between the...
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Dolphins gain on the business side, too 5 January 2009, 11:34 pm
A record-breaking and energized crowd of 74,240 attended Sunday’s Dolphins-Baltimore Ravens first-round playoff game at Dolphin Stadium, many decked in aqua and orange and swelled with a pride for their team they hadn’t felt in years. The Dolphins had a......
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Dolphins go green 3 January 2009, 10:09 am
Dolphin Stadium has joined the “green movement” – with the help of Waste Management, which added automated recycling machines at the stadium and gave out tips for preserving the environment at the Dolphins' last home game of the season. Now,......
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South Florida’s big football week 1 January 2009, 1:54 pm
While Orange Bowl Committee members are pulling double duty, serving as ambassadors for tonight’s 75th annual FedEx Orange Bowl and next Thursday’s BCS National Championship Game, some people – and places -- are doing triple duty. The Dolphin Stadium grounds......
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FedEx’s big bowl exposure 31 December 2008, 12:23 pm
After 12 straight years of advertising during the Super Bowl – and a presence in 18 Super Bowls since 1989 – FedEx is bowing out of the 2009 game. At an average price of $3 million for a 30-second spot,......
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Dolphin Stampede 31 December 2008, 8:43 am
A version of this video shot in the Sea of Cortez is making the rounds among some very passionate Dolphins fans, who are excited about the team’s turnaround and return to the playoffs for the first time in seven years.......
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NFL confirms 2010 Pro Bowl will be played at Dolphin Stadium 30 December 2008, 11:59 pm
The NFL made it official Tuesday that the Pro Bowl will move a week before the Super Bowl and be played at Dolphin Stadium in 2010. Future sites for the game, which has been held in Honolulu since 1980, have......
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South Florida tourism officials preparing for Pro Bowl in 2010 30 December 2008, 9:20 am
The NFL hasn’t officially announced the Pro Bowl will move a week before the Super Bowl and to South Florida from Honolulu in 2010, but tourism officials say they’ve been told to plan for the possibility. The Associated Press reported......
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The Dolphins are going to the playoffs. Are you? 28 December 2008, 10:28 pm
Tickets for the Dolphins’ first playoff game since the 2001 season go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday. Will you be buying them? The last two times the Dolphins hosted first-round playoff games (in the 2001 season against next Sunday’s......
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Colts capitalize on sponsor relationships 28 December 2008, 7:30 pm
The Indianapolis Colts closed out their first regular season at Lucas Oil Stadium this afternoon. The stadium offers an example of how teams are working to generate more dollars from sponsors while giving companies more real estate and fans more......
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The NBA’s Christmas Day gifts 24 December 2008, 8:35 pm
The NBA must be in a giving mood. In addition to a record five nationally televised games on Christmas Day, there will be plenty of extras surrounding the games. The league is introducing a series of new comical ads in......
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StatTweets Lets You Follow Your Favorite Team on Twitter 17 December 2008, 2:49 pm
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On The Record Sports offers ‘fresh take on fantasy’, and $5M Prize for Guessing the Correct Super Bowl Score 17 December 2008, 2:46 pm
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Online Blog Turns into Anti-Cincinnati Bengals Guerrilla Marketing Campaign 17 December 2008, 2:45 pm
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Duke basketball getting stand-alone Web site 17 December 2008, 2:44 pm
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Music Label EMI Launches Personalized Music Discovery Site For Direct-To-Fan Retail 17 December 2008, 2:43 pm
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New Tool Lets Marketers Directly Insert Video Ads Into Emails 17 December 2008, 2:43 pm
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Highly Influential Macworld Conference May Be Shutting Down 17 December 2008, 2:42 pm
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Taxi Magic: Hail A Cab From Your iPhone At The Push Of A Button 17 December 2008, 2:42 pm
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Ridiculous Item of the Day: If Hockey Was Wrestling 17 December 2008, 2:40 pm
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Whoopi Goldberg Gets Online Series 17 December 2008, 2:40 pm
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Interview with BFC CEO Rebney 6 January 2009, 8:00 am
2008 may have been a year of historic growth for MMA, but in terms of the competitive landscape it remains a virtual UFC monopoly. EliteXC’s spectacular failure last fall, despite a historic network television deal and a number of marquee fighters, begs the question: Can a viable competitor emerge? Can the market sustain another national [...]...
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The UFC’s New Deal: A 360 Future? 5 January 2009, 2:00 pm
Chatter is beginning to rise in the industry that the UFC is looking to move towards a strategy of signing some fighters to 360 deals in the future. For those unfamiliar with 360 deals, this is a concept that has seen it most widespread use in the record industry. The New [...]...
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Ad Networks and their Impact on the MMA Media: Part I 5 January 2009, 8:00 am
You might be asking yourself why I am writing a column for a website other than my own? Back in the day (which was actually not too long ago) when FiveOuncesOfPain.com utilized a blog format, it was common for me to write in the first-person about matters that often had nothing to do with who [...]...
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Viacom-TWC Dispute: More Smoke Than Fire? 31 December 2008, 2:02 pm
You can follow the full he said, she said here of the brickmanship that could result in Spike/UFC losing several million households as a result of the current fee dispute between Viacom and Time Warner Cable. The dispute has received a good amount of coverage in the MMA world, with the tone suggesting that it [...]...
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UFC 92 News, Notes, And Thoughts 29 December 2008, 8:38 pm
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The Brand is the Key in 2009 - With the outcomes of Saturday Night’s fights, it seems more than ever that the strength of the UFC brand will be more important than ever in 2009. With Wins by Rashad Evans and Frank Mir, two of the high profile slots in the company [...]...
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Gameness Makes Leap From Apparel to Fight Promotion 26 December 2008, 3:27 pm
Gameness, the largest distributor of Jiu Jitsu Gi’s in North America took the next step in establishing itself as a company willing to take bold strides to cement its locale as a player in the business of Mixed Martial Art’s when it successfully promoted the inaugural Gameness Fighting Championships fight card December 11th at the [...]...
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A Little Holiday Reading 25 December 2008, 9:40 am
TUF 205 lb Champion Ryan Bader is taking advantage of the break after his Finale win and not needing to cut weight anymore to enjoy a little holiday food, including some cookies and fudge. He is waiting to hear from the UFC for his next match.
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Merry Christmas! 25 December 2008, 8:00 am
Calvin Coolidge once observed, “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”
For Christians, this spirit is epitomized by our Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ came to earth as God’s only son and gave [...]...
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Countdown to UFC 92 Rating 23 December 2008, 4:42 pm
MMAPayout.com has learned that the premiere of Countdown to UFC 92 on Spike drew 733,000 viewers. That is a strong number, especially in comparison to Countdown to UFC 91 on Spike drew only 537,000 viewers, also on a Monday night airing. The number is also significantly higher than the average Countdown [...]...
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Cage Fighter Nearing Re-Entry Into Octagon 23 December 2008, 2:34 pm
Conspicuous in their display during last night’s Countdown to UFC 92 was the Cage Fighter clothing brand. Cage Fighter is the best known of the brands from MMA clothier MMA Authentics. In a well publicized falling out with MMA Authentics, Cage Fighter and its’ sister brands were banned from [...]...
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Break Into The Sports Industry In Six Simple Weeks 30 December 2008, 1:02 am
Eric Mangini, Ron Shapiro, and Mark Shapiro all found their own unique way into the Sports Industry, but no one direction is the correct route for breaking into the sports world.
How badly do you want to work in the Sports Industry? What if I told you taking a six week long class may be [...]...
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Top 10 Sports Industry Sites of the Year! 27 December 2008, 1:07 pm
Everyone loves a top 10 list so I decided to take a poll and generate a list with the top sites to help you in your quest of being the best sports executive possible.
There are many great sports industry websites out there in a variety of niches. Some are fan related, team related, blogs, videos, [...]...
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13 Ways To Generate Massive Success On LinkedIn 18 December 2008, 2:45 am
Your personal brand is your most valuable asset. Generating success on LinkedIn has everything to do with enhancing your personal brand. In fact, Gary Vaynerchuck talks about the importance of building your “Me 2.0″ equity within the social media landscape during this motivational video below:
If that video doesn’t charge you up and teach you the [...]...
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LinkedIn Power Networking Secrets 17 December 2008, 11:23 pm
Hey guys,
I recently had Marc Cuban, Curt Schilling, Jerry Rice, along with many others top Sports Executives connect with me online. Pretty cool stuff right?
Well a friend of mine said he thought some of you may want to know how I did this, so he is going to conduct a tele-seminar with me on Monday.
Before [...]...
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Need A Sports Sponsor? Find Success With SponsorPitch.com 16 December 2008, 12:38 pm
Are you looking for a sponsor but are finding it harder to get funding because sponsors are cutting budgets and “spending smarter”? If so, SponsorPitch.com is your answer. Properties are fighting harder for sponsorships and looking for every edge they can get in reaching decision-makers. Luckily for us SponsorPitch is a company that provides [...]...
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Fans Are Talking Online: Can You Hear Them Now? 12 December 2008, 11:05 am
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This is a guest post by Ryan Stephens
The last post I did for Sports Networker was a very applicable, step-by-step approach to utilizing social media with respect to sports. It is a formula I will typically use when Lewis gives me the opportunity to share with you all. However, this week I want [...]...
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Video Interview With Bill Rasmussen: Founder of ESPN! 9 December 2008, 2:00 pm
The Princeton Sports Symposium is one of those sports industry events that you just don’t want to miss out on. For those of you who did, its my goal to give you the best highlights from the event.
Although I was not able to cover everything, I did get a number of video interviews with some [...]...
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The Huddle: Why Giving May Be Your Greatest Victory 4 December 2008, 12:16 am
Do you want to have a strong, productive network? I am talking about a network where opportunities, information and energy seem to continually flow to you. Is that what you want? If you do, the secret is to give to those around you.
Your response (even if only in your mind) might be, “What? Give! Give [...]...
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One-On-One with Chris McKinney, Publisher of Sports Career News 25 November 2008, 11:10 am
Chris McKinney is the president and publisher of Sports Career News, a nationwide, glossy magazine that caters to aspiring sports executives and the companies who want to reach them. He has created a new magazine to help individuals create more opportunities to find a job in the Sports Industry. Please take a moment to Download [...]...
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5 Ways to Use Twitter: Promote Your Sports Company Or Personal Brand 24 November 2008, 10:30 am
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This is a guest post by Ryan Stephens
Sports companies and brands have traditionally been slow at adopting web 2.0 and social media strategies. This is unfortunate because fans are all over the web having conversations about your brands without you. Joining this space, and potentially becoming a prevalent figure in this space will [...]...
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Credit Crisis Makes it More Difficult To Borrow Money to Purchase a Sports Franchise 6 January 2009, 1:39 pm
The credit crisis that hit in 2008 has made it more difficult for prospective owners to borrow money to purchase sports franchises or to build new sports venues.
Case in point, read Mark Cuban's blog and his description of the process he has gone through in an attempt to purchase the Chicago Cubs.
Those people who want to purchase sports franchises in 2009 better come with cash in hand or they better be willing to put their other business interests up as collateral because borrowing large sums o...
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SBR Has a Facebook Page! 5 January 2009, 11:06 pm
OK, I have finally caved to the pressure of many and have created a Facebook page. You can find my personal page by searching for "Brian Berger" if you are a member. Send me an invite and if I like you I will accept your invite to be your Facebook friend :)
But we've also created a Sports Business Radio Facebook Group Page.
If you want to be one of the cool kids and join our group, all you have to do is click here.
Let's see how many people we can gather for our little community....
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AUDIO ON DEMAND: Portland Trail Blazers CMO Sarah Mensah on SBR 5 January 2009, 11:56 am
Portland Trail Blazers Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Mensah joined me yesterday on Sports Business Radio on 95.5FM The Game in Portland.
I asked Sarah about a wide range of topics including the team's strong ticket sales despite a struggling economy (the Trail Blazers have 43 consecutive sell-outs at the Rose Garden), the status of a naming rights deal, how the land around the Rose Quarter may be developed and most importantly when we may finally see widespread distribution of Trail Blazers game...
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Thoughts on the NFL Coaching Vacancies 4 January 2009, 4:52 pm
I've listened to all of the reports this weekend regarding which coaches and executives are interviewing for the vacancies with the Jets, Lions, Browns, Raiders and Broncos. There are some key things to keep in mind when trying to predict how these jobs will be filled. Amazingly, a few of these things have not really been brought up.
- The Broncos will NOT hire a big name head coach to replace Mike Shanahan. Why? Because Shanahan still has 3 years and $20M remaining on his guaranteed contract. I...
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The Five Things Your Major League Franchise MUST Have to Thrive Financially 31 December 2008, 4:29 pm
Times they are a changin'. The economy is in the tank and cities that used to be considered "major league" may not be capable of supporting pro sports franchises any more. People ask me all of the time, "What are the main requirements for a pro sports franchise to be able to thrive financially?". Here's my answer:
1.) Sponsor/Corporate support - For pro sports franchises to be financially successful, they need healthy corporate support from sponsors and corporate partners. Th...
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Reflecting on 2008 30 December 2008, 11:34 am
As the sun sets on 2008, its time for some brief reflection. Sports Business Radio will enter its 5th year on the air in 2009 and the years seem to go by faster and faster each year.
Someone asked me the other day to describe Sports Business Radio. The best way I can describe what our show has become is to say that I believe we've become the sports version of the popular Bravo show "Inside the Actors Studio" with host James Lipton. Sure, we bring you the headlines from the world of spo...
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Sports Business Radio Unveils Its Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2008 28 December 2008, 1:21 pm
We unveiled our Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2008 on our show this weekend. If you missed the show, you can listen to our podcast by clicking here.
If you don't have time to listen to our insight and analysis, here is our Top 10 list:
10.) Sonics leave Seattle for Oklahoma City after 4 decades
9.) Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium shut their doors
8.) Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series with 2nd lowest payroll in MLB
7.) NY Giants end New Engand Patriots perfect season in Super Bowl
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Parcells Could Be Most Attractive NFL Free Agent this Offseason 28 December 2008, 1:11 pm
When Bill Parcells agreed to head up the football operations for the Miami Dolphins, he agreed to do so as long as Wayne Huizenga was the majority owner of the team. This week, majority ownership of the team will be transferred to New York developer Stephen Ross.
According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Parcells has a clause in his contract that allows him to walk away from his deal within 30 days of an ownership transfer. He'd also collect the full balance due to him of $9M.
Parcells has helped tur...
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The Spirit of Christmas from Dwyane Wade 25 December 2008, 12:59 pm
Merry Christmas. There are many athletes, front office executives and owners from the world of sports who are sharing their wealth with those who are less fortunate.
The story that caught my eye above all others this holiday season was this good deed by the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade.
Good for him. Again, many times we tend to focus on the negative headlines with celebrities. This is an act of kindness that should be applauded and will hopefully lead others in Wade's tax bracket to give back as we...
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Examining the Current College Football Bowl System 22 December 2008, 1:29 pm
Yahoo Sports! columnist Dan Wetzel has been beating the drum loudly for a few years now that he thinks the current BCS system has many flaws. I completely agree with him and have beaten the same drum on Sports Business Radio.
In this two-part series, Wetzel shows us just how screwed up the current system is. Its a terrific read if you have the chance.
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In New York -- the ticket law of supply and demand 28 August 2008, 12:28 am
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The LPGA’s English only policy – good business or racist? 27 August 2008, 1:04 am
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The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics – this is the end my friends 25 August 2008, 12:18 am
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The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics – credit deserved – NBC’s amazing Olympics 23 August 2008, 12:22 am
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Gene Upshaw – a Giant among men 22 August 2008, 12:06 am
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The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics – catching up with Michael Phelps 21 August 2008, 12:01 am
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The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics – What an Olympics for NBC 20 August 2008, 1:19 am
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The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics – Liu Xiang the other side of Michael Phelps 19 August 2008, 12:02 am
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The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics – Michael Phelps the Beijing Games Marketing Machine – his lasting legacy 18 August 2008, 12:02 am
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MLS Expansion to Philly May Be in Trouble 6 January 2009, 12:03 am
The Philadelphia MLS soccer franchise is slated to begin play in 2010. The franchise owners, Keystone Sports was recently quoted as saying: "I wish we could give you hard commitments today, but we’re not even sure the stadium is going to be built. If the markets tank next month, then we won’t build this thing. We’ll be out $15 million and everyone goes home.”Aside from the obvious problems arising out of the recession and the markets, there are problems with the governmental authorities...
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More Proof of the Recession - NFL Style 2 January 2009, 10:53 am
The myth that sports is exempt from the effects of a recession should have been exploded from everyone's minds by now, but just in case you needed to be reminded that either this is no ordinary recession/depression (it's not, see 1929) or that it is hitting sports as hard as any industry save maybe banks and the auto industry, along comes the NFL playoffs. For the first time ever, the NFL Commissioner's office has given two franchises extensions on the sale of playoff tickets in order to assist...
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Move Over Saban, There's a $6 Million Man in Okie Land 31 December 2008, 1:39 pm
When Nick Saban was lured away from Miami to resurrect Crimson Tide football, he was lured by a contract that was said to be the richest ever offered to a NCAA football coach. Whether that remained true before this season, I'm not sure, but Saban's guaranteed base salary, before bonuses, of $3,750,000 puts him ahead of Mack Brown, who is the Big XII highest paid coach, when bonuses are not included. Brown's base salary is $2,900,000.It's the bonuses, however, that separate the truly well paid...
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Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2008 31 December 2008, 9:20 am
It's the end of the year, and although I'm still trying to recover from the pain of last night's Valero Alamo Bowl loss to Missouri (why oh why did you ever punt to Maclin at the end of the first half????), I thought it would an interesting exercise and somewhat obligatory blog post, to come up with a list of the top ten sports business stories of 2008. Of course, this list is totally arbitrary, so feel free to add your own in the comments. Without further adieu, on to the top stories:10. ESPN...
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Another Baseball Owner in Favor of Salary Cap 30 December 2008, 9:44 pm
The response of baseball owners to the Yankees unprecedented free agent spending spree continues as another owner has joined the call for a salary cap. The difference this time is that the owner does not represent a small market club as did most of those who pushed for a cap in the past and as does Mark Anastasio of the Milwaukee Brewers who was the first to call for one this time around. Count Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane in the salary cap camp. In fact, he believes one would already...
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Pro Bowl Says Aloha to Hawai'i 30 December 2008, 8:37 pm
I guess you really can have too much of paradise. The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl to Miami after holding the game in Hawai'i every year since 1980. The game has traditionally been held the week following the Super Bowl but will be moved up to the week before, falling on the Sunday between the Conference Championship games and the Super Bowl. In 2010, both games will be held in Dolphins Stadium and the Pro Bowl will likely rotate in the future, with a strong possibility that it will return to H...
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NBC Sues Arena Football League 29 December 2008, 8:35 am
As if the Arena Football League didn't have enough problems, what with suspending its season next year, now one of its television broadcast partners has filed suit against it alleging the league owes over $1 million dollars in advertising costs. NBC filed suit in New York State Supreme Court claiming that the AFL owes it $$1,597,320 in revenue sharing from advertising from the 2006 season. It's probably a pretty fair bet that the league doesn't have the money to pay if it truly is owed.
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Yankee Madness Cont'd. 26 December 2008, 8:11 pm
For another perspective on the madness inherent in allowing the Yankees to buy up baseball while still going to the City of New York on bended knee for subsidies for New Yankee Stadium, please see this commentary.
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Want to Own a Piece of the Red Sox? 26 December 2008, 2:59 pm
The newspaper business has had more than its fair share of problems the last few years and they have only been exacerbated by the recession. No paper has been immune from the falloff in print readership and accompanying decline in advertising, including the venerable New York Times. In an effort to salvage the flagship Times, executives of the parent company have been examining all assets of the company and targeting any "nonessential" assets for the sale block.Among the company's nonessentia...
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Coyotes Seek NHL Bailout 25 December 2008, 10:07 am
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's grand Sun Belt expansion strategy has been troubled for several years now, as attendance at the Southern US franchises has been, well, less than one would hope in a league where a team's financial success is driven by ticket sales. Nowhere has that been more evident than in Phoenix.The Coyotes financial problems have gotten so bad, the team has turned to the NHL for help in meeting its payroll. According to a story in the Toronto Globe and Mail, the NHL is advanc...
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Top Stories of 2008 - #2 - Beijing Olympics 6 January 2009, 9:09 am
With 2008 winding to a close, I want to countdown the top sports business stories of the year.
#2 - The Summer Olympics in Beijing
Since the Olympics only happens once every four years, they are naturally a huge story. But this year in particularly, the Olympic Games in Beijing had a tremendous impact in sports business [...]...
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Top Stories of 2008 - #3 - Barack Obama 5 January 2009, 9:04 am
With 2008 winding to a close, I want to countdown the top sports business stories of the year.
#3 - The Election of Barack Obama
This may not seem like a sports story, but there are many potential effects of his election on the sports world.
- Obama has already come out vocally in favor of a college [...]...
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Top Stories of 2008 - #4 - Bad Behavior 3 January 2009, 10:41 am
With 2008 winding to a close, I want to countdown the top sports business stories of the year.
#4 - Off-the-Field Distractions
2008 was filled with an abundance of off-the-field player issues across several sports, most notably in football. Here is the list of events that I was able to compile (if I missed any, please leave [...]...
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Top Stories of 2008 - #5 - Goodbye Sonics 31 December 2008, 10:48 am
With 2008 winding to a close, I want to countdown the top sports business stories of the year.
#5 - The Sonics Say Farewell to Seattle
The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA in 1967 and won an NBA title in 1979. The team had a tremendous following in the Washington area and incredibly loyal fans. They also [...]...
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Top Stories of 2008 - Honorable Mention 30 December 2008, 11:33 am
With 2008 winding to a close, I want to countdown the top sports business stories of the year. There were many to choose from and I had some trouble trying to rank them, but I did put together a top five. But before I start posting about each one, I wanted to start with the [...]...
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Secrets to Surviving the Recession 29 December 2008, 1:42 pm
Today’s post is courtesy of guest blogger Kris Mathis, Founder of SponsorPitch:
Every day we hear about layoffs, another sponsor passing on renewal or worst of all, a league’s entire operating model in jeopardy. Making your most effective pitch is more critical than ever and unless you’re titled by Madoff Securities, the new year will offer [...]...
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Picks of the Week 28 December 2008, 10:35 am
Here are my quick picks for this week:
Book: “The Business of Sports: Cases and Text on Strategy and Management” by George Foster, Stephen Greyser and Bill Walsh - This book is great for sports management programs or people interested in exploring career paths in the industry. The book is a collection of business cases designed to [...]...
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Happy Holidays 24 December 2008, 12:09 pm
I want to wish all my readers a safe and happy holidays! I will be off for a couple of days, but will return with my “Picks of the Week” this weekend. I’m also going to work on a “2008 Wrap-up” post, so please leave a comment on what you thought the biggest sports business [...]...
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Using Bands in Pro Sports 23 December 2008, 3:17 pm
I will admit right up front that I am biased, since I was part of the marching and pep bands while in college, but having a live marching band and pep band at college sporting events is a valuable part of the gameday experience. This includes pregame shows (think of the tuba player dotting the [...]...
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Owning a Holiday 22 December 2008, 5:13 pm
Since we are in the midst of the holiday season, I was thinking about the different holidays there are throughout the year, and how some leagues and teams have tried to “own” a specific holiday by associated their product with it. They can do this through special events, or my featuring must-see games on specific [...]...
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Songs To Swim By 6 January 2009, 10:24 am
If you've been avoiding the pool because exercising without music sounds like torture, it's time to find your goggles because there are a number of waterproof MP3 players that will let you listen to your tunes underwater.Runners who listen to......
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Is Bowling Too Easy? 5 January 2009, 8:58 am
When you think of bowling, does the image of a chubby guy with a comb-over and polyester pants come to mind? The reality is bowling is one of the most tech centric sports today. Robotic pinsetters and computerized scoring were......
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Happy Holidays 26 December 2008, 9:14 am
We wish everyone the happiest of holidays. We're taking a break during this holiday season as we prepare for a very big 2009. We'll resume our posts on sports and technology Monday, January 5. Additionally, we'll be renaming our blog.......
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Home Field Advantage 22 December 2008, 9:42 am
Inspiring quotations on the walls. A weight room as large as your first house. Business offices that overlook the playing field. A players??? entrance that minimizes distractions, and a public entrance that simulates the drama of entering a stadium. Germ-free......
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Run, Synch and Store 19 December 2008, 7:26 am
Long runs, tempo runs, speed drills. This past year I became intimate with multiple workouts as I trained for my first marathon. Accordingly, as I picked up my training, my expectations increased not only from what my body can do......
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2nd Major Live Sports Event in 3-D 18 December 2008, 8:05 am
FedEx BCS National Championship to air in 35 states Following up on the successful 3D event of the NFL's Thursday Night Football game a couple of weeks ago, Cinedigm announced that in conjunction with Sony, Fox Sports and 3ailty Digital,......
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Pulse Gear: Cover That Noggin' 17 December 2008, 9:47 am
We've all heard that you lose a great deal of heat through your head - as high as 75% . However, recent studies indicate that the cerebral blood flow supplied via the carotid and vertebral arteries (4 in total) is......
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Radar Guns 16 December 2008, 11:29 am
Have you ever wondered about the technology behind radar guns and it's applicability towards sports? Radar guns are everywhere, whether we want them to be or not. They are pointed at us on the highway by patrolmen, and gunning our......
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PowerBar's New Website Brings Power To The People 12 December 2008, 7:52 am
PowerBar, Inc., the company that pioneered the energy bar category over 25 years ago, recently launched the new Power Bar website. They are creating a comprehensive online destination for sports nutrition and training information. They are also leveraging social media......
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Expresso Fitness, With An Extra Shot Of Cardio 11 December 2008, 8:06 am
Were not talking about coffee but we should be based on the ride that Expresso is going to put you on. As they put it "eye-popping virtual reality with a classic cardio workout". They really put their minds to it......
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ANNOUNCING: RecruitED 31 December 2008, 12:00 pm
a FREE seminar on the ins and outs of the college recruiting process When: January 20, 2009 Time: 7pm-8:15pm Where: Santa Monica High School 601 Pico Blvd, Room SG-14 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Who should attend? • high school athletes (and their families) interested in participating in college sports • coaches, trainers and athletic administrators • counselors—academic and athletic Attend and learn how to: • Become an educated consumer of the recruiting process • Maximize athletic and a...
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Reggie Williams' bad knees are no match for his great spirit 20 December 2008, 1:11 pm
Reggie Williams, former Bengal linebacker, has enjoyed a very success and fruitful post-NFL career, including a stint as a Cincinnati councilman and an executive position with Disney. But, like a lot of NFL players, Williams has suffered lingering effects from football. Williams nearly lost his right leg due to a severe infection in his knee. An Orlando Sentinel article does not spare the gory details, if you must. (Otherwise, skip past the photo.)"[Williams] spent 70 days in the hospital, ...
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Jeff Fellenzer remembers Pete Newell 15 December 2008, 1:34 am
Tomorrow is Coach Newell's memorial service in Los Angeles. My good friend Jeff Fellenzer wrote this tribute to Coach Newell...For Basketball Times January/2009 By JEFF FELLENZER It was the end of another long day at the Pete Newell Big Man Camp in Las Vegas, a nearly empty gym shielding the still-sizzling summer heat. A young assistant high school basketball coach from Southern California, who was working the camp, took a seat next to the legend himself. “He had no idea who I was,” said the...
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The sheepy business of basketball 14 December 2008, 5:24 pm
The Tampa Tribune writes another one of those "cynical" articles about the alleged sleazy business of big-time basketball. There's a lot of finger pointing, as usual, and rationalizing. In my many years examining the issues facing or plaguing basketball (depending on how your moral compass is calibrated), I've met all the good and bad actors in this business. As I try to point out, things are not always what they seem. Unfortunately, it's increasingly difficult to tell the wolves in sh...
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Euroleague Experts: Brandon Jennings is Doing Just Fine 14 December 2008, 1:32 pm
There have been some individuals that have questioned Brandon Jennings progress over in Rome. Some have even suggested that his draft stock is falling. I thought that this was pretty ridiculous. "Experts" in the U.S. look at his Euroleague numbers and think that he is struggling. However, people that actually understand the Euroleague game think differently: -Nate Jones...
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Lester Munson thinks Cuban is guilty as charged 1 December 2008, 8:25 pm
In response to our defense of Mark Cuban, ESPN legal expert Lester Munson sent this email, posted with his permission:I like the blog and its agenda of topics. But I am not sure I agree with you on Cuban. I am not so sure about the presumption of innocence. I understand that it applies to someone accused of a crime and on trial for that crime. The jurors are obligated to pledge to a presumption of innocence. It is a difficult mental gymnastic, but I acknowledge that jurors are obligated to agree...
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Greg Maddux, the pro's pro 1 December 2008, 1:58 pm
It appears that Greg Maddux, the greatest pitcher of this generation, plans to retire. Quietly, of course.Hard to believe I was in high school in 1986 when he made his MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs. Maddux's record: 355 victories and 18 Gold Gloves. He's also the only pitcher ever to win at least 15 games in 17 consecutive seasons. More important, he was a pro's pro. Bob Verdi from the Chicago Tribune writes a great summation of Maddux's career and his approach to the game: [Maddux] amassed a f...
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Money Players Links 30 November 2008, 9:00 pm
Money Players is all about being the best resource for the business of being a professional athlete. Here are some links from around the web that we think are must reads for any current or aspiring professional athlete and their families. TrueHoop discusses the public relations implications of LeBron James' flirtation with the New York Knicks. Speaking of LeBron, here is a Sports Law Blog post on how the media is sparking unnecessary controversy between Charles Barkley and LeBron over LeBron's h...
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Winning isn't everything 29 November 2008, 11:53 am
The reason we play sports, I thought, is to win. Play hard, try your best and play within the rules. Nothing less should ever be expected. Then there's Loyola basketball coach Jimmy Patsos, who offered an entirely different view when his team played Davidson. His coaching strategy was to double team high-scoring Stephen Curry. It worked. Sorta. Curry was held scoreless (for the first time in his collegiate career), but Davidson walloped Loyola by 30. Rather than saying he believed double teaming...
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Money Players Links 24 November 2008, 11:38 am
Money Players is all about being the best resource for the business of being a professional athlete. Here are some links from around the web that we think are must reads for any current or aspiring professional athlete and their families. The Washington Post examines Barack Obama's desire for college football to adapt a playoff system. In a guest post for CNBC's Sports Biz, Joe Favorito tells us how Ronnie Lott is helping athlete's set up successful charities. Also on Sports Biz, guest blogger K...