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Saints Sign Veteran DT Rod Coleman

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:16:17 -0500

The Saints have come to terms with veteran free-agent defensive tackle Rod Coleman. Sources say that Coleman is aboard with a one-year deal. He didn’t play last season after he was released by the Falcons. The 32-year-old joins the team playing again for defensive line coach Bill Johnson. The 6-foot-2, 285-pound lineman [...]

Saints Expect To Be More Aggressive On Defense In '09

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:18:05 -0500

The New Orleans Saints defense under new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and defensive line coach Bill Johnson will look to become more...

Saints Hire Broncos Assistant Bill Johnson As D-Line Coach

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:54:26 -0500

The Saints have reached an agreement with Bill Johnson to hire him as their defensive line coach, Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed Saturday....

Bill Johnson to be hired as defensive line coach for New Orleans Saints

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:10:33 -0500

The Saints have reached an agreement with Bill Johnson to hire him as their defensive line coach, Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed Saturday. Johnson comes to the Saints from Denver, where he was the defensive line coach. He has been...

Cheeks to Return as Sixers Coach

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:46:25 -0500

The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that they have agreed on the terms of a contract extension with coach Maurice Cheeks.? As reported on NBA.com, the terms were not disclosed, but the deal extends the current agreement signed in February 2008.? The action locks up the services of a head coach that finished fourth in the balloting for NBA Coach-of-the-Year last season, and who has notched a 113-133 record (along with a career 275-272 mark) since taking the job in May 2005. Cheeks was pleased with the commitment from the team, saying that, ""I just want to thank the 76ers organization, particularly Mr. Snider, Peter Luukko and Ed Stefanski, for continuing to provide this team with everything necessary to compete and achieve our goals.?? My focus remains the same as it was when I first arrived - to do whatever it takes to help us win basketball games." Stefanski, President and General Manager, echoed the sentiment, stating, "Over the course of my time here, Coach Cheeks and I have developed an excellent working relationship, one which I look forward to continuing with him as we move forward in an effort to achieve our collective goals." Cheeks'15 NBA seasons, including eleven in Philadelphia, included five selections to the NBA All-Defensive Team and four appearances in the All-Star game.? He retired to the bench in 1993, leaving a legacy as the league's all-time steals leader in the top five on the all-time assist list. He was also a member of Philadelphia's 1983 NBA Championship team.?OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK MLB, MLBPA Announce Update on Bat Safety Investigation - The Biz of Baseball At Current Pace, MLB Will Not Have Fifth Consecutive Attendance Record - The Biz of Baseball BofA Close to Major Sponsorship Deal at New Yankee Stadium - The Biz of Baseball PED Suspensions in Second Half of '08 Reaches 51 - The Biz of Baseball Final Bids on Cubs Sale Due Late Sept., Early Oct. - The Biz of Baseball Josh Hamilton is a Fathead - The Biz of Baseball The Empire Strikes (Again). Star Wars Ads Invade MLB.com - The Biz of Baseball NFL ON CBS Sees Highest Opening Weekend Ratings Since 1999 - The Biz of Football ESPN and EA Sports Unveil "EA SPORTS Virtual Playbook" - The Biz of Football CBS and The Kraft Group Open Massive Entertainment Destination Next to Gillette Stadium - The Biz of Football ESPN Axis Technology, New High-Speed Cameras, Enhanced Graphics for MNF - The Biz of Football Dos Lunas Tequila Now "Official Tequila of Dolphin Stadium" - The Biz of Football Most Loyal 18-24 NFL Fans from Pittsburgh, Baltimore - The Biz of Football Complete Listing: NFL Broadcasting in 231 Countries and Territories - The Biz of Football Quinn and DiPofi Become Minority Owners of Sabres - The Biz of HockeyBill Johnson is a staff member of the Business of Sports Network

The Bottom Line: NCAA Final Four Generated $47 Million for Host San Antonio

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:02:05 -0500

The city of San Antonio enjoyed not only a memorable 'Final Four' culmination of the 2008 NCAA Division I Basketball championship tournament, but is also basking in that warm feeling that often comes after pocketing over $47 million in total economic benefit for the three-day weekend.

NBA Development League Affiliations for 2008/09 Season Announced

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:37:21 -0500

The NBA has released the tentative team affiliations between Development League (D-League) organizations and NBA franchises.? As reported on NBA.Com, the D-League has expanded to sixteen teams to begin the eighth season of play, so each development team will be limited to affiliation with a maximum of two NBA squads.? Dan Reed, D-League president, observed, "Three years into the assignment system, we are thrilled with the way NBA teams have embraced the opportunity to develop their players in our league.? An impressive 27 NBA teams have assigned 76 players to their NBA D-League affiliate?which not only benefits the teams and the players, but gives fans an opportunity to watch top prospects play and improve their games. We expect these numbers to grow as the relationships between NBA teams and their NBA D-League affiliates continue to flourish." ??Cleveland Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry, affiliated with the Erie BayHawks, also noted that, "Having our fans be able to watch games with some of the young players we may happen to have with the Erie BayHawks from our team, we can create an even greater fan base. From a basketball standpoint, we'll be able to come and watch games and support the guys we have here and also be able to scout players. Other than the NBA, this is probably the most scouted professional league in the world." 2008-09 NBA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TEAM AFFILIATIONS (Current eligible players for assignment listed) Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Albuquerque Thunderbirds Dallas Mavericks Miami Heat Anaheim Arsenal Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Clippers Austin Toros San Antonio Spurs Bakersfield Jam Golden State WarriorsOrlando Magic Colorado 14ers (Broomfield) Denver Nuggets New Jersey Nets Dakota Wizards (Bismarck, ND) Memphis Grizzlies Washington Wizards Erie BayHawks Cleveland CavaliersPhiladelphia 76ers Fort Wayne Mad Ants Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks Idaho Stampede (Boise) Portland Trail Blazers Toronto Raptors Iowa Energy (Des Moines) Chicago Bulls Phoenix Suns Los Angeles D-Fenders Los Angeles Lakers Reno Bighorns (NV) New York Knicks Sacramento Kings Rio Grande Valley Vipers (TX) Houston Rockets New Orleans Hornets Sioux Falls Skyforce (SD) Charlotte Bobcats Minnesota Timberwolves Tulsa 66ers Oklahoma City NBA Utah Flash (Orem) Boston Celtics Utah Jazz OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK For Remainder of Season, MLB.TV Available on Pay-Per-Day Basis - The Biz of Baseball Golden Baseball League Expands into Tuscon - The Biz of Baseball MLB Looks to Stream Live Local Games Online Next Season - The Biz of Baseball MLB.com Releases Major Update to "At Bat" for iPhone - The Biz of Baseball Logo Unveiled for MLB Network - The Biz of Baseball Interview - Hank Peters - Front Office Icon with the Browns, Athletics, Orioles, Indians, and MiLB - The Biz of Baseball Podcast: Maury Brown on Sports Business Radio - The Biz of Baseball Sunday MLB on TBS: Comments and Interviews from White Sox at Red Sox Game - The Biz of Baseball Tribune Co. To Broadcast Six NFL Network Games for Free - The Biz of Football Podcast: Maury Brown on Sports Business Radio - The Biz of Football ABC's "College Football Countdown" Goes HD - The Biz of Football NFL To Increase Number of Regular Season Games by as Early as 2010? - The Biz of Football Local Official: NFL to Return to Los Angeles in 2009 - The Biz of Football Sat, 3PM ET: Maury Brown Talks Giants and Jets PSLs, MLBAM, ESPN and the Big Ten Network, and More on Sports Business Radio - The Biz of Baseball NFL Reinstates Adam "Pacman" Jones - The Biz of Football NHL Releases 2008-2009 National Televison Schedule - The Biz of Hockey Penguins to Break Ground on New Arena Today - The Biz of Hockey SEE IT: Trailer for 2K Sports' NHL 2K9 Game - The Biz of Hockey NHL Releases 2008-2009 Pre-Season Schedule - The Biz of Hockey Get Your Hockey Fix On - Register and Get Updates - The Biz of Hockey Bill Johnson is a staff member of the Business of Sports Network

Donaghy Sentencing Leaves Questions Unanswered

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:01:19 -0500

NBA Releases 2008/2009 Season Schedule. Opener Celtics and Cavs

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:01:17 -0500

The NBA released the entire 2008/09 season schedule today, including national broadcast schedules for TNT, ABC, and ESPN.

Donaghy Sentencing Leaves Questions Unanswered

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:03:53 -0500

On Tuesday, July 29, NBA referee Tim Donaghy, convicted after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, as well as taking payoffs for insider information that influenced gambling, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three additional years of supervised release. As reported by the Associated Press and ESPN, the sentencing should close the legal book on the most notorious officiating scandal in the history of the Association. Unfortunately, to paraphrase Paul Harvey, there might still be

NBA Releases 2008/2009 Season Schedule. Opener Celtics and Cavs

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:03:52 -0500

The NBA released the entire 2008/09 season schedule today, including national broadcast schedules for TNT, ABC, and ESPN.? As reported on NBA.com, the season will open at 8:00 PM on October 28 in Boston, with the Celtics hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers.? Immediately following that game, the Lakers will host Portland at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.?? ESPN will begin their broadcast schedule the next night with a Western Conference double header featuring the Spurs versus the Suns, and the Lakers taking on the Clippers.The schedule is filled with marketing opportunities for each network.? For example, on Christmas day, each of the three broadcast partners will have a televised game.? Additionally, ESPN will show 72 regular season games (including 27 double-headers), TNT 53 more (including the All Star Game on February 15), and ABC will have exclusive rights to the NBA Finals in June. The entire schedule is available ?for viewing and downloading at NBA.com.?OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK Ranking the Top 10 Markets for Relocation or Expansion - The Biz of Baseball SEE IT: MLB, Cardinals Release All-Star Game Logo - The Biz of Baseball MLB Net Taps Art Marquez for Sales. Harlem Office Delayed - The Biz of Baseball Skimgate Continues, Yankee Employees Placed on Leave - The Biz of Baseball How Mark Cuban Has Become a Front Runner for Cubs - The Biz of Baseball Fenway Sports Group Signs PGA Tour Pro Brett Quigley - The Biz of Baseball Biz of Baseball Organizational Report - Houston Astros - The Biz of Baseball Sunday MLB on TBS: Comments from Angels/Yankees Game - The Biz of Baseball Dodger Stadium to Host Semis and Finals of WBC - The Biz of Baseball Chicago's Wrigley Field to Host Next Outdoor Classic on New Years Day - The Biz of Hockey NHL Network To Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Gretzky Trade to Kings - The Biz of Hockey NHL Coaching Carousel Slows, Teams Line-Up Coaching Staffs - The Biz of Hockey Canucks Raise Prices, Retain Season Ticket Holders - The Biz of Hockey Chicago's Wrigley Field to Host Next Outdoor Classic on New Years Day - The Biz of Hockey Jaromir Jagr First Major NHL Player to Crossover to Continental Hockey League - The Biz of Hockey Bill Johnson is a staff member of the Business of Sports Network

NBA Releases 2008/2009 Season Schedule. Opener Celtics and Cavs

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:28:56 -0500

Donaghy Sentencing Leaves Questions Unanswered

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:27:07 -0500

Report: Bears on the Verge of Signing First-Round Pick Williams

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:45:53 -0500

Today the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Bears are close to signing offensive tackle Chris Williams, their first-round draft pick. The paper quotes Williams' agent Bill Johnson as saying "we have exchanged dialogue and proposals. I respect the Bears' diligence in working toward a timely resolution, particularly with training camp right around the corner." Word [...]