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Time Lapse World Series Is A Great Play
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If you want a good look at the future of sports journalism, take less than four minutes and watch this incredible World Series time lapse through the lenses of 26-year-old photographer Robert Caplin.
Boise State Stock Plan: An Early Success
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Last week, we applauded Boise State’s idea of selling stock to its fans. Like the Packers have done, the shares have no value, but the certificate makes a nice collectors item. We loved this because it’s a great way of raising money without having to give up anything. Yesterday...
Dollar Signs Seen In Young "Buck" Jennings
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Brandon Jennings got too good too fast. The Milwaukee Bucks rookie guard, who avoided college by playing a year in Italy to satisfy the NBA age requirement, is all-of-a-sudden the talk of the league. Through nine games, the overall 10th pick in this year's draft is averaging 24...
Iverson Wasn't A Popular "Answer"
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Allen Iverson, the man nicknamed "The Answer," has always had one of the league’s most popular jerseys, but a late signing and a smaller market might have saved retailers and jersey maker Adidas from having to deal with a huge jersey glut.
My Top 10 Marketing Ideas For Winless Nets
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It can be argued that no team has had it harder than the New Jersey Nets. They haven’t won a game in 12 tries this year. They don’t have many marketable players. There’s a lack of public transportation to their arena. They’ve fully committed to leaving the market for Brooklyn...
Airlines Add 'Super Bowl' Tax
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If you've been dreaming about heading down to Miami in February, crossing your fingers that your team will make it to the Super Bowl, you just might want to check the airfare.
Chicken Wing Finder Makes Debut
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Restaurant reviews by food category have been around for ages, but one man is betting that sports fans, or anyone for that matter, aren't satisfied with the information about chicken wing establishments.
Michelle Wie Wins, Now What?
6 days ago by
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In October 2005, Michelle Wie was the talk of the world. This teenage golfer would not only beat the women, she would one day beat the men, we were told.
TV Series Inks Unique Deal For Fight
9 days ago by
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Those who catch the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight this weekend might be surprised by the presence of one of the fight’s sponsors. It’s a HISTORY reality show called "Pawn Stars," which has bought its way into the bout.
The Breakdown: LeBron To Change To No. 6?
9 days ago by
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Last night, after the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat, LeBron James said he was planning to switch his number from 23 to 6, out of respect for Michael Jordan, who happened to be sitting courtside for the game.
Will Kevlar Revolutionize Sports?
9 days ago by
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More than 30 years ago, the folks at DuPont brought Kevlar to the market -- a lightweight, shock absorber that's most identified with bulletproof vests and car bumpers. Over the years, its applications have gotten more creative, but one company called Unequal Technologies is relying...
Boise State's Brilliant Stock Plan
10 days ago by
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The age-old rule is that if you want to raise money, you have to give away something. For sports teams, this manifests itself in many forms, including personal seat licenses, and in the case of college sports, better seat locations or closer access to the program.
USC Football Blog Leads All-Access Space
11 days ago by
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Many laud USC head football coach Pete Carroll for his 1.8 million Twitter followers, but people who don’t follow the program might not know that Carroll’s embracing of social media has also produced the best all-access blog in the entire sporting landscape.
Agassi Book Buzz Paying Off Early
11 days ago by
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Autobiographies of big sports stars don’t always sell well. Sometimes it has to do with a lack of cooperation between the star and the ghostwriter and sometimes it just has to do with the fact that there is just nothing new. That’s not the case with “Open,” the new book by...
Yankees Team Signed Ball Selling For $3,500
12 days ago by
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Over the years, signed items from championship teams have become hot commodities for the high-end collector. In 1986, I had to get the signatures of the New York Mets myself. That’s not the case today, now that memorabilia companies do the hard work for you.
Moon Hopes To Complete Amazing Story
13 days ago by
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In a couple hours from now, 46-year-old Maryland logger Darvin Moon is going to face off against 21-year-old whiz kid Joe Cada.
These Poker Stories Are No Bluff
16 days ago by
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I'm at the World Series of Poker today in Las Vegas, as the final table of nine players will resume on Saturday, with a champion to be crowned some time on Tuesday morning.
Did Matsui Make Contract Money Last Night?
17 days ago by
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You'll hear a lot of pundits talk about the endorsement opportunities of the New York Yankees today, thanks to coming off winning their 27th championship last night. But the most intriguing money story is now, without a doubt, Hideki Matsui.
Adidas Out At UCF After MJ's Son Wears Jordans
18 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren RovellIt might be the most expensive pairs of Air Jordans ever worn. When Marcus Jordan took the floor tonight for the University of Central Florida's basketball team wearing Air Jordans, school sponsor adidas made it clear to the university that its deal with...
If Yanks Win, Merchandise Will Fly Off Shelves
18 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren Rovell"We have all these charts and templates on how much we have to order at each stage if the Yankees win," said Modell, the CEO of Modell's, the Yankees official sporting goods retailer. "My eyes have crossed looking at all these numbers."...
Final World Series Games Big Money Makers
19 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren RovellThe New York Yankees didn't want to have to go back to New York for a Game 6, but by virtue of them losing to the Phillies last night, they'll be guaranteed about $1.8 million. Read More
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What I Got Wrong About Keflezighi
19 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren RovellYesterday, I wrote an article about New York City Marathon men's winner Meb Keflezighi. And it had a shortcoming. It simply didn't account for the fact that virtually all of Keflezighi's running experience came as a US citizen. Read More
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Marathon's Headline Win Is Empty
20 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren RovellIt's a stunning headline: American Wins Men's NYC Marathon For First Time Since '82. Unfortunately, it's not as good as it sounds. Read More
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New Cubs owner Tom Ricketts Goes One-on-One With "SportsBiz"
23 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren RovellThis afternoon, Tom Ricketts was formally announced as the new owner of the Chicago Cubs, 942 days after Sam Zell said he would be selling the club. We sat down with Ricketts and talked to him about the future of owning the Cubs. Read More
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Roger Federer Signs With Chocolate Brand Deal
24 days ago by
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Posted By:Darren RovellWhen you think of blue chip brands, chocolate companies aren't the first thing that come to mind. But it always seemed like a natural for Roger Federer, the world's best men's tennis player, to sign a deal with Lindt, the top chocolate brand based...
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