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BusinessWeek’s 2008 Power 100
Around this time last year, when BusinessWeek released its Power 100, documenting the 100 most influential people in the business of sports, I was interested to see various sports agent related names pop up on the list...
Written by Darren Heitner about about 19 hours ago 0 comments -
United’s Budweiser Deal
Budweiser first became a sponsor of Manchester United in 2002, becoming the club’s ‘official’ beer. They have this status with several different teams and sports, ranging from MLS teams to the NBA, Major League Baseball and NASCAR racing...
Written by TheRepublikOfMancunia.com about about 5 hours ago 0 comments -
NFLPA Mandatory Insurance
The cost of being an agent can take quite a toll for someone looking to get into the industry without a large bankroll behind him/her...
Written by Darren Heitner about about 21 hours ago 0 comments -
Yankees And Cashman: Why Do Sports Teams Strain To Keep Mediocre Leaders?
The Yankees have signed Brian Cashman to an extension even though he is a completely mediocre general manager at best. J.C. Hagan wants to know: Why do sports teams keep underperformers around so long?
Written by J.C. Hagan about 6 days ago 0 comments -
Wall Street Collapse = NHL Collapse?
As Wall Street melts down it is putting a tremendous strain on the U.S. economy. Spencer Callaghan poses the question: how can the already struggling NHL teams hope to stay afloat?
Written by Spencer Callaghan about 6 days ago 14 comments -
Hamed Haddadi Might Be a Box-Office Wonder for the Memphis Grizzlies
Chip Crain looks at the possible impact of the Iranian big man coming to Memphis,
Written by Chip Crain about 9 days ago 0 comments -
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up
Darren Heitner lists some of the stories he missed this week.
Written by Darren Heitner about 10 days ago 0 comments -
Random Musings: The Sports Cult
Just some random musings keyed in by Saraswathi Sirigina
Written by Saraswathi Sirigina about 15 days ago 14 comments -
What Is Good For the Goose Is Not Good For the Gander: Formula One Business
Sarah Sirigina reports on the changing face of business, which is an example for Formula One to embrace.
Written by Saraswathi Sirigina about 29 days ago 2 comments -
Learn the Lingo: How to Bet on Football
For those who aren’t quite sure on how NFL spreads work, Jacob Sloan's crew takes you through a little crash course before we begin our weekly column.
Written by Jacob Sloan about 29 days ago 0 comments -
Money Talks. But it doesn't play for the Boston Red Sox.
You get what you pay for. Maybe. Or not. Nothing is certain in the AL East.
Written by Tyler Strickland about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
B/R's Automatic Blog Importing: Could the Cons Outweigh the Pros?
Is blog importing hurting Bleacher Report? Craig Garrison Sr. thinks so.
Written by Craig Garrison Sr about about 1 month ago 21 comments -
Calvin Andrews and BDA Sports Running Into Trouble
Darren Heitner looks at the impact of the NBA's suspension of agency BDA Sports.
Written by Darren Heitner about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
NHL Market Madness: Defensemen Drive Price Up
With the deal of Andrei Meszaros done, Matt Eichel takes a look at the effect the 2008 free agent crop of defenders will have on the NHL for years to come.
Written by Matt Eichel about about 1 month ago 1 comments -
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up
Darren Heitner finds some time in a hectic schedule to run down the top sports-news stories from the past week.
Written by Darren Heitner about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Athlete Representation In China
Here in the United States, agents are used to taking 4-5% on MLB contracts, 3% on NFL contracts, 4% on NBA contracts, 5% on NHL contracts, and 10% from the teams if their clients play basketball overseas. Endorsement takes usually are around 15-20%. Som
Written by Darren Heitner about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Takin' a T/O With BT: Max Deale—Fan, Author, and Sports Strategist
Bryan Thiel took a little time to sit down with Max Deale and talk about his book 'Sold Out...SO WHAT?!' and find out a little more information about how you can get into your favorite sporting even or concert when it seems like all hope is lost.
Written by Bryan Thiel about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Why the NFL Should Embrace the UFL
With a new professional football league set to launch in August of 2009, the NFL needs to take a serious look at the potential benefits of teaming up with the UFL. Shaun Ahmad explains the benefits of having a second pro-football league in America.
Written by Shaun Ahmad about about 1 month ago 27 comments -
Could EA Sports Become a Sports Video Game Monopoly?
Matt Gilmartin discusses how EA Sports could turn into a sports video game monopoly.
Written by Matt Gilmartin about about 1 month ago 4 comments
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2008 Beijing Olympics: NBA Chooses Profits Over Power of Voice
The Olympics offered the NBA a chance to raise awareness by using their voice on a very real international issue. The games have yet to begin, but the silence by the US Olympic team rings loud and clear. What caused the sudden hush up?
Written by Shaun Ahmad about 2 months ago 18 comments -
Brett Favre To Start For Green Bay Packers in 2008 & Here's "Proof "
Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, and Roger Goodell have made clear in interviews that Brett Favre will return to start in '08, but media networks refuses to report it. Patrick Read's recent research proves Brett will be back in Green and Gold to stay.
Written by Patrick S J Read about 2 months ago 78 comments -
Favre's Green Bay Packers & "President's Men" Try To Put Team Together Again
On Thursday, Ari Fleischer, ex-presidential press secretary turned PR pro, was a "guest speaker" for the Pack. The PR campaign is about to blow on Friday if Favre shows. Patrick Read says it could be a win-win and provides some much-needed light.
Written by Patrick S J Read about 2 months ago 11 comments -
Let It Burn: Why This Is Not the Year To Hold Out
Todd explains how a small provision in the NFL's Collective-Bargaining Agreement and the owners' impending opt-out may not put a smile on the faces of the few players currently holding out.
Written by Todd Morse about 2 months ago 3 comments -
Brett Favre "Greased" to Retire. 4, Ignore Roger Goodell & Get To Work Already!
After calling Green Bay's bluff about filing for reinstatement, Brett's so-called "family" offered him $20 million to leave the sport, for good. Patrick Read says he should press on more aggressively and show up at training camp.
Written by Patrick S J Read about 2 months ago 22 comments -
Contractually Speaking: Renegotiation and Rookie Contracts
As contract disputes generate offseason headlines, Alex McVeigh examines what this says about the players and the state of sports as a business.
Written by Alex McVeigh about 2 months ago 1 comments
