App That Monitors Excitement Level Of Games Useful During Playoffs
Tired of switching back and forth on your TV to find the most exciting playoff games? There's an app that can do that for you.
View ArticleSteamrolling New York Mets Bring Excitement To Subway Series
It's only April but this weekend's Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets at Yankee Stadium should have a postseason feel to it with the Mets, coming in with baseball's best record, and the Yanks,...
View ArticleCanadian Fantasy Firm Making Bucks By Just Following Hockey Pucks
Unlike the big boys, Officepools.com is a fantasy company that just focuses on one sport -- hockey. But, with more than 600,000 users, the company is growing and looking to expand in the fall.
View ArticleKlay Thompson Partners With ShotTracker For Endorsements, Virtual Camp
Golden State star Klay Thompson is partnering with tech firm ShotTracker on endorsements and a virtual camp in a long-term deal.
View ArticleJameis Winston Appears To Have Answered Concerns About His Character
A branding expert feels Tampa Bay will choose Jameis Winston with the top pick in Thursday's NFL draft and that he has answered concerns about his football character at least.
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez, Yankees Should Donate His $6 Million Bonus To Nepal...
A brewing baseball controversy is whether the Yankees will pay Alex Rodriguez a $6 million bonus as stipulated in his contract when he ties Willie Mays for fourth on the all-time HR list. The best...
View ArticleNew Nike Video Illustrates Manny Pacquiao's Relentless Training Regimen
Saturday's much-anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather could prove that training is the key to winning as a Nike video documents the preparation Pacquiao takes.
View ArticleNFL's Relinquishing Of Tax-Exempt Status Could Be About Shielding Roger...
While the NFL's decision Tuesday to give up its tax-exempt status will not materially affect its bottom line or the U.S. Treasury's, it will allow the league to hide commissioner Roger Goodell's earnings.
View ArticleThe YES Network Needs To Address Alex Rodriguez Home Run Bonus Controversy
The start of the biggest sports weekend of the year came Friday when the Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez lined a pinch-hit homer to tie Willie Mays for fourth on the all-time list. What may simmer longer than...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Fight Did Not Live Up To The...
Some people would say there's so way that Saturday's Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao welterweight championship fight could live up to the hype but there are at least five reasons why it didn't.
View ArticleDon't Forget Tim Duncan's, Spurs' Contribution To Epic Sports Weekend
In what will go down as one of the busiest sports weekends in history, one of basketball's best -- Tim Duncan -- may have played his final game.
View ArticleNCAA's Possible Transfer Crackdown Could Be A Big Strategic Mistake
Last week a new vice president for the NCAA said his top priority was to reduce the transfer rate among athletes because of academics. But is that the real reason for the proposal?
View ArticleDeflategate Report Insufficient Because Of Time, Lack Of Penalties
The long-awaited Deflategate report from investigator Ted Wells was released Wednesday but it was really much ado about nothing -- and didn't detail what penalties, if any, will be coming to Tom Brady...
View ArticleTom Brady's Agent Should Just Shut Up, Not Criticize Deflategate Report
Tom Brady's agent did him no favors by blasting the Wells report on Thursday. Among the charges he made was that the NFL colluded with the Colts in a "sting operation" regarding Deflategate.
View ArticleManny Pacquiao Should Have Accepted Defeat, Not Used Injury As Excuse
Manny Pacquiao's complaint that he wasn't allowed to take an anti-inflammatory shot prior to his fight with Floyd Mayweather comes off as sour grapes since it wouldn't have made a difference anyway,...
View ArticleWill Tom Brady Admit Guilt, Apologize When He's Suspended For Deflategate?
The usual pattern of individuals who cheat or make mistakes is consistent denial until the there's incontrovertible evidence that proves their guilt. When will Tom Brady admit his guilt and apologize...
View ArticleYES Network Refuses To Address Jorge Posada-Joe Girardi Relationship Controversy
The YES Network continues to shy away from doing any responsible journalism, totally avoiding Jorge Posada's icy relationship with manager Joe Girardi in a TV booth interview during the Yanks' game...
View ArticleLimiting Spending Doesn't Jive With Chris Christie's Sports Appetite
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's alpha male personality, ambition and appetite for sports all result in big expenditures of his state allowance on athletic events, a state watchdog group revealed on...
View ArticleRegional Sports Networks Need To Employ Effective Digital Marketing Campaigns
Although Wednesday's Rangers-Capitals Game 7 will be broadcast nationally, the two RSNs hope to capitalize on the game's popularity with high-viewership post-game programs with the help of a digital...
View ArticleIf Tom Brady Wins Appeal, Some Fans Could Tune Out NFL, Professor Says
Now that the penalties against Tom Brady and the Patriots have been levied, the next step in the ongoing Deflategate saga is the appeal process which will take place in the next few weeks. The...
View ArticleCoachTube Expands Web Instruction Through Acquisition Of PlaySportsTV
Two instructional coaching web sites combined forces Thursday as CoachTube bought PlaySportsTV in a deal that will enable the new company to offer more than 350 courses.
View ArticleMobile Ticket App Gametime Secures $13 Million From Top Investors
A two-year-old San Francisco-based company is looking to make its mark in the secondary ticket market by appealing to mobile customers under 35.
View ArticleFran Tarkenton, University Of Georgia Establish Entrepreneurship Certificate...
Hallof Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton has spent half a century as an entrepreneur and small business advocate. He recently partnered with his alma mater, the University of Georgia, to start a...
View ArticleOnly Tom Brady Can End The "Rhetoric" Of Deflategate Now
Robert Kraft can say all he wants about not continuing the "rhetoric" with the NFL but it's up to his QB -- Tom Brady -- whether it ends or not.
View ArticleConcussion Problem In Football Can Be Solved, Doctor Working With NFLPA Says
While most of the recent news relating to concussions and NFL players has been doom and gloom, a Cleveland clinic is working with the NFLPA to try to make a difference in finding solutions.
View ArticleEntrepreneur Using Fantasy Sports Concept To Drive Sales For Hewlett-Packard...
An entrepreneur has put the concept of fantasy sports to good business use creating greater incentives for salespeople at major companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Comcast.
View ArticleHe's Not Bill Russell Or Michael Jordan, But LeBron James' Greatness Can't Be...
The GOAT arguments will continue and, no matter what LeBron James achieves, some will never admit that he may be better than Michael Jordan. And he's only 30 years old.
View ArticleESPN To Broadcast Streetball Summer Basketball Challenge Between Six Cities
When Stephen Curry and LeBron James pack up their sneakers for the summer, more pro basketball will be available on ESPN this summer in the form of the Million Dollar Summer Challenge.
View ArticleApp That Tracks Pitch Counts Gaining Popularity Among Amateur Teams
The marriage of technology and sports is ongoing and fascinating to be sure. Can an app lessen the amount of Tommy John surgeries in baseball? Time will tell.
View ArticleIs Interest In Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner's Transformation Related To His Olympic...
Social media went crazy Monday when the cover of Vanity Fair showing an attractive Caitlyn Jenner was revealed. The widespread acceptance of Bruce Jenner's sex-change operation is refreshing but is it...
View ArticlePolitical Climate Would Have To Change For Legal Sports Betting To Spread
Last week New Jersey made its case before an appeals court to allow it to engage in sports betting. But it's likely that a political change will have to take place before New Jersey or any other state...
View ArticleTeam Management App Ensures Games, Activities Will Go On As Planned
Trying to make sure you have enough people in order to make an activity worthwhile? There's a free app now to help you do that called RosterBot.
View ArticleIf Wisconsin Uses Notre Dame's Formula, It Can Shock No. 1 Kentucky
Notre Dame showed Saturday that unbeaten Kentucky is vulnerable in a 68-66 loss in the Midwest Region final. Wisconsin has the talent if it executes a similar game plan to avenge last year's 74-73 loss...
View ArticleStephen Curry Takes Part Ownership In Private Coaching Web Site CoachUp
NBA All-Star Stephen Curry, who has reaped the benefits of private coaching, has become part owner of web site CoachUp, it was announced Monday.
View ArticleFormer NHL Veteran Darius Kasparaitis Is Building Condos In Miami
Raised in Lithuania, Darius Kasparaitis is now living the American dream as the former NHL star has launched a real estate company in the Miami area.
View ArticleNew Mobile App Enables Fans To Order Concessions From Their Seats
An app that enables fans to order food and beverages from their seat while watching a game has launched in Europe and will come to the U.S. later this spring.
View ArticleYoung NCAA Viewers Worry More About Online Performance Than Their School's
As March Madness draws to a close, a new study shows millennials care more about the quality of how they are receiving the games than how their team plays.
View ArticleNew Web Site, App Gives TV Viewers Options To Network Broadcasts
Ever get annoyed at the ramblings of Dick Vitale and Joe Buck when watching your favorite team? A new web site and app launched today giving viewers options to traditional broadcasts.
View ArticleNew Film Illustrates Strong Link Between Golfers Tiger Woods And Rory McIlroy
Golf's two most famous players -- Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy -- are featured in a new short film called "Ripple" airing on ESPN and The Golf Channel.
View ArticleNFL Tabs George Pyne, Gerry Cardinale To Grow Premium Events, Hospitality...
The NFL added a pair of heavy hitters in George Pyne and Gerry Cardinale to its marketing and investing team in granting the two companies they operate a long-term license to run the premium events and...
View ArticleThe Need To Stay Connected To Technology Is Hurting Golf's Popularity, Expert...
Technology and golf may be mutually exclusive in that the widespread use of cell phones by casual players today on the course is slowing play and having a negative impact on the sport, according to one...
View ArticleNewspapers Using Digital Sports Highlights From Tech Start-Up To Grow Revenue
Newspapers have been behind the curve in digital technology for decades but a Canadian start-up is helping them increase their ad revenue.
View ArticleTiger Woods, Jordan Spieth Spiking Up Masters' Secondary Ticket Prices
The stellar play of Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods has driven up ticket prices on the secondary market according to StubHub.
View ArticleJordan Spieth's New Star Power Figures To Shine For A Long Time
Golf is a game that celebrates its generations and the 2015 Masters had them all on display from Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods to Rory McIlroy and its newest star -- Jordan Spieth. It didn't hurt that...
View ArticleNASCAR, Comcast Rev Up Title Sponsorship For Young Drivers
Comcast has replaced Nationwide as the title sponsor of NASCAR's secondary series spotlighting young up-and-coming drivers and the partnership is off to a good start.
View ArticleAaron Hernandez Murder Conviction Could Eventually Hurt NFL Brand, Professor...
The Aaron Hernandez murder conviction and other off-the-field troubles of NFL players could eventually adversely affect the NFL brand, according to research conducted by a USC marketing professor.
View ArticleAnalytics App Measuring Athletes' Intangibles A Big Hit With College Coaches
An app for iPads and iPhones called SportsBoard allows college coaches to better evaluate recruits because it quantifies several intangibles.
View ArticleWe've Forgiven Alex Rodriguez, So Why Not Pete Rose And Lance Armstrong?
This is an era of second chances in sports highlighted by Alex Rodriguez, Johnny Manziel, Adrian Peterson and Jameis Winston. Noticeably absent are Pete Rose and Lance Armstrong, who is rumored to be...
View ArticleSigning Of Tim Tebow Will Ultimately Be Verdict On Chip Kelly, Not QB
The lightning rod that is Tim Tebow apparently is on its way back to the NFL as the Eagles are reportedly on the verge of signing him. Whether that's a verdict on Tebow's ability or Chip Kelly's...
View ArticleWhy Is Fantasy Sports Considered A Game Of Skill And Sports Betting Is Not?
Fantasy sports participation and revenue is booming as the leagues, even the NFL, become more comfortable being aligned with the phenomenon. But does the trend increase the likelihood of sports betting...
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