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Movember Scores With The Packers: The annual Movember awareness push, which encourages men from around the world to grow mustaches in support of prostate and testicular cancer awareness, became an unintentional victim of the NHL Lockout this years, as several NHL teams who were usually front and center in support of the cause (the Capitals …
This weekend the ING New York City Marathon was thrown into a very large quandry because of the devastation created by Hurricane Sandy. Although the race course isn’t affected specifically, those pulled from tasks in the relief efforts could be taxed as millions turn out to support those running. The city services that normally support …
None of the eight teams that made the MLB postseason this year played in an indoor environment, a bit of an anomaly for baseball in recent years. No Diamondbacks or Brewers, Rays or Astros to be seen. So with the elongated playoff format heading into colder and wetter weather, MLB has had to deal with …
The past few weeks the buzz around college athletics on the business side continues to grow, and with it comes a little larger national spotlight that is putting Universities in a position of access that has not been the norm on a consistent basis for many schools outside of those with the largest followings in …
Just to be clear, there is little good that can come from an extended lockout for the NHL for those involved in the business of hockey. It comes at a time when the NHL and “brand hockey” has perhaps never been stronger in the eyes of a global public who have re-engaged or discovered the …
Savannah State, a Football Championship Subdivision school, has been outscored by a combined 139-0 in its first two games this season. It was beaten 84-0 at Oklahoma State last week and 55-0 in a rain shortened game at Florida State Saturday. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference member is collecting paychecks totaling $860,000 for the two games, …
As we hit the opening weekend of the Olympics, some thoughts on good moves away from London… Manchester United Thinks Globally, Acts Locally: There is perhaps no more better positioned global sports brand than Manchester United. The club will play to packed stadia anywhere in the world and their web traffic, kit sales and TV …
I’m not sure if Christian Bale and Peyton Manning have ever crossed paths, but “The Dark Knight” lead and the new leader of the Denver Broncos both showed their leadership colors this week with selfless calls and visits to the victims of the Aurora, Colorado shooting. Manning, never one for seeking the brightest of lights, …
I have seen and experienced what collateral damage can do to innocent victims first hand. So it is with that perspective I read through many of the pieces the past few days about what next to do at Penn State. There is no doubt that the healing will have to continue for years, and this …
Someday sports fans and team owners may have New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to thank for games that are more engaging and for a revenue source that does not yet exist in the United States. Christie this past week continued his strong push to challenge the Federal Law that does not allow sports betting anywhere …
