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This weekend the NFL finishes its two week stint in the UK, fresh on the heels of the NBA taking their brand in the preseason around the world again. MLB has exported games to Australia and Japan and conducts the World Baseball Classic, the NHL has tried Europe and Russia and will have the World …
We first met Justine Siegal when we were working on trying to get baseball back in the Olympics following the Seoul games. One of the issues with the sport and the Olympic movement was that there were not enough opportunities for women, and softball was not interested in a combined bid. Neither was Justine. She …
“Saturday Night Live,” “Half Baked,” host of countless specials and standup shows with rave reviews, Jim Breuer has had, and continues to have, an outstanding run as one of America’s top comedians. His self-deprecating style resonates with fans young and old, and his love of baseball, especially one team, has really opened up an even …
OneUp Sports offers live-action, edge of your seat, split-second decision making mobile sports platforms that offer a deeper and more engaging live-sports experience. Their platforms use the power of mobile and social technology, live sports data and content to bring professional sports teams, fans and friends together like never before. The company has really started …
As the NFL season officially and fully kicks off it is worthwhile nothing that another major rite of fall; October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also got an early boos with the Susan G. Komen Run For The Cure this weekend. While the Komen Foundation has taken some hits in recent years because of its battles …
This past week as hundreds of New York City Cabs lined up to receive some of the 61,000 people attending the US Open and another 30,000 at CitiField on a hot Tuesday night in New York, it became apparent that a new category will be opening up in the coming months for those in the …
We are in a world where traditional publishing is becoming more and more of a dinosaur. However for some brands, strong ones with deep followings that may skew a bit older, the old hard copy of a book or a magazine is still going strong. One example is Yankees Magazine, a 300 hundred plus page …
They are two iconic brands that transcend almost every barrier and they have been linked together to create memories through legendary song for decades. That’s why it makes great sense that Monday, on what would have been his 100th birthday, the New York Yankees and their fans will honor “The Chairman of The Board,” Francis …
With all the sites on the web today clamoring for a voice, as well as traffic, it can be tough to find a niche that can break through. However two Ivy League grads have created a platform built around unique analytics and storytelling that is gaining solid traction, views and attention. Meet The Sports Quotient, …
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has made it clear since taking the reins that his focus, and maybe his legacy, is going to be tied to the future…namely the future players and consumers who could and should engage in baseball and all its traditions and experiences. It has been a growing issue for years that baseball, …