For Better or Worse: LSU-‘Bama Rematch has to happen
The calendar has flipped and now 2012 stares us down like a schoolyard bully. While, many of us seek change and a prosperous New Year—the BCS will once again try its damndest to make sure the sports world gets off to a controversial start. Welcome to the BCS National Championship Game. Read More
Phoenix Suns install new, smaller luxury suites in arena
The Phoenix Suns, in an attempt to attract smaller businesses to US Airways arena, have begun construction of 16 theater-style boxes to their luxury suite level.
The new suites would be sold at a cheaper price than their larger counterparts, and ideally would create the much needed revenue the organization has been craving for 4 years, not only through seasonal contracts, but purchases through non-sporting events at the arena and companies who may seek to sponsor the boxes. Read More
Super Bowl XLVI sells out of television ad space
NBC’s sports group announced that television ad space during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI sold out around Thanksgiving. At $3.5 million per 30-second space, the organization has shattered revenue records.
Fans can expect longer commercials and revisit some old favorites from VW, GoDaddy.com, Doritos, and various celebrity endorsements. Read More
The Fadeaway: Conference play is underway
Were you too busy to follow the college basketball action during the holiday break? Don’t worry, we stayed on it for you. Read More
DeMarcus Cousins has demanded to be traded by the Sacramento Kings
DeMarcus Cousins has continued to voice his unhappiness with playing for coach Paul Westphal and the Kings. And as of yesterday, the front office and coach Westphal pulled him out of the starting five for their game against the Hornets.
Their young center has exhibited attitude problems since coming to the Kings, and dating back since his playing days at Kentucky.
Although a problem in the locker room, a team would benefit greatly with the big man in the lineup.
New York Knicks and New Jersey Devil games won’t be shown due to Time Warner-MSG fee fight
The contract between Time Warner Cable and Madison Square Garden Co.’s networks have expired as of 12 a.m yesterday due to a fee battle between the two sides. Subscribers in New York will be blacked out from watching their beloved Knicks and Devils until the two parties come to an agreement.
Carlos Quentin was traded to the San Diego Padres yesterday while you were partying
Toronto Blue Jays re-acquire Jason Frasor from the Chicago White Sox
Jason Frasor was dealt back to his former team in exchange for Minor Leaguers Myles Jaye and Daniel Webb.
The Blue Jays have the 34 year-old pitcher under contract for one year at $3.75 million.
Comcast and NBC launch 24-hour sports network
NBC and Comcast are teaming up to rebrand the former Versus network into a 24-hour sports network.
The worry here is that in the long run TV rights will rise tremendously and will be passed down to the consumer. And with the reach of almost 50 million homes, Comcast has the ability to grow this venture quickly.
Inside the Industry: Sports business news to take you from a fan to a pro
2011 is coming to a close and while you were getting into family quarrels, deep frying turkeys, finally watching a real live NBA game, and witnessing Jerome Simpson defy gravity, we were furiously scouring the sports business world to keep you updated as the Tums and self loathing settle awkwardly in your stomach. Don’t you just love the holidays? Read More
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