OPINIONApril 1, 2016Restaurants? Internships? Selling Furniture? Let's Get NBA Players Back On the CourtIt’s great that some NBA players have picked up hobbies during the lockout, but I’m sure they’d give it all up to get back on the court..
OpinionMay 7, 2015Is March Madness bad for business?The biggest loser is in the March Madness hoopla may be American employers, who should expect a major drop in worker productivity over the next month.
OpinionMay 6, 2015Move over, Oscar! This sports lineup is goldenThe lead up to Sunday, February 26, includes signature events from the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, and golf, as well as the Academy Awards. If you're a sports fan, it’s nearly impossible to decide what to watch live and what do you entrust to your DVR.
OpinionMay 6, 2015Is this the golden age of tennis?Superstars such as Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are carrying tennis to unprecedented heights and interest.
OpinionMay 6, 2015Super Bowl 2012 already breaking records before the football is even tossed in IndianapolisThe Patriots and Giants are two of the NFL’s most popular teams, hailing from two of the country’s biggest media markets and ranking as two of the most valuable franchises in all of sports. Add it all up and Sunday’s game will be a great one.
OpinionMay 7, 2015Why this year's Super Bowl could be the most-watched TV show... everThe Patriots and Giants are two of the NFL’s most popular teams, hailing from two of the country’s biggest media markets and ranking as two of the most valuable franchises in all of sports. That could lead to the most-watched television event in the history of the United States.
OpinionMay 7, 2015Will Derrick Rose Do for Adidas What Michael Jordan Did for Nike?He isn’t as recognizable as Kobe Bryant or LeBron James, but Derrick Rose’s bank account could soon resemble those of the NBA’s most high-profile stars. Rose, the 2011 NBA most valuable player, is close to signing a lifetime endorsement contract with Adidas. If Rose continues to improve as a player, he could do for Adidas what Bulls legend Michael Jordan did for Nike.
OpinionMay 7, 2015The Economics of the College Football Bowl Season Are AstonishingCollege football’s bowl season begins Friday – spanning 24 days, 35 games, 70 teams, 16 states, over $281 million in pay outs to participating schools and conferences, and, regional economic impacts across the U.S. comprising over $1.7 billion. In 2011, every single one of the 35 bowl games has a title or presenting sponsor attached.
OpinionMay 7, 2015Here Comes the HeismanWhoever wins the Heisman joins college football’s most exclusive fraternity. With the Heisman comes a lifetime of marketability and endorsement opportunities, which is good for some winners who have fizzled in the NFL.
OpinionMay 7, 2015The Business of the NBA Is Big, Big BusinessThe NBA is a bigger business than Hasbro Toys, JetBlue Airways or MetroPCS. Try imaging one of those companies shutting down operations for a whole year.