Archive for December, 2007

Patriots vs. Giants…The NFL Network tries to save face

Patriots vs. Giants…The NFL Network tries to save face

It looks like the NFL Network is attempting the “lose a battle, but win the war” approach. As everyone is already aware, the network chose to simulcast last nights historical Patriots vs. Giants game between itself, NBC, and CBS. Clearly, for a young network that has been having a couple of “issues” with the major [...]

December 30, 2007 | 2 Comments More
2007 Sports Recap (as told by 100 posts by the best sports bloggers)

2007 Sports Recap (as told by 100 posts by the best sports bloggers)

Yeah, we’re going there. 100 blog posts that recap the world of sports and sports business in 2007. If you aren’t listed here, and you want to be, please leave a message in the comments. A couple of sites I wanted to add to the list, but it was too hard for me to go [...]

December 22, 2007 | 8 Comments More
A-Rod hits Scott Boras where it hurts…the pockets

A-Rod hits Scott Boras where it hurts…the pockets

Alex Rodriguez has decided to beef up team A-Rod. Only a few weeks after distancing himself from his agent, Scott Boras, and negotiating his own deal with the New York Yankees, A-Rod has gone out hired Guy Oseary as his manager.  From ESPN, Alex Rodriguez hired Guy Oseary, who has worked with Madonna and Lenny [...]

December 18, 2007 | 2 Comments More
NFL Agency Certification Information

NFL Agency Certification Information

The NFLPA has posted all of the information for taking the agency exam in 2008. The webpage can be found here, and all pertinent information is listed below. Required: Non-refundable application fee of $1,650 Undergraduate and post graduate degree (Masters or Law) from an accredited college/university Authorization to perform a background investigation Mandatory attendance @ [...]

December 18, 2007 | 2 Comments More
What I read this week.

What I read this week.

–The Mitchell report came out…yeah! –The 500 Strikeout outfield, is it possible? – Former NBA player Keon Clark…he probably could have made the hall of fame, if he wouldn’t have had those drinking problems. – Astros fans…Are you excited about that Miguel Tejada deal? uh, not so much. – Aaron Rowand. Overrated? Looks that way.

December 17, 2007 | 2 Comments More
Bud Selig loves…the Wu-Tang Clan?

Bud Selig loves…the Wu-Tang Clan?

“Cash rules everything around me, C.R.E.A.M. get the money, dollar dollar bills ya’ll” -Method Man & Bud Selig A few days later, and with one major star (Andy Pettitte) having already admitted that the Mitchell report is true, a lot of people are curious as to the effect the report will have on baseball from [...]

December 16, 2007 | 8 Comments More