Archive for February, 2009

Dallas Cowboys stadium woes blamed on economy

Dallas Cowboys stadium woes blamed on economy

The $1.1 billion dollar Dallas Cowboys stadium development project isn’t going well. Naming rights are unlikely this year, and surrounding development may not be done before the Super Bowl. The economy continues to rear its ugly head.

February 25, 2009 | 2 Comments More
Returning to Seattle: Griffey Jr. & Mariners’ fans?

Returning to Seattle: Griffey Jr. & Mariners’ fans?

Ken Griffey Jr. is returning to Seattle this season. The Mariners hope that he’s bringing the fans with him. If he does? there incentive bonuses galore!

February 24, 2009 | 0 Comments More
ESPN goes local, looks to tap Bloggers as a resource?

ESPN goes local, looks to tap Bloggers as a resource?

Newspapers.  Not really black and white and read all over anymore, are they?  Subscriptions are down on newspapers across the country, reporters are leaving or being bought-out, companies are filing for bankruptcy, and digital age companies are looking to fill the void.  One such company filling the void is ESPN (maybe you’ve heard of it?).  [...]

February 23, 2009 | 2 Comments More
Did the Raiders overpay for Asomugha?

Did the Raiders overpay for Asomugha?

Meet the NFL’s highest paid player, Nnamdi Asomugha! He’s a shut down corner, but did the Raiders over pay him? Lets examine

February 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Sports Recession Continues: NBA to borrow $175M for clubs

Sports Recession Continues: NBA to borrow $175M for clubs

The NBA is borrowing money at interest rates over 8%, 15 out of the 30 teams need money…The sports recession continues, and the era of cheap money in sports is over.

February 18, 2009 | 7 Comments More
Billie Jean King Cup:  Apparently, tennis isn’t in a recession?

Billie Jean King Cup: Apparently, tennis isn’t in a recession?

The Billie Jean King Cup will feature live tennis at MSG…at $1,000 a ticket. 10 year olds everywhere are breaking open their piggy banks.

February 16, 2009 | 1 Comment More