Archive for February, 2010
Your new owner of the Charlotte Bobcats? Michael Jordan
The Charlotte Bobcats have a new majority owner. His name is Michael Jordan. Jordan, who initially became a minority owner of the Bobcats back in 2006, has now become the teams majority owner, at a bargain of a price. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but the sale price is based on a franchise value [...]
The future of baseball ticket sales: Sponsored by the Chicago Cubs
Last week the Chicago Cubs unveiled their future methodology behind the selling of baseball tickets. The Cubs idea? A pre-sale…with an added price. …the Cubs will launch a special First Chance Presale for individual game tickets. The sale, which runs through Thursday at noon, will allow fans early access before all tickets go on sale Friday. [...]
The Williams’ StarCaps suit goes forward. Single entity in question again.
Set your calendars for March 8th. Last week, Hennenpin County District Judge Gary Larson ruled that the “Williams Brothers”, Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams are allowed to sue the NFL in Hennepin County for their four game suspension the NFL imposed on them in 2009. The Williamses testified during arbitration they used StarCaps, [...]
US Airways signs sponsorship deal with Charlotte Bobcats
(via Press Release) CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Charlotte’s hometown airline, US Airways (NYSE: LCC), teams up today with the city’s NBA franchise, the Charlotte Bobcats, in a new corporate sponsorship agreement. US Airways and the Bobcats will hold an event for the airline’s 6,100 Charlotte-based employees later this week to celebrate the new partnership. US Airways will sponsor [...]
Michael Phelps wears Under Armour
“Neither rape allegations, marijuana pipes, pleading no contest to double murder, or vehicular homicide shall keep athletes from signing their endorsement deals.” – Athlete Credo Add Michael Phelps to the growing list of athletes who can not only overcome a PR nightmare, but can still turn a profit after its all said and done. Phelps [...]
Hey, nice Sweet Cheeks!
U.S. Olympic Snowboarder Hannah Teter is all about giving back. Having already pledged to give her recent winnings to support Haitian relief efforts, she has now taken her giving one step further. Although her feet aren’t the body part that is taking relief efforts to the next level. Teter this past weekend launched “Sweet Cheeks,” [...]
