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Sports Business

Great irony in having Franco Harris removed as spokesperson for Paterno support

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Once the public sentiment is against someone, speaking out on their behalf can be dangerous to your personal and professional reputation. Franco Harris was removed from a position with a local casino as a result of speaking publicly in support … finish reading Great irony in having Franco Harris removed as spokesperson for Paterno support

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NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is amazing how the NBA labor situation seems to receive about 1% of the attention that the NFL labor stoppage did. And it is not only because of the PSU scandal, although that has certainly helped give the media … finish reading NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction

Posted in Agents, Antitrust, Athletes, Basketball, Daily Digest, Features & Commentary, Free Agency, Labor and Employment, Leagues, NBA, Owners, Players Association, Salary Cap, Teams | Leave a comment

Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team.  But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted in Athletes, Basketball, Blogs, Coaches, College Basketball, College Football, College Sports, Daily Digest, Facebook, Features & Commentary, Football, RTC (Rules to Change), Social media, Suspensions, Text messages, Twitter, Universities, WTL (Where's the Line?), You Tube | Leave a comment

Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In today’s world, the internet can be the police’s best friend because no other medium has the permanency and casualness. People rarely pay a lot of attention to what they write, but their words remain posted and are essentially archived … finish reading Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted in Arrests, Coaches, College Football, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Firings, Football, Indictments, Jail/Prison, Police Blotter, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Social media, Universities | Leave a comment

NBA players unlikely to accept deal

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

ESPN report that the NBA players are unlikely to accept the current deal

Posted in Agents, Athletes, Basketball, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Free Agency, Labor and Employment, Leagues, NBA, Owners, Players Association, Salary Cap | Leave a comment

Harbaugh upset with Heinz Field music

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

John Harbaugh was upset with the music that he felt was characterizing his QB as a woman.

Posted in Athletes, Coaches, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Football, NFL, Trash talking, WTL (Where's the Line?) | Leave a comment

Where does the realignment wheel stop? Big 12 stops at 10

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

So we get further into the abyss of realignment and every week there seem to be more and more developments and non-developments. The realignment problems continue to grow and we have not even got to the point where the schools have … finish reading Where does the realignment wheel stop? Big 12 stops at 10

Posted in Basketball, College Basketball, College Football, College Sports, Commissioners, Conferences, Daily Digest, Features & Commentary, Football, Realignment, Universities | Leave a comment

MLB labor in background to WS, seems to be progressing

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Unlike the NBA which sat on its hands for a long period of time without any tangible progress, it seems that MLB is making progress as it goes forward towards a resolution. Some reports seem to feel that the draft … finish reading MLB labor in background to WS, seems to be progressing

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Vikings deal may be losing momentum

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While it appeared that the Vikings were close to getting deals in place, the stadium project there has never developed the type of momentum that you would expect to see after such an extended period of consideration. Now there are … finish reading Vikings deal may be losing momentum

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ATP and Hamburg still fighting over legal fees

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to a report in Sports Business Journal, The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit yesterday scheduled oral arguments between the ATP and its German tournament for Nov. 17 to debate whether the event has to pay legal fees to … finish reading ATP and Hamburg still fighting over legal fees

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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Are we seeing progress in NBA talks?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It appears that there has been some progress as the parties met for 15 hours including some meetings that apprently took place in small groups. As negotiation lengh increases it is usually an enouraging sign because it means that the … finish reading Are we seeing progress in NBA talks?

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MLB still deserves failing grade for lack of replay in World Series

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As we see every year, there was another missed call in game 4 of the World Series.  So why is Commissioner Bud Selig still so resistant to replay, with a feeling that replay will ruin the sport? Rangers manager Ron … finish reading MLB still deserves failing grade for lack of replay in World Series

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Lack of Vikings stadium deal still keeps LA in running soon

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While the Vikings have been optimistic throughout the process of trying to get a new stadium, it appears that not everyone in the league shares the same level of optimism. A proposed sales tax hike in Ramsey County to help fund … finish reading Lack of Vikings stadium deal still keeps LA in running soon

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Goodell discusses Rooney Rule with English soccer officials

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell advised English Football Association officials on the benefits of adopting the Rooney Rule designed to create more opportunities for black and minority coaches. The FA and League Managers’ Association has spent several months exploring the possibility … finish reading Goodell discusses Rooney Rule with English soccer officials

Posted in Coaches, Coaching hires, Commissioners, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Discrimination, English Premier League, Football, Leagues, NFL, RTC (Rules to Change), Racism, Soccer | Leave a comment

Wisconsin HS football playoffs delayed for court decision

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You hate to see the sports competition on the field delayed by the involvement of courts, but that is exactly what is happening in Wisconsin right now as the state high school football playoffs are delayed waiting for a court … finish reading Wisconsin HS football playoffs delayed for court decision

Posted in Athletes, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Football, Governing Bodies, Lawsuits, RTC (Rules to Change), Scheduling, Teams | Leave a comment

Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

EA Sports is suing a company named Energy Armour.  When you look at the logos in this link, you will see that they are very similar and we would have to agree with the writer of this blog that the Energy Armour logo is … finish reading Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

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Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is interesting to see the rise of the new services aimed at helping universities monitor the tweeting activities of their athletes.  When you look around at the process involved, you can imagine how difficult it is to have to … finish reading Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

Posted in Athletes, Blogs, Coaches, College Sports, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Facebook, NCAA, Social media, Text messages, Twitter, Universities | Leave a comment

The quicker we get Football ONLY conferences the better

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

All of this craziness over the changing of conference affiliations has ignored a critical element.  Virtually all of the changes have been proposed and accepted SOLELY for football. The result is that MANY MANY programs incur enormous expenses in other … finish reading The quicker we get Football ONLY conferences the better

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Why is everyone so thin skinned?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you look around the media reports every week, it is amazing at the number of stories that relate to the back and forth statements of people who are getting upset with statements made by another person. Coach unhappy with … finish reading Why is everyone so thin skinned?

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