A close affiliate of the National Football League Players Association has been unable to collect $41.8 million of licensing and sponsorship revenue and pay it to the union as of the close of its fiscal year, the organization disclosed in its annual report filed last week with the U.S. Department of Labor. The figures appear …
Jeff Van Gundy has opinions. Well, of course, he has opinions: His job title is NBA analyst. But some of these opinions may surprise you. Here’s one that came as a big surprise during our interview this week: Asked how he might speed up an NBA game given Major League Baseball’s success with its new …
In the world of Big Media, the month of May is upfront season, when content companies invite the advertising community and other assorted suits for a presentation on why said company has the best content in the business (and thus, please give us your money). Media companies want to make news at these events, which …
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At a time when the Rays appear closer than ever to completing their 15-year quest for a new ballpark in the Tampa Bay area, their options are only multiplying. At least one local businessman is trying to buy the franchise, according to sources briefed on the discussions who were granted anonymity so they could speak …
Welcome to the newest bad-faith argument in women’s basketball: That college players are taking a pay cut when they go to the WNBA. It’s everywhere, from misinformed tweets and tweeters (and yes, the trolls) to PR firms trying to boost an article or NIL valuation tool. Regardless, it’s an argument that easily gains steam. For …
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