Sports Biz
- Monday, 23 Nov 2009 3:40 PM ETBy: Darren Rovell
At a news conference yesterday, Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis said that he would “have a tough time arguing” with school officials if they fired him. What he wouldn’t do is resign. The difference between the two? It’s a lot of money. » Read more - Friday, 20 Nov 2009 4:23 PM ETBy: Darren RovellIf you want a good look at the future of sports journalism, take less than four minutes and watch this incredible World Series time lapse through the lenses of 26-year-old photographer Robert Caplin. » Read more
- Friday, 20 Nov 2009 12:32 PM ETBy: Darren Rovell
Last week, we applauded Boise State’s idea of selling stock to its fans. Like the Packers have done, the shares have no value, but the certificate makes a nice collectors item. We loved this because it’s a great way of raising money without having to give up anything. Yesterday, I checked in on how sales were after a week. » Read more - Friday, 20 Nov 2009 10:42 AM ETBy: Darren Rovell
Brandon Jennings got too good too fast. The Milwaukee Bucks rookie guard, who avoided college by playing a year in Italy to satisfy the NBA age requirement, is all-of-a-sudden the talk of the league. Through nine games, the overall 10th pick in this year's draft is averaging 24.8 points a game, thanks in part to scoring 55 against the Golden State Warriors last Saturday. » Read more - Thursday, 19 Nov 2009 2:06 PM ETBy: Darren Rovell
Allen Iverson, the man nicknamed "The Answer," has always had one of the league’s most popular jerseys, but a late signing and a smaller market might have saved retailers and jersey maker Adidas from having to deal with a huge jersey glut. » Read more - Thursday, 19 Nov 2009 12:33 PM ETBy: Darren Rovell
It can be argued that no team has had it harder than the New Jersey Nets. They haven’t won a game in 12 tries this year. They don’t have many marketable players. There’s a lack of public transportation to their arena. They’ve fully committed to leaving the market for Brooklyn and they are waiting for a new owner to take power. » Read more - Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009 10:52 AM ETBy: Darren Rovell
If you've been dreaming about heading down to Miami in February, crossing your fingers that your team will make it to the Super Bowl, you just might want to check the airfare. » Read more - Tuesday, 17 Nov 2009 10:07 AM ETBy: Darren Rovell
Restaurant reviews by food category have been around for ages, but one man is betting that sports fans, or anyone for that matter, aren't satisfied with the information about chicken wing establishments. » Read more - Monday, 16 Nov 2009 8:15 AM ETBy: Darren Rovell
In October 2005, Michelle Wie was the talk of the world. This teenage golfer would not only beat the women, she would one day beat the men, we were told. » Read more - Friday, 13 Nov 2009 3:14 PM ETBy: Darren Rovell
Those who catch the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight this weekend might be surprised by the presence of one of the fight’s sponsors. It’s a HISTORY reality show called "Pawn Stars," which has bought its way into the bout. » Read more - Friday, 13 Nov 2009 12:19 PM ETBy: Darren Rovell
Last night, after the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat, LeBron James said he was planning to switch his number from 23 to 6, out of respect for Michael Jordan, who happened to be sitting courtside for the game. » Read more - Friday, 13 Nov 2009 10:46 AM ETBy: Darren Rovell
More than 30 years ago, the folks at DuPont brought Kevlar to the market -- a lightweight, shock absorber that's most identified with bulletproof vests and car bumpers. Over the years, its applications have gotten more creative, but one company called Unequal Technologies is relying on the material to change how sports are played. » Read more
ABOUT SPORTS BIZ
Darren Rovell brings you his unique take on the business of sports: a multi-billion dollar global industry and obsession full of personalities and products. On Sports Biz, Darren will give you his up-to-date take on everything from salaries to endorsement deals to marketing and promotions, trades and tirades – in short, everything that makes sports so exciting.
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Darren Rovell is the author of Sports Biz and is CNBC's Sports Business Reporter. Joining CNBC in 2006, he is responsible for both analyzing and reporting on the sports business world on all of CNBC's programming including "Squawk Box," "Power Lunch," "Street Signs" and "Closing Bell." Sports Biz blog on CNBC.com is an industry insider favorite. Read his full bio here.
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