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Spurs hit with ‘Stern’ fine; should college football players walk?
November 30, 2012 · No comments

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's lineup on Thursday has cost the team $250,000, courtesy of NBA commissioner David Stern. ... Should college football players leave the field?

NBA takes For-Sale sign off jerseys. But we haven’t heard last of ads on uniforms
November 7, 2012 · No comments

The NBA's backing away from its plan to place For-Sale signs on its jerseys. But you haven't heard the last of pro sports leagues and teams looking to slap more corporate logos on their uniforms as a way to raise ad revenue in the current recession...MORE

MSG’s notorious ‘Blue Seats’ return Friday as NY Knicks take on LeBron James
November 1, 2012 · No comments

The arena equivalent of the Chicago Cubs' Bleacher Bums make a comeback Friday as Madison Square Garden brings back its raucous 'Blue Seats' section for fans. Meanwhile, Lexus has signed on as sponsor of the new Madison Suites, only 23 rows from the playing surface.

Now we’re outsourcing athletic endorsers to China too: D-Wade signs with Li-Ning
October 14, 2012 · No comments

First we outsourced our jobs and economy to China. Now we're outsourcing athletic endorsers too as Dwyane Wade signs with Chinese basketball brand LI-NING...Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds. MLB sends World Series e-mails to Washington Nationals fans...MORE

Ex-Reds superstar Eric Davis: It’s not just black athletes who go broke
October 11, 2012 · No comments

Ex-Cincinnati Reds superstar Eric Davis notes its not just black athletes who go broke due to bad investments. Look at Mets owners and others. "Guys have taken millions from Harvard-educated grads," Davis says. Eric the Red also weighs in on who should win AL MVP from the MLB Fan Cave in New York...MORE

Nike’s Jordan brand planning cold-weather, outdoor basketball gear
October 8, 2012 · No comments

Nike's Jordan brand is rolling out a line of cold-weather, outdoor basketball gear. The Swoosh is targeting the line at consumers in China where many play basketball outdoors year-round. But it will also roll out in the U.S. The sleek, form-fitting jacket seen here will sell for $225...MORE

Pizza Hut to noted pizza lover Kobe Bryant: Give us a call, let’s talk
August 24, 2012 · 6 comments

Kobe Bryant, Pizza Hut is waiting on line one, now that you've informed the sports world that your historic 81-point night was fueled by a pre-game meal of pepperoni pizza.

Maria Sharapova launching her own candy line: ‘Sugarpova’
August 20, 2012 · No comments

Maria Sharapova launching her own candy line: Sugarpova...New York Times gives New York Knicks an 'F" in Crisis PR over Jeremy Lin departure...Melky Cabrera's Internet escapades.