Product Endorsement Issues
In today’s world, product endorsements are big business, especially for athletes. Companies line up to offer sports stars lucrative deals in exchange for their image, …
Dennis Coates
When is a Pro Bowler not a Pro Bowler?
The Baltimore Ravens and the NFL are involved in a dispute over the number of times Ray Lewis was a Pro Bowler. You must be …
World Cup Bid 2018/2022
Stephen J. Dubner blogged about a report I wrote about the 2018/2022 World Cup bid a group of Americans has put together. I read comments …
Dave Berri Must Love This
I found this interesting article about the state of the NBA from Bill Simmons at ESPN. The article is worth a read. I especially like …
My nominee for NFL player that “gets it”
The Baltimore Sun prints interviews with players each week. This past Sunday the spotlight was on Derrick Mason. Here is my favorite part of the …
NFL Work Rules
The Baltimore Ravens work their players too hard according to the NFL Players’ Association. The Baltimore Sun reports today that the Ravens are not allowed …
Equipment issues
Last summer we had postings about the impact of new swimsuits on times at the Olympics. Not to be outdone, now equipment may become an …
Chiefs ask for more state money
State budgets are under pressure everywhere, yet NFL teams still want more handouts. And politicians listen. Here is a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article on what …
Rochester Rhinos could get $420,000 city subsidy
I couldn’t resist a blog about the Rochester Rhinos. The story is in the Rochester, NY, Democrat and Chronicle. Here is how it opens. When …
Minority coaches in the NCAA
In today’s New York Times, Tony Dungy challenges colleges and universities to hire more African American coaches. He lays much of the blame for there …