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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Baseball Fans Won't Like This But Protective Netting Is Coming

Baseball will soon be protecting fans in the stands from foul balls

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Pac 12 Taking the College Game to China

American College basketball will be played in Shanghai

Monday, August 24, 2015

Will the Stock Market Implosion Hurt NHL Expansion Plans?

Has the NHL expansion process been hurt by global markets slumping? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txF2UtjrXTc

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Players Fault Brady Case in Court

the players stupidity allows Goodell to act the way he does, the NFLPA is a terrible advocate for former and present players

Monday, August 17, 2015

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Milwaukee Bucks Open 2015-16 Win Hugh Win

Walker's signature gives Milwaukee Bucks huge victory

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

LA Wants 2024 Summer Olympics

LA wants to join 2024 Summer Olympics bidding

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

San Diego Could Lose the Chargers

The business of the NFL is business.

Monday, August 10, 2015

What Megyn Kelly and FOX Should Have Asked

the Kelly debate show failure, an omitted question

Friday, August 7, 2015

Thursday, August 6, 2015

West Ham Not Paying Rent for Olympic Stadium?

the American virus of taxpayers paying for sports facilities spreads to England

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Goodbye Nassau Coliseum

another public policy failure, the Nassau Coliseum.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Monday, August 3, 2015

Brady Suspension Masks NFL's Multitude of Problems

Is Brady's suspension actually good for NFL business hiding flaws?

Friday, July 31, 2015

Beijing Gets Another Olympics

Beijing wins the unwanted prize, the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Pro Sports Is Embracing Gambling, eh Fantasy Sports

It's fantasy sports not gambling on sports, sure.

Monday, July 27, 2015

Coyotes Stay in Glendale. Politics as Usual?

the unusual wrinkle in the Glendale-Coyote lease

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Milwaukee Bucks Arena Deal Red Flag




nothing legally wrong here with Scott Walker, but ethically that's another story.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

When Donald Trump Was Told You're Fired by the NFL

when Donald J. Trump​ was told no by the NFL

Monday, July 20, 2015

Peru Wants Big Time Sports

Another country turning to sports for tourism

Friday, July 17, 2015

Trump Should Bring Up Scott Walker Issues on Twitter Feed

Dear Donald J. Trump​, great twitter feed, so here is what you should ask Scott Walker on twitter. You have brought up issues with others in the GOP, so some free strategy from me to you.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Silver: NBA Teams Losing Money

A shot across the bow fired by Adam Silver

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

John Oliver Scores on Stadium Show

Oliver left out one fact, but Cincinnati is hosting baseball's all star game as a thanks, you have a new stadium on the public dime

Monday, July 13, 2015

Rob Manfred's Serene First Year as MLB Commissioner

All seems well in Major League Baseball right now.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Baseball Betting Is Coming to Your Computer

let's quit the nonsense about Pete Rose, baseball embraces gambling

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Monday, July 6, 2015

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Golf has a Trump Problem

now you really did you think I forgot about our Presidential candidate? 

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Bridgeview, Illinois' Cost Soccer Stadium

how would you like to get this bill when you got your property tax? 18k per person to pay for a soccer stadium

Friday, June 26, 2015

Atlanta Hawks Ownership Wants a New Building

does Atlanta need yet another new sports venue?

Thursday, June 25, 2015

NHL Probably Will Add More Teams Soon

why Seattle is the best market and won't get an expansion team

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Is Fantasy Sports Really Gambling?

so when its suits the ranchers, the owners, gambling on American sports leagues is a good thing

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

College Sports Long Time South Carolina Flag Issue Boycott

did you know there is a college sports boycott in South Carolina?

Monday, June 22, 2015

Oakland's Sports Facilities Problem

The East Bay and sports, not looking good

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Scott Walker's Sports Problem

Scott Walker wants a publicly funded sports arena in Milwaukee while slashing money for essential services.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

I Read the Sports News Today Oh Boy

Sports is nothing but a cold blooded, cut throat business

Monday, June 15, 2015

Sacramento Arena Won't be an Economic Stimulus





Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has sold his city a bill of goods.

Friday, June 12, 2015

FIFA Takes a Time Out

Poor FIFA, the bribery scheme may be on hold

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Arizona Politicians Big Losers in Sports Spending

Dear Arizona politicians your stupidity never ceases to amaze me

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Arena That Changed Sports Faces Uncertain Future

The Roman Coliseum lasted centuries and could be used for the 2024 Olympics if Rome gets it, today? 27 years old is outdated for an ampitheater.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Is the NFL Too Big To Fail?

Someone want to explain how the NFL continues to thrive? It seems inconceivable.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Fan Protection at the Baseball Stadiums is an Issue

Baseball, you better protect the people who actually spend the money you want.