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Maury

Maury

Founder of the Business of Sports Network, a series of websites dedicated to the business of sports, including The Biz of Baseball, The Biz of Football, The Biz of Basketball and The Biz of Hockey.

My analysis and commentary has been published in the NY Times, Time Magazine, Boston Globe, Chicago Sun-Times, Washington Times, CNN/Money, MarketWatch, FOX News, FootballOutsiders.com, Sports Illustrated.com, the NY Sun, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Tampa Tribune, Toronto Globe and Mail, Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Sports Review, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, San Jose Mercury News, The Baseball Analysts, the Oregonian, the Portland Business Journal, Sports Fantasy Monthly magazine, and USA Today Sports Weekly.

My television appearances include CNBC's On The Money, Canada's Business News Network, and the CBS Evening News .

My radio appearances include being featured regularly on XM Radio's Home Plate, XM 175, Sports Business Radio, and WGN Radio.

Web Site: Business of Sports Network

Claimed Blogs: The Biz of Baseball :: Business of Sports Network, The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network, The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network, The Biz of Hockey :: The Business of Sports Network, Sports Bash, Welcome to the Business of Sports Network

BallHype Member since March 18, 2007

Site Update: MLB Revenue-Sharing Figures ('02-'03, '05)
Site Update: MLB Revenue-Sharing Figures ('02-'03, '05)
bizofbaseball.com — The Biz of Baseball has been updated with new content. With increased interest in the amount of revenue being distributed as part of Major League Baseball's revenue-sharing system, we have updated the site with what is believed to be the only complete figures for each of 30 clubs. The ... (more) Site Update: MLB Revenue-Sharing Figures ('02-'03, '05)

Relocating NHL Franchises to Canada
Relocating NHL Franchises to Canada
bizofhockey.com — Despite Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie’s recent failed attempt to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and re-locate the franchise to Hamilton ON., there is plenty of activity and conjecture which suggests that Canada could yet be home to one or more struggling presently US based franchises. At the same ... (more) Relocating NHL Franchises to Canada

From Japan to Panama and Beyond, World Series a Ratings Hit
From Japan to Panama and Beyond, World Series a Ratings Hit
bizofbaseball.com — And you thought talk of the 2009 World Series was over with? Broadcast news continues to arrive, this time on the international front. The World Series between the Phillies and Yankees wound up being a ratings hit in the U.S.; the highest since the Red Sox won the Fall Classic in 2004 (see ... (more) From Japan to Panama and Beyond, World Series a Ratings Hit

Inside the Baseball Winter Meetings
Inside the Baseball Winter Meetings
bizofbaseball.com — Baseball Career Conference at the Winter Meetings Sports Management Worldwide , in conjunction with Lynn University & Baseball America are holding a Baseball Career Conference Dec. 6-7 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis during the winter meetings. I, along with Ben Hill of ... (more) Inside the Baseball Winter Meetings

Final Free Agent Count: 171 Players Elect, Market Opens at Midnight
Final Free Agent Count: 171 Players Elect, Market Opens at Midnight
bizofbaseball.com — At midnight tonight, MLB's free agency market opens, albeit a market that by all accounts, will be slow and lack much punch. The biggest reason is the lack of heavy interest by the Yankees, such as they did last year going after C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Mark Teixeira, which fueled the ... (more) Final Free Agent Count: 171 Players Elect, Market Opens ...
Tony Dungy Leads New NFL Player Advisory Forum
Tony Dungy Leads New NFL Player Advisory Forum
bizoffootball.com — Former NFL head coach TONY DUNGY will lead a new NFL Player Advisory Forum as Special Advisor to COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL , the NFL announced today. The program will involve a regular series of meetings in various cities with NFL players, including Pro Bowl veterans such as BRIAN DAWKINS of ... (more) Tony Dungy Leads New NFL Player Advisory Forum
Pair of Phillies Prospects Part of Topps Double-A All-Star Team
Pair of Phillies Prospects Part of Topps Double-A All-Star Team
bizofbaseball.com — Classification ERA leader Travis Wood and Topps league Players of the Year Chris Carter and Desmond Jennings are among the ten players selected to the Topps Double-A All-Star Team. The Philadelphia Phillies are the only MLB organization with more than one player on the squad. The best ... (more) Pair of Phillies Prospects Part of Topps Double-A ...
Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia Named Managers of the Year by BBWAA
bizofbaseball.com — Jim Tracy, who took over the Colorado Rockies in late May when they were in last place and led them to the National League wild card, was named NL Manager of the Year in balloting by the BBWAA. It marked only the second time a manager hired in mid-season was honored. Tracy joins Jack McKeon, ... (more) Jim Tracy, Mike Scioscia Named Managers of the Year by BBWAA
Is This the Year Marvin Miller Makes the Hall of Fame?
Is This the Year Marvin Miller Makes the Hall of Fame?
bizofbaseball.com — A plaque for the future of the Hall of Fame? An artist's rendering what Marvin Miller could receive. Every year, the belief is, he will finally be inducted. And, every year, he’s overlooked. Marvin Miller , the former executive director of the Major League Baseball Players ... (more) Is This the Year Marvin Miller Makes the Hall of Fame?
Zack Greinke Overwhelming Choice for AL Cy Young Winner
Zack Greinke Overwhelming Choice for AL Cy Young Winner
bizofbaseball.com — After yesterday's controversial selections of Bailey and Coghlan for AL and NL Rookie of the Year awards , the BBWAA members hit a homerun after an easy pitch to the plate, regardless of his team's place in the standings. Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals was an overwhelming choice for ... (more) Zack Greinke Overwhelming Choice for AL Cy Young Winner
MLB Owners Meetings: Extra Innings Blackout Update #8,265
MLB Owners Meetings: Extra Innings Blackout Update #8,265
bizofbaseball.com — Tomorrow, MLB’s 30 owners will begin holding their final set of meetings of the year at the Chicago O'Hare Hilton, the same location that MLB’s general managers just recently met at. What to expect out of the two days of meetings? For you fans, possible lower ticket prices, which is good ... (more) MLB Owners Meetings: Extra Innings Blackout Update #8,265

Inside the Numbers: The 2009 Forbes NHL Valuations
Inside the Numbers: The 2009 Forbes NHL Valuations
bizofhockey.com — If you take the Versus/DirecTV dispute, the NHL’s miniscule TV ratings and recent ownership debacles, then add that with a recession and NFL record ratings, you’d think the NHL would be doomed. But, Forbes.com reported last week that at least leaguewide, the NHL turned a profit for its 2008-’09 ... (more) Inside the Numbers: The 2009 Forbes NHL Valuations
Twins Unveil New Logos, Uniforms for 2010 Season
Twins Unveil New Logos, Uniforms for 2010 Season
bizofbaseball.com — The 2009 American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins today unveiled new official team marks, logos and team uniforms to be worn during the team's inaugural season at Target Field, scheduled to open for the 2010 season. "Twins fans have many exciting things to look forward to as ... (more) Twins Unveil New Logos, Uniforms for 2010 Season
Jon Gruden Signs Mult-Year Extension with ESPN
Jon Gruden Signs Mult-Year Extension with ESPN
bizoffootball.com — Jon Gruden has signed a mult-year deal with ESPN to remain as an analyst. THIS IS BREAKING NEWS... Jon Gruden, who joined ESPN in May as a Monday Night Football analyst, has agreed to an exclusive multi-year agreement with the company. Gruden has made a commitment to remain ... (more) Jon Gruden Signs Mult-Year Extension with ESPN
Andrew Bailey, Chris Coghlan Win Rookie of the Year Awards
bizofbaseball.com — Andrew Bailey Wins AL Award Oakland right-hander Andrew Bailey, who emerged as the Athletics’ closer in his first major league season, was voted the American League winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Bailey, 25, was listed first on 13 ballots submitted by two writers in ... (more) Andrew Bailey, Chris Coghlan Win Rookie of the Year Awards
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