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Batter’s Eye: Comcast to Offer Extra Innings in HD
Published 3/31/2008 by Maury Brown at The Biz of Baseball
Last week, we reported that Comcast would not be carrying MLB Extra Innings in High-Def, much to the consternation of customers. There was a mixed set of signals from “not enough bandwidth” to "It's most likely because we don't have an agreement to carry it in HD." Now, comes word that Comcast will indeed carry Extra Innings in HD. As reported by TVPredictions.com: ... In Demand spokeswoman Ellen Cooper told TVPredictions.com on Friday (March 28) that every cable operator that carries the Extra Innings package (including SD games) has the rights to also offer the HD ...

Colts Sign Polian Through 2011
Published 3/31/2008 by Bill Jordan at The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network
... Here's what is being reported across the Business of Sports Network: On the Biz of Baseball, Maury Brown reports: Batter’s Eye: Comcast to Offer Extra Innings in HD. On the Biz of Basketball, David Friedman reports: Chris Webber's Legacy. On the Biz of Hockey, Maury Brown reports: Wanted: Hockey Bloggers. ...

SEE IT: "Sunday MLB on TBS" Ad with Bon Jovi
Published 3/31/2008 by Maury Brown at The Biz of Baseball
TBS released their latest television ad for "Sunday MLB on TBS", featuring Bon Jovi performing, "I Love This Town". Select the image below to view (QuickTime Plug-in Required) (Large File. Patience on Downloading) Post a comment and tell us what you think of the new TBS ad. ...

Attendance Record for Spring Training Smashed
Published 3/31/2008 by Maury Brown at The Biz of Baseball
Major League Baseball drew a record total of 3,692,125 fans to Spring Training games in 2008, breaking last year’s high of 3,421,055, it was announced today. This marks the third time in the last four years that MLB’s record for overall Spring Training attendance has been set. Prior to 2005, the record for Spring Training attendance was 3,330,200 fans in 1994. The average Spring Training attendance in 2008 was 8,026 per game, surpassing the previous mark for highest average attendance, set in 1994 (7,709 per game). “Baseball continues to be more popular today than at any time in its history," said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, “and ...

Colorado Rockies, Coors Agree to 10-year Deal
Published 3/31/2008 by Dave Rouleau at The Biz of Baseball
The Colorado Rockies and the #3 brewer in the United States have agreed to a deal that will keep the “Coors” in “Coors Field” for at least another 10 years. The deal, which includes licensing, advertising and hospitality rights, extends an agreement first signed when Coors Field opened in 1995. It also gives Molson Coors exclusive naming rights for a seating section behind home plate. The financial details have not yet been disclosed. The Rockies played their first two seasons, 1993 and 1994, in Mile High Stadium before moving to Coors Field in 1995.  The park offers 63 luxury suites, 4,500 club seats ...

SBR: An Interview with Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt
Published 4/1/2008 by Maury Brown at The Biz of Baseball
If you missed Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on Sports Business Radio this past weekend, you can listen to the interview ON DEMAND. Amongst the topics McCourt discussed with SBR host Brian Berger: * The Dodgers vs Red Sox game at Los Angeles Coliseum, a benefit for ThinkCure celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dodgers in Los Angeles * McCourt's thoughts on the team's trip to China and the possibilities for MLB in China * The hiring of new Dodgers manager Joe Torre *The closing of Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida The overall state of MLB Listen to the interview with Frank McCourt on Sports ...

League Approves Sale of Half of Dolphins
Published 4/1/2008 by Bill Jordan at The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network
... Here's what's being reported around the Business of Sports Network: On the Biz of Baseball, Maury Brown reports: Interview - Art Garfamudis - Writer, ESPN Page 2. On the Biz of Basketball, David Friedman reports: Chris Webber's Legacy. On the Biz of Hockey, Maury Brown reports: Wanted: Hockey Bloggers. ...

Packers Sign WR Martin
Published 4/2/2008 by Bill Jordan at The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network
... Here's what's happening across the Business of Sports Network:  On the Biz of Baseball, Maury Brown reports: See Them All: 239 Players In MLB Born Outside US. On the Biz of Basketball, David Friedman reports: Chris Webber's Legacy. On the Biz of Hockey, Maury Brown reports: Wanted: Hockey Bloggers. ...