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Costas to Interview Ripken on 70th Anniversary of Gehrig Speech
Costas to Interview Ripken on 70th Anniversary of Gehrig Speech
Select to view promo (Quicktime required) MLB Network’s Studio 42 with Bob Costas will host an interview with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. that will air on July 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET on MLB Network. The interview discusses the 70th anniversary on Saturday, July 4 of Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig’s ...
Ken Rosenthal Joins MLB Network, Will Keep FOX Sports Duties
Ken Rosenthal Joins MLB Network, Will Keep FOX Sports Duties
bizofbaseball.com —   MLB Network today announced that Ken Rosenthal has joined its roster of on-air talent. Rosenthal will... join the cast of MLB Tonight beginning Tuesday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET. Rosenthal, who will continue his reporting for FoxSports.com and MLB on Fox, joins Sports Illustrated ... (more) Ken Rosenthal Joins MLB Network, Will Keep FOX Sports Duties
MLB Clubs to Hold Special On-Field Ceremonies on 4th to Honor 70th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech
MLB Clubs to Hold Special On-Field Ceremonies on 4th to Honor 70th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's ...
bizofbaseball.com — In an effort to raise awareness and financial support for organizations leading the fight against ALS (Amyotrophic... Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, every Major League Baseball Club playing at home on July 4 th will conduct a special on-field ... (more) MLB Clubs to Hold Special On-Field Ceremonies on 4th to ...
MLB Network to telecast Saturday’s Subway Series game
MLB Network to telecast Saturday’s Subway Series game
theropolitans.com — For those out-of-towners that frequent the blog, here’s some good news… MLB Network will telecast the Subway... Series featuring the New York Yankees at New York Mets on Saturday, June 27, with live coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET from Citi Field in Flushing, NY. MLB Network’s Matt ... (more) MLB Network to telecast Saturday’s Subway Series game
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Nike Releases Limited Edition "Transformers" Basketball Shoes
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —   Select image to see in larger view NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a limited edition set of three performance basketball shoes commemorating the worldwide premiere of the Transformers film sequel. The collaboration includes the Nike Zoom Flight Club, Nike Zoom FP and Nike Sharkalaid complete with special packaging, retro graphics and ...

Round Up: The Latest on Gordon, Randolph, and Kidd
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — Pistons Land Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva Free-agent guard Ben Gordon and forward Charlie Villanueva have agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons, ESPN.com reports. Gordon, who rejected  $50+ million deals from the Chicago Bulls in each of the past two seasons, will receive a $55 million deal over 5 years. The 24-year-old Villanueva is getting a five-year deal for $40 million after playing the past three seasons in Milwaukee. The Bucks were unwilling to move near the luxury tax limit to retain Villanueva. Gordon was the 3rd overall pick in the 2004 draft out of ...

Podcast: Jeff Levine on Papa Joe Chevalier's Show - NFL Anti-Trust Case
The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —     Yesterday, Business of Sports Network staff author Jeff Levine was on KLAV 1230, Las Vegas with Papa Joe Chevalier discussing the landmark anti-trust case that will be heard by the US Supreme Court. The case involves an appeal from American Needle Inc., an Illinois company that challenged the NFL exclusive deal with Reebok to manufacture licensed apparel. For more see High Court to Hear NFL Antitrust Case, Could ...

Taco Bell Named as NBA's Official Quick Service Restaurant
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Taco Bell Corp. (“Taco Bell”), today announced that Taco Bell has become the Official Quick Service Restaurant of the NBA, thus suppalnating Burger King as theOfficial Quick Service Restaurant for the league. As part of this comprehensive, multiyear marketing partnership Taco Bell will reach the broad and avid fan bases of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association and NBA Development League through a wide array of assets, including marquee league events, television and online exposure, and NBA–themed promotions in its nearly 5,600 restaurants nationwide. “The NBA represents an incredible opportunity for Taco Bell, one that fits ...

Islanders Make Tavares First Pick, Choose Flash and Scoring to Regain Fans
The Biz of Hockey :: The Business of Sports Network — The 2009 NHL Entry Draft came and went last week.  Overall, the event lacked any real drama.  However, it Friday’s fist round had a good amount of drama, as it featured both a blockbuster trade and finally unveiled to the world which can’t miss player the New York Islanders were going to anchor their rebuilding efforts around: John Tavares.  Held at the Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadians, the first day’s action included future hall of fame defenseman Chris Pronger and his hefty contract being moved from the Anaheim Ducks to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a package that included top six forward Joffrey Lupul and several first round draft picks.  Flyers fans will love Pronger’s bruising style of play and ...

Lakers Land Artest, Ariza Headed to Houston
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — Artest Headed to L.A. The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement in principal with free-agent forward Ron Artest on a multiyear contract which totals approximately $18.7 million over three years or $33.5 million over five years, according to ESPN.com. ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard reported late Thursday night that the financial terms of the deal have not been completed because Artest's camp wants more time to weigh its options. Wednesday is the first day players can sign new contracts for the 2009-10 season when the league announces the new salary-cap ceiling and luxury-tax ...

BREAKING: Steve McNair Killed in Apparent Double Homicide
The Biz of Football :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — UPDATE #4 - Story is flux. It is unclear if the woman involved in McNair's wife. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron said, "At this point, we don't know the circumstances of these shooting deaths. The investigation is going to be conducted by the police department's centralized homicide unit. Those detectives have assembled here at the scene. The condominium still has to be processed. There is a lot of work yet to be done. It's going to ...

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