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Darren Rovell's SportsBiz: Red Sox, Sex Rod - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell
In July 2005, a man named Brad Francis Sherman trademarked the words "Sex Rod" using the same font that is used in the Boston Red Sox logo. He planned to use it on more than 100 items including cardigans, night gowns and lingerie. But when his trademark was published for opposition, the Red Sox ...
Every Given Sunday: Wish Lists and Intentions by John Perrotto
baseballprospectus.com — The runners-up take their positions in line for the opening of the off-season market.... (more) Every Given Sunday: Wish Lists and Intentions by John ...
The 1912 World Series: Part Two
The 1912 World Series: Part Two
seamheads.com — In the second part of this series on the 1912 World Series, I will recap the 3rd... and 4th games between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants. Game 3 Despite playing eleven innings of thrilling baseball, the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants ended game two in a 6-6 draw. With Boston ... (more) The 1912 World Series: Part Two
Sox now look a little soft in the middle
boston.com — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (more) Sox now look a little soft in the middle
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The Friday Megalinks. It's About Time
Fang's Bites — ... at the brewing feuds between Fox Sports' Jay Glazer and ESPN and between Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms. The Sports Media Watch says the ratings for World Series Game 2 were the lowest ever in history. CNBC's Darren Rovell says the Tampa Bay Rays' Jason Bartlett stands to make some money thanks to the Taco Bell stolen base promotion. Darren wonders if the slow sale of Jets Personal Seat Licenses is due to the economy. And Darren reports that the Boston Red Sox have won the "Sex Rod" case. The Big Lead looks back at the five best ...

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A Sex Rod Story That Doesn’t Involve Fred Smoot
SPORTSbyBROOKS — Sometimes, in stories this good, it’s best to skip the setup jokes and cut right to the meat: The Boston Red Sox have won a trademark infringement case against a man who wanted to slap the phrase “Sex Rod,” in Boston’s Olde English font, on everything from lingerie to infant’s clothing. ...

The Red Sox Defeat The Mighty Sex Rod
FanHouse — ... Unfortunately, Brad didn't think about step two which was to trademark it and then have the Red Sox oppose that trademark and take him to court. They did, and Brad lost. ...

Afternoon Blogdome: How To Prove One's Devotion [Afternoon Blogdome]
Deadspin — ... No Sex Rods for you!: Red Sox win case against man trying to use phrase "Sex Rod" on a variety of paraphernalia. [Sports Biz] ...

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