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No, it was not due to Demi Moore saving someone’s life, or Oprah, or Shaq. It’s just that, well, it’s a great way to get info fast. Being more than fashionably late to the dance, I have begun to track the Business of Sports Network through Twitter. But, as many of you know that use the social network phenomenon, it’s a great way to do far more. So, while I’ll be covering sports and business, and all the other stuff outside the lines, who knows what else I will be Tweeting? For those interested, follow the Business of Sports Network (and yours truly) on Twitter here: Follow the Business of Sports Network on Twitter ...
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No, it was not due to Demi Moore saving someone’s life, or Oprah, or Shaq. It’s just that, well, it’s a great way to get info fast. Being more than fashionably late to the dance, I have begun to track the Business of Sports Network through Twitter. But, as many of you know that use the social network phenomenon, it’s a great way to do far more. So, while I’ll be covering sports and business, and all the other stuff outside the lines, who knows what else I will be Tweeting? For those interested, follow the Business of Sports Network (and yours truly) on Twitter here: Follow the Business of Sports Network on Twitter ...
New Cowboys Stadium to Have 3,000 Sony Hi-Def Displays
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What if you went to an NFL game, and did nothing but watch TV? That’s how close it is getting at live sporting events, as the Dallas Cowboys will push the bar further still, based upon a sponsorship agreement with Sony Electronics. The team's new stadium, scheduled to open in June, will give fans a great view from every angle, with more than ...
Jacksonville Jaguars Ink Holt to 3-Yr Deal
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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent wide receiver Torry Holt to a three-year deal that includes $4 million in guarantees, and incentives could push the total to $20 million, NFL.com reports. The 32-year-old veteran was released by the St. Louis Rams in a cost cutting move last month. The Rams are the only team he has played for in his career, but the team chose to move towards an overall younger roster. Holt is expected to remain a featured receiver in the Jaguars attack, as they have recently waived the disappointing Matt Jones (a former first round pick) and Jerry Porter. ...
Dimon Addresses NBA Owners
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A couple of months back it was reported that the NBA, on behalf of its teams, was creating a $200 million line of credit with JPMorgan and other banks. More recently, Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan made a presentation to NBA owners in New York about the current recession and its effects. The fact that this is occurring during the NBA playoffs is indicative of how serious a concern this is. According to NBA commissioner David Stern, “It was a very broad discussion that did not focus on sports...We have a business that is affected by every aspect of the economy.” Also coming to light was a couple of the teams who have accessed the credit that the NBA has coordinated. This list included the New Orleans ...
The Associated Press and NFL Reach Exclusive Agreement for Still Images
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The Associated Press and the National Football League today announced an exclusive agreement that makes the AP the worldwide licensing agent of NFL still images for commercial use. Under the agreement, the AP will be able to sell its own NFL images, reserved until now for editorial purposes, for commercial use. In addition, the AP will now license NFL-owned event photos for commercial use and sell them for editorial purposes. The agreement covers NFL images, as well as the iconic and historical images in the AP Images’ NFL archive. “The AP is proud and excited to join with the NFL in making available a rich trove of football images to a wide audience and market,” said Tom Curley, chief executive ...
Larry Fitzgerald, Troy Polamalu to Grace Cover of Madden 10
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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will both be featured on the cover of Madden NFL 10, set to hit retail shelves on Friday, August 14. For the first time in the 21-year history of the Madden NFL franchise, two athletes will grace the cover of the award-winning football franchise. Leaders on their respective sides of the field, Fitzgerald and Polamalu epitomize the offensive and defensive battles that take place on every play in the NFL…the Fight for Every Yard. ...
Falcons Land Tony Gonzalez, Delhomme Gets $20 million Guaranteed
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Falcons Acquire Tony Gonzalez for 2nd Round Pick Future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2010 draft pick, ending his tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN.com reports. Atlanta will send a second-round pick next year to the Chiefs for Gonzalez, the only tight end in NFL history chosen to 10 Pro Bowls. Gonzalez caught 96 passes for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2008. He owns NFL records for tight ends with 916 receptions, 10,940 yards receiving, 76 TDs receiving and 26 100-yard receiving games. "It's somewhat bittersweet," Gonzalez told ...
Matthew Stafford Contract Official; 6yrs, $41.7M Guaranteed
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Matthew Stafford is set to become the Detroit Lions' No. 1 overall draft pick after agreeing to a six-year deal worth $41.7 million in guarantees, and could total as much as $78 million, NFL.com reports. In addition to the top pick, the Lions have five of the first 82 picks in the draft to help the first 0-16 team in NFL history begin to move towards respectability. The franchise has just one playoff victory since winning the title in 1957, and are in the midst of the worst eight year stretch (31-97) in the NFL since the second World War. The three-year Georgia starter is now the fifth ...
Day One: 2009 NFL Draft Quotes - Matthew Stafford
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The following are quotes from Matthew Stafford, selected the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. (on his emotions): “I’m extremely excited. This is a dream come true for me and my family, I’m so glad that they’re here to share it with me, it means a lot to me. I’m excited to get to Detroit and start things going. ” (on how he found out he got selected): “I got a call from my agent Tom Condon and I was hoping for good news, that’s for sure, and good news came so that was great and I was extremely excited. I got a call shortly thereafter from the president Tom Lewand and the head coach, coach Schwartz, and it ...
See Them All - 2009 NFL Draft (Rounds 1-7)
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The following is a break down of the 2009 NFL Draft, Rounds 1-7 Click to see the 2009 NFL Draft in PDF Source: National Football League OTHER NEWS ACROSS THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS NETWORK Large Land Purchase Near Trinity River Could Include ...
NFL Considering Moving First Round of ’10 Draft to Thursday
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With its popularity growing, the NFL is considering having the Draft start on Thursday in prime time next year, dedicating an entire day to just the first round. As reported by the Dallas Morning News: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday the league was discussing the possibility of staging the first round of the 2010 draft on a Thursday evening, the second and third rounds Friday evening and the final four rounds Saturday. The event would still remain on cable, being shown on ESPN and the NFL Network. "We're more confident now, with the timing of the first round, that it can fit a 3½-hour window," Goodell said. "We think it can be very appealing from a ...
NFL Round-Up - Edgerrin James, Darren Sproles,Leroy Hill, Ellis Hobbs
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Here is a summary of the latest NFL moves, as reported on NFL.com: Cardinals Release Edgerrin James The Arizona Cardinals granted running back Edgerrin James his release, and unexpectedly cut defensive back Rod Hood and defensive end/linebacker Travis LaBoy as well. The moves clear salary-cap space for potential new deals with linebacker Karlos Dansby, safety Adrian Wilson, and disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin. James, Hood, and LaBoy were set to make a combined $10 million next year, but the $7.5 million signing bonus given to LaBoy a ...
