In late 2008, the AFL decided to suspend play of their 2009 season. They said in their release that they planned a 2010 return. Earlier in 2008, the AFL’s commissioner of 12 years, David Baker decided to step down. With nobody fully in charge thing have taken a turn for the worse.
You might think; how [...]
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AFL Calls It Quits, ESPN Not Exactly Sweating It
The Delaware Sports Betting Debate
Last week the four major sports leagues in America along with the NCAA filed a joint lawsuit against the state of Delaware in an effort to block the states motion to legalize sports betting.
I enjoy sports betting as much as the next guy. Enough to be able to say that I have made wagers totaling [...]
Wade Ditching Converse For The Nike Jumpman
Dwyane Wade is getting out of his Converse deal and is joining Nike’s Jordan Brand. He will join the likes of CP3, ‘Melo and Jeter as a Jumpman endorser.
Wade signed a $400,000 deal with Converse which was suppose to run through the 2011-12 season. “I didn’t want to be in the Converse brand anymore because [...]
MJ Interested In Owning Bobcats
Michael Jordan is reportedly interested in buying a majority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats. MJ is already a minority owner with Bob Johnson retaining majority ownership in the team. Johnson is the founder of BET and purchased the rights to the expansion team for $300 million in 2003. Jordan’s official title is Managing Member of [...]
ESPN The Magazine Online
ESPN is going to put the online website for ESPN the Magazine behind a paywall. The transition will take place this summer.
Of course, anyone who is familiar with ESPN.com knows that the magazine’s online presence accounts for only a very small portion of ESPN’s content. AllThingsD.com say that ESPN reps tell them that it is [...]
