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Celebrity charities: How bad press affects donations
David Brancaccio Jun 14, 2012
The U.S. agency that monitors drugs in sports has filed new doping charges against Lance Armstrong. Philanthropy expert Sandra Miniutti tells us what happens when bad press hits a charity's figurehead.
L.A. Kings fans celebrate -- and pay up
Sarah Gardner Jun 14, 2012
The L.A. Kings are celebrating their Stanley Cup victory with a parade in Los Angeles today, and fans are ponying up for team merchandise. But will the Kings actually benefit from the sales?
NBA viewership up despite shortened season
Amy Scott Jun 12, 2012
Jeremy Lin and other dramatic storylines have more people watching.
Watching the L.A. Kings make history
Sarah Gardner Jun 6, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings could win their first Stanley Cup hockey championship ever tonight. But fans will have to pay a premium to see it whether they watch from the pricey seats at the Staples Center, in a sports bar or at home on cable TV.
GM signs deal to sponsor Manchester United
Christopher Werth May 31, 2012
General Motors announced today a major Chevrolet sponsorship deal with the popular English soccer team, Manchester United.
Miami hardware store swears off the penny
Tess Vigeland May 28, 2012
Miami Herald reporter Douglas Hanks on why a hardware store has decided to get rid of the penny and what it's done for business.
L.A. pro teams pull postseason hat trick
Eve Troeh May 17, 2012
The Lakers, the Clippers and the Kings all in the playoffs at the same time this year. That spells big money for the Staples Center and busy times for the people who transform the sports arena from a basketball court to hockey rink.
Tracing the history of the ball
Kai Ryssdal May 17, 2012
In "The Ball," author John Fox looks at why we play, and how we play, through the titular object.
Bigger, faster, stronger: The rising cost of youth sports
Tess Vigeland May 24, 2012
Tess talks to author Mark Hyman about the arms race to give our kids an advantage on the playing field.
NFL legend Warren Sapp on his financial life after football
Tess Vigeland May 4, 2012
Super Bowl winning defensive tackle Warren Sapp discusses his recent bankruptcy filing and the lessons it has taught him.
