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Golf retail stores making a comeback
Blake Farmer Apr 6, 2012
The official start of golf season is in full swing with all the top golfers competing this weekend in The Masters. The retail side of golf was sliced nearly in half by the recession, but some stores are making a return.
Battle over morning viewers
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson Apr 6, 2012
Television’s bare-knuckle competition to rule the morning air is nothing new. But the networks upped the ante this week.
Tiger Woods still a winner for advertisers
Sally Herships Apr 9, 2012
The Masters golf tournament starts today, and Tiger Woods is back in form on the heels of his first PGA win in two years. Regardless of whether he wins, TV executives are counting on Tiger to pump up the ratings.
Discovery discovers green programming doesn't sell
Adriene Hill Apr 5, 2012
Discovery Communications will replace Planet Green cable channel with programs about travel and food.
P&G bars office access to Pandora, Netflix
Sarah Gardner Apr 4, 2012
Proctor & Gamble has shut down access to Pandora and Netflix for all its employees globally.
Magic Johnson invests in the L.A. Dodgers
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 28, 2012
The Dodgers have a new owner. The troubled franchise will be bought up by a group of investors, Magic Johnson among them.
The L.A. Dodgers deal: What $2 billion gets you
Adriene Hill Mar 28, 2012
The Los Angeles Dodgers break a record in the off-season.
NFL switches over to Nike apparel
Jeff Tyler Mar 27, 2012
In one week, the NFL will start selling apparel made by Nike rather than Reebok. The sports body is trying to capitalize on the switchover.
Celebrating Larry Stevenson, skateboard innovator
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 27, 2012
The father of what we know as the mass-produced skateboard passed away at age 81. How has the industry grown since he first began to churn out boards?
The unexpected winner of 'The Hunger Games'
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 26, 2012
Lionsgate had a very good weekend It's film, 'The Hunger Games,' took in $150 million dollars domestically over the weekend.
