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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.
Musicians big and small compete for summer concert sales
Sally Herships May 31, 2012
Madonna begins her worldwide summer tour today in Israel. Shows have already sold out around the world. But what if you're not Madonna? How do you make money on tour?
TV Networks sue Dish Network over ad-skipper
Scott Tong May 25, 2012
Satellite TV provider Dish Network has a new digital recorder called AutoHop that cuts out commercials. Fox, NBC, and CBS are now suing to stop it.
Who pays for 3-D movie glasses?
Eve Troeh May 23, 2012
The popularity of 3-D movies is growing. So is a battle over who should pay for them -- the studios or the theaters?
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.
What makes a movie?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 16, 2012
These days, a well-established brand can be as valuable as a screenplay. At least that's what the makers of the movie "Battleship" are hoping when the film version of the popular board game opens this weekend.
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.
