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The value of a deal between ESPN and the Southeastern Conference
Queena Kim May 2, 2013
ESPN and the SEC are announcing the SEC Network, a lucrative TV deal for college sports. What’s so valuable about the SEC? And what’s in the deal for the schools?
March Madness and the big business of college sports
Sarah Gardner Apr 2, 2013
Commissioner Bob Bowlsby runs the Big 12 and sees major changes in college sports ahead.
The high costs of attending big college bowl games
Tony Cox Dec 31, 2012
From travel to organized festivities, lodging to food, and oh yeah, the tickets -- attending a college bowl game costs a pretty penny.
Bowl game exposure can come with a cost
David Gura Dec 4, 2012
Schools see costs of participating in a bowl game as a down payment on invaluable exposure.
Conference switches lucrative for college teams
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 28, 2012
University of Louisville shifts to the ACC, the latest conference shift in college sports.
'Johnny Football' name sparks off-field battle
Ben Philpott Nov 26, 2012
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is a national phenom, but his "Johnny Football" nickname has sparked a legal battle over naming rights.
Can selling beer help college fans drink less?
Stephen Dubner Sep 5, 2012
A small group of popular college football teams are allowing beer sales inside their stadiums, saying the change acknowledges reality and may actually help them control problem drinking.
Pac-12 universities launch sports networks
Jeff Tyler Aug 15, 2012
The Pac-12 Conference begins broadcasting college athletics on one national network and six regional ones.
Playoffs could be cash haul for college football
Adam Allington Jun 26, 2012
College football fans are on the cusp of getting what they want. A four-team playoff is also attractive to the NCAA's bottom line.
College football's BCS may be on its way out
Tess Vigeland Apr 26, 2012
Word is, the BCS will be no longer exist after the 2014 season, and the 'P' word -- playoff -- is being uttered amongst football commissioners.
