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Dodgers to slide spring training to Arizona
Mar 1, 2007
The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to move their training camp from Vero Beach, Florida to Glendale, Arizona in 2009 — and it's probably a smart business move from any seat in the stands says David Carter.
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CBS tries to play YouTube's game
Feb 28, 2007
As part of its coverage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the network is inviting fans to post videos on its website. Janet Babin reports.
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Do women deserve equal pay at Wimbledon?
Feb 23, 2007
Business of sports commentator Diana Nyad says female tennis players may provide just as much entertainment value as the men, but when it comes down to it, it really isn't equal pay for equal work.
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NASCAR willing to consider biofuel
Feb 23, 2007
GM is urging NASCAR to follow the IndyCar Series' lead and switch over to ethanol-based fuel as U.S. automakers try to push the alternative into the mainstream. And NASCAR isn't scoffing at the idea.
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Equal winnings on a silver platter
Feb 22, 2007
Wimbledon, the world's oldest tennis tournament, has awarded smaller prizes to women for all of its 123 years. But no more. Amy Scott reports on the changing times at the All England Club.
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Job Files: Balls and strikes
Feb 19, 2007
This week, we play ball with a minor league umpire.
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Investors' interest in British soccer kicks in
Feb 15, 2007
Owners of some big-time American sports franchises are betting heavily on English football — as they call it over there. Business-of-sports analyst Ed Derse talks with Kai Ryssdal about the trend.
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Why NASCAR, why now?
Feb 15, 2007
Toyota is already poised to overtake GM as the No. 2 automaker, but USC Sports Business Institute's David Carter says aligning with NASCAR is a no-brainer — and this is the year to do it.
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Trying to not spend it like Beckham
Feb 12, 2007
The L.A. Galaxy soccer team is looking for a few good men to play (cheap) alongside newly-signed British star David Beckham. Tryouts were held this past weekend. Jane Lindholm hit the field with the hopefuls.
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Advertisers make super blunders
Feb 8, 2007
A few Super Bowl TV ads are under fire. Critics say they went beyond just bad taste to being offensive — and even dangerous. Pat Loeb reports.
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