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College athletics departments cut pay, staff and teams because of COVID
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 19, 2020
Colleges in Texas are losing income with postponed games and crowds at lower capacities.
Ping pong, anyone? Sports fans find new games to bet on during the pandemic
by
Miles Bryan
Jul 16, 2020
While U.S. pro sports leagues suspend play, table tennis, darts and other more obscure competitions find new fans.
The NBA hopes to recoup revenue in the "bubble" at Disney World
Jun 18, 2020
The new NBA postseason format is full of financial losers, the players more than most.
Colin Kaepernick may make it back on an NFL team
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 15, 2019
The NFL is holding a private workout for Colin Kaepernick. Some of the details are puzzling.
Video game fans now pay to watch others play games in person
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 16, 2018
Professional gamers are drawing in the crowds as esports phenomenon spreads.
Beer, big screen TVs and the Dodgers
by
Eliza Mills
Oct 13, 2017
Fall sports are in full swing. Football season began last month, hockey kicked off last week, basketball begins soon and playoff baseball has fans riveted. And lots of people will be watching from sports bars instead of the couch. This is perhaps especially true in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers are in the playoffs, but the […]
NBA's new tool creates near-real time highlight reels
by
Molly Wood
Dec 14, 2015
Sports association hopes to become global powerhouse for online content.
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Nike prepares for life after Phil Knight
Jul 3, 2015
The Nike founder will step down, passing on a company at the top of its global game.