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Sports
Performers take pandemic opportunity to have children
Mar 25, 2021
For some, shutdowns created the perfect opportunity to have a baby without sacrificing opportunity.
Empty arenas not a game for sports and entertainment sponsors
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 15, 2021
Brands are having to rethink how to get home viewers' attention.
Sports insurance rates to double this year
Jan 1, 2021
Teams will need to weigh higher premiums with greater risk as they bring fans back.
Inside the NFL cheerleaders' fight for fair pay
by
Andy Uhler
and Rose Conlon
Dec 31, 2020
A new documentary follows the women trying to end the NFL’s gender pay gap.
Football teams rethink stadium design to adjust for COVID
by
Greg Echlin
Oct 6, 2020
Architecture firms that specialize in stadium design are being asked to make changes to help fans maintain social distancing.
Fake crowds are becoming ubiquitous and a bit more realistic
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 25, 2020
Faux fan sounds can cue viewers to pay attention when they're not completely focused on the game.
Activist athletes can foster change, but sometimes there's a price
by
Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
And sponsors may be increasingly interested in supporting them to reach their fans.
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Athletes protest police shooting of Jacob Blake by refusing to play
Aug 27, 2020
Kenneth Shropshire called Wednesday a "universally unique day in history and in sport."
NBA "bubble" has been a success, but how are the league's finances?
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 14, 2020
The NBA said the cost to operate the bubble is more than $150 million. There also aren’t any fans there to buy tickets or spend money.
Deadspin journalists reunite with new site, Defector, and new business model
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 29, 2020
It's a whole new ballgame when it comes to how Defector staffers will operate their digital media company.