The NBA may not want the Kings to move to Seattle, but the ones with the keys to make that move have other ideas. The Maloofs have informed fellow NBA owners that if the league does not approve their deal to sell and relocate the Kings to Seattle, they will refuse to sell the team Read more →
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Maloofs Inform Owners of Refusal to Sell Kings to Sacramento-Based Group
Written by on May 14 2013 last updated on May 14 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
NHL Alive and Well Post Lockout
Written by on May 13 2013 last updated on May 13 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Kwame Flaherty
Six months ago, the National Hockey League was receiving last rites. Entrenched in their third lockout in 19 years, the consensus in the sports media was that the NHL would go the way of VHS tapes. “Fans are fed up.” “Nobody will come to the arenas, or watch the games.” Even Detroit Red Wings coach, Read more →
Geno Smith’s Guide on How NOT To Go Pro
Every April the NFL welcomes a new crop of rookies into the professional ranks via the NFL Draft. Teams map out their Draft plans, after accumulating every possible piece of data available on these prospects. They debate the value of each player, scrutinizing every little detail. Teams know they MUST select the right players, because Read more →
Would the Kings be a Better Fit in Sacramento or Seattle?
So now that the NBA’s relocation committee has recommended rejecting the move of the Sacramento Kings, the NBA owners are expected to follow along with this decision and place their votes in two weeks, keeping the 23 year tenured romance alive and well for now, for the good fans of Sacramento. However, multitudes of sports fans Read more →
Why LeBron James Could Be the Most Underpaid Athlete in Sports
Despite being one of the top 1% income earners in the world, one could make a case that LeBron James could actually be the most underpaid athlete in professional sports. James earns $16 million per season, the 13th biggest salary in the NBA. Which means that there are 12 players making more money than LeBron Read more →
Will Clayton Kershaw be the First $200 Million Pitcher?
In March, Justin Verlander signed a five-year, $140 million dollar extension. Add the two years, $40 million he had remaining under contract he signed in 2009 and he is the highest paid pitcher in baseball history. Verlander, however, is not the only pitcher to recently sign a large, long-term contract. Below is a list of Read more →
2013 NFL Draft Madness & Analysis
Written by on April 26 2013 last updated on April 26 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Joe Pirucki
Excitement. Anticipation. Mystery. Anxiety. No, I’m not describing the latest action movie, I’m talking about the NFL Draft! And this does not just apply to fans; there is also some intense emotion inside of every one of the 32 team Draft rooms. I have seen a complete range of emotions expressed as I worked in Read more →
Roc Nation Targeting Seth Jones
Written by on April 26 2013 last updated on April 25 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Bryan Mcwilliam
When you think of the name Jay-Z, you automatically think of the rap mogul who dominated the music industry year after year, but music isn’t the native of Brooklyn’s only passion. The performer is a sports nut and he has his fingers all over the sports business world lately. He is part-owner of the Brooklyn Read more →
Five Great Moves Jay-Z Made as Nets Owner
Written by on April 25 2013 last updated on April 24 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Kwame Flaherty
In what is probably the worst kept secret in the sports business, Jay-Z is selling his stake in the Brooklyn Nets so he can become a full-time sports agent. Jay-Z is not the first entertainer to own a piece of a sports franchise, nor is he the first rapper to become an agent, but based Read more →
SequentialT Captures Fan Data for Venues to Maximize Revenue
Written by on April 19 2013 last updated on April 18 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
When a sports franchise opens the doors of their stadium to the public, they have no idea who exactly those fans are. In a way, it’s like opening the doors of your home to anywhere from 20,000 to over 100,000 complete strangers. Teams don’t know who is coming into their venue, all they know is Read more →
Quarterback Dominoes 2013 – Part II
Written by on April 12 2013 last updated on April 11 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Joe Pirucki
Quarterback changes happen in the NFL every off-season, but how have teams gone about making a switch? After describing what makes a great quarterback last week, let’s connect the dots on changes made this off-season. Why was a change made and what ripple effect did it have? (Notice the number of trades due to the Read more →
Quarterback Dominoes 2013 – Part I
Written by on April 5 2013 last updated on April 4 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Joe Pirucki
So what makes a great NFL quarterback? Is it arm strength or accuracy? What about the ability to read and diagnose defenses? Is it having awareness or pocket presence? Is it being multidimensional as a threat to run or pass? What about years of experience, injury history, or composure? Is the most important element the Read more →
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