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5 Must Follow Sports Social Media Blogs

By on May 23, 2013 in Social Media in Sports

Thirty minutes a day is all it takes to start separating yourself from the competition in the sports business world. How are you structuring your work day? Is there a rhyme or reason to your madness? At Sports Networker, we compiled a resourceful list of some of the must follow sports social media blogs onRead more →

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Top NFL Sports Agencies (Post-2013 NFL Draft)

By on May 22, 2013 in Sports Business, Sports Jobs

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Main agent(s): Tom Condon, Ben Dogra, Jimmy Sexton Many consider CAA to not only be the best NFL sports agency, but the best agency regardless of sport. Similar to how many NCAA conferences are joining together to form super-conferences, CAA is essentially a “super-agency.” Tom Condon may in fact be consideredRead more →

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ESPN Makes Harsh Sports Business Layoffs

By on May 22, 2013 in Sports Business

ESPN is set to make hundreds of layoffs. ‘The Worldwide Leader in Sports’ who is owned by Disney will reduce staff as well as avoid hiring for current unfilled positions. The company would not say how many jobs are being eliminated. ESPN has about 7,000 employees worldwide. They are expected to layoff several hundred employees,Read more →

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Major League Baseball: Small Markets, Big Activations

By on May 21, 2013 in Sports Marketing

The competitive landscape of baseball is tough. Without a salary cap many small-market teams have a tougher time succeeding. While MLB has taken measures like revenue sharing and luxury tax thresholds to help level the playing field, the small market teams have to work harder to be considered a contender. Just like on the field,Read more →

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The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 05.13.13 – 05.20.13

By on May 20, 2013 in Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz

Sports Business Mayweather Tops Sports Illustrated’s List of 50 Richest Athletes in 2013 For the second consecutive year, welterweight boxer Floyd Mayweather topped Sports Illustrated’s annual list of the 50 richest athletes in professional sports. Last year, Mayweather took over the top spot from Tiger Woods, who had held the spot every year since SportsRead more →

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Should Major League Baseball Players Get Paid This Much Money?

By on May 17, 2013 in Sports Business

In 2010 the average salary in Major League Baseball surpassed $3 million for the first time. The 912 players in the big leagues before rosters expanded in September of 2010 averaged $3,014,572. The average rose 0.6 percent from the previous year’s $2,996,106, the smallest increase since a 2.5 percent drop in 2004. The union’s Opening Day averageRead more →

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Mayweather Tops Sports Illustrated’s List of 50 Richest Athletes in 2013

By on May 15, 2013 in Sports Business

For the second consecutive year, welterweight boxer Floyd Mayweather topped Sports Illustrated’s annual list of the 50 richest athletes in professional sports. Last year, Mayweather took over the top spot from Tiger Woods, who had held the spot every year since Sports Illustrated began compiling the list in 2004. From just two fights this yearRead more →

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NHL Alive and Well Post Lockout

By on May 13, 2013 in Sports Business

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 →

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The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 04.28.13 – 05.06.13

By on May 6, 2013 in Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz

Sports Business 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. WhichRead more →

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Geno Smith’s Guide on How NOT To Go Pro

By on May 3, 2013 in Sports Business

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, becauseRead more →

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Would the Kings be a Better Fit in Sacramento or Seattle?

By on May 2, 2013 in Sports Business

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 fansRead more →

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Will Clayton Kershaw be the First $200 Million Pitcher?

By on May 1, 2013 in Sports Business

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 ofRead more →

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