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Computer Security In Pro Sports: The Unseen Player

Computer security is an inescapable topic these days. Frequent hacks of employers, retailers, and healthcare institutions have put millions of us in the line of fire for identity theft. Like any other business, professional sports teams face these same hazards. They must safeguard social security numbers and other personal data for employees and vendors, but…

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Jim Crane Makes Astros The Most Profitable Team In Baseball

Currently, there is one player on the Houston Astros that is making over $1 million – pitcher Erik Bedard.  The Astros as a team have a record of 43-86, the worst in Major League Baseball.  Yet at the same time, the low payroll and soaring TV revenues are helping to make the team the most…

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Sports Jobs: Second Annual MLB Diversity Business Summit

Major League Baseball and the Houston Astros will co-host the second annual MLB Diversity Business Summit on June 19th at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The business summit will provide those who attend with numerous opportunities to socialize with executives from all 30 MLB Clubs, MLB Network, MLB Advanced Media, Minor League…

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MLB Facebook Pages – Top vs Worst Teams

It can be argued that the best teams should have the best MLB Facebook Pages. If a team is successful on the field, you’d expect they’d be able to capitalize on fan fervor and strengthen their fan connection online.  On the flip side, it might also be argued that the worst teams have nowhere to…

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