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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At Last! Your Favorite NFL Stadium Will Be A WiFi Hotspot
For many sports fans, it’s not enough to just go to a game. There are pictures to post, smack talk postings to upload on a social network, game-related Tweets to Tweet and maybe even a video or two of a great play to post on YouTube. And that’s on top of a constant stream of…
The Aaron Hernandez Murder Case
On Wednesday, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year old Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player. Hernandez was also charged with one count of carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of possession of a large capacity firearm and two counts of posession…
Tim Tebow’s Last Stand
Word spread like wildfire this past Monday that the New England Patriots were signing Tim Tebow. But why did the sudden interest? And why did the Patriots wait so long? Let me clarify the ACTUAL thinking and reasoning behind this signing! No Revelation Tim Tebow has already had 2 stops in the NFL with the…
Patriots Upping Its Sports Technology Game, Add Wi-Fi To Gillette Stadium
Yesterday, the New England Patriots announced that it would be providing its fans with a next-generation fan experience. With the the support of Boston-based Enterasys Networks, Gillette Stadium will become the 8th NFL stadium to offer Wi-Fi services during Patriots’ games and other events. According to the Patriots, the upgrades in sports technology will be available…
Top 8 Most Engaging NFL Team Twitter Accounts
With the 2012-13 NFL season set to begin tonight as the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants face-off in an NFC East early season showdown, Sports Networker is in the midst of its #NFLKickoff week, providing you the fan with the most up-to-date social media information. The latest installment has us looking at the most…
Patriots vs Giants – Which Team Is More Mentally Tough?
As we near Super Bowl Sunday and the much-anticipated rematch between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, the talk is not only about which team will win but which one is more mentally tough. This begs the question: what is mental toughness? Everyone from sports writers to fans throws that term around…
Sports Web site Fanlime.com Boasts Fan’s DNA
There are sports fans, and then there are sports fans. There is no better example than at the upcoming Super Bowl party you will attend. Every party has that relative or family friend that is interested in the social gathering; after a few mini hot dogs and a few too many drinks he’s asking why…
Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz – 12.1.24
The Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Online Marketing Coordinator – Steve Richards Sports Business IMG Worldwide Squashes Rumors of Being Up For Sale “I immediately contacted Jim Gallagher, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at IMG Worldwide. Gallagher quickly put the rumor to bed. ”There aren’t ANY conversations going on…
NFL App Brings A New Excitement To Watching Games
As a Philadelphia guy, I’m having a tough year watching The Nightmare Team that is the Philadelphia Eagles. My pain is best showcased in week 12 against the Patriots when the Birds took a 10-0 lead on one of the better teams in the league before laying their customary egg, getting outscored 38-10 the rest…
Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz – 11.11.29
The Sportsbiz Weekly Buzz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Online Coordinator – Steve Richards Sports Business NBA’s Owners Win Big “After all the talk of a broken system and badly needed overhauls in the league, Saturday’s resolution produced one odd result: Fans won’t notice much of a difference.” Sports business maverick…