The 2012-13 NFL regular season is almost in the books, with just Week 17 left on the calendar. But for the likes of NFL rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, and others, they’re still recording stellar numbers this late in the season. By examining the numbers that this crop of NFL rookie…
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Following Lakers Christmas Day Win, Kobe Bryant Takes Over @NikeBasketball Twitter Account
Kobe Bryant might not have his own twitter account, but for the time being, he’ll at least be tweeting from another one. Following Bryant’s 34-point performance yesterday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 100-94 win over the New York Knicks, Bryant and @NikeBasketball teamed up in a unique, but unfamiliar way (Bryant doesn’t have a twitter…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.17.12 – 12.24.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business The Chilling Effect Of The NHL Lockout On Businesses Most everywhere Lou Billittier turns these days, the Buffalo restaurateur is reminded of the NHL lockout, and its impact on his blue-collar, sports-mad town where Dominik Hasek…
Social Media In Sports: Professional Athletes React To Calvin Johnson’s Record-Breaking Saturday Night
The Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson broke history Saturday night in a 31-18 loss against the Atlanta Falcons. The former Georgia Tech standout broke Jerry Rice’s NFL record for most receiving yards in a season. Following Johnson’s record-breaking evening, professional athletes — both current and former — utilized social media in sports and specifically, twitter, to congratulate…
ESPN, Twitter Land Sports Partnership Deal To Embed Instant Replay Videos In Tweets For Bowl Games
The latest sports partnership deal might be a surprise to some, but to those following the power of social media in the sports world, it’s just another step toward innovating the way companies and brands promote through Twitter. ESPN and Twitter recently agreed to a sports partnership, where the Worldwide Leader will stream instant replays…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.10.12 – 12.17.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business 25 Schools That Make The Most Money In College Sports For many schools, sports are now generating more than $100 million annually. Much of that money is from the ever-growing revenue generated by conferences through television…
The Ultimate Social Media In Sports Showdown: Pittsburgh Steelers v. Dallas Cowboys
The digital teams from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have combined forces in a joint social media in sports initiative for Sunday’s game at Cowboys Stadium. The winner of the #socialshowdown will be determined by the team that accumulates the most combined Twitter followers and Facebook ‘Likes’ between now and the end of their…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.03.12 – 12.10.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Will #JohnnyFootball Ever Cash In? He might be Johnny Football, but he’s not allowed to be Johnny Cash. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is the favorite to become the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy on…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 11.26.12 – 12.03.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Application LIVE For Manhattan Sports Business Academy — Summer 2013 The Manhattan Sports Business Academy (MSBA) is an 8-week summer sports business leadership program in New York City. MSBA is designed for undergraduate & graduate students…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 11.19.12 – 11.26.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business 5 Best Things About Being An NFL Sports Agent I (Agent Jack Bechta) have been lied to, deceived, used, humiliated, and have sacrificed a lot of my personal time and interest to serve others who play…
Expanded Social Media In Sports Presence For #ArmyNavy College Football Rivalry Game
The annual #ArmyNavy college football rivalry game just went social. With the service academy matchup a little over two weeks away, the #ArmyNavy game has decided to expand its social media in sports presence; the game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Dec. 8, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. Currently,…
Social Media In Sports: Professional Athletes Voice What They Are Thankful For On Twitter
Like so many Americans on Thanksgiving, professional athletes from the country’s sports also took to Twitter to voice what they’re thankful for. Whether it was family, friends, being able to play a kid’s game, or just being healthy, each player had his/her own unique message to his/her followers. At Sports Networker, we compiled a list…