SportsBiz Archive: February 2008
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Ballpark transportation tidbits
Since I must enjoy torturing myself, I sat through last night's D.C. Council hearing on parking a... Published February 29 2008
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Getting there: Bridge walk
I took a trip this afternoon down to the ballpark site, and decided to walk across the Frederick... Published February 29 2008
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On the roster: Ben's Chili Bowl
The Nationals have released its roster of food vendors that will have stands and carts at the tea... Published February 25 2008
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Hi-def Nats
The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network announced it will broadcast 80 baseball games in high-definition... Published February 25 2008
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'Miami' Marlins finally get their stadium
It appears that the Marlins may finally be getting their new ballpark, after eight years of waiti... Published February 22 2008
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Under cap, over budget
There's an editorial in the D.C. Examiner today regarding the Nationals new ballpark and its cost... Published February 19 2008
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Game on -- through 2012
The NFL and its players association announced today that it has extended its contract with video... Published February 12 2008
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Greetings from Cambridge, Mass.
I'm here inside Building 32 on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the se... Published February 9 2008
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Bill James and Rob Neyer speak
Rob Neyer of ESPN.com is moderating a panel on baseball analytics, featuring Red Sox advisors Bil... Published February 9 2008
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Stadiums, new and old
I just finished listening to a panel discussion on the economics of sports facilities. The paneli... Published February 9 2008
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Coulda, shoulda. ...
Wyc Grousbeck, the managing partner and CEO of the Boston Celtics, pointed out that Ben Watson, t... Published February 9 2008
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Indy, Champ appear ready to merge
It appears the Indy Racing League and Champ Car Series may finally be close to a merger that woul... Published February 8 2008
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A few Sports Biz odds and ends ...
* The D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission has arranged for the city's high school baseball t... Published February 7 2008
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Ballpark thoughts
I know I'm about 18 hours late in doing this, but I did want dish out some info and thoughts from... Published February 5 2008
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Giant ratings
Ratings for last night's Super Bowl aren't available yet, but I am willing to bet it set records... Published February 4 2008
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Where football and politics meet
The two biggest news stories this weekend are obviously the Super Bowl and the lead-up to Tuesday... Published February 1 2008