SPORTSBIZ

Only at The Washington Times: Tim Lemke discusses the business of sports.

• ESPN2 bobbles the season-opener

  By Tim Lemke — Published March 25, 2008 Comments

  Baseball fans rising early to see this year's opening game between the Red Sox and A's live from...

• Food, glorious food

  By Blog Writer — Published March 19, 2008 Comments

  \ \ \ Since I never turn down the chance to obtain free food, I raced over to Nationals Park last...

• De-snagging the Nationals' new ballpark

  By Tim Lemke — Published March 19, 2008 Comments

  The big question that everyone has been asking over the last month or so is "will the Nationals n...

• Ovechkin's hairy deal

  By Tim Lemke — Published March 18, 2008 Comments

  Alex Ovechkin's decision to get his bangs trimmed at the Hair Cuttery near the Caps practice faci...

• And we're back

  By Tim Lemke — Published March 17, 2008 Comments

  I know, it's been a while since I've blogged. I just can't seem to keep up with the pace of my bu...

• Enter the cherry blossom trees

  By Blog Writer — Published March 6, 2008 Comments

  \ \ \ The cherry blossom trees at Nationals Park are now in place.\ \ \ Team and city officials h...

• A ticket to frustration

  By Blog Writer — Published March 5, 2008 Comments

  The Nationals yesterday sold 40,000 individual tickets for the first season at their new ballpark...

• Getting there: Bridge walk

  By Tim Lemke — Published February 29, 2008 Comments

  I took a trip this afternoon down to the ballpark site, and decided to walk across the Frederick...

• Ballpark transportation tidbits

  By Tim Lemke — Published February 29, 2008 Comments

  Since I must enjoy torturing myself, I sat through last night's D.C. Council hearing on parking a...

• On the roster: Ben's Chili Bowl

  By Blog Writer — Published February 25, 2008 Comments

  The Nationals have released its roster of food vendors that will have stands and carts at the tea...

• Hi-def Nats

  By Tim Lemke — Published February 25, 2008 Comments

  The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network announced it will broadcast 80 baseball games in high-definition...

• 'Miami' Marlins finally get their stadium

  By Tim Lemke — Published February 22, 2008 Comments

  It appears that the Marlins may finally be getting their new ballpark, after eight years of waiti...

• Under cap, over budget

  By Blog Writer — Published February 19, 2008 Comments

  There's an editorial in the D.C. Examiner today regarding the Nationals new ballpark and its cost...

• Game on -- through 2012

  By Blog Writer — Published February 12, 2008 Comments

  The NFL and its players association announced today that it has extended its contract with video...

• Bill James and Rob Neyer speak

  By Tim Lemke — Published February 9, 2008 Comments

  Rob Neyer of ESPN.com is moderating a panel on baseball analytics, featuring Red Sox advisors Bil...