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Super Bowl LI Is Going To Be Very Political
Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 7:21pm | 501With the heated political climate these days, Americans likely won’t even be able to escape politics on Super Bowl Sunday. Halftime The centerpiece of Super Bowl politics may be halftime performer Lady Gaga, who has been outspoken in her opposition to President Donald Trump. “This...
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5 Biggest ESPN Personalities That Have Left Since Last Year
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 8:34am | 546Former baseball ace Curt Schilling's departure from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s ESPN segment has certainly been well publicized and full of controversy. However, Schilling isn't the only big name to have left the company in recent history. Bill Simmons Bill Simmons is a sports columnist that wrote...
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Nike Inc's NFL Dilemma
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 9:05am | 613Amid Nike Inc's (NYSE: NKE) preparations for Thursday’s earnings release, the turmoil surrounding the National Football League and allegations of domestic abuse by players continues to capture headlines. The NFL Problem Nike suspended its contract with Minnesota Vikings running back...
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How Twitter Reacted To Ray Rice & The NFL
Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 2:11pm | 954Roger Goodell was once thought to be the best commissioner in all of sports. The NFL has produced billions of dollars in revenue, and that only grows more each year. The concussion controversy began to put a dent in that shield. The domestic violence situation with now-former Baltimore Raven...
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What The Ray Rice Video Means For Under Armour Inc.
Monday, September 8, 2014 - 3:00pm | 511The release of a video showing the Baltimore Ravens' Ray Rice punching his then-fiancée (now wife) is unlikely to deliver a knockout to Under Armour Inc.'s (NYSE: UA) bottom line, but it will certainly attract scrutiny. Under Armour is proudly based in Baltimore, Maryland, and...