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What Pat Williams Teaches Us About Coach John Wooden and Life

One of the things leaders come to understand soon enough is that being is charge is tough work. Getting people to pull together for common cause is not for the faint hearted. It requires a sense of the big picture as well as ...READ»

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Some Coaches Look the Other Way When It Comes to Character

Few things can top the exuberance of the annual NCAA basketball tournament. Unfortunately the other side of the bracket features two schools helmed by coaches who know what it means to cross the line, as in breaking the rules.READ»

Turner Sports Exec: Creating March Madness on Demand Is Like "Good Rock and Roll" [Updated]

Jimmer Fredette and Ohio State aren't the only ones under pressure in the NCAA men's basketball tourney. So is Turner, which is out to deliver the ultimate online experience in its March Madness debut.READ»

A Matter of Character

Football coaches say that the game builds character. But character isn't something that you learn just from playing; it comes from learning right from wrong, too. This came to mind as I watched Jim Tressel, the Ohio State football coach, explain why last April he hadn't reported possible NCAA violations to the university.READ»

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Discerning Trends and Fluctuations From Direction and Volatility

Question: Why did the market tank at the close Wednesday, after the release of the G.19 report, when it was already known February was a poor month for consumer credit? Between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Wednesday, this was the most significant news to come out?READ»

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“Businessology” - What executives can learn from their NCAA bracket

- Three things to consider when making strategic decisions -READ»

Slam Dunk: The Financial Impact of March Madness

The tip-off to the college basketball tourney has finally arrived. And with it comes plenty of chances to cash out. READ»

Infographic of the Day: The Best-Designed NCAA Tourney Bracket on the Web

Among the hundreds out there, the winner is.... (Hurry up and do yours now!)READ»

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March Madness Begins

Last year's NCAA title game ended in OT with Kansas overwhelming Memphis with perseverance ... and free throws. The win scored KU not just bragging rights but also big money. Merchandise tied to the victory earned Kansas more ...READ»

College Football's Billions

The 2008-2009 college football postseason kicks off December 20 with the EagleBank Bowl in D.C, the first of 34 Division I bowl games. It may not be the pros, but college ball is posting some big-league numbers.READ»