Topic: Spectator Sports Sector

Weekend Watching

Tonight I'm parting with 10 bucks to catch Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby, Will Ferrell's NASCAR parody. In mocking the NASCAR industry, the film also pokes fun at its corporate sponsorships -- but not at the expense of ...READ»

Sports: The Owners Club

An article in The Chicago Tribune earlier this week speculated that local businessman John A. Canning Jr. may be the leading candidate to purchase the Cubs when the season ends, even if he is not the highest bidder. His ...READ»

'We've Taken the Greed out of Sports'

In a city that has suffered as a victim of the old style of sports ownership, the Redbirds and their ballpark have had a transforming effect. "It's become the most important facility in the city," says Steve Cohen, a state senator.READ»

"Take Me Out of This Eyesore..."

The latest in a series of tales inspired by past visions of a perfect future.READ»

Nerves of Tin

The sports section in today's New York Times included a fascinating article about sports franchise leaders who can't stomach game day. The GM of the Giants paces in an underground tunnel. Others flee the press box for other hidden ...READ»

The Biggest-and Newest-Name in Sports Stadiums: Populous

The sports-architecture titan HOK Sport Venue Event rechristens itself.READ»

• Most Innovative Companies in Sports

Take Me Out to the Ballpark

The Washington Nationals' colors may be red, white, and blue, but its new LEED-certified stadium, the first in Major League Baseball, is green. A look at a park that's friendlier to both the earth and team earnings.READ»

• MLB's Digital Dominance
• Show Me The Video!
• The Red Sox secret Lineup