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Controversial call costs Packers more than a victory
Sep 25, 2012
Last night's decision by replacement refs has ripple effects on teams, betting outfits, and the referee's labor dispute
If it's a sellout, why are all those seats empty?
Sep 7, 2012
The Red Sox continue to extend their record-long streak of Fenway Park sellouts, even though there are many empty seats as the team struggles.
NFL is back, but with replacement refs
by
Doug Tribou
Sep 5, 2012
The NFL season kicks off when the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys, but regular referees won't be there because of a contract dispute. We check out the financial lives of the men who wear black and white to make some green.
Lance Armstrong quits fighting anti-doping charges
Aug 24, 2012
The famed bicyclist says he's innocent, but that he can no longer fight allegations that he cheated by using performance-enhancing drugs. How will his latest move affect his brand?
Why countries specialize in certain sports
by
Jeff Horwich
and Jeremy Hobson
Aug 6, 2012
Over the weekend, Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the 100 m running race at the Olympic games. Jamaica and other island nations have become know for their sprinting power, in the same way that countries like Kenya are known for their strength in distance running.
Rain or shine: Betting on the Olympics
Jul 25, 2012
The Olympics get underway later this week but the games have already started. People are betting on all things Olympic from the usual bets, like who will win certain events to less usual bets.
'Linsanity' could be officially over
by
Jeremy Hobson
and Jeff Horwich
Jul 16, 2012
Many of you might remember a Knicks basketball player by the name of Jeremy Lin? Well, there are new fears that his popularity streak -- also known as Linsanity -- may officially be over, as the Knicks could be letting him go over to the Houston Rockets.
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NBA prospects hone business skills alongside jumpshots
Jun 28, 2012
The NBA draft is tonight. For team managers, choosing a player isn't just about the stats -- interview skills and personality count. So potential draftees have been learning how to present themselves in the business world to help their chances.
Miami Heat tickets are red-hot
by
Kenny Malone
Jun 21, 2012
It's the last game of the year in Miami, and the Heat could clinch the NBA title tonight. So have fun trying to pay for a ticket.
The price of Olympic uniforms
by
Jeremy Hobson
and Jeff Horwich
Jun 21, 2012
The new track and field uniforms for this year's Olympic games were recently unveiled by Nike.