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The San Francisco Giants are bound to have a lot of opportunities coming their way now that they've won the World Series. One of those opportunities? A chance to pay back some of their long-time debt. Steve Henn reports.

In Europe, sponsors reign supreme for sporting teams. Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner explains the difference in American sports.

This final note today, picking up on my earlier observation about the World Series. Am I the only guy who's been wondering what with those enormous...

This final note today, in observance of the start of the National Basketball Association season tonight....

The new NBA season get going with the tip-off between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. As our senior business correspondent Bob Moon reports, if you really want to follow the action in the months ahead, you might want to read past the sports page, and keep an eye on business coverage.

The NFL plans to send a memo to teams about changes in disciplinary action. This comes after the NFL fined three players for dangerous hits in last Sunday's games. The fines range from $50- to $75,000. The league is getting tougher about tackles, particularly involving the head. Jeff Tyler reports.

Major League Baseball's playoffs resume this weekend with games in Arlington, Texas, and Philadelphia. Postseason games mean extra revenue for the teams involved, and lots of other local businesses. Joel Rose takes us to some businesses in Philly.

The New York Yankees are set to play in the AL Championship Series, chasing their 28th title in a century. Other teams in the league have never even reached the World Series. Why such a monopoly? Jon Wertheim gives his take.

The battling for control of English football's most successful soccer club -- Liverpool FC -- has taken an interesting twist. A Texas court has called time out on the deal after complaints by the current owners.

A fight has been brewing between the National Football League's owners and players' union over how to split up the big money the NFL takes in. The Wall Street Journal's Matthew Futterman wrote an article about the battle and talks with Steve Chiotakis about what's at stake.