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The Booming Business of Anti-LeBron T-shirts
Jul 14, 2010
There have been many statements made and shot down about how the economy of Cleveland will suffer because of LeBron James' departure to South Beach...
Steinbrenner's legacy in sports business
Jul 13, 2010
Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson takes a look at the impact that George Steinbrenner had on the business of baseball.
How Steinbrenner changed the sports landscape
Jul 13, 2010
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's contributions to the sports world -- financially and creatively -- were innumerable. Steve Chiotakis talks to sports business professor David Carter about Steinbrenner, who passed away this morning.
Without James, Cleveland says it will fall
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Eve Troeh
Jul 9, 2010
Part of the city of Cleveland's plea to now ex-Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was that the local economy would tank if he left. But some analysts say there's life after LeBron. Eve Troeh reports.
How to fill up an hour-long LeBron James special
Jul 8, 2010
After a long, dramatic build-up, NBA star LeBron James will unveil his future tonight in an hour-long special. Will that really take an hour?
N.B.A. Increases Salary Cap
Jul 7, 2010
The National Basketball Association announced Wednesday that it increased the salary cap for the 2010-2011 season to just over $58 million. The...
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Sumo won't be broadcast amidst gambling scandal
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Roland Buerk
Jul 6, 2010
Japanese broadcasters are refusing to air the big sumo Nagoya tournament because the sport has been corrupted by illegal gambling.
How NBA salary sizes up in different cities
Jul 5, 2010
The New York Knicks told LeBron coming to the Big Apple could mean a billion-dollar career. But what's the real difference between a nine-figure and 10-figure salary?
U.S. eateries kick up marketing during World Cup
Jul 2, 2010
Pubs and eateries in the U.S. are doing what they can to pull in soccer fans while the World Cup is going on.