You remember the World Wrestling Federation, right? How could you forget? Hulk Hogan, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, Andre the Giant; the list of famous names from the WWF’s storied history goes on and on. Over the decades, the popularity of Vince McMahon’s professional wrestling company forced […]
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SVC is Built on More Than Sports Media Buzzwords
by featured blogger Niral Patel You’ve never heard of Silver Chalice Ventures. But the buzzwords linked to companies like it are more than familiar—disruptive innovation, streaming services, digital distribution—to anyone that wants to work in sports media. Look out for this small but mighty company as sports media continues its […]
We Need More Personal Trainers!
Too many Americans are in a cycle of overeating and whatever-it-takes workout regimens. Innumerable fast food and delivery options coupled with overscheduled lifestyles make poor dieting, and infrequent exercise seems almost inevitable. According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, more than one-third of US adults are obese, creating […]
Make Money In Golf: The True Money Sport
The National Football League produces America’s number-one sport. Fans can’t get enough. Fall and winter draw us on to the field, relishing every earth-shaking hit, last-minute touchdown, and stifling defensive stand. Spring brings us the draft and free agency. And the summer is all about the battles of training camp. […]
Colin Cowherd a Coup for Fox Sports
Can you imagine the paycheck on a contract worth $6 million annually? Me neither. But that’s what Fox Sports will reportedly pay sports media personality Colin Cowherd to leave the Bristol-based Mothership. Ryan Glasspiegel of The Big Lead had the scoop confirming, “ESPN did make an aggressive bid to keep […]
Toronto Sports: On the Cusp of Greatness
Last summer, I walked the Toronto harbor and discovered some of the city’s gems: vast green space, funky live music, lots of food, and stunning views of Lake Ontario. I later looked over the cityscape from the CN Tower—a striking 147-floor tourist hotspot and telecommunications tower. The overlook offers views […]
You Need Style to Manage Luxury Suites
Fans simulate the experience of live sports with high-definition television, surround sound audio, and ever-growing screen sizes, but watching games from your couch can’t compete with the energy and action of live sports. The walk through the concourse, the climb to your seats, and the lights, music, and crowd noise […]
Twitter Changed the Sports Conversation
Media observers—critics, journalists, broadcasters, and producers—suggest the rise of social media changed the way we talk about sports. Although it fits the broad “social media matters” narrative, the premise isn’t exactly true. Our sports conversations changed, more precisely, because of Twitter. Fans use platforms like Facebook to share sports news […]
Fantasy Sports Jobs Are Exploding
Fantasy sports are part of American sports culture; it’s an undeniable fact. Companies like ESPN, Yahoo!, and NFL.com host fantasy leagues for millions of fans around the world. The fantasy craze helped create a multi-billion dollar industry as well as spur demand for thousands of new jobs. Fox Sports, CBS, […]
Houston Sports: Out of This World
Not enough sports fans grasp the uniqueness of Houston. Many believe Houstonians wear cowboy boots and hats, drive pickup trucks and eat too much steak and barbeque. And while that may be true, it only scratches the surface of Space City. The city’s visitor website sums it up well: Houston […]
