Jun 13, 2014 by Jake MannWill Mozilla's $25 Smartphone Disrupt the Mobile Industry?Mozilla's $25 smartphone has made headlines this week. Will it make a mark on a multi-billion dollar industry?
Jun 12, 2014 by Jake MannWill The World Cup Give U.S. Soccer a Permanent Boost?The World Cup might set viewership records in the U.S., but will it actually help the sport's popularity?
Jun 11, 2014 by Jake MannHow the New College Football Playoff System Will Affect Corporate SponsorshipsDiscover and Tostitos are dropping two of college football's biggest sponsorships, and more changes are in store.
May 21, 2014 by Jake MannThe Epidemic Plaguing Baseball’s ‘Best’ TeamsMany of baseball’s most financially efficient teams are faced with an injury epidemic that’s only getting worse.
May 16, 2014 by Jake MannJordan Spieth's Sponsorships Keep Growing: Why Golf's Golden Boy Is So MarketablePro golfer Jordan Spieth has made millions in endorsements before his 21st birthday. Now he has another sponsor.
May 16, 2014 by Jake MannHow Sports Reduced the Crime Rate in ChicagoA new study from UC Berkeley reveals some interesting findings about Chicago sports.
May 15, 2014 by Jake MannAn Inside Look at Putt-Putt, One of Golf's Most Iconic Brands"Putt-Putt is to miniature golf what Kleenex is to tissue." -- David Callahan, CEO of Putt-Putt LLC.
May 14, 2014 by Jake MannWhat Will Michael Sam's Endorsements Be Worth?Michael Sam is the NFL's first openly gay player. Will he cash in on his endorsement potential?
May 12, 2014 by Jake MannBaseball Efficiency Standings: How Jose Abreu Gave the White Sox a BoostThe Chicago White Sox are baseball's most improved team in terms of payroll efficiency this season.
May 9, 2014 by Jake MannNBC's New Olympics Deal: What the Experts ThinkNBC has a new Olympics contract, and it's a whopper. What do industry experts think about the deal?
May 9, 2014 by Jake MannThe Best NFL Draft Strategy, and How Economists Discovered ItTwo economists have discovered that the best NFL draft strategy isn't the most obvious.
May 8, 2014 by Jake MannThe Big Ten Tournament's Move to Washington, D.C. Is Smart BusinessThe Big Ten is moving its men's basketball tournament to Washington, D.C. in three years. While critics lament the decision, I'll explain why it's smart business.
May 8, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Bud Selig is Wrong About Baseball's PopularityMLB commissioner Bud Selig recently said baseball has "never been more popular," but he's ultimately missing the bigger picture.
May 7, 2014 by Jake MannWhy the Golden State Warriors Are Moving to San FranciscoThere's talk the Golden State Warriors might change their name, which is only part of a much larger relocation plan. Let's take a look.
May 6, 2014 by Jake MannWill the LA Angels Leave Anaheim? It Depends on the MoneyIt's possible the Angels could leave Anaheim without an MLB team as early as 2016. But will they actually do it?
May 3, 2014 by Jake MannHow Many Millions Will The Kentucky Derby Pull In?The Kentucky Derby is the most exciting two minutes in sports, but how much money does Churchill Downs make from the race?
May 1, 2014 by Jake MannWhich Are the Best Baseball Teams According to Payroll Efficiency?Are the best teams in baseball always the most efficient, financially speaking? Let's find out by using B.E.S.T., the Fool's new ranking system that goes inside the numbers of baseball.
May 1, 2014 by Jake MannWill Tradesports Be the Next Big Thing in Fantasy Sports?I recently chatted with Intrade co-founder Ron Bernstein about his new project, a predictive sports market called Tradesports.
Apr 29, 2014 by Jake MannAre Donald Sterling's Racist Comments the Worst PR Disaster in Recent Sports History?If proven true, L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling must be removed from the NBA for his racist comments made last week. How does this PR disaster stack up to others in the past?
Apr 29, 2014 by Jake MannWhat's Behind NFL Cheerleader Lawsuits?As we move through 2014, more NFL cheerleaders are suing their teams. Why are they taking legal action?