Apr 29, 2014 by Jake MannCould the War Over Wrigley Field Expansion Cause the Cubs to Move to Rosemont?There is a war raging between the Chicago Cubs and neighborhood rooftop owners. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig just took a side.
Apr 26, 2014 by Jake MannThe Vernon Davis IPO Is Here. Should You Buy In?Investors can finally buy shares of NFL tight end Vernon Davis. Is it smart to buy in?
Apr 25, 2014 by Jake MannHow Golf Can Survive After Tiger Woods RetiresTiger Woods will retire one day, and it may be sooner rather than later. How can golf survive when he's gone?
Apr 17, 2014 by Jake MannHow the Arena Football League Made a Comeback: An Insider's PerspectiveArena football is back, and by some measures, it's better than ever. What's in store for the AFL?
Apr 16, 2014 by Jake MannDigital Baseball Cards Brighten Future for ToppsJust a few years ago, many thought trading cards were on their death bed. One company found a way to save them, and in turn, the company has made millions.
Apr 12, 2014 by Jake MannRG3's New Adidas Logo Is Smart Business, Bad TimingRobert Griffin III and Adidas have unveiled a new "RG3" logo. Was it the right move?
Apr 11, 2014 by Jake MannThe Money Behind The MastersAlthough Augusta National doesn't release their official financials, it's possible to estimate how much money changes hands at The Masters.
Apr 11, 2014 by Jake MannHow the Chicago Cubs Are Capitalizing on Wrigley Field's 100-Year AnniversaryThe Chicago Cubs have been in Wrigley Field for a century, and the team isn't shy about promoting it. Are their marketing efforts good for business?
Apr 8, 2014 by Jake MannSamsung’s Obama-Ortiz Selfie Doesn’t Deserve the Media BacklashThe Obama-Ortiz selfie caused quite a stir last week, but it doesn't deserve the media backlash it's received.
Apr 8, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Did NCAA Final Four TV Ratings Drop?This year's NCAA Tournament was one of the most exciting ever, so why did TV ratings fall during the Final Four?
Apr 6, 2014 by Jake MannHow the Masters and Golf Suffer Without Tiger WoodsTiger Woods won't compete in The Masters for the first time in nearly 20 years. How much will his absence hurt?
Apr 4, 2014 by Jake MannShould Donald Trump Buy the Buffalo Bills?Donald Trump is rumored to be considering a purchase of the Buffalo Bills. Although the team is one of the NFL's worst, an investment could be a wise move for both sides.
Apr 4, 2014 by Jake MannThe New York Yankees Are Winning Baseball’s Social Media BattleThe Yankees haven't been the best on the baseball diamond lately, but they're winning the MLB's social media battle.
Apr 4, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Is Under Armour Inc Getting Into NASCAR?Under Armour is attaching its brand to NASCAR. What's the company's underlying goal?
Apr 2, 2014 by Jake MannThe ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot Could Kill the Comic-Book Movie CrazeThe 'Fantastic Four' reboot is a risky venture, and not just for Fox. If the movie fails, it could take down an entire industry.
Apr 1, 2014 by Jake MannIs Miguel Cabrera’s New Contract the Worst in Baseball?Miguel Cabrera is set to make a boatload of money. How does his new contract compare to other mega-deals in the MLB?
Mar 31, 2014 by Jake MannBrooklyn Nets Transfering Ownership to Russia Could Cause PR ProblemsThe Brooklyn Nets are considering an ownership transfer to Russia at the worst possible time.
Mar 31, 2014 by Jake MannNike’s New Johnny Manziel Pro Day Collection Gear Is Genius MarketingNike just turned Johnny Manziel's pro day into a genius bit of marketing, and it has new gear to prove it.
Mar 29, 2014 by Jake MannHow Much Is a Big-Time College Athlete Worth?College sports are big-time business, and if unionization spreads beyond Northwestern, its players are the employees. How much money are they worth?
Mar 28, 2014 by Jake MannNorthwestern Football Players’ Union Is About More Than MoneyMany assume Northwestern football players are seeking unionization for a paycheck, but there's far more to this story than that.