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How did Detroit Sports 105.1 fail in less than 3 years? – Detroit Free Press

Friday, July 01, 2016

Buy Photo Drew Lane was a centerpiece for Detroit Sports 105.1, but the station did not renew his contract last October.(Photo: Andre J. Jackson, DFP)Buy Photo Tom Mazawey and Sean Baligian, two show hosts at Detroit Sports 105.1 (WMGC-FM), explained Thursday some of the mistakes and failures that led to the station discontinuing its sports-talk format Wednesday after a 34-month run. Questionable programming decisions, failing to provide a Detroit-centric morning show…

Dick’s Just Paid $15 Million For Sports Authority’s Name – Fortune

Friday, July 01, 2016

After filing for Chapter 11 in March, Sports Authority is currently on a quest to sell off its remaining assets. An auction with the purpose of doing just that began on Wednesday, and lasted through early Thursday morning. The event, which was run by Hilco Streambank, saw Dick’s Sporting Goods dks pay $15 million for the Sports Authority brand name as well as additional intellectual property, the Wall Street Journal…

Dick’s Just Paid $15 Million For Sports Authority’s Name – Fortune

Friday, July 01, 2016

After filing for Chapter 11 in March, Sports Authority is currently on a quest to sell off its remaining assets. An auction with the purpose of doing just that began on Wednesday, and lasted through early Thursday morning. The event, which was run by Hilco Streambank, saw Dick’s Sporting Goods dks pay $15 million for the Sports Authority brand name as well as additional intellectual property, the Wall Street Journal…

Sports Investor Buying Specialist in Broadcasts – New York Times

Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Irate Detroit Sports Blogger Yells While His Dog Sleeps, Licks Its Own Ass – Deadspin

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Screencap via I’m going to cut straight to the chase: Detroit sports guy Jeff Moss of DetroitSportsRag.com broke the story today that Detroit Sports 105.1 (WMGC), a sports radio station in Detroit, would no longer be a sports station. The radio’s website now redirects to a WCSX 94.7, an oldies station. Moss broke the story, as he makes very clear in an article on this subject—we’d like to offer a…

Rider announces new sports media bachelor’s degree – NJ.com

Thursday, June 30, 2016

LAWRENCE – Rider University unveiled a new bachelor’s degree in sports media Wednesday. The major field of studies will provide students with the opportunity to build skills in multimedia production, writing, storytelling, social media and sports communications, university professor A.J. Moore said in a statement. “Whether students aspire to work in the sports industry as journalists, on-air broadcasters, public relations strategists, bloggers or producers, the program’s innovative interdisciplinary approach will give…

ROOMBA PONG is America’s next greatest sport – SB Nation

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Beer pong is definitely a sport, with famous professional athletes like Matthew Dellavedova starring in it. Just like football introduced the forward pass and basketball removed hand checks, beer pong has found its revolutionary advancement: roombas. Never mind that roombas cost $400 or $500. They are now beer pong accessories, moving the sport along even quicker than alcohockey. Roomba pong is the American version of that great Canadian invention. …

Sources: Joakim Noah, Knicks could come to quick agreement – Yahoo Sports

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Free-agent center Joakim Noah and New York Knicks president Phil Jackson will meet after midnight on July 1, with the two sides intensely focused on working out an agreement, league sources told The Vertical. View photo . Joakim Noah was limited to 29 games last season. (Getty Images) There’s belief on both sides that a deal could come swift in free agency, sources said. In New York, Noah would return…

Rider announces new sports media bachelor’s degree – NJ.com

Thursday, June 30, 2016

LAWRENCE – Rider University unveiled a new bachelor’s degree in sports media Wednesday. The major field of studies will provide students with the opportunity to build skills in multimedia production, writing, storytelling, social media and sports communications, university professor A.J. Moore said in a statement. “Whether students aspire to work in the sports industry as journalists, on-air broadcasters, public relations strategists, bloggers or producers, the program’s innovative interdisciplinary approach will give…

Multi-Sport athletes to suit up for Gridiron Classic – Asbury Park Press

Thursday, June 30, 2016

x Embed x Share Watch as the rosters for the 2016 APP All-Star Hockey Classic are unveiled. Chris Rotolo, Asbury Park Press Howell High School wide receiver Nic Rossi hauls in a pass during offensive team drills during training camp, Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 Jerry Wolkowitz/Correspondent ASB TAB Howell football 082015 HAZLET – Many kids growing up focus on playing only one sport and play it year-round. The Monmouth County All-Stars,…

Rider announces new sports media bachelor’s degree – NJ.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

LAWRENCE – Rider University unveiled a new bachelor’s degree in sports media Wednesday. The major field of studies will provide students with the opportunity to build skills in multimedia production, writing, storytelling, social media and sports communications, university professor A.J. Moore said in a statement. “Whether students aspire to work in the sports industry as journalists, on-air broadcasters, public relations strategists, bloggers or producers, the program’s innovative interdisciplinary approach will give…

Trump Campaign Lining Up Sports Icons for Convention – Bloomberg

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

ESPN has nothing on this summer’s Republican national convention.  Donald Trump’s campaign aides are lining up a slate of iconic sports figures to appear at the convention in Cleveland next month—including former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight, and NASCAR chief Brian France, people familiar with the planning told Bloomberg Politics. QuickTake How the U.S. Elects Its Presidents Talks are in the works with a broad slate of other celebrities and top athletes, so the…

Sports fan lives his dream with local stores – Asbury Park Press

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

x Embed x Share Belmar native Dave Schofield is set to retire as the team photographer for the Lakewood BlueClaws and Trenton Thunder. Buy Photo Ed Bush, owner of GameDay Sports, in his store in the Ocean Co. Mall—June 20, 2016 -Toms River, NJ.-Staff photographer/Bob Bielk/Gannett NJ(Photo: Bob Bielk/Gannett NJ, Bob Bielk/Asbury Park Press)Buy Photo Growing up in Toms River, Ed Bush always loved sports. “I played youth soccer, practically…

Saying goodbye to the woman who changed sports forever – USA TODAY

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A public celebration of life services for Summitt has been scheduled for 7 p.m. ET July 14 at Thompson-Boling Arena on the Tennessee campus.(Photo: Saul Young, AP) You don’t have to care about sports to care about her Role model. Hero. Legend. Champion. Pat Summitt was an extraordinary woman, who lived an extraordinary life and touched people in extraordinary ways. She showed that a woman could be tough and unrelenting and powerful…

Caitlyn Jenner Wears Her Olympic Medal on the Cover of Sports Illustrated – Vanity Fair

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The rumors about Caitlyn Jenner’s appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated proved to be only partially true. She’s not nude, although she is wearing a nude jumpsuit covered in sparkles. She is wearing her Olympic gold medal, which she won in the decathlon at the 1976 Montreal Games. The medal appeared on a table in the Vanity Fair story that introduced Caitlyn to the world, but writer Tim Layden…

Caitlyn Jenner covers ‘Sports Illustrated,’ reflects on decathlon and Bruce – USA TODAY

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

x Embed x Share EW News Flash: In the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, Caitlyn Jenner reflects on how her 1976 Olympic win shaped her, and opens up about her decision to come out as transgender. Time In celebration of winning the Olympic gold medal in the decathlon 40 years ago, Caitlyn Jenner graces the cover of Sports Illustrated. In an in-depth interview and an SI Films documentary, Jenner: 40 Years…

How to keep girls in the game after puberty – CNN

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

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Here’s the Biggest Winner of the Sports Authority Bankruptcy – Fortune

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Few companies have come forth to buy Sports Authority’s stores as the retailer goes through the bankruptcy process. That’s a good sign for Dick’s Sporting Goods dks , according to investment banking giant Goldman Sachs gs in a Monday note to clients. The bank is so convinced about the company’s upside, that it added Dick’s to its “Conviction Buy List”—a step above “Buy.” Sports Authority first filed for bankruptcy in…

Every female athlete playing sports today owes a debt of gratitude to Pat Summitt – CBS sports.com (blog)

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Pat Summitt leaves this world far, far too soon at the age of 64 and as one of the greatest coaches ever in any sport. Don’t add the qualifier of greatest women’s coach ever. Just “coach” will suffice. Vince Lombardi, Bill Belichick, Bear Bryant, Nick Saban, John Wooden, Mike Krzyzewski, Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson, Gregg Popovich, Connie Mack, Casey Stengel, Scotty Bowman — pick any great coach you want and…