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NFL’s Newest Legal Woes Need Not Dim Light On Its Former Disabled

Posted January 18, 2013 by Diane M. Grassi

By Diane M. Grassi It has now been well documented throughout both the sports world and the business world, that the National Football League (NFL) has enjoyed unprecedented growth in revenue as a professional sports league, and most notably in the past decade. And as the NFL approaches a $10 billion annual take, its largely [...]

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MLB

MLB’s Haves and Have-Nots Not StubHub’s Fault

Posted October 9, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

The StubHub operation and MLB’s goals in relationship to StubHub is worthy of some attention after their initial five pact comes to an end this fall.

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Olympics

Shocker: Unsportsmanlike Conduct at 30th Olympiad

Posted August 7, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

Who would have ever thought that so many would ever choose to care about a women’s badminton tourney, which apparently is the new tipping point or benchmark for unethical behavior?

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MLB

Curt Schilling’s Rhode Island Hoodwink Now Official Bust

Posted June 26, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

This is but a cautionary tale, and not about laying blame, but about accountability, as Schilling himself was quoted, and for all parties involved.

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MLB General

MLB’s Desire for Cuban Players Overshadowed by Ozzie

Posted April 23, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

MLB has an insatiable appetite for a young crop of uninformed and naïve Latino talent. And it will not be satisfied until it has thoroughly strip-mined every last iota of talent, as cheaply as it possibly can. And that includes Cuba.

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SEC Investigation Casts Cloud Over Sunny Miami Marlins

Posted March 20, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

How Miami elected officials allowed for approval of a potential $645 million public project without public input, during the height of the Great Recession, where real estate and unemployment problems surged in Florida, is stunning.

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All Other Sports

Lance, Inc. Too Big To Fail

Posted February 18, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

For Lance Armstrong to be involved with either of illegal or illicit activities through sponsorship of a federal entity presents concern worthy of a federal investigation. And to drop such without a conclusion or explanation is nearly as deplorable.

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MLB General

In-Debted MLB Owners Welcome Back Bud!

Posted January 19, 2012 by Diane M. Grassi

Although MLB’s owners overwhemingly just extended Bud Selig’s contract as commissioner, they will feel the pinch when it comes to a notable change in the new CBA and its revised Debt Service Rules.

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