http://www.thebiglead.com Sports, Media, Entertainment Wed, 22 May 2013 04:18:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1Sports, Media, Entertainment Big Lead Sports no Sports, Media, Entertainment http://www.thebiglead.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpghttp://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/category/bigleadsports-business/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/20/can-lance-stevenson-be-a-new-nba-marketing-success/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/20/can-lance-stevenson-be-a-new-nba-marketing-success/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:10:24 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=278429
Can the Pacers' player turn out to be a marketing success story after all the trouble he got in during college?]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/20/can-lance-stevenson-be-a-new-nba-marketing-success/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/15/qa-with-alexander-waldrop-ceo-of-the-national-thoroughbred-racing-association/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/15/qa-with-alexander-waldrop-ceo-of-the-national-thoroughbred-racing-association/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:38:51 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=275861
We caught up with NTRA Alexander M. Waldrop is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association to talk, Orb, gambling and KFC on jockey silks. ]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/15/qa-with-alexander-waldrop-ceo-of-the-national-thoroughbred-racing-association/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/07/pro-gymnastics-looks-to-balance-its-new-business/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/07/pro-gymnastics-looks-to-balance-its-new-business/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 15:15:15 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=273514
An Olympic staple is seeking to find a way to leverage past, present and future Olympic success for its athletes. It’s the beginning of professional gymnastics.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/05/07/pro-gymnastics-looks-to-balance-its-new-business/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/04/03/march-madness-remains-pristine-on-the-court-anyway/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/04/03/march-madness-remains-pristine-on-the-court-anyway/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:51:35 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=263749
The Final Four is the NCAA’s cash cow. Here is a look at the marketing and corporate sponsorship side of the men's basketball tournament, and how the NCAA brand is standing tall.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/04/03/march-madness-remains-pristine-on-the-court-anyway/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/30/march-matness-frozen-four-gain-attention-dollars/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/30/march-matness-frozen-four-gain-attention-dollars/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:30:03 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=262427
As "March Madness" dominates the headlines, there are other championships that do very well. This year's "Frozen Four" and "March Matness" are experiencing record turnouts.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/30/march-matness-frozen-four-gain-attention-dollars/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/18/sporting-kansas-city-leading-the-way-in-progressive-franchises/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/18/sporting-kansas-city-leading-the-way-in-progressive-franchises/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:52:12 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=257946
Big Lead Sports caught up with Sporting KC CEO Robb Heineman to discuss innovation, soccer and business success in America's heartland.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/18/sporting-kansas-city-leading-the-way-in-progressive-franchises/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/14/mlb-ticket-prices-down-on-secondary-market-in-2013/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/14/mlb-ticket-prices-down-on-secondary-market-in-2013/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:20:40 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=256335
Andrés Hidalgo of TicketLiquidator.com discusses some trends in MLB ticket prices for this season. Read on to see which teams have seen increases in prices, which franchises are struggling to sell out their ballpark and which teams offer fans the best bang for their buck.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/14/mlb-ticket-prices-down-on-secondary-market-in-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/07/wbc-fan-cave-dweller-hoping-for-some-american-success/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/07/wbc-fan-cave-dweller-hoping-for-some-american-success/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:49:35 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=254562
We talk with MLB Fan Cave Dweller Kelsey Shea about the World Baseball Classic, her Cardinals and her time inside the Fan Cave.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/07/wbc-fan-cave-dweller-hoping-for-some-american-success/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/06/derek-the-turk-sanderson-talks-hockey/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/06/derek-the-turk-sanderson-talks-hockey/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:03:43 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=254182
We caught up with Derek Sanderson to ask him about hockey then and now, and what he likes about the NHL today.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/03/06/derek-the-turk-sanderson-talks-hockey/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/19/baseball-welcomes-the-world/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/19/baseball-welcomes-the-world/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:31:07 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=249140
We took a few minutes to speak with Paul Archey, Senior VP (Int'l Business Operations) for Major League Baseball on the latest on what fans and the sport of baseball will be in store for as The World Baseball Classic gets underway in a few weeks.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/19/baseball-welcomes-the-world/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/17/bellator-looks-to-take-a-fight-to-a-new-level/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/17/bellator-looks-to-take-a-fight-to-a-new-level/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:59:24 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=248356
We caught up with Rebney, a former college football player and serial entrepreneur, to ask about his venture and the future of MMA in his eyes.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/17/bellator-looks-to-take-a-fight-to-a-new-level/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/15/wrestling-wont-go-without-a-fight/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/15/wrestling-wont-go-without-a-fight/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:22:20 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=247918
Ever hear of Wushu? It may be the sport of the 21st Century if the International Olympic Committee has its way. ]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/15/wrestling-wont-go-without-a-fight/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/12/mls-ironman-talks-soccer-biz/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/12/mls-ironman-talks-soccer-biz/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:55:49 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=246617
We caught up with Drew Moor to talk MLS, soccer business and where the game can be going as we head toward Rio2014.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/02/12/mls-ironman-talks-soccer-biz/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/31/nats-os-fire-up-the-beltway-baseball-business/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/31/nats-os-fire-up-the-beltway-baseball-business/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:20:37 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=242722
The areas two baseball rivals are gearing up for what should be another extension of sports fanatacism, read on to see why the Beltway is home to some great baseball business lately.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/31/nats-os-fire-up-the-beltway-baseball-business/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/26/new-index-to-try-and-find-the-good-in-greed/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/26/new-index-to-try-and-find-the-good-in-greed/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:59:47 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=241151
A look at films like 'Greed', financial blunder by athletes and a study that is examining the overall financial health and well-being of athletes in their post-professional athletic careers.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/26/new-index-to-try-and-find-the-good-in-greed/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/22/can-fallen-athletes-actually-drive-sports-value/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/22/can-fallen-athletes-actually-drive-sports-value/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:42:36 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=240001
When looking at athletes involved in scandal like Manti Te'o & Lance Armstrong, one has to wonder if there will be a brand that looks to find a way to capitalize on the harsh light of fame shown on fallen athletes like them.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/22/can-fallen-athletes-actually-drive-sports-value/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/14/talking-tv-sports-with-the-other-mike-mccarthy/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/14/talking-tv-sports-with-the-other-mike-mccarthy/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:28:39 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=237464
We caught up with Mike McCarthy to talk sports biz, TV, and the St. Louis Blues.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/14/talking-tv-sports-with-the-other-mike-mccarthy/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/09/merchant-looks-back-on-boxing/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/09/merchant-looks-back-on-boxing/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:40:42 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=236024
As 2013 starts, we caught up with Merchant to look back on his time in boxing and to see what’s coming next.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/09/merchant-looks-back-on-boxing/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/09/is-rabil-the-crossover-face-of-lacrosse/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/09/is-rabil-the-crossover-face-of-lacrosse/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:28:02 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=236015
We caught up with Rabil to talk the business of lacrosse, where he would like to see the game go, and how he developed a relationship with a certain football coaching legend.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/09/is-rabil-the-crossover-face-of-lacrosse/feed/ 0 http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/03/rip-oscar-madison/ http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/03/rip-oscar-madison/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:23:04 +0000 BigLeadSports http://www.thebiglead.com/?p=234497
Last week the acting world lost not one but two of its legendary figures when Charles Durning passed away at 89 and Jack Klugman at 90. With them, we also lost Oscar Madison, the sportswriting character that Klugman played on stage and TV.]]> http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/01/03/rip-oscar-madison/feed/ 0