It shouldn’t come as a surprise considering the Super Bowl is being held within easy reach of Manhattan and some of America’s wealthiest communities, but asking prices for tickets to the game are at all-time highs. That could …
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Tom Brady Is a Slick Fashion Snob, Peyton Manning Is a Goofy Average Joe
What NFL quarterback endorsement deals say about player images — and how they shape them.
No Tickets for You! Patriots, 49ers Fans Banned from Buying NFL Playoff Tickets
Now that next week’s NFL playoff schedule is set, tickets are on sale and in high demand. But they’re only available to fans of the home team.
The World’s Biggest Professional Rodeo Stars Are Going Rogue
More than 100 top pro rodeo performers, including the cowboy called “the LeBron James of the rodeo world,” are staging a mutiny against the association that represents them.
Why Millions of NFL Fans Might Not Be Able to Watch Their Team’s Playoff Games
Due to decades-old blackout rules, fans in three regions hosting NFL playoff games this weekend may not be able to see their teams on TV—including the squad that has probably the league’s most loyal fan base, the Green Bay Packers.
Wedding Rings for Football Tickets: A Surprisingly Romantic Trade Has Been Made
One woman in Kansas City makes the case for being the world’s biggest Chiefs fan by swapping a pair of diamond wedding rings for some tickets to upcoming games.
World Series Game 6 at Boston’s Fenway Park: Priciest Baseball Tickets Ever
Tonight, the Boston Red Sox could win the World Series at home for the first time since 1918, and plenty of fans are willing to pay top dollar for the chance to see it happen. The cheapest ticket to get into Fenway Park is now …
In Many NBA Arenas, the Cheap Seats Are Truly Cheap This Season
Why Investors Should Root for the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series
Call it the Cards Championship Effect: Historically, when the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series, the stock market tends to go through the roof the following year.
Mark Cuban Found Not Guilty of Insider Trading
Avoids $25 million fine in SEC case
NFL Teams Are Realizing How Dim-Witted It Is to Black Out Games on TV
NFL teams are going out of their way to avoid TV blackouts—which are an embarrassment for the local franchise and alienate fans
Why So Many Gamblers Are Betting on the NFL’s Worst Team This Weekend
The Jacksonville Jaguars are almost universally considered the NFL’s worst team. This weekend, they’re playing the Denver Broncos, widely deemed the league’s best. So why are the Jags a hot bet?