Obviously, sports fans root for their teams to do well. But business owners who sell team merchandise probably root even harder, considering how much of an impact a team’s success (or failure) can have on sales of hats, jerseys, …
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Major League Baseball Tickets for 1¢? Yep, Even for Teams in Playoff Hunt
Who says it has to cost a fortune to go to a pro sporting event? Sure, the average ticket to an NFL game officially costs around $80, and seats on the secondary market average closer to $200. But as the Major League Baseball …
How to Save Money on NFL Tickets: Wait Until the Last Minute to Buy
In 2006, the average NFL ticket sold for $62, and fans had a reason to complain because that price represented a 5.6% increase from the year before. Granted this isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison, but as the 2012 NFL season …
#NBCFail? Not Quite. Prime Time Olympics Coverage is Surprising Success for Network
It’s more than a week into the London Olympics, and Twitter users are still hammering NBC for its tape-delayed coverage, its glitchy streaming online video, and the endless commercials in between and during the competition. But …
Olympic Schwag for London 2012 Athletes: Free Bibles — And LOTs of Free Condoms
Like every Olympics, London 2012 is sure to be remembered for the magical moments when world records are shattered. Even before the games start, though, one unusual Olympic record has already been trounced: Event organizers are …
All Olympic Events Will Be Streamed Online – But Only for Pay TV Subscribers
These Prices Are Linsane! Fire Sale Begins for Jeremy Lin Knicks Merchandise
Just a few short months ago, during the peak of “Linsanity,” ticket prices for New York Knicks games soared and sports apparel retailers sold out all of their Jeremy Lin jerseys as quickly as manufacturers could make them. Now …
Does Anybody Pay Face Value for Sports Tickets Nowadays?
Yes, tickets to sporting events are still sold at face value through stadium and arena box offices. But who does that anymore?
Where a Major League Baseball Ticket Costs $1.45
Overall, baseball ticket prices have remained stable this year: The average seat to a Major League game costs a bit under $27 in 2012, roughly the same as last year. Still, considering how many games there are during the season, …
London 2012: Businesses Promise Not to Gouge Tourists During Olympics
When the greatest show on earth heads to one of the world’s most expensive cities, it goes without saying that more than a few credit cards will be working overtime. But for the brave souls who are heading to London this …
A New Sports Drink Scores By Winning Over Soccer Fans (And Soccer Moms)
Among soccer-crazed Seattleites, the hottest ticket in town isn’t at a Sounders game when LA Galaxy comes to town. It’s a “Copa Golazo” in a converted BMW dealership with a 75-foot by 25-foot indoor soccer field …
Don’t Give the Ball Back!
Wayne Mitchell gave the ball back—just like Christian Lopez, Tim Forneris and who knows how many other fans who over the years happened to be in the right place at the right time during a big moment in sports. The question is: Why do they do it?