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  • NBA Cites 'Competitive Parity' For Record Rate Of Season Ticket Renewals
    • NBA Cites 'Competitive Parity' For Record Rate Of Season Ticket Renewals
    The NBA is currently at around 88 percent for season ticket renewals ahead of a normal rate of 83 percent. This is expected to be the second consecutive season of record season ticket renewals. During his All-Star Game press conference, Adam Silver cited the "single most competitive season in our history" for their record number of tickets sold despite widespread complaints about inconsistent play...2023
  • • XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas
    XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas Bryan Knowles 23 Feb 2023, 11:02am Week 2 in the XFL kicks off Thursday night, and it already feels something like business as usual, for good and for ill. When we talked about Week 2 for the USFL last year, we focused heavily on the broadcast errors they had in their opening games, or the problems with t...2023
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  • • Tom Ricketts Says DTC Streaming Service, Sportsbook, Jersey Patches Not Expected by Opening Day
    Tom Ricketts made some time to speak with the media while he patrolled the facilities in Mesa during the first official day of full-squad workouts. Thing is, he didn’t have a whole lot to offer aside from repeating that the business operations team is still doing its due diligence on a number of topics. So … The post Tom Ricketts Says DTC Streaming Service, Sportsbook, Jersey Patches N...2023
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  • Wendys to sponsor Noah Gragson in the DAYTONA 500
    • Wendys to sponsor Noah Gragson in the DAYTONA 500
    LEGACY MOTOR CLUB President, Business Operations Bruce Mosley today announced a partnership featuring a fast-food restaurant chain with a legacy of their own — Wendy‘s®. Beginning this weekend at the 2023 DAYTONA 500, the iconic, square Wendy‘s hamburger will be the primary race scheme on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Noah Gragson. Gragson […]...2023
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  • • Cannon Blasts: The NHL’s playoff proposal is good for the Blue Jackets
    Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links After weeks of speculation, we finally got an official proposal from the NHL for an expanded playoff: As per @FriedgeHNIC and @reporterchris, the NHL and NHLPA are working on various Stanley Cup Playoff scenarios. Here's what a 24-team, conference-based setup with a play-in round could potentially look like.Thoughts? Details...2020
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  • • Mini-camp Blogservations: All's bright in Foxborough
    If you don’t like the weather for Patriots mini-camp practices, apparently you just have to wait a day. After Tuesday’s rainy, cold, windy start to New England’s mandatory veteran mini-camp, Wednesday brought sunny skies and temperatures into the 70s to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. The improved weather led to a somewhat more crisp practice, with not nearly as many tipped balls, dro...2017
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  • • LA Clippers Insider: Blake Griffin Is Destined for the Season of His Career
    2016
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  • • NHL Awards 2016 Results, Winners, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2016
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  • • The Past, Present and Future of Women and the NFL's 'Boys Club'
    2016
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  • • Mets will be present for two Royals’ WS ceremonies
    If the New York Mets have managed to get over the disappointment and heartbreak of losing the World Series in five games last fall, the Kansas City Royals unfortunately will remind their vanquished opponents of the sting of coming up short to kick-off the 2016 MLB season. The Royals have their home opener scheduled for Sunday, April 3, and the visiting team will just so happen to be the Mets. The ...2016
  • • Blue Jays Must Get It Right in Fixing MLB's Most Hated Turf
    2015
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  • • Can Doc Rivers the Coach Validate Doc Rivers the General Manager?
    2015
    Visit the page Donald Sterling
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Dodgers, Yankees, Cubs, Nats Look to Solve Problems
    2015
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  • • Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Why the Rush to Put Chris Pronger in the Hall of Fame?
    2015
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Business Operations lifestyle

  • • Wendys to sponsor Noah Gragson in the DAYTONA 500
    2023
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  • • Cannon Blasts: The NHL’s playoff proposal is good for the Blue Jackets
    2020
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  • • LA Clippers Insider: Blake Griffin Is Destined for the Season of His Career
    2016
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  • • Tim Duncan Revs Up Style in His Car Shop, Revealing a Rare Portrait of a Legend
    2015
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  • • Tim Duncan Revs Up Style in His Car Shop, Revealing a Rare Portrait of a Legend
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "Here is a list of Chiefs staff members with the time and role they served with the Eagles: General manager Brett Veach - 2004-07 coaching intern; 2008-09 coaches’ assistant; 2010-12 scout Team president Mark Donovan - 2003-09 Senior Vice President of Business Operations Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy - 1999 running back who played under Reid Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo - 1999-2000 defensive assistant; 2001-03 defensive backs coach; 2004-06 linebackers coach Special teams coordinator Dave Toub - 2001-03 special teams and quality control coach Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Rick Burkholder - 1999-2012 in the same role Outside linebackers coach Ken Flajole - 2016-20 linebackers coach Statistical analysis coordinator Mike Frazier - 2003-12 in the same role Running backs coach Greg Lewis - 2003-08 wide receiver, played under Reid; 2016 wide receivers coach Assistant offensive line coach Corey Matthaei - 2006-07 training camp operations intern; 2008-09 coaches assistant; 2010-12 assistant to the head coach Tight ends coach Tom Melvin - 1999-2001 offensive assistant and quality control coach; 2002-12 tight ends coach Senior assistant and quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy - 2009 quarterback, played under Reid; 2008-09 coaching intern; 2010 coaches assistant; 2011-12 offensive quality control assistant Strength and conditioning coach Barry Rubin - 2008-12 - assistant/head strength and conditioning coach On the opposing side is Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, who has a history with the Chiefs."

  • 2022
    "Jamey Rootes, the first team president in Houston Texans franchise history, dies at age 56"

  • 2021
    "Latest On Mets’ Front Office Search"

  • 2020
    "She also interviewed the Monsters Business Operations Advisor, Pam Frasco, about her charity that provides support for families of NICU patients."

  • 2019
    "Cubs Notes: TV Network, Maddon, Harper, Russell"

  • 2018
    "Rangers, Nippon Ham Fighters begin new deal"

  • 2017
    "The Houston Astros will host the New York Mets in a three-game series this weekend at Minute Maid Park, Astros President of Business Operations Reid Ryan announced today."

  • 2016
    "The Past, Present and Future of Women and the NFL's 'Boys Club'"

  • 2015
    "Kobe's Pitch to LaMarcus Aldridge Reveals Why Free Agents Are Rebuffing Lakers"

  • 2014
    "With Sterling Era Over, It's Put Up or Shut Up Time for L.A. Clippers"

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Business Operations Trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Tom Ricketts Says DTC Streaming Service, Sportsbook, Jersey Patches Not Expected by Opening Day
    Tom Ricketts made some time to speak with the media while he patrolled the facilities in Mesa during the first official day of full-squad workouts. Thing is, he didn’t have a whole lot to offer aside from repeating that the business operations team is still doing its due diligence on a number of topics. So … The post Tom Ricketts Says DTC Streaming Service, Sportsbook, Jersey Patches N...2023
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  • • Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
    Jed Hoyer talks to reporters before the Field of Dreams Game last August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at where the Cubs stand 107 days to Opening Day. Okay, I admit it. That’s kind of a clickbaity headline. And as you know, I have often preached patience to those who say, “Why aren’t the Cubs signing anyone RIGHTFREAKINGNOW?” And in fact, the Cubs have spent some money thi...2022
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  • • Cub Tracks looks for the light
    Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. All this and some soul for your Sunday. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. A journe...2022
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  • • Crane Kenney says the Cubs aren’t done spending this offseason
    Crane Kenney at the Cubs World Series rally in November 2016 | Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs President of Business Operations spoke on The Score Friday morning. The Cubs made two significant signings during the Winter Meetings — Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon. The impact those two will have on the Cubs roster remains to be seen. Friday morning, Cubs President of Business ...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: Rookies (and managers) in the spotlight
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Some of the biggest wins of the season go to the youth and to the old hands. Awards season rolls on as we saw the prizes handed out for AL and NL Rookies of the year, as well as the Manager of the Year accolades for both leagues. The rookies were no big surprise with Mariners' phenom Julio Rodriguez netting the win for the American League and Michael Harr...2022
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  • • Marquee Sports Network’s ratings are down... but it’s not just because the Cubs have been bad
    There are other factors causing the Cubs channel’s numbers to not be good. On Friday, the Tribune published this article by Robert Channick on the fortunes of the Cubs’ TV channel, Marquee Sports Network. It’s paywalled for subscribers, but I can sum up the issues delineated by Channick. He writes that viewership on the channel is down 56 percent. Here are some of the reasons: “We launched into a...2022
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  • • Padres Extend A.J. Preller
    The Padres have extended general manager A.J. Preller through the 2026 season and given him the title of president of baseball operations, the team announced.  President of business operations Erik Greupner has also been given a promotion to Chief Executive Officer and a similar contract extension through 2026. “Erik and A.J. have earned their promotions…...2021
  • • Cannon Blasts: The NHL’s playoff proposal is good for the Blue Jackets
    Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links After weeks of speculation, we finally got an official proposal from the NHL for an expanded playoff: As per @FriedgeHNIC and @reporterchris, the NHL and NHLPA are working on various Stanley Cup Playoff scenarios. Here's what a 24-team, conference-based setup with a play-in round could potentially look like.Thoughts? Details...2020
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  • • Miami Heat donates $200K, announces partnership in Share-A-Meal campaign
    The Miami Heat on Friday announced a partnership with two organizations through which the aspirational goal of providing 100 million meals to South Florida families left in need because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Heat will partner with Lineage Logistics and Feeding America in an effort to achieve the stated goal and raise awareness in the former’s “Share A Meal” campaign. The Heat and team owne...2020
  • • NHL discusses contingency plans during Board of Governors conference call
    Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Can the NHL salvage the remainder of the season With so much uncertainty in the world right now, it’s nearly impossible for businesses to plan for when they can start working back to normalcy - the NHL is no different. In a step to discuss contingency plans, Gary Bettman and league executives held a conference call with the Board of Governors this past Monday. On the c...2020
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  • • XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas
    XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas Bryan Knowles 23 Feb 2023, 11:02am Week 2 in the XFL kicks off Thursday night, and it already feels something like business as usual, for good and for ill. When we talked about Week 2 for the USFL last year, we focused heavily on the broadcast errors they had in their opening games, or the problems with t...2023
    See more articles Josh Gordon
  • • The Cubs say Tom Ricketts will speak at Cubs Convention
    Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images What could possibly go wrong? The Cubs sent out a press release Thursday morning detailing events at the Cubs Convention, scheduled to be held January 13-15, 2023, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. The fan convention will kick off Friday, January 13 at 5 p.m. CST with Marquee Sports Network: Red Carpet Special, a college gameday-inspired show, followed by ...2022
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  • • Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
    Jed Hoyer talks to reporters before the Field of Dreams Game last August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at where the Cubs stand 107 days to Opening Day. Okay, I admit it. That’s kind of a clickbaity headline. And as you know, I have often preached patience to those who say, “Why aren’t the Cubs signing anyone RIGHTFREAKINGNOW?” And in fact, the Cubs have spent some money thi...2022
    Visit the page Tom Ricketts
  • Jeff Bridich steps down as Rockies GM amid ugly start
    • Jeff Bridich steps down as Rockies GM amid ugly start
    The Rockies are now on the hunt for a new general manager after Jeff Bridich resigned on Monday, the team announced. As a result, Greg Feasel has been appointed president and COO to oversee baseball operations. Feasel, in his 26th season with the team, will also continue leading all of the club’s business operations. The......2021
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  • • Cannon Blasts: The NHL’s playoff proposal is good for the Blue Jackets
    Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images That and more of this week’s links After weeks of speculation, we finally got an official proposal from the NHL for an expanded playoff: As per @FriedgeHNIC and @reporterchris, the NHL and NHLPA are working on various Stanley Cup Playoff scenarios. Here's what a 24-team, conference-based setup with a play-in round could potentially look like.Thoughts? Details...2020
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  • • NHL discusses contingency plans during Board of Governors conference call
    Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Can the NHL salvage the remainder of the season With so much uncertainty in the world right now, it’s nearly impossible for businesses to plan for when they can start working back to normalcy - the NHL is no different. In a step to discuss contingency plans, Gary Bettman and league executives held a conference call with the Board of Governors this past Monday. On the c...2020
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  • • Astros give businessman ‘Mattress Mack’ a World Series ring
    The Houston Astros provided a World Series ring to a local businessman who came to the aid of Houston residents during the aftermath Hurricane Harvey.Last year, Jim McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture, made his warehouse and store locations available as shelters for those in need after the devastating storm that left thousands displaced. He also hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner that was attende...2018
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  • • Mini-camp Blogservations: All's bright in Foxborough
    If you don’t like the weather for Patriots mini-camp practices, apparently you just have to wait a day. After Tuesday’s rainy, cold, windy start to New England’s mandatory veteran mini-camp, Wednesday brought sunny skies and temperatures into the 70s to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. The improved weather led to a somewhat more crisp practice, with not nearly as many tipped balls, dro...2017
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  • • LA Clippers Insider: Blake Griffin Is Destined for the Season of His Career
    2016
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  • • NHL Awards 2016 Results, Winners, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
    2016
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  • • XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas
    2023
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  • • Marquee Sports Network announces full coverage of the Cubs Convention
    Hall of Famer Billy Williams introduced at the 2019 Cubs Convention | Danny Rockett If you can’t make it to the Convention, you can watch it on TV. The first Cubs Convention in three years kicks off this Friday, January 13 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in downtown Chicago. One thing I remember about past Conventions is that the weather outside was generally either snowy or brutally cold or b...2023
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  • • The Cubs say Tom Ricketts will speak at Cubs Convention
    2022
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  • • Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
    2022
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  • • Cub Tracks looks for the light
    2022
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  • • The Cubs dedicate a headstone for 19th-Century star Jimmy Ryan
    Mike Bojanowski Thanks are also due to the SABR Grave Marker Project. And, there’s something new at Ernie Banks’ gravesite. Last Wednesday morning, November 30, a cold, blustery day that would have emulated many a home opener, approximately 30 people attended the dedication of a grave marker for 19th-century Cubs star Jimmy Ryan at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston, more than 99 years after his...2022
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  • • Retired Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley will call a Cubs game next week
    Photo by Chris Kohley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This is a nice gesture by Marquee Sports Network and the Score. Legendary Blackhawks play-by-play announcer Pat Foley retired from broadcasting that team’s game after the 2021-22 season. He got introduced to broadcasting thanks to his dad, who was a sponsor of Cubs games on WGN radio, per Jeff Agrest in the Sun-Times: When Foley was 1...2022
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  • Bodies team up on family business venture in Palm Springs
    • Bodies team up on family business venture in Palm Springs
    Troy Bodie, the recently named head of hockey and business operations for the Kraken’s coming American Hockey League affiliate, feels he’s emulating his parents by partaking in his own husband-wife business....2021
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  • • TBT Quote Dump - Pam Frasco and Project NICU
    Photo Credit: Project NICU The first of a 14 part series of quotes and interviews I had stored on my voice recorder which never saw the light of day. *note from the author: Over the course of many years, I have managed to fill my voice recorder up with fun quotes and fascinating stories. A good number of these recordings have yet to see the light of day. There are just too many fun, interesting...2020
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  • • Five teams set for potential Triple-A affiliate changes
    The majority of clubs throughout Major League Baseball have already announced that they’ve renewed their player development contracts with their Triple-A affiliates, but there are still five clubs that don’t have a clear plan in place just yet. Notably, the Astros and the Fresno Grizzles announced Sunday that they will not be renewing their partnership. As MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart writes, that sh...2018
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  • • Kobe's Pitch to LaMarcus Aldridge Reveals Why Free Agents Are Rebuffing Lakers
    2015
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  • • 'I'm Back!': Untold Tales of Michael Jordan's 1st Return to the NBA 20 Years Ago
    2015
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  • • Avila replaces Dombrowski as Tigers GM
    The Detroit Tigers today announced that Assistant General Manager Al Avila has been promoted to the role of executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager. Avila will assume all responsibilities related to baseball operations of the club and he will report directly to Tigers Owner Mike Ilitch. Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Duane McLean, will continue to over...2015
  • • Avila replaces Dombrowski as Tigers GM
    The Detroit Tigers today announced that Assistant General Manager Al Avila has been promoted to the role of executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager. Avila will assume all responsibilities related to baseball operations of the club and he will report directly to Tigers Owner Mike Ilitch. Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Duane McLean, will continue to over...2015
  • • With Sterling Era Over, It's Put Up or Shut Up Time for L.A. Clippers
    2014
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  • • Tim Duncan Revs Up Style in His Car Shop, Revealing a Rare Portrait of a Legend
    2015
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  • • Astros to play Mets in Houston this weekend
    2017
  • • Andrew Friedman To Leave Rays, Join Dodgers
    12:58pm: Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLosAngeles.com reports that Colletti will remain with the Dodgers as a senior adviser to team president Stan Kasten (Twitter link). Rays vice president of business operations Brian Auld will assume Silverman’s former duties as president, Topkin … ...2014
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  • Jamey Rootes, the first team president in Houston Texans franchise history, dies at age 56
    • Jamey Rootes, the first team president in Houston Texans franchise history, dies at age 56
    Rootes oversaw the team's business operations for two decades...2022
  • • Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
    2022
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  • • Blue Jays Must Get It Right in Fixing MLB's Most Hated Turf
    2015
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  • • The Past, Present and Future of Women and the NFL's 'Boys Club'
    2016
    Click for news about Roger Goodell
  • • Cha-ching for the bling: KC not thrifty with ring
    When it came to the designing and purchasing of the Royals' World Series rings, no expense was spared. In fact, Royals senior vice president of business operations Kevin Uhlich, who was in charge of the process, said he didn't even have a budget....2016
  • • The Cubs say Tom Ricketts will speak at Cubs Convention
    2022
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  • • Miami Heat's Season-Opening Win More Significant Than Most
    2014
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  • • XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas
    2023
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  • • The many connections of Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles
    Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is filled with many intriguing storylines and connections between the two franchises. Let’s start where everyone does, with the Kelce-connected “New Heights Bowl and the “Andy Reid Bowl.” Chiefs tight end Travis and Eagles center Jason Kelce will be the first brothers to p...2023
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  • • Marquee Sports Network announces full coverage of the Cubs Convention
    2023
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  • • The Cubs say Tom Ricketts will speak at Cubs Convention
    2022
    See more articles Tom Ricketts
  • • Cub Tracks looks for the light
    2022
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  • • Marquee Sports Network’s ratings are down... but it’s not just because the Cubs have been bad
    2022
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  • • Retired Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley will call a Cubs game next week
    2022
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  • Kraken hire Bodie for Palm Springs staff
    • Kraken hire Bodie for Palm Springs staff
    The Seattle Kraken have hired Troy Bodie as Director of Hockey and Business Operations for their AHL franchise in Palm Springs, California, that is scheduled to begin play in 2022-23....2021
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  • • Cannon Blasts: The NHL’s playoff proposal is good for the Blue Jackets
    2020
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  • • NHL discusses contingency plans during Board of Governors conference call
    2020
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Business Operations rumors, scandals

  • • XFL Week 2 Preview: Houston and Arlington Battle for Texas
    2023
    Click for news about Josh Gordon
  • • Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
    2022
    See more articles Tom Ricketts
  • • Cannon Blasts: The NHL’s playoff proposal is good for the Blue Jackets
    2020
    See more Blue Jackets
  • • The Past, Present and Future of Women and the NFL's 'Boys Club'
    2016
    Visit the page Roger Goodell
  • • Can Doc Rivers the Coach Validate Doc Rivers the General Manager?
    2015
    Continue with Donald Sterling
  • • Miami Heat's Season-Opening Win More Significant Than Most
    2014
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