LeBron James says he’s ready for a rematch when the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic square off in the “Battle of Florida” on NBA on TNT Thursday at the Amway Center (8 pm ET, TNT). The heated Southeast division rivalry should ramp up a bit more when the teams meet for the third time this…
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How are Premier League TV rights allocated?
With Setanta Sports seemingly fighting a losing battle against the economic downturn, what does all this mean for the distribution of UK Premier League live TV rights in the coming seasons? Currently, the live television rights for the Barclays Premier League are divided into six packages, each consisting of 23 live matches. Thus, a total…
THE MBA Vs. The CFA, what are they, are they worth it and how can they boost your career?
Having recently graduated with my BS in Business Administration, I just got my first job in finance working for a large investment firm in my area. They offered, as part of my work package, tuition reimbursement, which would pay for about half the cost of an MBA program. Having done my research on schools and…
Philadelphia Eagles prepare for a new season
What’s new with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008? The Philadelphia Eagles were a feisty bunch of chickens in 2007, posting just an 8-8 record but still managing to knock Dallas off their high horses. Now in season 76, they are looking for a more competitive season, still under head coach Andy Reid. So far, the…
College football: Dawgs bare their fangs, Washington stuns 3rd-ranked USC Trojans, 16-13
A month of Saturdays made its way onto the schedule as the Southern California Trojans traveled north to Seattle recently to face last year’s 0-12 Washington Huskies. Yes, Southern Cal was currently ranked No. 3 in the nation in the AP Top 25 Poll. Even the Top 25 Coaches Poll ranked them No. 3. And…
Do you have grain?
What role does Grit play in your life? After finishing a long scientific article picked up by the national media, my mind asks the question sub-vox, “What is the writer saying in plain English?” If I leave the answer blank, the page is deleted. “A Penn researcher who studies high achievers says it’s not IQ,…
What Happens to Patriots Fans at Gillette Stadium
I have been a Saints fan for the past few years. Please let me explain. When you live in a geographic area, you usually coach your local team like I coach the Red Sox, The Celtics, The Bruins. I have love for the Patriots. I was raised as a “Pats fan” and for years I…
chicago cubs
The Chicago Cubs is a Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are owned by the Tribune Company and managed by Lou Piniella, while John McDonough and Jim Hendry serve as president and general manager, respectively. The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are the two major league teams that are based in Chicago….
How to save money: the 60-40 rule
I’ve been living by the 60/40 budget rule for over three years. I had read about this topic in a magazine article and in a conversation with a colleague, I discovered a simple system that my colleague has been using for years. The rule (60%) The 60/40 rule simply says that 60% of your gross…
Sports Betting Champion – Riding the Wave of Winners
It can be said that gambling is as old as humanity. There is evidence in history that ancient civilizations already had practices that pointed towards some form of gambling during those times. Nowadays, betting has gotten a bit sophisticated, and that’s because people now have access to some special programs that help them predict the…