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It’s interesting to see politicians and media people excoriating Citigroup for the Mets’ naming rights deal while folks who, you know, actually know stuff about business and sports are defending it. This from Darren Rovell: It is not rational to think the contract can just be dissolved, so if we want to talk breakup fee, […]

Blood is clearly in the water with respect to the Citigroup-Mets naming rights deal, and when blood is in the water, reason is often the first thing thrown overboard: “They just act as though the taxpayers’ money is free money, and they can spend it any way they want. Well, no they can’t,” says Rep. […]

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For Selig, that is. Despite the fact that his defense is worse than Adam Dunn’s. Not that I’m going to be critical. Selig can be something of a buffoon who tends to bungle the high-profile stuff, but he has also presided over a very bountiful few years for Major League Baseball. It’s quick and easy […]

Courtesy of Joesph P. at River Ave. Blues is everything you ever wanted to know about the cratering of corporate sponsorships but were afraid to ask: The risk for the sports industry and those who follow it is that a collapse in sports sponsorships could cause a downward spiral similar to the housing and credit […]

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If you’re like me, and you hate those stupid Under Armour logos on the outfield doors at Wrigley Field, this is good news: The Chicago Cubs baseball team has sued Under Armour Inc, charging the athletic clothing and shoe maker with reneging on a five-year sponsorship agreement worth $10.8 million. The Cubs, in documents filed […]

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The Reds have inked a deal with the best available option at an extremely important position. Good for them.