In what is becoming a ritual akin to Superbowl Week itself, federal prosecutors today announced the seizure of 16 websites that offered live streaming of sporting events and 291 others that sold counterfeit sports merchandise.
Bruins Goalie Tim Thomas Skips White House Visit: ‘Government Has Grown Out Of Control’
Boston Bruins goalie and playoff MVP Tim Thomas elected not to join his teammates at the White House Monday. Thomas explained his decision on his Facebook page, clarifying that it wasn't about "politics or party," but, rather, had to do with his general dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Federal government is...
Extreme sports stars get their own YouTube channels
YouTube's addition of over 100 premium original channels is well underway. The latest group of channels to join comes from the action sports vertical, which will finally give skateboarding, surfing and other extreme sports fans a place to catch up on moves in the industry.
Why Boston.com got into the sports tickets business
When BostonGlobe.com was split off from Boston.com last fall, the most obvious new revenue source was the newspaper site's new paywall. BostonGlobe.com, the new, handsome, straight-laced sibling, got all the attention and the accolades not just because of its design, but also because it promised to bring in new money. Well, though perhaps to less...
Reminder: It’s Really Easy to Pirate TV. Even Live Sports.
Today's reminder, courtesy of the NBA, the cable guys and Union Square's Fred Wilson.
Media Decoder Blog: Sports, It Seems, Explains Recent Skirmishes in Cable Industry
Fees for sports programming keep going up, in part because fans are so loyal. And a recent ruling against Comcast could pave the way for more sports channels. Where will it all end?
CNN’s Howard Kurtz Asks If Media Coverage Of Tim Tebow Is Too Focused On Religion
Tim Tebow is a football player very well-known for his Christian beliefs. And recently, he has begun to get some flack in the media for silent prayers after scoring a touchdown and for other public displays of his faith. You'll recall that he filmed an ad for Focus on the Family that took a very...
