Items by By KEN BELSON
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Bats: The A's Make Their Case to Move to San Jose
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 5:02pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The Oakland A's made their case to move to San Jose before the Major League Baseball Board of Governors, while the San Francisco Giants argued against it. -
Bats: Checking In on Attendance Figures
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 9:13pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Attendance over all is up 4.2 percent from last season, with the Yankees' attendance down slightly and the Mets' flat.
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Slap Shot: Want to Be at the Garden for Game 7? Wallet, Please
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 2:28pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Tickets for the seventh game of the Rangers-Capitals series are the most expensive for any N.H.L. game this season.
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Slap Shot: For Devils' Finances, the Playoffs Are a Definite Plus
Posted: May 11th, 2012, 10:14am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The New Jersey Devils are getting a financial lift from their playoff success.
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Bats: Were Those Boos Really for Reyes?
Posted: April 25th, 2012, 8:21pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Jose Reyes was cheered Tuesday night upon his return to Citi Field, but also was booed. Were fans venting their frustration with the Mets overall?
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The Fifth Down: In Court, Easterling Suicide Is the Focus
Posted: April 25th, 2012, 6:08pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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In a case brought by former players and their wives against the N.F.L. and the helmet maker Riddell, the suicide of former Falcons player Ray Easterling is cited in federal court on Wednesday.
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Leading Off: When Losers Take Center Stage
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 11:08am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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April seems to be the time of year when the winners and losers come into sharper focus.
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N.F.L. Warns That Vikings Could Move
Posted: April 19th, 2012, 9:51pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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N.F.L. officials issued stern warnings about the club’s future after Minnesota lawmakers rejected a proposal to use public funds to pay for part of a $975 million stadium.
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Bats: At Citi Field, a Campaign for New Owners
Posted: April 5th, 2012, 1:47pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Two fans at Citi Field on opening day are cheering the idea of different ownership for the Mets.
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Brooklyn Half Marathon Will Change Route to Accommodate More Runners
Posted: March 22nd, 2012, 6:31pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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New York Road Runners will reconfigure the course of the Brooklyn Half Marathon so that nearly three times as many runners can join the race in May.
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Off the Dribble: Knicks and Rangers Ticket Prices Rise Again
Posted: March 5th, 2012, 7:59pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Madison Square Garden Company said that the average price of Knicks season tickets would increase 4.9 percent next season, while Rangers season tickets will rise 9.5 percent.
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Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Drug Test and Avoids Suspension
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:47pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Milwaukee Brewer slugger Ryan Braun becomes the first player known to successfully have a positive test result overturned and will not be suspended for 50 games.
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Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Drug Test and Avoids Suspension
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 7:47pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Milwaukee Brewer slugger Ryan Braun becomes the first player known to successfully have a positive test result overturned and will not be suspended for 50 games.
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Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Drug Test and Avoids Suspension
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:52pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Milwaukee Brewer slugger Ryan Braun becomes the first player known to successfully have a positive test result overturned and will not be suspended for 50 games.
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Braun Wins Appeal on Positive Drug Test and Avoids Suspension
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 6:52pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Milwaukee Brewer slugger Ryan Braun becomes the first player known to successfully have a positive test result overturned and will not be suspended for 50 games.
NYT > Sports
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Off the Dribble: Playing the Lin Card Pays Off for a Collector
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 4:19pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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A rookie trading card of Jeremy Lin is sold for more than $21,000 on eBay.
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Off the Dribble: Playing the Lin Card Pays Off for a Collector
Posted: February 23rd, 2012, 4:19pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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A rookie trading card of Jeremy Lin is sold for more than $21,000 on eBay.
NYT > Business
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Cable TV Blackout Frustrates Lin’s Chinatown Fans
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 1:42am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Many Asian-American fans in New York cannot watch Jeremy Lin on television because Knicks games have been blacked out in a cable dispute between Time Warner and MSG Network.
NYT > Sports
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Cable TV Blackout Frustrates Lin’s Chinatown Fans
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 1:42am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Many Asian-American fans in New York cannot watch Jeremy Lin on television because Knicks games have been blacked out in a cable dispute between Time Warner and MSG Network.
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Cable TV Blackout Frustrates Lin’s Chinatown Fans
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 1:42am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Many Asian-American fans in New York cannot watch Jeremy Lin on television because Knicks games have been blacked out in a cable dispute between Time Warner and MSG Network.
NYT > Business
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As Lin’s Stock Rises, So Does MSG’s
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Shares of Madison Square Garden Company, which owns the Knicks, the arena where they play and the cable network that broadcasts their games, hit a record high Monday.
NYT > Sports
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As Lin’s Stock Rises, So Does MSG’s
Posted: February 14th, 2012, 2:20am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Shares of Madison Square Garden Company, which owns the Knicks, the arena where they play and the cable network that broadcasts their games, hit a record high Monday.
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N.H.L. Coyotes’ Future in Arizona Is Shaky
Posted: February 11th, 2012, 1:20am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The team, now owned by the N.H.L., arrived from Winnipeg in 1996, but problems like declining attendance could prompt a move back to Canada, possibly Quebec City.
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The Fifth Down: For a Horseradish Guy, It's Root Root Root for the Giants
Posted: February 4th, 2012, 1:48pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Marc Gold, the co-owner of the horseradish firm that carries his family's name, says that horseradish will help the Giants prevail against the Patriots on Sunday.
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The Fifth Down: Peyton Manning Talk Dominates Super Bowl Week - Leading Off
Posted: February 1st, 2012, 10:19am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Talk about Colts quarterback Peyton Manning's future in Indianapolis has dominated the first two days of Super Bowl week.
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In Tucson, Finding a Game to Replace Spring Training
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Tucson, abandoned as a spring training site for Major League Baseball, hopes to rebound with spring training for Major League Soccer.
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In Tucson, Finding a Game to Replace Spring Training
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 1:10am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Tucson, abandoned as a spring training site for Major League Baseball, hopes to rebound with spring training for Major League Soccer.
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Canadian Sport Juggernaut Needs Winning Teams
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 3:17am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is Canada’s largest sports empire, but there is discontent about its high ticket prices and lackluster teams.
NYT > Business
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Foreclosure Auctions Show Raw Form of Capitalism
Posted: January 15th, 2012, 1:30am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Foreclosure auctions have grown into a scruffy economic circus where bargain hunters from around the world have scooped up houses often sold for less than half of the value of the mortgage.
NYT > Sports
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Mets Say Hiring Financial Firm Isn’t About Bankruptcy
Posted: January 7th, 2012, 1:01am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The hiring of CRG Partners suggests that the Mets have reached a new moment of need — for money, or advice, or some kind of re-engineering of the operation.
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New York City Marathon to Be Shown Live Nationally
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 2:00am EST by By KEN BELSON
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As part of a five-year deal, the race will be carried for three and a half hours on ESPN2, which reaches nearly every household with cable or satellite television.
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N.F.L. Faces Retired Players in a High-Stakes Legal Battle
Posted: December 30th, 2011, 8:05am EST by By KEN BELSON
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More than a dozen suits say that the N.F.L. and in some cases helmet manufacturers deliberately concealed information about the neurological effects of repeated hits to the head.
NYT > Home Page
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N.F.L. Faces Retired Players in a High-Stakes Legal Battle
Posted: December 30th, 2011, 8:05am EST by By KEN BELSON
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More than a dozen suits say that the N.F.L. and in some cases helmet manufacturers deliberately concealed information about the neurological effects of repeated hits to the head.
NYT > Health
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N.F.L. Faces Retired Players in a High-Stakes Legal Battle
Posted: December 30th, 2011, 4:39am EST by By KEN BELSON
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More than a dozen suits say that the N.F.L. and in some cases helmet manufacturers deliberately concealed information about the neurological effects of repeated hits to the head.
NYT > Sports
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The Fifth Down: Leading Off - Saints Had Eye on Record, and Little Else
Posted: December 27th, 2011, 11:30am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Drew Brees broke Dan Marino's season passing record Sunday night, but the Saints ran up the score on the rival Atlanta Falcons along the way and might have also broken some sportsmanship etiquette.
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Off the Dribble: NBA League Pass Fans Think They're Paying More for Less
Posted: December 14th, 2011, 10:13pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Web site advertising the service does not mention any discount or, for that matter, any apology to fans for the inconvenience of missing 16 regular-season games.
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Bats: You Change It, You Buy It
Posted: December 14th, 2011, 9:22pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Players who change uniform numbers during the season now will have to purchase unsold -- and obsolete -- jerseys.
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Braun, N.L. M.V.P., Is Said to Test Positive
Posted: December 11th, 2011, 1:34am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Ryan Braun, the N.L. Most Valuable Player in 2011 and one of baseball’s brightest young stars, reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug this fall.
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Braun, N.L. M.V.P., Is Said to Test Positive
Posted: December 11th, 2011, 1:34am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Ryan Braun, the N.L. Most Valuable Player in 2011 and one of baseball’s brightest young stars, reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug this fall.
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Braun, N.L. M.V.P., Is Said to Test Positive
Posted: December 11th, 2011, 1:34am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Ryan Braun, the N.L. Most Valuable Player in 2011 and one of baseball’s brightest young stars, reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug this fall.
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Braun, N.L. M.V.P., Is Said to Test Positive
Posted: December 11th, 2011, 1:34am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Ryan Braun, the N.L. Most Valuable Player in 2011 and one of baseball’s brightest young stars, reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug this fall.
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N.F.L Sued by Ex-Players Over Painkiller Toradol
Posted: December 6th, 2011, 7:20pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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A dozen retired players contend that teams repeatedly administered the painkiller Toradol to them — worsening high-risk injuries like concussions — and failed to warn them of the consequences.
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N.F.L Sued by Ex-Players Over Painkiller Toradol
Posted: December 6th, 2011, 7:20pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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A dozen retired players contend that teams repeatedly administered the painkiller Toradol to them — worsening high-risk injuries like concussions — and failed to warn them of the consequences.
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Off the Dribble: Here's Your Logo, What's Your Hurry?
Posted: December 6th, 2011, 6:33pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The New Jersey Nets have a logo celebrating their years in the Garden State--just as they prepare to move to Brooklyn.
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Off the Dribble: Here's Your Logo, What's Your Hurry?
Posted: December 6th, 2011, 6:33pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The New Jersey Nets have a logo celebrating their years in the Garden State--just as they prepare to move to Brooklyn.
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Bats: S.E.C. Subpoenas Details on Marlins' Stadium Financing
Posted: December 3rd, 2011, 1:59am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County about the details of the financing for the Marlins' new stadium.
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With New Stadium and Look, Marlins Bid for Attention
Posted: December 3rd, 2011, 1:47am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Rebranded with a new logo, a new manager and a new stadium, the Marlins appear willing to increase payroll.
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In Green Bay, Shares of Stock Are More Than a Financial Investment
Posted: November 16th, 2011, 2:20am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Packers hope to raise $22 million in a stock issue for stadium improvements; the fans who buy shares will also have an emotional stake.
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Lawyer for N.F.L. in Lockout Joins Players in N.B.A. Fight
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 3:09pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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David Boies is joining with his former adversary Jeffrey Kessler, who represented the N.F.L. Players Association and counsels the N.B.A. Players Association as well.
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The Quad: Burst of Interest in Penn State Tickets
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 5:57pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Penn State plays Nebraska on Saturday, and prices for tickets have increased since Coach Joe Paterno announced his plans to retire after the season.
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Questions on Sandusky Wrapped in 2005 Gricar Mystery
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 4:37pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The district attorney who looked into the sex-abuse case against Jerry Sandusky in 1998 went missing in 2005 and has been declared dead.
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Idle N.B.A. Leaves Sports Void in Cities Like Portland
Posted: November 6th, 2011, 6:27am EST by By KEN BELSON
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In N.B.A. cities that do not have N.F.L. or N.H.L. franchises, the basketball lockout is hurting businesses and fans.
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The History of the World Series Baseball Program
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 10:37am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Since 1903, the World Series program has chronicled baseball through the prism of world wars, the Great Depression and the space age.
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Translating Baseball Reality: If He Goes, So Do You
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 12:52am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Though interpreters are employees of the team, they are indelibly tied to the fate of a specific player.
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For Nascar, Going Green Is Good Business
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 1:40am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Nascar is focused on cutting costs by recycling, conserving and generating their own energy.
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A Future for the Used-Up Tools of the Tennis Trade
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 3:00am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Tennis ball cans and their aluminum pull tops are recycled after their use at the U.S. Open. Some balls are reused at the National Tennis Center.
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Red Sox Sellout Streak Will Hit 700 Games on Friday
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 7:01pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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It has been more than eight years since a seat went unsold at Fenway Park, a sellout streak that saw some of the team’s biggest moments.
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Manchester United Nears Stock Sale on Asian Exchange
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 5:20am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Manchester United is preparing to sell shares on the Singapore stock exchange that could raise $1 billion.
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Jets May Ask Mason to Take Less Money
Posted: August 6th, 2011, 12:20am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Before being released by the Ravens, Derrick Mason was due to make $4.5 million this season, and it is unclear whether he will accept a pay cut.
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In Defense of Lockout, N.B.A. Sues the Union
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 2:06am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The league accuses the players of not bargaining in good faith in the ongoing labor dispute.
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Bats: Mets Specialize in Drama, With a Touch of Futility
Posted: August 2nd, 2011, 7:18pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The Mets have specialized in late-game comebacks, even if they often go for naught.
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Jets Move Aggressively to Boost Passing Game
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 10:10pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The Jets wasted no time signing their most coveted free agent, wide receiver Santonio Holmes. The deal is for five years and $24 million guaranteed.
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Jets Back in Spotlight, Where They’re Comfortable
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 12:09am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Woody Johnson, the team’s owner, said his biggest priority will be to begin signing as many of the Jets’ unrestricted free agents as possible.
NYT > Health
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Ivy League to Limit Full-Contact Football Practices
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 1:40am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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An effort in the Ivy League to minimize head injuries goes well beyond the rules set by the N.C.A.A.
NYT > Sports
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Ivy League to Limit Full-Contact Football Practices
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 1:40am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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An effort in the Ivy League to minimize head injuries goes well beyond the rules set by the N.C.A.A.
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Bats: Answering Questions on Baseball's Role in Japan's Recovery
Posted: July 10th, 2011, 5:10pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Ken Belson answers reader questions about his three-part series on baseball in Japan in the wake of this year's tsunami and earthquake.
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In Tsunami-Torn City, Seaside Playgrounds Become Debris Dumps
Posted: July 10th, 2011, 11:24am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Sendai’s front yard has been transformed into the final resting place for the detritus created by the disaster four months ago.
NYT > Business
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This Time, Japan’s Gloom Runs Deeper
Posted: July 10th, 2011, 4:53am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Japan’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis have made the clouds over its economy darker than usual — and any silver lining harder to find.
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Rebuilt Seasons: In Japan, High Schoolers Use Baseball to Help Forget
Posted: July 10th, 2011, 1:30am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Baseball has been a way for players and coaches from damaged and undamaged schools to resume a predictable if arduous routine they followed before the tsunami.
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Mets 7, Pirates 3: Reyes Goes on Leave, and Mets Slug 15 Hits
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 1:50am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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After Jose Reyes left the club on bereavement leave, the Mets juggled their lineup and found a way to beat the Pirates.
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Bats: Einhorn Says Deal With Mets Is a ‘Win-Win’
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 7:55pm EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The hedge fund mogul, who met reporters during batting practice Monday, said he hoped the deal being negotiating for him to purchase a stake in the Mets would be completed by the end of June.
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Millrose Games Expected to Leave Garden for Armory
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 1:48am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The Armory Foundation is likely to formally announce next week that it is relocating the 104-year-old meet to the Armory Track and Field Center in Upper Manhattan next year.
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Bats: Stress-Free Days in the Upper Deck
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 10:42am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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The Mets' dim chances have relieved the writer of his worries about winning and losing, allowing him to enjoy just being at the park.
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Baseball Resumes in Japan: Solace in the Stadium as Baseball Resumes in Japan
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 2:00am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Delayed nearly three weeks by earthquake repairs, opening day has been infused with poignant meaning.
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Certainties of Modern Life Upended in Japan
Posted: March 16th, 2011, 2:47am EDT by By KEN BELSON
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Tokyo residents are learning that things they have taken for granted can quickly slip beyond their reach.
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Goal: Former Liverpool Chairman Will Sue Hicks for Defamation
Posted: February 18th, 2011, 7:10pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The takeover of Liverpool F.C. may be complete, but the key players in the drama continue to squabble in court.
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Joe Frazier, Who Managed Mets in Turbulent Time, Is Dead at 88
Posted: February 18th, 2011, 1:00am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Frazier, a baseball lifer, managed at Shea Stadium during the period between the tenures of Yogi Berra and Joe Torre.
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For Mets’ Owners, Court Fight Could Be Costly
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 1:01am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Should Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz choose to fight the trustee in the Madoff case, they could well face a very hard road, according to interviews with lawyers and other legal experts.
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Union Leader Addresses Differences With League
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 2:09am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The executive director of the N.F.L. Players Association said that a league proposal that players should make $1 billion in concessions made no sense when revenues were at record highs.
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The Fifth Down: Jerry Jones Says a 22-Game Season Would Be Doable
Posted: February 2nd, 2011, 12:14am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys' owner, said that the N.F.L. had the ability to conduct a longer schedule, but it had not gone forward without players' approval.
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Rabid Fans Put Dallas on Itinerary
Posted: February 1st, 2011, 1:39am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Ticket brokers, travel agencies and other businesses have been surprised by the demand for their services.
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Team May Want a Sale, But What’s in It for a Buyer?
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:54pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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While Fred Wilpon said Friday that he was looking to sell a minority stake in the Mets, he has in fact been talking to friends and business associates for several weeks.
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N.F.L. Roundup: Titans Cut Loose Fisher After 16 Seasons
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 3:17am EST by By KEN BELSON
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In a surprising move, the Tennessee Titans have parted ways with Jeff Fisher, who just completed his 16th full season as the N.F.L.’s longest-tenured coach.
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N.F.L. Roundup: Titans Cut Loose Fisher After 16 Seasons
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 3:17am EST by By KEN BELSON
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In a surprising move, the Tennessee Titans have parted ways with Jeff Fisher, who just completed his 16th full season as the N.F.L.’s longest-tenured coach.
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If Deadline Is Missed, Millions May Be Lost
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 1:24am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The N.F.L. released the projections to combat the perception that the players and the league have the luxury of letting the March 3 deadline pass.
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If Deadline Is Missed, Millions May Be Lost
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 1:24am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The N.F.L. released the projections to combat the perception that the players and the league have the luxury of letting the March 3 deadline pass.
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The Fifth Down: N.F.L. Offers Tickets to Super Bowl Party Outside Cowboys Stadium
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 4:18pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The N.F.L. is selling several thousand $200 tickets for fans to watch the Super Bowl - not in Cowboys Stadium, but outside the $1.12 billion behemoth, on television.
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As Lockout Looms, N.F.L. Players Go to Washington
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 1:19am EST by By KEN BELSON
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With the Super Bowl less than three weeks away, the league and its players have taken their cases public while football is still in the spotlight.
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As Economy Sagged, Online Sports Ticket Market Soared
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 12:19pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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After initially resisting ticket resellers, many teams have allied with them, making it easier for season-ticket holders to resell their tickets and recoup some money.
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N.H.L. Roundup: A Possible Purchaser Checks Out the Sabres
Posted: January 13th, 2011, 12:27am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Terry Pegula, an oil and gas drilling executive, remains the only bidder for the Buffalo Sabres.
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The Quad: Resellers Make B.C.S. Title Game an Expensive Ticket
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 4:07pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The lowest priced ticket for resale on FanSnap.com on Monday was $2,013. Prices have dropped as game day has approached. The average asking price for a ticket was $7,122 late last week.
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The Quad: Oregon or Auburn? The Aflac Duck Is Torn
Posted: January 9th, 2011, 9:49pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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The Aflac duck's Facebook page has had a huge increase in traffic since the question was posed.
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The Quad: Speaking of T.C.U., Billboards Needle Ohio State
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 9:11pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Almost a week after Texas Christian University beat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, the team's supporters are apparently still gloating.
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Analysis: Teams and Owners Find Public Money Harder to Come By
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 9:09am EST by By KEN BELSON
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Voters are increasingly reluctant to finance stadiums, but that does not mean owners and politicians are giving up on the possibility.
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Bats: Mets Tickets Still in Demand
Posted: December 31st, 2010, 12:40pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Fans looked for tickets to Yankees and Mets games more than any other New York events.
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Announcement on America’s Cup Site Expected Soon
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 5:01pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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San Francisco and Newport, R.I., are the top candidates to host the sailing event in 2013 and the decision will be based more on financial reasons than sport.
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Bats: Baseball and Anheuser-Busch Settle Differences
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 4:30pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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Major League Baseball and Anheuser-Busch said on Thursday that they had reached a new, multiple-year marketing agreement, and dropped their pending litigation in federal court.
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In N.F.L., a Team’s Wealth Says Little About Its Record
Posted: December 25th, 2010, 12:39am EST by By KEN BELSON
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The 16 most valuable franchises in the N.F.L. have won a combined 117 games through 14 games, just 10 games more than the bottom 16 teams.
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Off the Dribble: Happy Holidays From the Nets, JibJab Style
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 11:00pm EST by By KEN BELSON
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On Tuesday, the Nets public relations department sent out its annual holiday e-card that included an innocuous video of several dancing cartoon elves. The nuttiness starts with the "bonus footage" at the one-minute mark.
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Slap Shot: N.H.L. Noncommittal on Next Winter Classic
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 11:27am EST by By KEN BELSON
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N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman would not say whether Citi Field or the New Meadowlands Stadium was being considered for the 2012 Winter Classic site.