The largest independent sports media website is no longer independent. Bleacher Report officially announced today that it has been acquired by Turner Broadcasting Systems for a rumored price tag of $180 million dollars, although some reports place the number higher. A ton of business-minded websites are covering this story but very few sports websites are considering the … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting Systems Purchases Bleacher Report
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Sorting out the Ryan Braun Fiasco; Who were the winners and the losers?
Unlike most of the sports media world, I thought I would sit back and soak up the details before discussing my opinion on the scandal/drug testing fiasco involving the reigning National League MVP and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun. Thus far, we've heard the results of the appeal, some details involving the … [Read more...] about Sorting out the Ryan Braun Fiasco; Who were the winners and the losers?
Favre, Peyton bring Midwest Sports into National Focus Part 2
By Paul M. Banks Brett Favre's incessant media circus and Peyton Manning's undefeated Colts have put national spotlight on the Midwest, I discuss this and the future of sports media with Midwest Sports Fans.com's Jerod Morris. (PMB) What do you think about this whole movement towards niche specialization?...MLB Network, NBA TV, ESPN Chicago, ESPN Dallas, ESPN Boston (even … [Read more...] about Favre, Peyton bring Midwest Sports into National Focus Part 2