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Sports Archive

Archives for February 2016

Culture
Eddie the Eagle is a tribute to the charm of cheesy, formulaic sports moviesEddie the Eagle is a tribute to the charm of cheesy, formulaic sports movies
Culture

Finally, that underdog sports movie about ski jumping you’ve been waiting for.

By Emily St. James
Technology
ESPN’s John Skipper Calls the Plays on Digital Content, eSports and DiversityESPN’s John Skipper Calls the Plays on Digital Content, eSports and Diversity
Technology

The cable sports network’s quarterback comes to the Code/Media stage.

By Joe Brown
Technology
Instagram and Snapchat Are the New TV: Sports Superagent Casey Wasserman at Code/MediaInstagram and Snapchat Are the New TV: Sports Superagent Casey Wasserman at Code/Media
Technology

Full video of the Wasserman CEO’s perspective on how running a talent agency has been changed by the Internet.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Streaming Sports Is the Future, and the Present: MLB Media’s Bob Bowman at Code/MediaStreaming Sports Is the Future, and the Present: MLB Media’s Bob Bowman at Code/Media
Technology

Plus, he hinted at aspirations to take on TV sports giant ESPN.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Yahoo’s Star Sports Writer Adrian Wojnarowski Says Basketball Is Perfect for the InternetYahoo’s Star Sports Writer Adrian Wojnarowski Says Basketball Is Perfect for the Internet
Technology

“Either you’re going to compete, or you’re going to come up with excuses for why you got your ass kicked.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
The Daily Fantasy Boom Turned Into a Nightmare. Now What? FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles Explains. (Video)The Daily Fantasy Boom Turned Into a Nightmare. Now What? FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles Explains. (Video)
Technology

Most startup CEOs like to talk about how they’re crushing it, but are more reluctant to speak up when things are wobbly.

By Peter Kafka
How I realized that boring, dependable guys are rare — and desirable
Sports

A fluke match on Tinder transformed the way I think about dating.

By Priya-Alika Elias
Technology
What Went Wrong With FanDuel’s Football Season Advertising Blitz?What Went Wrong With FanDuel’s Football Season Advertising Blitz?
Technology

FanDuel CEO: We may have gone overboard.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Superagent Wasserman Explains How Athletes Are Going to Make a Lot of Money on Social Media (Video)Superagent Wasserman Explains How Athletes Are Going to Make a Lot of Money on Social Media (Video)
Technology

They can guarantee audiences for their clients.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
MLB’s Media Arm Is Raising Money to Show You More Than Just Baseball (Video)MLB’s Media Arm Is Raising Money to Show You More Than Just Baseball (Video)
Technology

More streaming sports comin’ your way!

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
ESPN Boss John Skipper at Code/Media (Full Video)ESPN Boss John Skipper at Code/Media (Full Video)
Technology

How will ESPN survive the cord-cutters?

By Noah Kulwin
Culture
Ronda Rousey, on how to come back from a loss: “Being defeated is a choiceRonda Rousey, on how to come back from a loss: “Being defeated is a choice
Culture

On Ellen DeGeneres’s show, the MMA fighter discusses her devastation after losing to Holly Holm.

By Emily St. James
Sports
Don’t think Cam Newton is humble? Just ask Peyton Manning.Don’t think Cam Newton is humble? Just ask Peyton Manning.
Sports

Cam Newton may have come off as a sore loser to reporters Sunday night, but it wasn’t that way with winning quarterback Peyton Manning.

By Michelle Garcia
Sports
Al Jazeera accused Peyton Manning of using the doping drug HGH. Here’s what we know.Al Jazeera accused Peyton Manning of using the doping drug HGH. Here’s what we know.
Sports

Rumors are circulating that the Denver Broncos’ star quarterback used human growth hormone, which is forbidden in professional sports.

By Michelle Hackman
Culture
Watch: the 9 best and 5 worst Super Bowl commercialsWatch: the 9 best and 5 worst Super Bowl commercials
Culture

Including adorable dachshunds dressed as hot dogs.

By Emily St. James