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ESPN Investigates Stadium Food with Disastrous Consequences
This story can not be more disturbing, but it is a reality. The food served in stadiums is reliably toxic. As if paying the exorbitant costs for the tickets, the parking, and the concessions wasn't bad enough. Insult has been added to injury with the e coli to prove it.
The Result of Lebron’s Decision and the Future of the NBA
It’s called the Superstar Theory. It demonstrates the extraordinary importance for an NBA team to have a dominant superstar if it is going to be a serious contender, not to mention win an NBA title. The discussion of how best to understand the Miami Heat’s coup to achieve instant dominance of the league over the next six years yields some striking [...]
Economy Not Stopping Ticket Price Increase
Even with the country in its worst recession since the Great Depression, 18 NFL teams have increased ticket prices for the upcoming season. While USA Today proposes that the main motivation of ticket price increases is for teams to stay competitive, it shows that teams continue to overlook the needs of their blue-collar fans.
David Stern Unbiased in Labor Wars?
Chris Mannix of SI.Com reported on David Stern’s press conference in Las Vegas on Monday regarding his thoughts about the upcoming NBA labor wars. "Basically where we are at is that we would like fundamental changes," said Stern, "and the players would very much like the present system to continue." I could express my opinion on which side is right and which side is wrong regarding the looming collective bargaining negotiations, but that is not what is important to the fans. The big problem here is that when Stern uses the word “we,” he is referring to the NBA owners. The NBA Commissioner should be representing the best interests of the NBA, inclusive of not only the owners, but also the players and fans.
Blazers Seek FCC Help Forcing Comcast To Keep Promise
This just in from SFC-Portland Chair Sarah Moon… In February, SFC board member Brad Blakeman testified before the Oregon General Assembly against Comcast’s decision to withhold games from fans in Oregon more than 3 years after promising to provide them access. Now, the Portland Trailblazers have taken the next step in requesting that the FCC force Comcast’s hand [...]
A Story the New York Giants Don’t Want You to Hear
Amidst all the hoopla surrounding the Giants moving into their new stadium and New York/New Jersey securing the 2014 Super Bowl are stories like this that the Giants don’t want you to hear. Several months back, I had the opportunity to speak to a life long Giants season ticket holder who represented the many disgruntled diehards of Big Blue.
Happy 4th from SFC!!!
Hope you enjoy being a sports fan on this 4th of July. Here’s a little sports history about soccer – you know, the sport claiming the attention of the world for a month with the World Cup ongoing? It’s good to be independent. Have a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy the fireworks!
MLB Rolls Weighted Dice With Postseason PSL’s
While PSL's (personal seat licenses) in football are a big money maker and predictably frustrate fans to no end, MLB has caught on to this practice yet has implimented a mutation of the sports fan cash grab which has raised a few eyebrows since its announcement yesterday.
Why We Care – A Local Chapter Chair’s Manifesto
When I was a kid, I can remember my father teaching me how to read the box scores. It was exciting getting the newspaper in the morning and checking the stats from the previous nights games. I can remember my Uncle coming over to my house to watch the New York Rangers games, and how much I looked forward to that. I can remember how incredibly exciting it was as a kid to go to any professional sporting event in person. Fast forward to 2010.
Blazers Ask Portland To Help Fund Rose Quarter Revelopment
Here is an excerpt from an article in The Oregonian which details the Blazers’ plans to redevelop the Rose Quarter on the public dime: The Blazers brought on The Cordish Co. of Baltimore to help design JumpTown. The current idea would be anchored by an interactive Nike museum and include a boutique hotel, offices, clubs, restaurants [...]
About SFC
SFC is the American sports fan’s advocate in the D.C. public policy arena fighting for sports fans in every city across the country.
Sports Businesses, Leagues, and Universities are grasping for our cash left and right. Let's join together to keep their hands off our wallets unless and until we have a say in how that money is spent. Futhermore, we sports fans believe we should be able to watch our games, no matter how we get our media.
