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07/13/2016

Read more about the great things being done by the daughters of author George Cunningham.

It is our great pleasure to introduce you to 11-year-old Maggie and 12-year-old Harper, two savvy sisters who were so inspired by their love of reading that they launched the non-profit organization Books and a Blanket. Their goal is "to promote literacy and well-being among young students who are i...

05/19/2016

From NPR's Morning Edition, May 18, 2016 - a reminder of the meaning of sports and of being a sports fan.

Brenda Newport is an unwavering fan of the minor league basketball team: Canton Charge. She says rooting for the home team and heckling the opposition give her life as she battles cancer.

05/11/2016

"For organizations, groups and people to thrive, both diversity and inclusiveness must be present, and this
active recognition and acceptance of difference is argued to be a right of all. Given this, publication of this text Diversity and
Inclusion in Sport Organizations is well timed and justified." From a forthcoming review in Sport Management Review.

Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Orgs, 3e,,Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Organizations,978-1-62159-040-8

02/08/2016

Read more about the jock tax in Chapter 5 of Financial Management in the Sport Industry, by Brown and colleagues.

Playing the Super Bowl in California, the state with the highest income tax in America, will cost players on the Broncos and Panthers an incredible amount of money

02/03/2016

Just in time for this weekend's Super Bowl: “Facebook Sports Stadium,” a new conversation platform within Facebook that allows sports fans to chat in real time while watching sports events. Read more here: http://tinyurl.com/j92f5md

01/21/2016

Guerilla marketing: When it comes to social media and marketing, one of the “classic” strategies that can be effectively
used to get a brand noticed and talked about. Read more about it in this blog post from Tim Newman: http://tinyurl.com/zszbnzy

Guerilla Marketing January 21, 2016 admin Comment by Timothy Newman As you’re planning your marketing strategies for the coming year, consider what you would like to accomplish in 2016. How are you going to get things done? When it comes to social media and marketing, one of the “classic” strategies…

12/04/2015

Have you received your copy of Financial Management in the Sport Industry, 2nd ed., yet? Do you want to you know about the instructor materials that are available to adopters? Just let us know how we can help!

10/22/2015

The daily fantasy sports industry has come under intense scrutiny and public backlash recently; read more about it here: http://hhpcommunities.com/sportmanagement/sport-marketing-blog/

10/22/2015

Author Mary Hums discusses her trip to the White House this summer. http://womenconnect.alumni.nd.edu/s/1210/clubs-interior.aspx?sid=1210&gid=563&pgid=27798

09/10/2015

Visit the EASM page for photos from today's Chelladurai Award ceremony.

European Association for Sport Management. Follow 30th EASM Conference at and

09/10/2015

Congrats to HHP author Chella for receiving the first EASM Chelladurai award.

07/28/2015

As proud residents of Arizona, we're all thrilled by the AZ Cardinals' decision to hire a female coach. http://tinyurl.com/o6xbdnk

The Cardinals hired Jen Welter as an assistant coaching intern for training camp and the preseason to work with inside linebackers. She is believed to be the first female coach in the NFL.

07/27/2015

Have you seen the newly revised HHP Sport Mgmt website yet? Accessing instructor materials is easier than ever! http://hhpcommunities.com/sportmanagement/ …

Welcome to the Holcomb Hathaway Sport Management Community Site Here you will find links to instructor materials, book trailers, additional information and updates, and more. Log in at right and then click on any book cover below to reach the book’s web page and access its related ancillary material…

11/07/2014

New centralized replay helps NBA referees make calls faster.
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Have you ever been frustrated with how long it takes referees to review a play? Minutes feel like hours as fans anxiously await the verdict. This...

11/06/2014

1300 NFL players have filed a lawsuit because of long-term damage due to use of painkillers during their careers.
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“Pain is temporary; pride is forever.” Although this statement adequately fits on the walls of weight rooms and the backs of Nike T-shirts...

11/05/2014

UNC athletes took fake classes to pad GPAs.
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A report finds that classes requiring no attendance and little work were common knowledge among academic counselors and football coaches.

11/04/2014

W. Virginia has two nationally ranked Division I football teams, but one is heavily subsidized by state funds.
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West Virginia has two nationally ranked Division I college football teams - but only one is heavily subsidized by the state, a legislative post...

11/03/2014

West Point University acknowledges misconduct during student recruiting.
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10/31/2014

Four of the most social media savvy football teams
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Social media continues to grip everyone’s attention during the games. When a big game is on, Twitter feeds fill up with updates and fan reactions...

10/30/2014

Coach sued for negligence when a runner gets injured
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One of the common defenses against a negligence lawsuit is sovereign or governmental immunity, which was developed in common law to provide...

10/29/2014

Football team gets briefed on ebola before game in Texas.
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Before they shed blood, sweat and tears against the Cowboys in Texas this weekend, the Giants were given a crash course on the Ebola virus, which...

10/28/2014

How the Cloud changes college football.
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College football is a sport fueled by competition, athletic excellence, and tradition. The traditional aspect may make it seem resistant to...

10/27/2014

Viral video leads to park policy changes.
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Thanks to a viral video and an ensuing change of policy, teenagers in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood will no longer have to worry about being...

10/24/2014

University of Minnesota invites Washington’s NFL team to debate the use of Indian stereotypes in sports
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The University of Minnesota has invited Washington's NFL team to join in a debate about a touchy subject: the use of Indian stereotypes in sports...

10/23/2014

NFL begins random testing for human growth hormone
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10/22/2014

Geogia player Todd Gurley suspended for violating NCAA rules, but still has the support of the school
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A day after the University of Georgia announced that junior tailback Todd Gurley had been suspended indefinitely, athletic director Greg McGarity...

10/21/2014

Georgia Tech is now accepting Bitcoin at games and campus dining
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Georgia Tech will be the first university in the world to integrate bitcoin payments into its stadium concession sales, the school announced...

10/20/2014

Issues in designing a new student rec center that will double as an emergency shelter
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It wasn't long ago that college recreation facilities conjured a drab, one-dimensional image. They housed physical education programs — in many...

10/17/2014

Ebola a concern that Chicago Marathon prepares for
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Chicago Marathon officials are preparing for all threats for this year's race, including an Ebola outbreak.