Sports & Leisure
June 30, 2017 at 10:46 am
These are interesting times to be affiliated with the New York Knicks. The once-proud franchise has not sniffed the postseason since 2013, parted ways with president Phil Jackson on Wednesday, is struggling to determine what…
June 29, 2017 at 2:51 pm
Tommy John Surgery. As a pitcher, those are three words you never want to hear, because it has the potential to be career-ending news. But, as minor league baseball teams tend to do, they're taking something and turning it into a fun, original promotional product. In this case, the Potomac Nationals are giving away an…
June 28, 2017 at 2:44 pm
Remember Vince Young? The hotshot former University of Texas quarterback who cursed the Philadelphia Eagles to extended mediocrity thanks to his "dream team" comments, and eventually…
June 27, 2017 at 3:34 pm
We've reported a lot on YETI Coolers and its propensity to take legal action when other companies make or sell products that seems too similar to its own. For those who might need a quick refresher, we don't blame you, it's a lot to keep track of: • First, it was Wal-Mart, after the company sold…
June 27, 2017 at 2:59 pm
As a self-professed academics-obsessed 10-year-old, I decided in 1989 to become more knowledgeable of sports, with baseball easily stealing the most attention while…
June 27, 2017 at 2:25 pm
When warmer weather arrives, many people find reasons to be outside. Your clients might be planning festivals, carnivals or charity races; promoting school teams or clubs; or just trying to spruce up their storefronts. Either way, all clients could benefit…
June 26, 2017 at 1:57 pm
Americans spend about $68 billion annually on sporting goods, according to the National Sporting Goods Association. And based on the industry’s driving factors, which include participation, income and health awareness, sporting goods distributors can be assured that demand for bags people use to haul sports equipment, workout gear and leisure-related items will continue...
June 21, 2017 at 3:40 pm
The Walt Disney Company has been an undeniably enviable cash cow since its 1923 founding, with numerous cinematic hits, including March’s “Beauty and the Beast” (which has grossed more than $1.25 billion and…
June 20, 2017 at 2:32 pm
After the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office cancelled six of the Washington Redskins's federal trademark registrations in 2014, the team went on the offensive to appeal the ruling on the grounds that…
June 20, 2017 at 1:40 pm
In our fair city of Philadelphia, we are, sadly, often quite unfair to those who dare to don opposing teams’ gear at sporting events. In our defense, though, I will say…
