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The technicolor sports hero
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comFrom Jordan to Tiger to LeBron, athletes of color are proving they can pitch products to the masses.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004How Stern showed NBA the money
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comWith MJ, maybe the NBA was headed for a big payday. Still, a lawyer turned businessman showed the way.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2004Coyotes' strike a real deal
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comUnlike most arena deals, the Phoenix Coyotes don't have to win a title to make theirs work.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2003The path to greatness
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comIf history is any indicator, then anything and everything is possible.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2003MJ remains a sought-after endorsement prize
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comHis skills have diminished and off-the-court problems have surfaced, but Michael Jordan remains the gold standard.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2002The other Tiger that lurks in the Woods
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comWhat would you be doing if you pretended to be Tiger Woods? One man is spending the rest of his life in jail.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2002What's the lease you can do?
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comSports teams leverage threat of move to L.A., other cities for sweetheart stadium deals.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2002Players, translators a package deal
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comIf teams go outside the U.S. for talent, courtside translators are usually part of package deal.
Story | June 25, 2002020524 rovell (foreign contracts)
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comNBA teams not only have to evaluate the skills of international players, but also their contracts.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2002Lakers 'three-peat' still would be sweet for Riley
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comFourteen years later, Pat Riley could cash in on his prediction of a Lakers "three-peat."
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2002In international arena, it's buyer beware
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comNBA teams not only have to evaluate the skills of international players, but also their contracts.
Story | May 24, 2002'Keeping it real' important in sports video games
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comSports video games aren't kid stuff anymore. It's now a $20 billion business worldwide.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2002NHL franchise fees: Is price right?
Darren Rovell, ESPN.comESPN.com's Darren Rovell takes a look at the high cost of gaining the right to have an NHL franchise and if it's worth it.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2000
