6002 results for "commissioner"
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David Stern says he is leaving NBA in good shape
Commissioner David Stern believes he is leaving the NBA in great shape and in great hands in looking back on his nearly 30-year tenure as the league's boss.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013 -
6 things to know about Yanks-MLS deal
Andrew MarchandI just got off a conference call with Yankees president Randy Levine, MLS commissioner Don Garber and Mancester City FC CEO Ferran Soriano. Here are the five things you need to know about the Yankees' involvement as MLS owners. 1.) Will there be s...
Blog | May 21, 2013 -
Garber's legacy rests on New York City FC
Jason DavisMajor League Soccer, Manchester City and the New York Yankees joined together Tuesday to make an announcement in New York that will one day define the legacy of MLS commissioner Don Garber. A franchise within the city limits of New York has long ...
Blog | May 21, 2013 -
San Francisco, Houston win Super Bowl bids
The San Francisco Bay Area was awarded hosting rights to Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017, commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013 -
Scott is the highest paid commissioner
Ted MillerIf we all go out to dinner with Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott this weekend, he's buying. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Scott is the highest paid college conference commissioner, earning more than $3 million last year. The WSJ r...
Blog | May 20, 2013 -
Jim Delany still No. 2 in commissioner pay
Brian BennettThe Big Ten remains the king among football conferences in total revenue created and distributed among its member schools. But the leader of that kingdom remains only No. 2 in terms of his own income. USA Today reports that Big Ten boss Jim Delany...
Blog | May 20, 2013 -
West Coast Conference, Jamie Zaninovich reach three-year extensio...
West Coast Conference Commissioner Jamie Zaninovich has received a three-year contract extension that takes him through May 31, 2017.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013 -
Overseas games not an option yet
Andrea AdelsonAMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- Commissioner John Swofford has floated the idea of potentially playing some games overseas, but that was not a large topic of discussion during the ACC spring meetings. Still, coaches and athletic directors weighed in on the...
Blog | May 17, 2013 -
Video: ACC Commissioner John Swofford
ESPN.com staffACC Commissioner John Swofford talks to Andrea Adelson about the biggest topics from the conference's spring meetings including the latest bowl lineup and the ACC's standing in college football....
Blog | May 16, 2013 -
ACC plans to change ticket allotment policy
Andrea AdelsonAMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- Commissioner John Swofford said the league plans on revamping the league's ticket allotment policy for the ACC championship game and bowl games, in the wake of Florida State losing money off its title game appearance this past ...
Blog | May 16, 2013 -
Miami Marlins minor leaguer gets 50-game drug suspension
A minor league pitcher in the Miami Marlins' organization has been suspended 50 games for a drug violation.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2013 -
Juan Arias of Miami Marlins gets 50-game drug suspension
A minor league pitcher in the Miami Marlins' organization has been suspended 50 games for a drug violation.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2013 -
ACC still targeting Madison Square Garden
Eamonn BrennanIn the fall of 2011, after Syracuse and Pittsburgh announced their intentions to leave the Big East and join the ACC, commissioner John Swofford held a conference call. On this call, the ACC commish revealed his league's interest in moving the ACC to...
Blog | May 16, 2013 -
ACC wraps meetings with eye on future
Andrea AdelsonAMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- The ACC spring meetings wrapped up quietly Thursday morning and with little fanfare. Commissioner John Swofford sure was happy about that. With little in the way of announcements or realignment drama, Swofford was able to...
Blog | May 16, 2013 -
Video: Wrapping up B1G spring meetings
ESPN.com staffAdam Rittenberg wraps up Big Ten spring meetings from Chicago, where league commissioner Jim Delany talked bowl lineups, scheduling and a little bit of expansion....
Blog | May 15, 2013 -
B1G to take more control of bowl pairings
Adam RittenbergCHICAGO -- Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany and the league's athletic directors are trying to strike a balance with their future bowl partners. They don't want to tell bowl committees which teams they'll be hosting each winter, but they also don't ...
Blog | May 15, 2013