18 Results for jeff gordon

Taking names with, and from, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

What's in a name? Darren Rovell discovers that in the case of Dale Earnhardt Jr., maybe not as much as you'd think.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006

Is Danica in danger of being Anna-ized?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Darren Rovell writes the longer Danica Patrick goes without a victory, the more she will be compared to Anna Kournikova.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006

Earnhardt merchandise still a hot property

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Five years after Dale Earnhardt's death, merchandise bearing his likeness or No. 3 logo still sells well, Darren Rovell writes.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2006

Lots for sale: sponsorships, books ... cologne?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

There's plenty for sale if you want a NASCAR theme in your life, from cologne to romance novels to sponsoring a car, Darren Rovell writes.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2006

Bettors don't view NASCAR as viable option

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

NASCAR has made the big time. But in gambling circles, it doesn't rate. Darren Rovell examines why the sport lacks a real presence in Vegas.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005

Big names don't appear key to NASCAR success

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Sure, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are fighting to get into the Chase. But their presence isn't required for NASCAR to keep thriving.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2005

Licensing game means betting on a winner

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

For every NASCAR champion T-shirt on hand after Kurt Busch's crowning at Homestead, four were destroyed.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2004

The tennis racket

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The rackets Lleyton Hewitt and others are using at the Open aren't necessarily the ones they are paid to endorse.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2004

Sponsor exposure not best for Kenseth

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

What's Matt Kenseth's expected Winston Cup championship season mean to his sponsors? Maybe less than you think.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2003

Selling players short

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Tennis needs to follow NASCAR's lead and let fans show their support while cheering for their favorites.

Story | September 01, 2003

James signs six-year marketing deal with Coca-Cola

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

LeBron James pumped millions more into his portfolio Thursady by signing a six-year contract with Coca-Cola that will pay him more than $2 million per year.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2003

Sponsors get equivalent ad time

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Jeff Gordon's appearance on Saturday Night Live garnered significant air time for some of his sponsors.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2003

Sports brands playing to a new crowd

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Nike, Reebok and other apparel companies pitch their gear using musicians.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2002

Steinberg, Dunn fight has just begun

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Agent Leigh Steinberg sues ex-associate, baseball fans doubt Selig and a mascot convention hits the Big Apple.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2002

Telling similarities between TRAC, XFL?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

ESPN.com's Darren Rovell wonders if TRAC can learn from the XFL's demise.

Story | Conversation | May 16, 2001