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Concessionaire's dream is a slow game

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

There will be more people in the stands at U.S. Cellular Field for the World Series -- and more vendors.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2005

Marketing 'The Curse' far from over

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The Red Sox did "Reverse the Curse," but we haven't seen the last of the c-word in Boston.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2004

Series tickets scarce around Fenway

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Red Sox Nation better be willing to pay a high price to get into Fenway.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2004

'King of Queens' star expected to headline

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The story of the Chicago Cubs fan who is being blamed by some for ruining his team's chances of making it to their first World Series in 58 years won't be forgotten anytime soon. Revolution Studios has accepted a pitch for a movie based on the incident.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2003

Brokerage won't capitalize on Cubs' run

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Chicago Cubs fans eager to score tickets to the first two games of the NLCS might have been surprised had they called Wrigley Field Premium Ticket Services, or visited the Tribune Co.-owned ticket brokerage a few paces away from the stadium.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2003

Foundation of Giants' success

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Without Pac Bell Park, the Giants might have been on baseball's short list for contraction.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2002

Baseball fans finally have something to cheer about

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

From noisemakers to Rally Monkeys, fans are finding things other than baseball to get excited about at games.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2002

Will a clean-cut Damon sell in the Bronx?

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Johnny Damon is a Yankee, which means he'll need a shave and a haircut. Darren Rovell wonders whether that look will sell in New York.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2005

Every team not on equal playing field

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The Patriots recent run dispels the belief that every team has a chance to win in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2005

NHL's future buoyed by die-hard fanbase

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The NHL's biggest weakness could be its greatest strength once a new CBA is struck.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2005

Divergent views

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

With labor strife looming, the chief negotiators for the NHL and players union both agree the glass is half empty.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2004

Older players corner the NHL's sweater market

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The NHL's most popular players are also its oldest, yet the league isn't worried about the younger generation.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2004

Doomsday on the horizon

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

One-third of NHL teams say a work stoppage would save them money. Some are already planning cutbacks.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2004

'Roids put MLB integrity at risk

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Baseball could be facing an ugly backlash from fans and sponsors if the steroid scandal spins out of control.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2004

Under new management

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Dontrelle Willis and the Marlins try to get sports fans in Miami excited about baseball again.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2003