35 Results for new york yankees

Hating the Yankees can be good for business

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Darren Rovell says one entrepreneur is trying to capitalize on his distaste for the Yankees, and the Yankees don't like it.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2006

Japan, four others, to have ads on uniforms

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

There will be advertising on jerseys at the inaugural World Baseball Classic.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2006

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

Comeback kid: Giambi signs with Reebok

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The Yankees slugger who lost endorsement deals after reportedly admitting to steroid use will now partner with the shoe and apparel giant.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2005

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

Misuse of Berra's name costs network

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Turner Broadcasting has agreed in principle to pay Yogi Berra for using his name without his permission in an advertisement for its "Sex And The City" reruns.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2005

Nationals winning big with fans

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

In D.C., the Nationals are drawing more fans and selling more merchandise than they ever dreamed back in Montreal.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2005

Nike joins ranks of those not to renew Giambi deals

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Jason Giambi's endorsement portfolio is dwindling.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2005

So far, both L.A. teams are winning

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

The Angels' name change has elevated the level of the rivalry with the Dodgers and its fans to absurd proportions.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2005

Ex-pitcher seeks $723,000 in damages

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Ralph Branca, the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who gave up Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round The World," is suing a memorabilia company for fraud.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2005

Commish unsure alcohol factor in Fenway incident

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

MLB commissioner Bud Selig said he has no plans to mandate sport-wide alcohol consumption guidelines in the wake of the latest instance of player-fan confrontation.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2005

Yankees, Red Sox driving more than half of sales

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Gross retail sales of licensed products are up by almost 100 percent in the first part of the year compared to the same period last season, according to Tim Brosnan, executive vice president of business for Major League Baseball.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005

Arena named Jimmy Fund Center instead

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

A New York attorney won the right in an eBay auction to name Boston's FleetCenter for a day. For his $2,325, Konrad wanted to honor Derek Jeter. But, on Friday, FleetCenter officials rejected the name.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2005

Beltran has sizable tax considerations

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Carlos Beltran can save a significant sum depending when and where he signs.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2005

Vioxx taken out of locker rooms

Darren Rovell, ESPN.com

Athletes, not just the elderly, used drug to alleviate the aches and pains of sports.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2004