Bulls hope to lure big Utah fan base
The Bulls secured a large piece of the coveted Mormon fan base with the singings of former Utah Jazz players Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer. Bulls brass are counting on increased revenue streams with such promotions as “Bring your Wives Thursdays” and “Chocolate Milk Tuesdays.”
Cubs to offer cheaper tickets for crappy seats next year
The Cubs today announced more than a half million tickets to games next season will be priced at $20 or less, a 77 percent increase in the number of tickets fans don't want to buy.
Cubs address season ticket holder concerns by offering even more complicated pricing structure
Cubs President Crane Kenney today said the Cubs plan to adjust season ticket pricing through an even more complex "bifurcated" tiered pricing system sure to confuse even the most intelligent fan. For example, some games will be at a "Platinum" level everywhere but the bleachers which will be priced at less expensive the "Gold" level and vice-versa.
Kenney proudly proclaims Cubs don’t analyze fans’ spending patterns
Cubs President Crane Kenney today revealed that his team hadn't done a thorough analysis of its fans ticket-buying patterns until this year when their tickets finally stopped selling well.
Shell-shocked backups suggest each other to replace injured Cutler for Carolina game
News broke Thursday morning that Jay Cutler has been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Carolina due to lingering effects from a concussion suffered during one his nine sacks in New York last week. Normally a backup would be eager to take a starter’s place, but neither Todd Collins or Caleb Hanie wants the role.
Deadspin proudly publishes photos of a grandfather’s genitals
Deadspin yesterday revealed it had photos of what it purported to be the penis of elderly quarterback Brett Favre. Today it published those photos as the integrity of the sports blog world reached an all-time low.
Bears to go with ‘God Save the Quarterback’ 7 OL set against Panthers
In an attempt to prevent backup QB Todd Collins from certain injury against Carolina this weekend, offensive coordinator Mike Martz will go with a seven-lineman set on most plays.