World Cup Kept Office Workers From Working

Sep 30, 2010

Fourteen percent of Americans recently surveyed said they or a friend broke work rules to watch soccer's World Cup between June 11 and July 15, according to ESPN and the World Cup.

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Fundraising Friday: Majority of Record $75M Gift to Virginia Tech Earmarked for Athletics

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Preserving the Connection Between Fans and Athletes

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Northern Michigan University's Vandament Arena redesign strengthens the connection between athletes and spectators, delivering a more intimate and engaging gameday environment.

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Fundraising Friday: Majority of Record $75M Gift to Virginia Tech Earmarked for Athletics

Though not entirely an athletics donation, we at FF are giving the four-generation Virginia Tech family behind the anonymous $75 million commitment to the university full credit. The largest commitment in the Tech's history will advance its ambitious athletics strategy and expand one of its most innovative academic programs.

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Report: Broadcast Dispute Bumps Duke-Michigan Game From MSG to Marlins' Ballpark

The Duke and Michigan men's basketball teams are expected to face off at a baseball stadium for their highly anticipated...

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NCAA Survey Finds Majority of Student-Athletes Plan for Olympic, Pro Careers After College

The NCAA recently released findings from two studies examining student-athletes' perspectives on career preparation and life after...

Daily Digs: City Opens New Tennis Complex, San Antonio Mulls Massive Youth Sports Complex, and More!

Tennis enthusiasts in Fayetteville, Colo., gathered this week to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of The Courts at Glenville Lake, a new $13.4 million sports complex that features 11 tennis courts, including a championship competition court, four pickleball courts, locker rooms, a lounge and a pro shop.

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Investigation Finds 50% of New Orleans Youth Coaches Had No Background Checks on File

Amid a time of turnover and change at the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, Louisiana’s inspector general made a bold accusation that the department is endangering children by not conducting background checks on the coaches in its youth sports programs.

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Fan Breaches Court at Game One of NBA Finals, Receives Lifetime Ban From All NBA Arenas

In the final minutes of game one of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, it wasn’t the athletes sprinting down the court, but a fan.

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Louisiana Boys' Basketball State Championships Moved From Long-Time Host Site to CAJUNDOME

For 12 years, the Louisiana boys’ basketball state championship has been contested at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. Nearly 10,000 fans would pack the arena, built in 1976, and root on their favorite team for “Marsh Madness.”

Referee Charged With Assault Following Incident at Youth Flag Football Game

A referee in Franklin Township, N.J., has been charged with aggravated assault after an altercation during a youth flag football game Sunday that left...

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Former Parks Director Sues County, Youth Sports Group for $7M

A former Bedford County (Va.) Parks & Recreation director has filed a lawsuit seeking $7 million, claiming he was fired after raising concerns about a local youth sports organization.

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Mixed Reactions to Controversial 'Protect College Sports Act' as Big Ten, SEC Reject Proposed Legislation

The Big Ten and SEC slammed the controversial college sports bill despite bipartisan support and Nick Saban's passionate testimony in favor of the...

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NCHSAA Overturns Controversial Track DQ, Mallard Creek Named Co-Champion

Now, an appeal to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association has resulted in overturning the disqualification and naming both Mallard Creek and Jordan High School as co-champions.

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