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Articles by Tim Lemke

Hockey’s wonderland

A hockey game played outdoors in the snow could be just a novelty or gimmick, but the NHL is working to give the fledgling Winter Classic a place among the best sports traditions.

January 1, 2009

A wild ride

Sports Biz: A memorable year in sports business history.

December 31, 2008

SPORTS BIZ: Audi’s still looking Super

At a time when auto manufacturers around the globe are struggling, luxury carmaker Audi announced it would advertise in the Super Bowl for a second consecutive year.

December 24, 2008

Redskins’ playoff hopes dashed despite 10-3 win

It's hard to argue that a late-December win over the Philadelphia Eagles is anything but a great thing for the Washington Redskins. And indeed, their 10-3 victory over their NFC East rival Sunday put the Eagles' playoff hopes on life-support heading into the final week of the NFL season.

December 22, 2008

Another Washington first: A college bowl

RFK Stadium has held crowds for baseball, soccer and decades of Redskins football. This Saturday, the stadium plays host to football fans on hand to witness something new: the first college bowl game in Washington history.

December 20, 2008

First Down

TWT Five: Best things you might not have known about Sammy Baugh.

December 19, 2008

AFL punts on season

Sports Biz: Count the Arena Football League as the latest sports entity to crumble.

December 17, 2008

Sponsors still keen on sports

With sponsorship and advertising dollars slowing to a trickle, sports leagues have a new message.

December 13, 2008

First Down

TWT Five: Top nonconference hoops rivalries.

December 12, 2008

Forward thinking key in media rights deals

When ESPN executives began negotiating for television rights with college football's Bowl Championship Series, they wanted it all. They asked for the stability of a long-term agreement but also wanted to ensure the network had rights to air content on whatever digital platform it chose.

December 9, 2008

Organizers in a rush

Preparations for the EagleBank Bowl have entered the red zone.

December 3, 2008

Cooley video inspires fantasy league trophy

Chris Cooley might soon hoist a sculpture of a chubby man holding a football and a remote control - the top prize for winning his fantasy football league.

December 2, 2008

First Down

TWT Five: Biggest games in the Big 12.

November 28, 2008

A double bogey deal

SportsBiz: Was partnership between Tiger, GM ever right?

November 26, 2008