Tim Lemke

First Down

Friday's best bet on TV, plus the five best Bowdens

August 29, 2008

Buyers’ remorse in Beijing?

Sports Biz: NBC thrives, but official sponsors get dubious value.

August 27, 2008

Invincible aura is gone

For more than four years, Roger Federer was the undisputed king of tennis, dominating and demoralizing opponents like perhaps no other athlete in history.

August 26, 2008

First Down

Today's best bet on television, plus five cities that'll never host the Olympics again

August 23, 2008

First Down

Friday's best bet on television, plus the top five best Olympic decathletes

August 22, 2008

Death leaves NFLPA in limbo

The death Wednesday of NFL Players Association head Gene Upshaw comes at a time of uncertainty over the future of the union's collective bargaining agreement with the league.

August 22, 2008

$100 million for Phelps?

Sports Biz: Michael Phelps ready to cash in on endorsements.

August 20, 2008

Mystics enjoying business success

Ticket sales, attendance up.

August 19, 2008

Couch potato Olympics

My Olympic dreams died around sixth grade, when I realized I could neither swim nor run particularly fast. Thus, I have found myself watching the Beijing Games at home, a task made easier thanks to NBC, which paid more than $1 billion for the rights to show events on its cable networks and online.

August 19, 2008

First Down

Friday's best bet on TV, plus five oldest men's track and field records

August 15, 2008

SPORTS BIZ: NBC’s ratings are high so far

From NBC's perspective, the Beijing Olympics have gotten off to a start most sprinters would envy.

August 13, 2008

Versus, IRL come to terms on TV deal

The Indy Racing League Thursday announced that at least 13 of its main series races will be broadcast on cable network Versus beginning in 2009, as part of a 10-year agreement that includes expanded programming and longer coverage windows on race days.

August 8, 2008

First Down

Pack, Favre part with 'sadness,' plus top five Olympic table tennis players.

August 8, 2008

NBC primed for delay

Sports Biz: Olympics coverage relies on taped events.

August 6, 2008

Struggling to sustain stardom

Translating success in Beijing into endorsement dollars back home could prove to be the greatest challenge of all.

August 6, 2008

First Down

Best bets on TV. Plus, top five Olympic ad campaigns.

August 1, 2008

ESPN, college sites forming partnerships

Quietly over the last year, ESPN has forged relationships with some of the most popular team-dedicated sites on the Internet.

July 31, 2008

Maverick bids on Cubs

Sports Biz: Brash billionaire Cuban puts in highest bid.

July 30, 2008

Fan day to stay

Redskins plan no move despite traffic problems.

July 29, 2008

Capitals see rise in ticket demand

The Washington Capitals' run to the playoffs has created an unprecedented level of interest in new season tickets for the upcoming season.

July 28, 2008