Even though the world of college sports is currently deprived of fan-filled stadiums and reliable schedules, there is still an aspect of college athletics that should remain unchanged: content creation. Universities across the board, whether it be Toledo in the MAC or Duke in the ACC, should never take their
The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from advancing to the franchises first World Series since 2008. But, it’s been a strange season without fans at the game amid the coronavirus pandemic. That’s where the Rays social media team has really stepped up their game to connect with their
Broadway will remain dark through May 2021, extending the prolonged shutdown that began in spring due to the pandemic. The Broadway League announced Friday that tickets for shows through March 30, 2021 will be refunded. Click here to read the story at variety.com. Discussion Questions: What is revenue? Why is
Why do it? Not for the money. Given that most, if not all, revenue streams stopped and what it costs to stage an event of this magnitude in a way that meets NHL standards, returning to play is hardly a financial bonanza. Click here to read Gary Bettman’s letter to
The XFL won’t play in 2021, the league announced Thursday, and is targeting a return in the spring of 2022. Co-owner Dwayne Johnson tweeted the news Thursday morning, and the league followed with an official announcement. Johnson, longtime business partner Dany Garcia and RedBird Capital Partners completed their purchase of
In a litmus test for American moviegoing during the pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters. The result could be greeted as either the rejuvenation of U.S. cinemas – more Americans went to the movies this weekend than they
With most NFL teams expected to play without crowds this season, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering “season tickets” to recreate the stadium experience for one loyal fan base at its restaurants, the company said Wednesday. Click here to read the story from foxbusiness.com. Questions for Classroom Discussion: How has COVID-19 impacted Buffalo
The XFL suspended operations Friday morning and laid off nearly all of its staff, multiple sources told ESPN. While a handful of executives remain employed, the league currently has no plans to return in 2021. The league canceled its season last month after five games as part of a nationwide
The COVID-19 coronavirus outrbreak has sparked a dramatic first for the movie industry: movies are being made available at home the same time they’re available in theaters. The distinction between a theatrical and a digital release is disappearing as theaters shut down. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions:
The signs said this was WrestleMania. The pay-per-view order ($34.99) said this was WrestleMania. Rob Gronkowski, serving as host, declared that it was WrestleMania. So did Stephanie McMahon, who noted pre-fight the company was there to offer a “distraction” to the country. Click here to read the story at sports.yahoo.com. Discussion Questions: