Fight night with Jordan
Global Spectrum’s Eric Nemeth joins Jordan Brand President Larry Miller (right) and Michael Jordan after a night of boxing Nov. 19 at the Rose Garden in Portland featuring “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather vs. Sharmba Mitchell. Nike’s Jordan Brand was the title sponsor.
Conference tech talk
David Lord, president/CEO, RazorGator; Jason Parker of Sports Tour Classics; and Mark Schwartz, Western region advertising sales manager, SportsBusiness Journal, take in the networking reception at the Street & Smith’s Sports Group/Players Inc Sports Media & Technology Conference in New York City earlier this month.
He’s got friends in cold places
Garth Brooks (center) helps announce a jersey auction on NHL.com to benefit hurricane victims. From left: the NHLPA’s Mike Gartner, Nashville player Scott Walker, Brooks, NHLPA chief Ted Saskin and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Brooks’ Teammates For Kids Foundation (see column item, right) will match auction proceeds up to $1M.
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