Super Bowl XLV Breaks All-Time TV Viewership Record
Super Bowl XLV, which aired on Fox on Sunday, attracted 111 million viewers, making it the most-watched television program of all time, Nielsen said Monday.
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People@Work: Winter's Blasts Affect Not Only Hiring but Output, Too
It's hard to fathom that something as mundane as weather could affect employment statistics. But it clearly does. And it also has big impact on how much work actually gets done. And beyond the snows of winter, there's distractions like the Super Bowl that keep worker from their duties.
Steelers-Packers Super Bowl Is a Good Omen for Stocks
After the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers meet Sunday in Super Bowl XLV, only one team will hoist the Lombardy Trophy. But the so-called "Super Bowl indicator" says this year's match-up forecasts a bull market no matter which team wins.
Dallas-Area Companies Go Whole Hog for Super Bowl XLV
This year's NFL championship will set records both for stadium attendance and for event fund-raising, and North Texas corporations haven't been shy to put out the welcome mat for their favored clients. How much will communities and local businesses score from the big game?
Q&A: How Alyssa Milano Scores Big with Sports-Fan Clothing
Charmed actress Alyssa Milano can often be found in the stands, cheering on Los Angeles's Dodgers, Lakers and Kings. And in a down economy, she's racked up some key wins for Touch, her line of women's sports apparel. She recently discussed the business with DailyFinance.
The Super Bowl Is No Economic Touchdown
There's no doubt about the Super Bowl's importance in sports, but will it really be a touchdown for Dallas's economy? While one study pegs the economic impact at $611 million, the number seems dubious -- especially considering it's still unclear who will be playing.
Michael Vick Gets Sacked by Another of the Internet's Many Lies
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, still atoning for his role in an illegal dog-fighting ring, reportedly asked for $100,000 to address the Animal Friendly Association at Richard Stockton College. It's completely untrue, but like all gossip, the lie has spread faster than Vick can evade a tackle.
America's Best Cities for Telecommuters
With high-speed Internet access becoming ubiquitous, today's telecommuters can live just about anywhere. DailyFinance has gone hunting for the cities that offer the best combination of urban charm, culture and recreation, at prices that New Yorkers and Angelenos would envy.
Truth in Advertising: What Does 'Green' Really Mean?
Many companies and products claim to be green. But what does that actually mean? In some cases, labels can be misleading. As "greenwashing" increases, so does the need for greater consumer awareness.
Aiming for Amazon: Retailers Join New Web Shipping Service
Retailers such as Toys R Us, Rockport and Borders hope to grow their Web sales with a new shipping service called ShopRunner.com. Much like Amazon's Prime program, consumers pay $79 per year for a membership, which lets them ship as many orders as they want from ShopRunner's retail partners.
The NFL's Self-Defeating
TV Blackout Policy
The NFL doesn't understand its own product. In the high-def age, NFL football games are better to watch at home -- and way cheaper to do so with ticket prices so high. Demanding that fans pack the stands hurts everyone, including the league itself.
NFL's CFO Noto Trades Himself Back to Goldman Sachs
National Football League Chief Financial Officer Anthony Noto will leave the league after two years and return to Goldman Sachs Group, the league said on its website today.
NFL Season Ticket Sales Take a Hit From Weak Economy
The NFL's TV ratings are stronger than ever, but it's facing its third straight year of declining season ticket sales. With the economy still sputtering, and real prices for tickets soaring, teams are struggling to attract fans to watch America's most popular pro sport in person.