‘Jeopardy’ to Air Man vs. Machine Challenge

Jeopardy will have an unusual contestant next year – an IBM (IBM) computing system named “Watson.”

Watson will take on the show’s two most successful contestants, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter (pictured left to right), in February, according to the sh…

Disney Chases Grown-Up Consumer with ‘Tron’ Merchandise

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is pitching merchandise for its new “Tron” movie to grown-ups who may remember the original.

Hopefully, they’ll be in the mood to open their wallets.

Instead of cheap toys or video games aimed at children, Disney is offering …

New York Times in Talks to Sell Red Sox Stake

New York Times Co. (NYT) is in talks to sell its stake in the Boston Red Sox baseball team.

“It continues to be for sale,” New York Times CEO Janet Robinson said, according to Reuters. “We are continuing to talk to a variety of prospective buyers, la…

New York Times in Talks to Sell Red Sox Stake

New York Times Co. (NYT) is in talks to sell its stake in the Boston Red Sox baseball team.

“It continues to be for sale,” New York Times CEO Janet Robinson said, according to Reuters. “We are continuing to talk to a variety of prospective buyers, la…

Basketball Gets Cheaper: NBA Ticket Prices Drop 2.5%

Fewer spectators are shelling out to see basketball games live this season. The average NBA ticket price fell 2.5% this year after declining 2.8% last season, according to sports business publisher Team Marketing Report.
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