Sports-related businesses
BY Michelle Juergen
NumberFire has built data models that have outdone the experts at ESPN.An App That Moves Sports Fans to Better Seats
BY Matt Villano
Evan Owens designed Pogoseat, an app that helps fans at an event swap seats. Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes
BY Trevor Turnbull
The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur. Young Treps Kick Off New Sports Ventures
BY Neil Parmar
As U.S. schools cut back on arts and sports programs, administrations are increasingly turning to private providers and startups to fill the gap. Day #10: Our Top Picks for Sports Lovers
BY Colleen DeBaise
On the last day of our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide, we roll out five products for the special angler, yogi or Frisbee player in your life. Two Entrepreneurs Find Niche in Custom Wooden Bicycles
BY Jodi Helmer
Woodworkers carve out a niche with an offbeat, high-end product. Sports Franchise Is Making Youth Sports Fun Again
BY Jason Daley
Brian Sanders started i9 Sports as a mellower alternative to the competitive nature of youth sports. Inside the Success of Second-to-Market Companies
BY John Patrick Pullen
Innovators may grab the glory, but late-to-market companies can still finish first. What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From NFL Innovator Steve Sabol
BY Trevor Turnbull
Three lessons from the life of an entrepreneur who helped revolutionize sports broadcasting. What Sports Can Teach You About Running a Business
BY Brandon Steiner
Consistent performance, whether in sports, sales or growing your business, pays off in more ways than simply sealing a big deal.Play Video Tony Hawk on Giving Back and Inspiring Change (Video)
BY Teri Evans
The skateboard icon and entrepreneur shares the vision for his foundation, which donates millions to fund skateparks. Four Fitness Startups Find a Unique Workout Niche
BY Katherine Duncan
Boutique health clubs are competing with established players like 24 Hour Fitness by creating unique ways to break a sweat. Here are four that are changing the way we work out. Kentucky Businesses Brace for NCAA Final Four Madness
BY Jason Fell
Here are three tips for how you can prepare for a sudden surge in sales. Martial Arts Franchise Kicks Butt
BY Jason Daley
A martial arts franchise aims to drop-kick bullies and raise self-esteem while helping owners bring a professional approach to their business. Six Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit
BY Nancy Mann Jackson
How Joe Reynolds and Ryan Kunkel parlayed their love of extreme adventure into a $30 million enterprise. How College Sports Photos Became a Multimillion-Dollar Business
BY Matt Villano
A former Duke University All-American basketball player hit on a business idea for building and managing online photo stores for college athletic departments and sports teams. Startups Born from a Passion for Sports
BY Jason Fell
A look at three companies that are claiming their stake in the arena of sports-related businesses. Three Franchises Far From Business As Usual
BY Jason Daley
From rock 'n roll to divorce to kickball, these companies take franchising to a new creative level. A Mom Sees and Fills a Need in the Marketplace: Personal Hygiene Products for Boys
BY Michelle Juergen
How an Atlanta entrepreneur launched Stinky Boyz, a line of sports-themed natural shampoos and body washes. Tackling Entrepreneurship
The contenders in this year's Super Bowl aren't just football players. Some of them are savvy business owners, too. Xtreme Entrepreneurs
Discover what it takes to turn your passion for Xtreme sports into a successful business. From Board Room to Owner's Box
These entrepreneurs are living every sports fan's dream as owners of NFL franchises. 
