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The article focuses on the widespread integration of artificial intelligence (A.I.) into various aspects of culture, including art, highlighting concerns about A.I.'s impact on creativity, its limitations, and the potential devaluation of culture into mere data.

Provides information on various transactions in professional and college sports as of December 7, 2004. Professional contracts; Suspensions; Injury listings; Retirements; Appointments.

Reports on speculations that the New York Mets hierarchy had decided to dismiss the team's manager Art Howe two years before his contract expires. Poor performance of the baseball team during the 2004 season; Report on "The Daily News" about the alleged decision; Reaction of Howe to the news.

Reports on the moves by track athlete Tim Montgomery and his lawyers to contest the United States Anti-Doping Agency's decision to seek a lifetime ban against him for doping. Strategy of bypassing the doping agency's arbitration appeals process and going straight to the top sports court; Protocols of the doping agency.

Reports on the changes in the infield line-up of the New York Mets baseball team after the return of base fielder Jose Reyes from a back and hamstring injury. Decision of team management to place Reyes on second, Ty Wigginton at third, Todd Zeile at first and Mike Piazza at home plate; Expectation by team manager Art Howe of the infield's flexibility; Possible plans to move Reyes to shortstop position of Kazuo Matsui; Concern by team manager Jim Duquette of the infield defense; Realization of Reyes' superior throwing ability due to his strength, range and control.

The article discusses the debate on whether economic or wealth status should play an important role in deciding competition for high school sports teams in the U.S. Topics discussed include the practice of judging high school sports teams based on wealth and assigning poor schools into lower athletic divisions, suburban and wealthy schools' investment in special training and technology, and the declining participation rate in school and youth sports.

The article discusses the dynamics at work in the baseball sports in the U.S. where huge wealth flows between players and team owners though there is less money left over the middle class despite growth in revenues. The 12-year, $430 million contract received by Mike Trout, the outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, has been considered as the richest contract in North American sports. The emergence of provisions that kept salaries rising for decades despite baseball's strong union is tackled.

The article discusses the highest amount of scrutiny facing official referees in the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association college basketball. According to Barry Mano, a former college basketball official, the profession of officiating has become a pertidish in which the culture of sports and the larger culture gets stirred together. The move of the NCAA to put a renewed focus on bench decorum to clamp down on the behavior of coaches against referees is also explored.

The article reports on the emergence of debate about the contradictions of the college basketball's economic foundation following the injury of Zion Williamson of Duke Blue Devils, shining a new light on the policy of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of amateurism and the influence of shoe companies. Ramogi Huma of College Athletes Players Association cited the example of a top football player who found himself with a more serious injury leading to the end of the college career.

The article discusses the impact of the National Football League (N.F.L.) draft to the football teams. It states that the football player Sam Darnold will play his home games in the same stadium as the New York Giants. It also cites the deabte between the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams over the prize running back or the franchise quarterback.

The article discusses the growing number of European players in the United States Hockey League (USHL). Topics discussed include performance of student Jacob Schmidt-Svejstrup in junior hockey in the country, decision of Jachym Kondelik from the Czech Republic to join the Muskegon Lumberjacks team, and presents the views of Tri-City Coach Anthony Noreen on the opportunity for players in the team.

The article discusses the anticipation surrounding the anthem in the U.S. that could be whether borne of patriotism or of curiosity. It explores the consideration of the anthem itself as a two-minute pause amid the anticipation of a violent game and the emergence of guidelines for decorum that are mostly unwritten and local. Information about the U.S. Code, in Title 4, Chapter 1, that provides standards for presenting and respecting the American flag is tackled.

The article reports on the departure of American coach and executive in the National Basketball Association Phil Jackson as the president of professional basketball team New York Knicks on June 28, 2017. It notes the lack of recognition of Jackson as a front-office executive until he joined the Knicks but the job appeared to be a more complex puzzle than he anticipated. The timing of Jackson's exit was considered not ideal as it was less than a week from the start of the NBA free-agency period.

The article focuses on the issue of unaccountability that the New York Knickerbockers basketball team in the professional National Basketball Association faced. Topics mentioned include the absence of player Derrick Rose on the team's game on January 9, 2017 without communication, exit of Derek Fisher in the team's 2015 training camp, and the issue of negligence faced by the team's president Phil Jackson.

The article discusses the developments in Major League Baseball (MLB). Topics include the inclusion of MLB Commissioner Bud Selig in the baseball hall of fame due to his contributions in the sport, and various issue in the league including the proposal in ratifying the selection of teams who will have homecourt advantage during the World Series finals, and the changes in the tournament schedules which will begin four days earlier.

The article offers comments from Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred on the focus of the management towards pace-of-game changes for 2019 while recognizing bolder ideas proposed by the players' association as too complex to be put in place for the said season.

The article reports on the emergence of trade talks at the annual G League Showcase of the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the annual trade deadline is nearing deadline to take place on February 7, 2019 where deals include players Anthony Davis, Trevor Ariza and Terrence Ross.

The article focuses on the influence of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on their communities. According to associate professor of urban planning at Columbia University, Malo Andre Hutson, NBA recognizes the intersectionality of culture, race and socioeconomic status of its players. The move of NBA to embrace the outspokenness of their players is cited.

The article presents information on the Michael Fishman who is the assistant general manager of the New York Yankees baseball team. Topics include his management of the analytic staff of the team, the analytics boom among baseball teams such as the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Tamap Bay Rays, and Fishman's use of pitch-framing data for the evaluation of baseball catchers.

The article reports on the role of Brett Weber, coaching assistant for New York baseball team Yankees who was responsible for monitoring the team's performances through video monitors and replay. Topics discussed include the impact of video replay on the various events, the success rate of the team since the introduction of the replay, and the aspects on how he handle the replay reviews.

The article offers updates in baseball tournament such as player Miles Mikolas of the Cardinals as well as the All-Star rosters.

The article focuses on the voiceover artist Donny Baarns, who had broadcast the games in the minor league. It highlights the interests of Baarns to broadcasts games including basketball and softball. It also notes that Baarns had no broadcast training wherein he had gained confidence, especially at away games and slept on stadium grounds.

The article discusses how National Football League (NFL) is planning to deal with pressure from its falling television ratings, lawsuits over its handling of concussions, and fan opposition to player protests during the national anthem.

The article reports on the personnel changes of the American professional baseball team New York Mets to jump-start their rebuild for the season of the Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division.

The article discusses the corporate sponsors' attitudes regarding the soccer governing body Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) President Sepp Blatter to resign. An overview of corporate sponsors' unhappiness with Blatter's corruption scandal, including in regard to the sponsors calls for more transparency, is provided.

The article looks at the Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) soccer governing body, discussing the seeming contradiction between the organization's allegedly pervasive corruption and the absence of any suggestion of misconduct in its financial audits over the past 16 years, conducted by accounting firm KPMG. The recent indictment of several FIFA officials on U.S. corruption and racketeering charges is cited.

The article reports on the decision of Sepp Blatter, president of the Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) soccer governing body, to resign the position following the U.S. indictment of several FIFA officials on corruption charges. It reports that U.S. officials have indicated that Blatter continues to be under investigation on similar charges.

The article reports on the performance of American professional basketball team New York Knicks in the 2014-2015 season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Coach Phil Jackson expresses his dismay of the 17 victories and 65 losses of the team for the season which was the worst record in Knicks history. He also mentions the need for the team to focus on the NBA's draft and free-agent season to acquire talented players that could change the team's direction quickly.

The article reports on the National Hockey League (NHL) competition held at the Bell Centre in Canada. Topics discussed include the social aspects of hockey, the hockey fans management, and the sports management. Also mentioned are the hockey players management, the emotional ties of people to their hockey team, and the preparations at the Bell Center for the NHL.

The article reports on the impact of salary cut of hockey players to keep the next season of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL).

The article discusses the career of sports agent Casey Wasserman, chief executive (CEO) of the firm Wasserman Media Group. It is said that the firm specializes in sports management and marketing, representing professional athletes, negotiating broadcasting rights, and managing naming rights deals for corporations.

The article reports on the changes in the schedule of the College Football Playoff for the 2018 season to be scheduled on weekends or holidays following the decline in the television ratings for the event's semifinals in 2015 which was held on the New Year's Eve.

The article examines the mixed reactions of professional golfers to the FedEx Cup, a competition created by the PGA Tour in 2007 as a season-ending championship playoff series. Introducing new ideas in a tradition-minded sport like golf is difficult, and many golfers are unclear on the Cup's rules. The Cup will be four consecutive tournaments for 144 qualifiers who will be whittled to 30 finalists as play continues. It begins on August 23 and ends September 13 at the Tour Championship.

This article profiles New York Yankees baseball general manager Brian Cashman. The article notes that, after years of success, the Yankees have struggled during 2007, starting the season with a 21-24 record. Cashman has taken responsibility for the team's poor start, and the author provides reasons for the team's losing record.

This article reports on the duties of the National Football League's (NFL) officiating office in New York City, New York. The center monitors every NFL game played. Observers take copious notes on all the plays and all the calls that were made by the referees and even the penalties that they missed. The center also takes calls from announcers seeking clarification of rules that have been made by the referees. A tape of the biggest penalties of the week are given to Commissioner Roger Goodell.

The article focuses on the 2006 Oakland Raiders football team. The author reviews how the team has been struggling this season for various reasons. Their record is 0 - 4. According to the author, the influence and power of the team's 77-year-old owner Al Davis, who has run the team for 43 years, is becoming overpowering. Details related to the various personnel that Davis has hired and fired are reviewed.

The author reports that colleges and universities throughout the United States have profoundly changed the ways they respond to even the most minor indiscretions by athletes, following the scandal that embroiled Duke University when members of it's men's lacrosse team were charged with rape. According to the author, athletic departments have rewritten policies and strengthened student-athlete codes of conduct. Comments regarding the issue from Lee McElroy, athletic director at the University at Albany, are included.

The article presents the author's views on the organizational management of the 2006 Oakland Athletics. According to the author, the team's general manager Billy Beane operates under the philosophy that employee wages have to be coordinated with the finances of the business at large. Details related to the agreement reached by Beane and the team's manager Ken Macha are reviewed. The author discusses how the arrangement between Macha and Beane inspired Robert L. Joss, dean of the Stanford University School of Business.

The article focuses on the Rutgers University football program. The author reviews how the university is enduring a fiscal crisis and has decided to cut six sports from its payroll. The football program will not be eliminated. Football coach Greg Schiano earns an annual salary of $1.2 million. Comments regarding this issue from Rutgers mathematics professor Norman Levitt are included.

The author looks at how National Football League (NFL) officials are considering allowing visiting teams to use helmet-to-helmet wireless communication systems among their players as a way to combat interference by excessive crowd noise. The author reviews how the New York Giants were called from 11 false-start penalties during a game at Quest Field against the Seattle Seahawks in November 2005. Comments regarding the issue from players, former players and coaches are included. It is suggest that most players and coaches are against the idea, although it has seen some support from new league commissioner Roger Goodell.

The article presentst the author's views on the ongoing debate regarding penalties and officiating in the National Football League (NFL). An analysis of the amount of penalties and the type of penalties called over the past for seasons, conducted by "The New York Times," is presented. Comments regarding the issue from NFL vice president for officiating Mike Pereira are included. INSET: Flag Football.

The author looks at how new head coaches in the National Football League (NFL) influence the culture and performance of their teams. It is the author's view that there is no other sport where coaches and managers delve so deeply into the minutiae of a player's daily experience, including their diet and free time. Details related to changes made by new coaches entering the 2006 season are reviewed. Comments from various head coaches are included. INSET: Overhauling a Team.

The article focuses on the ongoing selection process for the next commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) in light of the forthcoming retirement of Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. Details related to the education and career development of Roger Goodell are reviewed. Goodell is considered a front runner to replace Tagliabue.

The article reports on the annual juggling of money due to meet salary-cap requirements in the National Football League. The lack of a labor agreement threatens to reduce the salary-cap by $10 million in the 2006-2007 season, which has many teams cutting players, with others taking voluntary pay cuts.

Comments on the failure of New York City in the bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. View that athletic facilities in New York City would be insufficient to host Olympic events and spectators; Criticism of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other city politicians involved in the Olympic bid; Potential for New York City to host the National Football League (N.F.L.) Superbowl in 2010; Complaints against the management of professional sports in New York City.

Looks at the influence of Willie Randolph, manager of the New York Mets Baseball team. Highlights of the first season under Randolph's management; Comments of on Randolph's demeanor and management style; Rules and standards for players instituted by Randolph; Comments of several players on Randolph's influence on the team; Discussion of the Mets' 2005 season and predictions for their performance under Randolph's management.

Reports that Temple University has extended the suspension for men's basketball coach John Chaney after he ordered a member of his team to commit hard fouls that resulted in a broken arm for a player on St. Joseph's University basketball team. Speculation as to whether the incident will end Chaney's career at Temple; Comments from Temple's president, David Adamany, as to why the university extended the suspension for the rest of the regular season; Comments from Linda Bruno, the Atlantic 10 Conference commissioner, regarding Chaney's responsibilities as a leader for college kids.

Evaluates the effectiveness of Isiah Thomas, the president of the New York Knicks basketball team of the National Basketball Association (NBA), in light of recent personnel changes made to the team's roster. Recap of recent changes, suggesting the team has little direction under Thomas' leadership; Assessment of Thomas' management style; Contrast between Thomas' performance as a player and as a manager; Evaluation of other personnel changes made by Thomas since his arrival in New York in December 2003.