Tim Lemke

Optimism abounds in NBA

League on roll after competitive postseason, intriguing offseason Published October 25, 2009

SportsBiz: Ratings up in postseason

Presence of Yankees is a factor in viewership spike Published October 22, 2009

EXCLUSIVE: Satellite TV to use sports fans to fight cable

A former top lobbyist for a satellite television company is seeking to mobilize sports fans to further the interests of the industry he once served. Published October 21, 2009

First Down: Most controversial owners

Best of the weekend in sports Published October 16, 2009

SportsBiz: NCAA merchandise sales drop

The last few months of 2009 will be key for the industry Published October 15, 2009

A few good seats still available to watch the Caps

An average of 800 tickets remain for each home game Published October 15, 2009

MLB tries to get timing down in playoffs

Making postseason schedule presents many challenges» Phillies advance Published October 13, 2009

SportsBiz: All’s well so far for merged authority

Creation of Washington Convention and Sports Authority has been "smooth" Published October 10, 2009

Feedback compels NASCAR to go to earlier starts

Most races to begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Published October 8, 2009

Baltimore mayor eyes United

Dixon reaches out to team about a stadium in Westport Published October 7, 2009

Len Bias’ death part of major ESPN series

Films feature interesting stories in sports Published October 6, 2009

Chicago's dreams of Olympic glory were shattered Friday afternoon, as Rio de Janeiro was granted the rights to host the 2016 Summer Games, disappointing President Obama and marking the first time the global sports spectacle will be held in South America. Published October 3, 2009

Rio gets 2016 Olympics as Obama plea fails

Chicago's dreams of Olympic glory ended Friday afternoon, as Rio De Janeiro claimed the rights to host the 2016 Summer Games, marking the first time the competition will be held in South America. Published October 2, 2009

First Down: Best of the weekend

The best of the weekend in sports and Olympic bid upsets Published October 2, 2009

Leonsis: Capitals set for dynasty

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said he believes he has built a team that will contend for the Stanley Cup for the next decade. » Video: Leonsis on the team's future» Video: Leonsis on Ovechkin Published October 1, 2009

SportsBiz: Dispute likely puts opener on ice

Versus in negotiations with DirecTV to get back on the air Published October 1, 2009

Ownership squabbles stealing headlines

Coyotes situation has been story of summer Published September 29, 2009

Fans flock to show their love for Caps

About 5,000 attend festival at Gaylord National Convention Center Published September 27, 2009

First Down: Virginia Tech vs. Miami

The Hokies' last-minute victory over Nebraska last week was huge. Even bigger would be beating the Hurricanes, who have emerged as a dark-horse contender for the BCS title. Published September 25, 2009