Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg---- Friends or Rivals?

Lewis Hamilton (a British Formula 1 racing driver from England) and Nico Rosberg (a German racing driver for the Mercedes Formula 1 team as well) mended ties during the team's world championship party. Hamilton, victor of the race, applauded Rosberg after he took third in the race. At the celebration Hamilton spoke about how the two had been best friends since they were four and announced how good of a teammate he is to have handled such a loss appropriately. He also states that he will continue to try and beat him in the races that will occur in the future. Rosberg emphasized how upset he was with himself, yet once he attended the celebration and saw how happy his colleagues were, he began to appreciate all that the team has accomplished.

How could having such a competitive mind set be detrimental to a business like this ? In sports today, do you think that it is vital to maintain a certain atmosphere in order for success? Do you think having such a close knit relationship with a teammate serves the team/business a benefit or a drawback ?



http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/is-this-the-end-of-f1s-fiercest-feud/story-fnec578q-1227567206342

Cristiano Ronaldo Potential Move to PSG

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/cristiano-ronaldo/11672629/Cristiano-Ronaldos-87m-move-to-Paris-St-Germain-depends-on-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-and-FFP.html


This article discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer options to the Paris hegemon next season. He has said in interviews that he wants to retire as a Real Madrid player, but an 87 million euro deal could swing his plans. This deal also depends on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is not a huge Ronaldo fan. If Ibrahimovic decides to move on from Paris Sant-Germain next season, PSG will be looking for a star replacement. I don't buy that Ronaldo would stay anywhere based on morals, the guy is after the money and the fame. Do you think Ronaldo would toss aside his Real Madrid crown and try out the French league? Also, how would Real Madrid bounce back from such a massive player loss like Ronaldo?

Lenny Dykstra opening states that he has previously blackmailed umpires.

Lenny Dykstra, former Met, states he has spent 500,000 dollars to hire private investigators to find dirt on the MLB umpires. He then used the dirt he found in his favor for strike zone. He states this is what he had to do to win and support his family.

What do you think is wrong with this?
How will MLB be viewed now after this scandal?
Do you think MLB will lose fans, sponsors, and future business opportunities from this openly known scandal?


http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/baseballer-proudly-claims-he-blackmailed-umpires/story-fno61i58-1227585034639

Eugenie Bochard sues US Tennis Association

Eugenie Bochard sues US Tennis Association for slipping and falling in the locker room during the US Open. She has been in severe pain due to the bad concussion and economic loss with having to withdraw out of several tournaments due to the accident in September. The tournament didn't have a sign that said the floor was just cleaned and be careful which led to the accident.

The US Tennis Association will have a difficult time trying to win this case. They have put themselves in a bad position for their future and their company has a whole. The US Tennis will be losing millions on this case but will hopefully learn to keep their players safe as much as their fans/customers.

Do you think this situation will affect the US Tennis Assoication in the future?

Adidas made a mistake.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/adidas-released-a-manchester-united-inspired-shoe-but-red-devils-fans-arent-happy/story-fno61i58-1227574720783

Sporting teams are highly used as a course of advertising to get brands noticed. Manchester United made a 10-year sponsorship deal with Adidas that is worth more then 1.5 billion last year. Adidas created a limited shoe called "Stretford." This shoe was to help promote their companies MU clothing line for that was released earlier this year. When picking the shoes colors they picked blue which is MU's rival Manchester City's colors. 

Adidas has hurt their company from this mistake.This could be destrumental putting their company at risk of losing loyal customers. Adidas needs to make a new product that can help make up for the mistake and bring back MU loyal customers.

After Bayern fans were charged a minimum of 100 dollars to get into the match in London next week, supporters are proposing a protest due to the high cost of the ticket prices. They plan on staying silent for the first five minutes of the game and then showing their enthusiasm and love for the game the rest of the time to show how important it is not only for the players but for the survival of the clubs to have decent ticket prices and ultimately a crowd attending their games. This shows how important it is for clubs to maintain a healthy relationship and take into consideration their audience, such as young people who can't afford such outrageous prices. It'll be interesting to see if this use of silence will be effective in trying to prove their point. Because what's football without a loud, chanting crowd?

Do you think that this will be effective in proving their point? What else could the fans do? If you were a Bayern fan in this situation what approach would you take? Also, do you think that this would be detrimental to the club as a whole or is it useless?


http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/14/bayern-munich-arsenal-fans-boycott-64-tickets

Messi's father could face up to 22 months in the pin

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-father-jorge-could-6597071