• QVC unexpectedly enters sports industry in the least unexpected way

    QVC unexpectedly enters sports industry in the least unexpected way

    In a frustrating world where the broadcasting rights for every sport are seemingly reshuffled every week and media deals govern schools, you may expect some team to one day suddenly depart their current network and jettison themselves to some random channel you’ve never heard of. But, the thing is, you usually dismiss that as a…

  • ESPN’s analytics predicting Indiana to win over Michigan

    ESPN’s analytics predicting Indiana to win over Michigan

    The Indiana Hoosiers are having a remarkable season so far, currently sitting at the top of the Big Ten with a 5-0 (2-0 in conference) record. Depending on what happens in Nebraska in a few weeks, Indiana could easily go for a record-breaking 10-2 season. But what if they went 11-1? The idea of an…

  • Editorial: Oops! Didn’t do my research!

    Editorial: Oops! Didn’t do my research!

    So, the other day, I was sitting in my 5th period American Government class. I had already gotten all of my work done, so I decided to pursue a little side project of mine – studying conference realignment. Realignment, of course, is quite the complex topic, in fact, it’s so complex that we had to…

  • [RETRACTED] Hidden pages on Mountain West Conference website could reveal potential expansion targets

    [RETRACTED] Hidden pages on Mountain West Conference website could reveal potential expansion targets

    After further review, HBS editors have determined that this article is inaccurate, and therefore retract the claims made in it. The article will remain up for posterity and archival purposes. Read more here. Amidst a struggle for dominance against the Pac-12, the Mountain West Conference has been trying to expand themselves after losing 5 teams…

  • Pac-12 Rebuild: A Recap

    Pac-12 Rebuild: A Recap

    This is an ongoing situation. This article will be updated periodically to reflect new developments. (last updated 10/3, 11:20 AM CDT) The embattled Pac-12 conference is quickly rebuilding, and it’s starting to get really confusing. So us here at HBS are here to clear that up with a quick recap. Who’s in? Oregon State and…

  • Editorial: Coyotes win as entire Portland State team falls to whooping cough

    Editorial: Coyotes win as entire Portland State team falls to whooping cough

    On Saturday, South Dakota and Portland State decided to cancel their football game due to an outbreak of pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough) among the PSU team. Noticed how I said cancelled. That’s right. Apparently, this was a mutual decision. Before I give my take on the matter, here’s a bit of background. They…