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Big labor's March Madness problem

Mar 19, 2015
Millions of Americans filled out brackets this year — while on the clock

Why chicken wings cost more this time of year

Jan 5, 2015
With the Super Bowl and March Madness around the corner, expect to pay more.

Guess the NCAA bracket! Your odds are 1 in 9 quintillion!

Mar 17, 2014
So what is certain about this promotion? That Dan Gilbert, the businessman who owns Quicken Loans, gets several million sales leads by people registering for the game.

March Madness and the big business of college sports

Apr 2, 2013
Commissioner Bob Bowlsby runs the Big 12 and sees major changes in college sports ahead.

How much TV money does March Madness make?

Mar 21, 2013
The N.C.A.A. men's basketball tournament begins this week. Last year, the tournament earned its highest TV ratings in 18 years, while taking in more than $1 billion in revenue from ads. But Stephen Dubner of Freakonomics Radio wondered if CBS and Turner aren't making enough.

March Madness nets big benefits for Cinderella schools

Mar 22, 2012
The NCAA basketball tournament is a great way for smaller schools to get exposure, prestige -- and alumni donations. Just ask Murray State or Ohio University.

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March Madness and American gambling habits

Mar 15, 2012
Statistics show that 86 percent of Americans gamble at least once a year. But how often to we really lose out to the house?