ESPN® Waives Its Magic Wand

Is this the deal that will transform the Arena Football League into a "real" major league in the eyes of the public and the media? [Article]

One Football. Two Games.

What's the difference between an NFL quarterback and an AFL quarterback? [MAJOR BLOGS]

What the AFL Got for Christmas
ESPN delivers the Arena Football League a television package worth opening. [Article]

The Masters of Minor League Media
The 2006 MLN Ralphie Awards™

The movies have Oscar®. Television has Emmy®. Broadway has its Tony®. For media relations people in sports, there is only one coveted honor: The Ralphie™. MLN presents to you the top five out of more than 800 minor and major league media relations people in baseball, hockey, basketball and football who make their corners of sports shine. [Feature]

Writing the Great Gamer

One sentence or a whole essay, you can write more effective game highlight press releases that improve your ability to sell tickets and help the member clubs in your league do the same. [Article]

Putting a New Face on Your Media

Media and attendance go hand-in-hand. Did you know that away club players can help fill seats as effectively as your home team? [Article]

Visit the NEW MLN Media Boot Camp section for general managers (GM) and media relations (PR) staff. [Section]

2005 Ralphie Awards

They're the Masters of Minor League Media. Five who represent the best media relations people and broadcasters chosen from more than 600 minor league teams and 100 major league clubs. Who won the coveted annual "Ralphie"? [Article]

Punked by Baseball America: An MLN Anniversary Tribute

As we celebrate our 5th anniversary, Baseball America punks our prowess at list making. Sr. Editor Brian Ross has a few choice words for them about the FAB50 and the future of sports publishing.

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