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If ‘Tessie’ Is Playing, the Red Sox Won

Many athletes and teams have their own rituals. Some sports teams are developing rituals only for when they win, and they’re using music and dance to do so.

Celebrity Death Pools Make a Killing

Online death pools are a popular pastime for people looking to combine fantasy sports, gambling and celebrity watching. While some see them as disrespectful, others see them as a serious pursuit.

In Fantasy Sports, It Don’t Mean a Thing Without That Ring

Not content merely with bragging rights or temporary ownership of a trophy, more fantasy football champions are imitating professional athletes and buying championship rings to commemorate their accomplishments.

Blast From the Past: Return of the Concept Album

Concept albums haven’t been in fashion since the days of bell-bottoms and leisure suits. That was before customers could purchase individual songs off the Internet. So why are artists like Green Day, Meat Loaf and the Decemberists releasing concept albums?

Here Comes the Boss! Quick, Hit the Button!

Most people know about the “boss button” from CBS’s online coverage of March Madness. But there is a rich history behind the button, and there are some new, innovative ways it’s being used to prevent employees from being productive in the workplace.