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public funding, Stadium Subsidies, Stadiums

Cowboys Stadium Financing: A Blueprint for Public-Private Partnerships

The story of Cowboys Stadium, now known as AT&T Stadium, is one of ambition, innovation, and controversy. As one of the most expensive sports stadiums …

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sports and the economy

A Deep Dive into the Decline and Resilience of Pro Sports Teams

The economic downturn that hit the global economy during the late 2000s left a profound and lasting impact on industries across the board, including the …

FIFA, Soccer, World Cup

Wake Me Up When We Play Algeria

The dramatic 2-2 draw against Slovenia marked one of the most thrilling moments in recent U.S. soccer history, as it kept the U.S. national team’s …

FIFA, General, mega-events, World Cup

Give the World Cup Bid a Red Card

In 2024, the race to host future World Cup bids has become even more intense, with countries positioning themselves for the chance to host the …

European football, Soccer, Stadium Subsidies

Portugal’s Hangover

Portugal hosted Euro 2004, a fantastic tournament with a surprise winner in Greece. But as the financial crisis unfolds, some Portugese feel a tinge of …

MLB, sports and the economy

Signs of Life in the Sports Economy

Spring training in Florida set an attendance record — of sorts — in 2010: From March 2nd through April 3rd, a total of 1,427,627 fans …

sports and the economy, Stadiums

Muni Bond Watch Turns to Sports Facilities

In recent years a handful of top-level teams have gone through or flirted with bankruptcy.  This is a global phenomenon, with a list including the …

NASCAR, NCAA sports, sports and the economy

Deals, Deals, Deals

The University of Colorado will join Nebraska and Utah as members of the Pac-10 in 2011 after negotiating a $6.863 million exit package with the …

NBA, player development, Soccer

How We Develop Basketball Talent

Today’s WSJ has a review of the book, Play Their Hearts Out, by SI reporter George Dohrman.  The book examines the world of elite youth …

college sports, NCAA

Student Demand for College Sports

Funding has dried up for a lot of things in the Great Recession, including college sports programs. At Cal State San Marcos, the most recent …

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