NCAA Football Conference Realignment Update
Just a couple of items to keep you occupied while waiting for the US-Ghana WC match on Saturday: Congress is officially taking an interest in …
Brad Humphreys
Professor of Economics, University of Alberta
Exciting News from the Sports Subsidy Crowd
As a researcher working in the area of the economic impact of sport, I try my best to keep up with the “state of the …
Edmonton Arena Deal Finalized
The Edmonton City Council passed a bill yesterday authorizing a package amounting to $480 million in funding for construction of a new arena in downtown …
The Tax Exempt Status of the NCAA
Lost in the current sex scandal on capital hill is a news report that lame duck Representative Bill Thomas (R-California) sent a letter to NCAA …
New York PILOT Decision, Part II
I was in Washington DC last Thursday testifying in a hearing that is part of the ongoing investigation by the House Committee on Government Reform, …
Champions League Final
Tonight (this afternoon in North America) is the final of the Champions League. The match between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan will take place in …
Record Naming Rights Deal Announced
Barclays, a British bank, has reportedly agreed to pay $400 million dollars over 20 years for the naming rights to the New York Nets’ new …
My Limitations as a Forecaster
I am a terrible forecaster. I used to teach a class on economic forecasting. After teaching the class several times, my forecasting limitations were painfully …
Hold Your Bets
A three judge federal appeals court ruled today that betting on individual football games in Delaware is illegal, according to an Associated Press report. The …