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The debate over whether or not college athletes should be paid has been raging for decades, but recent developments in sports and society have reignited …
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Over the last decade, Greece has become synonymous with financial instability, austerity measures, and high debt levels. The financial crisis that has gripped the nation, …
The global stock of soccer has skyrocketed in recent years, with the sport reaching new heights of popularity and financial success. Known as the “beautiful …
Every year during March Madness, the debate reignites about whether big-time college athletics, particularly in revenue-generating sports like football and men’s basketball, can coexist with …
The issue of racial profiling in MLB and the National Hockey League (NHL) has become an increasingly important discussion, especially with the enactment of controversial …
The recent Florida International/University of Miami football debacle is a perfect opportunity to examine the lunacy that often creeps into big-time collegiate sports. With nearly …
In an article today on CNN.com, the typically quite sharp Chris Isidore, a senior writer for CNNMoney, perpetuates one of the most enduring myths in …
Are you upset that your favorite team received a 10 or 11 seed when they deserved a few higher spots? Don’t be. As it turns …
Readers of The Sports Economist know that we generally take a tough line against public subsidies for sports. So, I am a bit surprised to …
The Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), the 5-team American league that just finished out its 3rd season, cancelled its 2012 season today while holding out hope for a return …
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