Why I like Johnny Miller
Here a couple of quotes from a lengthy article on Golf.com about NBC Golf analyst Johnny Miller Says Maltbie, “We all have a filter that …
NFL Uncapped Year
The NFLPA and the NFL are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. As you may know, the NFL decided that it would not extend the …
The Short Porch has Gotten Shorter in the Bronx
What has caused the home run derby at the new Yankee Stadium? Is it the new ballpark? Is it changes in the weather? Is it …
Success in Year t, Greater Demand in Year t+1
Two things are well-known among sports economists. Ticket prices do not drive team performance. In other words, when a team says it must raise ticket …
Chelsea Goes Down
Although many writers have voiced concern that Chelsea would merely buy both EPL and European championships, a few lessons come out of their dismantling by …
Announcing the New Quebec City Arena…
Big news out of Quebec today. The Province of Quebec and the Quebec City government announced formal plans to build a new arena in Quebec …
Oscar Pistorius CAS decision
The fellows over at The Science of Sport have been quick to bring us a link to the CAS ruling in the case of ‘blade …
Amateur Baseball Players and International "Trade"
The Japanese called it a gentlemen’s agreement. It looks more like collusion to me, and it’s good to see the competition for good amateurs from …
Golf, the International Language? (update)
The LPGA has backed down on its proposal to require tour members to be proficient in English in the face of criticism. My personal criticism …
Ties That Bind Us
Last Saturday the British Horseracing’s Champion Flat Jockey contest was settled…in a tie. Seb Sanders and Jamie Spencer shared the title with 190 wins each …