AFL-AFLPA CBA negotiations drag on as Grand Final approaches
As key trigger dates for unilateral termination approach, the most recent round of offers in the collective bargaining negotiations between the Australian Football League (AFL) …
Predicting Rory
Journalists like to tell stories. They mix in some analysis into their stories, but as more garnish than main course. After Rory McIlroy’s bad Sunday …
What Goes Around…
What Goes Around…In a bold move to expand its international footprint, the NFL plans to begin playing regular-season games outside of the United States starting …
Superb World Cup ‘Selection Bias’ Example
For all those economics professors and tutors out there who struggle to explain the crucial concept of ‘selection bias’, a nice illustration can be found …
The External Costs of a New Stadium
Some Bay Area folks are a bit concerned of additional traffic congestion that’s likely to come with a new stadium for the A’s in Fremont, …
Deadline Extension for NAASE sessions at the MVEA
Deadline extension for NAASE sessions at the Missouri Valley Economics Association (MVEA) – the new deadline is August 25th, 2016. Michael Davis, Nick Watanabe, and I are …
San Antonio Takes the NFL for a Test Spin
The city of San Antonio, Texas, has opened up its Alamo Dome to the New Orleans Saints (membership req’d). The New Orleans Saints will head …
Why Can’t Cubs Fans Watch Scheduled Cubs Broadcasts on WGN?
How to find the correct WGN DirectTV channel to watch your favorite sport: Back in January, Cubs fans were told this about the WGN DirectTV …
Four of the Most Valuable Horse Races in 2019
“Dubai World Cup at Meydan” (CC BY 2.0) by landrovermena Horse racing is called the sport of kings for a reason. Huge riches are on offer for winning …