When is a subsidy not a subsidy?
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 …
Everything’s Bigger in Texas
When I was a student at Mizzou back in the 90s, I remember reading articles where potential recruits would say things like, “my high school …
How To Be Successful At Sports Betting
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that sports betting is one of the most popular ways people gamble today. This is especially the case …
Managing a Brand v. Restricting Competition
Brad has done an excellent job of keeping TSE readers informed and discussing elements of the American Needle v. NFL case, including posts on oral …
Insurance Executive Neil Mitchell’s Thoughts: What Are Scientific Studies Revealing About Player Head Injuries in American Football?
A couple of decades ago, few people would have ever thought that a high school bioethics class would find an abundance of material on America’s …
Melbourne’s Top Thoroughbred Races
Spring racing is a time of thrilling excitement in Melbourne and these 4 top thoroughbred races are the ones not to be missed for the …
Horse Racing for Beginners
Horse racing can be a lot of fun, but anyone will tell you that it can seem a little confusing at first. Sure, you can …
The Third-Largest Industry in Italy
What would you guess is the third-largest industry in Italy? Wine? Apparel? The Roman Catholic Church? Housing? Tourism? Automobiles? According to Aldo Spinelli, quoted in …
Week 1 NFL Predictions: Cowboys Flop & Raiders Surprise
I’m giddy like a little school girl. I can already smell the cold beer and hot wings as we sit with small groups of friends …
The Beast of the East: NFL News
The NFC’s East Division is arguably the most open in the NFL, which is reflected in the NFL odds, and everyone will be scrambling for …