Rob Gronkowski (“Gronkowski” or “Gronk”), commonly referred to as “The Gronk,” or “Gronk,” was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2010 National Football League (“NFL”) Draft, as the
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NFL Foregoes its Tax Exempt Status
An Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) 501(c)(6) organization is a tax exempt organization that normally is a chamber of commerce, economic development corporation, real estate board, trade board, professional football league,
The Sacramento Arena Challenge: A Sure Thing is Never a Sure Thing
By Martin J. Greenberg and Lori Shaw Once a proposal for a new or renovated professional sports facility has appeared in the news, the response is always the same. There
A Bonus Shrouded In Controversy: Alex Rodriguez Milestone Bonus
Bonuses are an important element in any professional players’ contract and a means of increasing a player’s compensation. There are a number of different bonuses utilized in professional sports including:
A New Arena – A Necessity for the Future of Milwaukee
One of the most historic votes in the history of Wisconsin may be held in the next week or so. The vote will decide the fate of the Milwaukee Sports
Major League Baseball Competitive Balance Tax
Major League Baseball (“MLB”) does not have a salary cap, hard or soft. However, MLB utilizes a Competitive Balance Tax, commonly known as a luxury tax, to prevent the wealthiest
McCutchen’s Pay Stub Sheds Light on Jock Tax and Jock Tax Successfully Challenged in Cleveland
Outfielder Andrew McCutchen (“McCutchen”) of the Pittsburg Pirates left something behind in Chicago after playing the Cubs on May 15, 2015. It seems that his paystub was found in the
Major League Baseball Payrolls are Skyrocketing
Mark Attanasio, lead owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, in his annual opening day press conference at Miller Park called “mind-boggling” and frustrating the skyrocketing payrolls in Major League Baseball that
Miller Park – An Impact Beyond Baseball
I. Introduction Former Major League Baseball (“MLB”) Commissioner, Bud Selig, acquired the Milwaukee Brewers (“Brewers”), originally the Seattle Pilots, through bankruptcy, and the team moved to Milwaukee in 1969 as
The Last NBA Financing Plan – The Sacramento Kings and The Milwaukee Bucks Are On The Board
The Maloof family owned the Sacramento Kings (“Kings”) from 1998 to 2013. Continuance of ownership and the Moolofs’ relationship with the City of Sacramento have been on a rocket course.