The Georgia Dome (“Dome”) has been the home of the National Football League (“NFL”) Atlanta Falcons since 1992. On December 10, 2012, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority approved the
Sport$Biz – An Irreverent Looks at Big Business in Pro Sports
In 1989, journalist Dale Hoffman and I co-authored a book entitled Sport$Biz: An Irreverent Look at Big Business in Pro Sports. In reviewing the book, the New York Times stated that “Sport$Biz is an eye opening account of a society that cares more about sports than it does about cancer research.”
The articles and materials as hereinafter contained are used for educational purposes and more specifically as part of my course materials for the class I teach in Sports Facility Development and Representing Professional Athletes and Coaches at Marquette University Law School.
Professional Sports Arenas
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
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.
Naming Rights Could be Financing Gap Filler for New Bucks Arena
Since 1926, when Chicago Cubs’ owner William Wrigley named the Cub’s stadium “Wrigley Field,” professional sports teams across the country have created significant revenues by selling sponsorships to companies who
A Vision: Milwaukee Sports.comm
Steve Greenberg and Allen & Company’s auction process to sell the Milwaukee Bucks (“Bucks”) for owner Herb Kohl has not only served the NBA but the City of Milwaukee. I
Jock Tax Bonding May Be in Trouble
In my post dated March 6, 2015 entitled “Jock Tax,” I indicated that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proposed using jock taxes to help fund a new Milwaukee Bucks Arena: Walker
A Privately Financed Arena – NBA Style
A privately financed arena—something not done in recent history. Most arenas since 2000 have received some form of public funding: Team Arena Name Publicly Financed Dallas Mavericks (2001) American Airlines
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