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.
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$Biz is an eye opening account of a society that cares more about sports than it does about cancer research.”
The articles and materials as hereinafter contained are used for educational purposes and more specifically as part of my course materials for the class I teach in Sports Facility Development and Representing Professional Athletes and Coaches at Marquette University Law School.
Sport$Biz – An Irreverent Looks at Big Business in Pro Sports
Age Restrictions on Entry into the NBA
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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
NBA Amnesty Provision
The word “amnesty” can mean a pardon granted by the Crown or Executive and effected by statute, or in the alternative, to overlook or forget. What in the world does
Reflections on the 2014 All-Star Game: America’s Pastime Brings American Heroes—Its Teachers—To Center Stage
On Tuesday July 15, 2014, millions of Americans witnessed a celebration of America, when Major League Baseball held its 85th midsummer classic—the MLB All-Star Game. Last year’s All-Star Game was
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
Titletown Development District
Whenever the results of an economic impact study concerning a sports facility, or a call for using public funds to support a renovation or construction of a sports facility are
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Gambling
Within his first full year as NBA commissioner, Adam Silver (“Silver”) has made headlines more than once. “Since replacing David Stern as NBA commissioner in February of 2014, Silver has
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