The weakest to the wall
Article Abstract:
Pro sports teams that operate in large markets have two distinct competitive advantages over teams in smaller markets: broadcasting rights contracts are higher, and average attendance is greater. Often, large market franchises are owned by media conglomerates, such as 1992 Italian soccer champion AC Milan.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The greasers of the ways
Article Abstract:
Sports agency has become a booming, albeit controversial, international business that involves many aspects in addition to the negotiation of contracts for star athletes. Sports agents act as event promoters, aid sponsors in their marketing efforts, and even market television programs.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Richer and better
Article Abstract:
The problems that plague the world's sports institutions are often erroneously attributed to the corrupting influence of money. In fact, problems such as cheating, drug abuse, and hooliganism are due more to social causes than to economic causes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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