By Martin J. Greenberg & Michael R. Gavin I. Introduction Sports facilities can generate substantial economic growth for their local communities. Over the past decade, the sports industry has looked
Articles by Martin J. Greenberg
Miller Park Will Become American Family Field in 2021
By Martin J. Greenberg and David Krienke I. Introduction Throughout the past few decades, naming rights agreements have become a viable tool for Major League Baseball (“MLB”) franchises to bolster
NBA Supermax Contracts
By Martin J. Greenberg and Alex Utrup I. Introduction Coming off a Most Valuable Player (‘MVP’) season in 2018-19, Giannis Antetokounmpo (“Antetokounmpo”) said that he was only at “60 percent
Minnesota United Football Club’s Rise to MLS
I. Introduction The 2020 season marks the fourth year Minnesota United Football Club (“MNUFC”) will compete in Major League Soccer (“MLS”). MNUFC entered the MLS as the 22nd franchise when
Dedication to Eric Butlein
It is always traumatic to lose a good friend, especially one that you so much admired and appreciated every second of his time. Eric Butlein passed away on June 15,
The Deer District
By Martin J. Greenberg I. Introduction The opening of Fiserv Forum on August 26, 2018 has led to a buzz around the City of Milwaukee. This new arena in the
A Modern Vision for the Future of Esports
By Martin J. Greenberg and Patrick Hankins I. The Basics: What is Esports? “Esports” is an umbrella term for organized competitive video gaming. Like traditional sports, esports involves a variety
Las Vegas: A Sports Mecca
Guest Opinion by Sophia Antoinette Roselli Introduction When it comes to entertainment and gambling, Las Vegas, Nevada is, without a doubt, a difficult city to outshine. Nowhere else in the
Trading the Gateway City for the City of Angels: The Damage Done by the Rams and the Rights of Those Holding Tickets and PSLs
By Martin Greenberg & Jordan Lysiak Introduction When the St. Louis Rams (Rams) made their move to Los Angeles during the 2016 National Football League (NFL) offseason, a state of
2019 NFL Black Monday and the Future of the Rooney Rule
By Martin J. Greenberg and Jacob Peters I. Introduction Since its introduction in 2003, the Rooney Rule has served as the basis for integration of diversity in the National Football