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
Professional Sports Arenas
Miller Park Will Become American Family Field in 2021
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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
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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
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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
Post-Script: Blast Off! Why Are MLB Franchise Values Skyrocketing at an Astounding Rate?
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Cost Overruns and sports venue construction, Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part series on construction cost overruns. Please see part one: Martin J. Greenberg and Daniel S. MacMillan, Cost Overruns and Sports Venue Construction,
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