The Buffalo Bills are seeking a new $1.3 billion National Football League stadium. The Chicago Bears are spending $197 million to acquire land that could eventually be their new home. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions: What are the different ways stadiums are typically financed? In your opinion,
Indianapolis has hosted a Super Bowl, the entire NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament just last year and too many other championship events to count. It’s also set to host the NBA All-Star game in 2024. So why do local organizers of the College Football Playoff National Championship say Monday’s title game—and
U.S. inflation reached a 31-year high in October. The Labor Department reported the consumer price index rose 6.2% year-over-year, the fifth straight month the inflation rate had cleared the 5% benchmark. Click here to read the story at yahoo.com. Discussion Questions: What is inflation? What factors influence inflation? How does inflation impact sports teams?
If the Oakland Athletics choose to relocate to the Las Vegas Valley, one familiar partner is ready to make an offer that could be hard to resist: free land. The Howard Hughes Corp. — which owns the A’s Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas Aviators, and their home, Las Vegas Ballpark
Teacher Note: Consider downloading the “Super Bowl LVI Economic Impact” PPT from SCC’s website. The content is accessible by clicking the “Bonus Content” link from your account page. A new report issued by Micronomics Economic Research and Consulting, outlines significant qualitative and quantitative gains for Los Angeles when Los Angeles hosts
Bridgestone Corp. will support the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic games as a key sponsor as long as the safety of participants is secured, Chief Executive Officer Shuichi Ishibashi said. The Japanese tiremaker won’t invite guests from overseas, including dealers, for the delayed games, Ishibashi said in an interview. Organizers have already made the
For football fans, the NFL draft is all about the pick and the players. For Cleveland’s civic leaders, it’s all about the visibility and visitors. Click here to read the story at wkyc.com. Discussion Questions: What is economic impact? How is economic impact measured? What is an economic impact study?
“I can’t tell you the methodology that was used,” longtime Braves’ executive Mike Plant told county commissioners on Tuesday. “They have their methodology, but we’re pretty confident that there will be a huge global impact here on Cobb.” Click here to read the story at ajc.com. Discussion Questions: What is economic
The minute the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl 55, Roberto Torres went to work. The owner of Tampa clothing outfitter Black and Denim was licensed to sell official Bucs and NFL merchandise at his stores in Tampa International Airport, including the same T-shirts Tom Brady and the team wore
Despite the fact that arguably the two biggest brands in college football squared off against each other in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game, a much smaller audience than usual paid attention. Click here to read the story at si.com. Discussion Questions: What are broadcast rights? Why do
Ja Morant started a movement! Love the effort from the Grizz to try to build loyalty. Thanks for sharing @pdxwire
New Year, New Jerseys
Tomorrow at 5pm, kids 12 and under can exchange any old opposing player NBA jersey for a new Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr. replica jersey + two tickets to the game.
Full Details: https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/memphis-grizzlies-announce-new-year-new-jerseys-fan-promotion-and-jersey-swap-for-kids-220112
