ABSTRACT

The Business of Sports provides a comprehensive foundation of the economic, organizational, legal and political components of the sports industry. Geared for journalism, communication and business students, but also an excellent resource for those working in sports, this text introduces readers to the ever-increasing complexity of an industry that is in constant flux. Now in its third edition, the volume continues to offer a wealth of statistics and case studies, up to date with the newest developments in sports business and focused on cutting-edge issues and topics, including the many changes in international sports and the role of analytics in decision-making and tax rules that have a major effect on athletes and teams.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

What Makes Sports a Unique Business?

chapter 1|42 pages

The Structure of Professional Team Sports

chapter 2|14 pages

The Structure of Individual Sports

chapter 4|41 pages

The International Sports System

chapter 5|32 pages

Sports Contracts

chapter 6|47 pages

Labor Relations in Sports

chapter 7|17 pages

Sports Agents

chapter 8|39 pages

Team Relocation and Facility Issues

chapter 9|13 pages

Sports Gambling

chapter 10|11 pages

Analytics in Sports

chapter 11|31 pages

Sports Injuries

chapter 12|21 pages

Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports

chapter 13|17 pages

Discrimination in Sports

chapter 14|19 pages

Intellectual Property and Sports

chapter 15|28 pages

Traditional and New Media in Sports

chapter 16|11 pages

Taxation and Sports