Academic interest in the economics of professional team sports dates back as far as the mid-
1950s. Since then, many books and journal articles have been written on the subject. Much …

The authority of the National Basketball Association (NBA) over the past decade has actively
internationalized the game by recruiting potential international players and expanding …

Why another book on decision making? In this increasingly complex world, there are many
tensions inherent in the daily practice of school leaders. This book illuminates these …

Until recently, the position of quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) was not an
option for Black athletes. Today, many teams use Black quarterbacks, a development that …

Amid a backlash against the influence of hip-hop within professional basketball,
exacerbated by the 2004 brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills, NBA executives, media …

If you are interested in sports or if you are a sports fan, you have probably heard at least
once in your life of Jacques Anquetil, Lance Armstrong, Mohammad Azharuddin, Ivan …

This study analyzes the differences between the determinants of economic demand for
television audiences and gate attendance. Due to data availability problems, there are few …

This article tests for the existence of nationality discrimination in the English professional
soccer league. Although wage equations have typically been used by labor economists to …

This Chapter reviews evidence on discrimination in basketball, primarily examining studies
on race but with some discussion of gender as well. I focus on discrimination in pay, hiring …

There is considerable discussion regarding interest in women's basketball, with critics often
comparing the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National …