The Business of Sports Report
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The New Chaos of College Basketball Roster Building
Tre’Jean Watkins College basketball roster building has evolved in many ways from the days of the 80s and 90s. We started with traditional high school recruitment, building rosters solely from high school basketball players with dreams of higher education, playing college basketball, and reaching the NBA. Then came the international player pipeline, a significant diversion
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Governor Jeff Landry Sounds Off on Brian Kelly’s $53 Million Buyout
Governor Jeff Landry Sounds Off on Brian Kelly’s $53 Million Buyout. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has made it clear he is not pleased with how LSU is handling former head coach Brian Kelly’s buyout, which could impact taxpayers. Following Kelly’s dismissal after a disappointing season, Landry said, “If we have to pay $53 million, and
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Leading with Purpose: Jeremiah Dickerson’s Vision for Athlete Development
Leading with Purpose: Jeremiah Dickerson’s Vision for Athlete Development By Olivia Watkins For Jeremiah Dickerson, basketball has always been more than a game; it’s been a calling. As the Founder and CEO of Team Global Select, he’s built more than a travel program; he’s built a movement focused on discipline, integrity, and giving back to
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WNBA and Players Union Face Tight Deadline in CBA Negotiations
WNBA and Players Union Face Tight Deadline in CBA Negotiations Extension Proposal Amid Rising Tensions With the October 31 deadline fast approaching, the WNBA has proposed a 30-day extension to the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) to continue negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement, multiple sources confirmed to Front Office Sports. The proposal follows
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Can the Government Really Regulate College Coaching Salaries?
The Rise of Overspending in College Athletics College football has officially entered a new era of financial excess. Multi-million-dollar contracts and record-breaking buyouts have become the norm rather than the exception. LSU’s parting with Brian Kelly will reportedly cost the school more than $53 million, while Penn State owes James Franklin $48.6 million. Combined with
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Why College Football Needs a Players’ Union
The New Price of Power When Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt said on his podcast that LSU could offer its next head coach $15 million per year, the college football world paused, but only for a moment. In today’s market, such a figure barely registers as shocking. According to Klatt, LSU’s wish list includes Nick
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The Economic and Cultural Transformation of the NFL Draft
The Economic and Cultural Transformation of the NFL DraftDr. Joshua S. Greer | NILvana Sports AbstractThis case study examines the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the smallest market in league history to host the event. Drawing approximately 600,000 attendees, the NFL generated over $100 million in economic activity. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a