Spoiled Sports. James Deacon.
by Deacon, James; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 44Institutions. Publisher: Maclean's, 2003ISSN: 1522-3256;.Subject(s): Athletes -- Canada | Athletes -- Salaries | Professional sports | Sports -- Canada | Sports -- Economic aspects | Sports sponsorship | Sports teamsDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Trouble in the sports industry is hardly news in Canada anymore....But there's a new problem that is threatening practically every pro sport out there. The gusher of money that has fuelled the industry for the last 30 years is finally slowing down." (MACLEAN'S) This article examines the financial problems facing pro sports today due to rising salaries and decreasing revenue, explaining that "leagues and teams are being forced to change the way they do business." The particular problems facing Canadian teams due to the exchange rate and higher building costs and taxes are also discussed.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004.
Originally Published: Spoiled Sports, Feb. 17, 2003; pp. 31-35.
"Trouble in the sports industry is hardly news in Canada anymore....But there's a new problem that is threatening practically every pro sport out there. The gusher of money that has fuelled the industry for the last 30 years is finally slowing down." (MACLEAN'S) This article examines the financial problems facing pro sports today due to rising salaries and decreasing revenue, explaining that "leagues and teams are being forced to change the way they do business." The particular problems facing Canadian teams due to the exchange rate and higher building costs and taxes are also discussed.
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