Sports, at its core, are entertainment and therefore, a business. A complex, but very lucrative business (see: the prolonged sale of my beloved Chicago Cubs - a 2.5 year process). And as much as people might bemoan some decisions that owners and general managers make, often the deciding factor is money. This is a reality, uncomfortable as it may be for some.
The fact that millions in contract incentives are sometimes won and lost on the outcome of a layup, or a ahoestring tackle, however, is interesting to me. This blog will explore everything from sports marketing to athletes' contracts to stadium deals to whatever captures my interest at the time.
Hopefully, people will come to this site to hear my take on the latest sports business news, or perhaps learn something they didn't know. Either way, I'll try to turn this blog into an informative, entertaining daily stop for you. Thanks for visiting and let the games begin.
About Me
- BillHupp
- My interest in the business of sports began during my senior year of college, but only strengthened as I worked for SportsBusiness Journal, AdAge and ESPN the Mag. I find it fascinating, but media coverage is scarce. This is a forum for my ruminations, as well as commenter conversation. Enjoy! You can also find me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (@billhupp).
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