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Chapter 13: Sports Quiz
Test your knowledge of the sports chapter material!
1 / 10
How would you find out if a sports nonprofit organization or one of its executives has been sued?
Answer can be found on page 141.
Correct! Most of these records are available online.
2 / 10
Why might you want to look at the financial records for nonprofit organizations as a sports business reporter?
Answer can be found on page 140 and 143.
Correct! Understanding some of the terms you may find on these financial records can help you better understand what you’re looking at.
3 / 10
True or false: You must have a valid reason to ask for a nonprofit organization’s 990 forms.
Read more on page 141.
Correct!
4 / 10
Which of the following resources annually ranks the value of professional sports teams?
Answer can be found on page 140.
5 / 10
True or false: Unless you can confirm financial data, you should not use it.
Read more on page 142.
Correct! Always double-check what you believe are facts, especially when there isn’t a paper trail to confirm figures.
6 / 10
True or false: It’s more important to have a story out first than for it to be completely accurate.
Correct! You may receive pressure to publish quickly, but it’s often better to make sure the story is right.
7 / 10
Which of the following are nonprofit organizations required to file with the IRS?
Answer can be found on page 143.
Correct! Nonprofits must, by law, make their three most recent years of 990 forms available for public viewing.
8 / 10
True or false: The financial standing of the owner usually impacts the team too.
9 / 10
Which of the following resources gathers all the salary information of professional athletes?
10 / 10
True or false: The salaries of public university athletic team coaches are public record.
Read more on page 140.
Correct! You can obtain this information by filing a public records request, or accessing any online resources available in your area.
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