When star point guard Chris Paul joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019, a few journalists seized on an under-the-radar storyline: Paul was returning to
Like all cultural institutions, sports are subject to the twists and turns of the global economy. The first part of this series discussed how journalists
This summer, quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed the largest contract in sports history, committing himself to the Kansas City Chiefs for the next decade. The deal
The cost of parenting is pricey, especially if you have kids who play sports. Youth sports in the U.S. tops professional sports leagues like the
Electronic sports (video gaming) is gaining popularity, and professional gaming is also a booming business. In fact, Esports intelligence company Newzoo predicts that the global esports
The National Football League makes more money than any other pro sports league in the country. Over the past 20 years, NFL teams have raised
As spring training swings into high gear, business reporters should look into baseball tourism. From youth travel teams to the majors, the game can have
This Sunday’s Super Bowl LI has plenty of local angles for business reporters in the team hometowns, Boston and Atlanta, as well as Houston, where the game
This football season the monetization of high school football can be a great story. High schools have been making headlines for building costly stadiums and
The sports market is going to be a $73.5 billion industry by 2019, according to Forbes. Here are some experts and organizations on Twitter you
The major league baseball season ended Sunday, and now it’s on to the playoffs. While the players capture the most attention, the key figures in
The 2015 Rugby World Cup, one of this year’s biggest global sporting events, kicks off Sept. 18 in the United Kingdom. According to an Ernst
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