The Los Angeles Dodgers are betting $700 million that Shohei Ohtani can deliver championships and help increase revenue. But the economics of sports can be fickle.
Tag: Athletics and Sports
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2023 in Sports: A Record Year, Especially for Women
Benchmarks fell all over, including the number of fans turning out to watch women play.
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Dallas Mavericks Sale Reflects Growing Links Between Pro Sports and Gambling
The proposed purchase of the N.B.A.’s Dallas Mavericks by a casino operator is the latest sign of how fully leagues have embraced the gaming world.
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Terry Taylor, First Woman Named Sports Editor of The A.P., Dies at 71
She brought a relentless style of management to The Associated Press’s sports department for 21 years, its coverage ranging around the world.