1 The Structure of Professional Team Sports
Professional sports governance centers on leagues that evolved over the last century. Ubiquitous and complex, leagues govern their sports and create an organizational decision-making structure, providing governance on issues as varied as player and owner discipline, revenue control, and expansion and relocation of league franchises. Because of the importance of these issues, a working knowledge of the structure and power of professional sports organizations is imperative for any journalist covering this industry.
A few basic points: All professional sports leagues and their member teams are private entities and operate with a considerable degree of autonomy. Their internal rules and regulations are ...
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