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Sports Industries

Publications

University Libraries

Search HOMER for books and periodicals using the following words and phrases, or find full-text books online in eBrary:

sports (specific game)
sports marketing
sports finance
sports economics
sports business
sports franchise
sports management
sports administration
sports law
sports manufacturing

Some good books to start with are:

Sports Marketing, 2009 by Richard K. Miller (Business Reference GV716 S6353x 2009) The 2006 edition is available online; contact Crocker Library to request.
Sports Business Resource Guide & Fact Book, 2010 by Street & Smith (Business Reference GV567.3 .S66)
A Career in Sport Management by the Institute for Career Research (Doheny HF5381 .A1R47 no. 328 2003)
The Business of Sports / Scott Rosner (Business Reference GV713 .B87 2004) A compilation of articles and reports on various facets of the sports industry including league structures, licensed products, media representation, franchise valuation and labor issues.
The Business of Sports: a primer for journalists / Mark Conrad (Business Reference GV716 .C665 2006)
The Economics of Intercollegiate Sports / Randy Grant (Business Reference GV350 .G73 2008)
The Name of the Game: the business of sports / Jerry Gorman (Doheny/Leavey GV716.G67 1994)
A basic though slightly dated primer with invaluable information for beginners who want to understand the economic dynamics of sports. It focuses on baseball, football, basketball and hockey.
The Market Structure of Sports / Gerald W. Scully (Doheny GV716.S38 1995) Assesses the business world of professional sports, offering technical insights into franchises, salaries, broadcasting rights and management practices.
Sports Market Place Directory, 2006 (Business Reference HD9992 .U5S667 2006) Chapter 10 contains statistics on sports participation, sporting event attendance, and sporting goods purchases.
Major League Losers: the real cost of sports and who's paying for it / Mark S. Rosentraub (VKC GV716.R67 1997) A financial analysis of the relationship between professional sports and public communities.
Pay Dirt: the business of professional team sports / James Quirk (Doheny GV716 .Q57 1992)
The Economics of Sports (Doheny GV583 .E36 2000)
Sports Economics: current research (Doheny GV716 .S594 1999)
Sports, Jobs and Taxes: the economic impact of sports teams and stadiums by The Brookings Institute (Doheny GV716 .S647 1997)

Some periodicals pertaining to sports business (search eJournals to find online access):

Athletic Business
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Daily
The Sports Journal: Published by the United States Sports Academy
Sporting News
Sporting Goods Dealer (USC network connection required)

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Subscription Databases

These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

SBRNet/Sports Business Research Network
Business & Company Resource Center: "Industry" search by code
ABI/Inform through ProQuest: Keyword search for full-text articles from a variety of sources
IBISWorld: Keyword "sports" or "sporting goods" to retrieve US industry reports
MarketResearchAcademic.com: Keyword search "sports" or a specific sport to find related market research reports
TableBase: Search for statistical tables on sports merchandise, sports participation, etc.

General Information and Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States: Search the index for statistics and information about participation, injuries, revenues, etc.
Sports Marketing 2006: A Richard K. Miller & Associates report (ask Crocker Library for access)
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Spectator Sports
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Sporting Goods & Hobby Stores
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores, 2002: A report issued by the U.S. Economic Census Retail Trade Industry series every five years
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports and Related Industries, 2002: A report issued by the U.S. Economic Census Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry series every five years
Insight Archives: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association: Free research reports covering industry, market segmentation and sports participation
National Sporting Goods Association: Industry and market research, statistics and new product development on various sports
Sporting Goods Business: Comprehensive news and analysis updated daily with additional reports, analysis and industry listings
Outdoor Industry Association: Compiles state-of-the-industry, participation, and retail reports
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association: A trade association which tracks global statistics on health club membership
SportsEconomics.com
Fan Cost Index: Provided by Team Marketing Report, tracks fan expeditures for baseball, football, basketball, hockey and minor league baseball events and compares them to league averages (roll over the link in the left-hand menu to find the indices)
Revenues from Sports Venues: Free information on naming rights, luxury suites, club seats and venues from SportsVenue.com
Sports Franchises: A market segment specialization program report issued by the Internal Revenue Service which explains tax laws and their applications to professional sports
SportsLinkCentral.com: A meta-site with links to all aspects of the sporting world, including business, associations, federations, education and media links
SportsScanInfo.com: A membership site that tracks "point of sale" (POS) statistics on sports merchandise but does offer some reports for free.
North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM): Provides research and professional development for the sports management industry
International Association for Sports Information
General Association of International Sports Federations
World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry
2008 - A Banner Year in Sports: An AC Nielsen profile
Television Sports Rights, 2008: issued by SBRNet
Sport Trends, 2005
Sports Betting: legal, commercial and integrity issues: A 2010 RGA report focused on the European arena
The Economics of Professional Sports by Duane W. Rockerbie at the University of Lethbridge (PDF file)
What Are the Benefits of Hosting a Major League Sports Franchise?: A Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City article
The World's Best Advertising Agency: the Sports Press: An excerpt from the International Sports Press Survey, 2005
So You Want To Be A Sports Agent: An article from Labor Law Journal, Winter 2006 (USC network connection required)
March Madness Media Marquee: Network television advertising revenues (2000-2006) compiled by the Center for Media Research
Los Angeles Sports Council: A non-profit that tracks the economic impact of the sports industry in Southern California

Baseball

The Business of Baseball: Operated under the auspices of the Society of Baseball Research, offers research tools on the business and economics of professional baseball
MLB Commissioner's Baseball Economics Report: A Report of the Independent Members of the Commissioner's Blue Ribbon Panel on Baseball Economics issued in July 2000
Major Leagur Baseball Player's Association Basic Agreeement: 2007-2011
Diamond Notes: Industry analysis by Moag & Company published in 2006
Major League Baseball Salaries, 2010: Team totals compiled by CBS Sports
Major League Baseball Opening Day Salaries, 2002: Compiled by Sports Illustrated
Peanuts & Crackerjacks: An online interactive program illustrating the economics of pro team sports, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Business of Baseball: A weblog maintained by Doug Pappas containing a section on baseball law and economics

Basketball

NBA Salary Cap FAQs: Offers a comparison of 2005 and 1999 collective bargaining agreements for NBA players
InsideHoops.com: Business section provides statistics on NBA player salaries, owners, TV contracts and attendance

Bicycling

National Bicycle Dealers Association: Industry data
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association: Reports on annual sales, inventories and trends are listed under the "Statistics" link
League of American Bicyclists: Industry data listed under "Media Center"
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: Industry and injury data
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Bicycling: moving America forward: Published by Bikes Belong Coalition
California Bicycle Coalition
UCI/Union Cycliste International

Boating/Yachting

National Marine Manufacturers Association: "Facts & Figures" link provides industry statistics on participation and expenditures
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety: State-by-state boating accidents statistics
Boat Building, 2002: A U.S. Economic Census Manufacturing Industry Series report
National Recreational Boating Survey State Data Report, 2002: Contains detailed statistics on boating activities in the U.S.
National Recreational Boating Survey, 2002: Contains detailed data on boating activities, including some demographics
Factors Related to Recreational Boating Participation in the U.S.: a review of the literature: A report issued by Responsive Management National Office in 2003 containing detailed data on boating activities, ownership and demographics
BoatUS: Official magazine of the Boat Owners Association of the United States
The Sailing Market State of the Industry, 2009
International Luxury Yachting Market Economic Report, 2005-06: Heavily focused on the European market but does contain some US figures

Football

National Football League Players Association: Look under "News" link for documents on salary and signing trends plus stadium data
NFL Year in Sports, 2008
Bargaining in Professional Football: why NFL superstars are underpaid: A paper by Stephen G. Bronars

Golf

National Golf Foundation: Basic industry data for business opportunities
National Golf Course Owners Association
California Alliance for Golf: Contains survey information on the regional economic impact of golf in California
Golf Business Magazine: The golf industry's leading business publication
The Golf Economy Report: Issued in 2002 by SRI International
The Golf Economy Report, 2005: Issued by SRI International
Golf 20/20

Motorsports

National Auto Sport Association
Motorsport Research: Sponsored by the Motorsport Industry Association
NASCAR 101
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series: A 2004 report issued by Irwindale Speedway containing statistics and demographics
NHRA/National Hot Rod Association
International Speedway Corporation and Speedway Motorsports are the two top US promoters of motorsports entertainment
Motorsports Industry in the Indianapolis Region: A 2004 study with good industry statistics

Skiing/Snowboarding

National Ski Areas Association: look under 'Press' for Industry Statistics
National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association: A membership site with free industry statistics on ten-year participation rates for both sports
World Snowboard Federation
United States of America Snowboard Association
Ski Resort Industry Research Compendium, 2005-06: Issued by the National Ski Areas Association
Ski Area Management: Ski area and participation statistics located under "Search Center"
SIA/SnowSports Industries America: look under "Suppliers & Service Providers" for "Research" data
Cross Country Ski Areas Association: Industry demographics listed under "Media Services/News Releases"
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding: A 2009 'demographic profile' compiled by Tourism British Columbia (contains some U.S. data)
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Industry Retail Audit Topline Report: executive summary: A March 2005 report issued by Snowsports Industries America
U.S. Economic Census Amusement, Gambling & Recreation Industries, 2002: look for NAICS 71392 code to find five-year comparison data on ski facilities

Skydiving

United States Parachute Association: Basic demographics
Parachute Industry Association: Contains recent news and events

Soccer

The Political Economy of Football: Contains news and statistics
FIFA/Federation Internationale de Football Association: Official website of FIFA with stadium locations and statistics plus news
EUFA/Union of European Football Associations
Deloitte Football Money League, 2009: Issued annually, older editions are available
Soccernomics 2006: soccer and the economy: A report issued by ABN-AMRO
World Cup and Economics, 2006: A report issued by Goldman Sachs
Professional Football: a growth industry: A 2007 report from Bundesliga
Football Media Value Report: A 2008 report by ESIrg

Surfing/Bodyboarding

About Surfing / Bodyboarding: A general site for surfing of all types, including sites, weather and equipment
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA)
International Surfing Association
Board Retailers Association
Board-Trac: Look under 'Reports' for industry data and sample reports
State of Surf Hardgoods: Contains 2009 statistics
SurfArt.com: History of surfing and an interesting collection of links
Swell.com: Includes information about the construction of surfboards

Tennis

Tennis Industry Association (see Research/Quick Facts)
Tennis Industry Association: 2007 conference PPT
TennisWire: Publishes news articles on different segments of the industry
Raquet Sports Industry: monthly magazine
Growing Tennis
Tennis: the fastest growing sport (2009)
Tennis Key Messaging Points: 2008 data
The Tennis Marketplace, 2003: An executive summary issued by the Tennis Industry Association

Stadium Management

Stadium Managers Association
Sportsplex Operators and Developers Association (SODA)
Baseball and the American City by Brian Reich at stadiummouse.com
Public Financing and Sports Franchise Values by Phillip Miller at Minnesota State University
BallparkDigest.com
Trends in Stadium Design: An InformeDesign newsletter published in 2006
Professional Sports Facilities, Franchises & Urban Economic Development: A 2003 UMBC Economic Department Working Paper
Staples Center: Economic Impact Report, 2003: Issued by the Los Angeles City Controllers Office

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