The Economic Impact of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Let’s dive into the multifaceted economic effects of the Las Vegas Grand Prix since its inception, discussing job creation, revenue generation, funding mechanisms, social media impact, long-term implications, and comparisons with other major events hosted in the city — of which there is no shortage.

Building the Sports Business Community at UW-Madison: The Story Behind WSBC

The Wisconsin Sports Business Conference (WSBC) is set to host their marquee event of the same name, happening Thursday, March 6th at the Discovery Building, with a star-studded line-up of industry speakers and networking opportunities for students to get the skills and connections necessary to forge a career in the sports industry.

The symbol of the NFL’s growing power — a $255.4 million salary cap.

This football off-season, the NFL announced that the team salary cap would rise to $255.4 million, a 13.6% increase from last year’s cap of $224.8 million. This $30.6 million salary hike is the largest dollar increase in NFL history, underscoring a new age of sports money. The salary cap is calculated and set based on the league’s earnings, with the NFL referencing an “extraordinary increase in media revenue” as the source of this year’s financial leap.