A Sporting Chance
by G. Scott Thomas (Analysis | Portfolio.com - December 7)
What North American cities are primed economically to host a major-league sports franchise and which ones are already overextended? A Portfolio.com/bizjournals analysis gives the results. more details | go to article

Los Angeles Scores As Best Place For Sports Teams
by G. Scott Thomas (Analysis | NBC - October 4)
Los Angeles and Phoenix may be separated by just 375 miles, but they are light-years apart in terms of sports economics. Los Angeles is the nation’s most appealing site for an expansion or relocated team, says a new study by American City Business Journals. The No. 1 ranking is based specifically on Los Angeles’ ability to support a new franchise in the National Football League. more details | go to article