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What is the primary source of revenue for Premier League teams?
What is the primary source of revenue for Premier League teams?
- Player transfers
- Global revenues (correct)
- Local ticket sales
- Merchandise sales
Which action hurt NBA's revenue according to the text?
Which action hurt NBA's revenue according to the text?
- Lack of star players
- Player strikes
- Decrease in fan attendance
- China cutting off television coverage (correct)
What is one of the effects of big money flowing into sports leagues?
What is one of the effects of big money flowing into sports leagues?
- Decrease in global interest
- Reduction in player salaries
- Increase in casual dress boost of sport apparel industry (correct)
- Decline in media coverage
Which industry put big money into sponsorships of globally-prominent events, leagues, and teams?
Which industry put big money into sponsorships of globally-prominent events, leagues, and teams?
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What was criticized about certain companies' production practices in developing countries?
What was criticized about certain companies' production practices in developing countries?
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Study Notes
Sports Revenue and Sponsorships
- The primary source of revenue for Premier League teams is broadcasting rights.
- The NBA's revenue was hurt by the loss of Chinese sponsors and broadcasting revenue due to a tweet by the Houston Rockets' general manager in support of the Hong Kong protests.
- One of the effects of big money flowing into sports leagues is that it creates a huge disparity between the top and bottom teams.
- The industries that put big money into sponsorships of globally-prominent events, leagues, and teams include sports apparel and consumer electronics companies.
- Certain companies, such as Nike and Adidas, were criticized for their production practices in developing countries, specifically regarding labor rights and worker exploitation.
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Test your knowledge of the global impact of sports with this quiz! Explore the heroes of Bedlam and the influence of media on the globalization of sports, including the financial implications for top leagues like the Premier League and the NBA.
