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November 17,2008
USA Today
WTA, ATP tours staying upbeat amid economic downturn
Bill Rapp has weathered economic downturns in his 26 years in tennis, the last eight as tournament director for the SAP Open, a men's event in San Jose, Calif. No alarm bells are sounding, but Rapp is not sitting idle.
March 27, 2008
Business Week
Going for the Gold in the Persian Gulf
The oil-rich states are lavishing money on big-time athletic events as a branding strategy—and perhaps a new economic engine
July 14, 2003
BusinessWeek
Men's Tennis: A Volley of Threats
Why the men's tenis tour is a hot bed of discontent
October 29, 2001
Reuters
US sporting industry still smarting from sept 11 shock
In the wake of the September 11 attacks on the United States many in the sports world are bracing themselves for what could be a serious setback after decades of phenomenal growth
November 19, 2001
BusinessWeek
The Olympics: Downhill run?
Why the Salt Lake Winter Game are looking shaky
February 9, 2003
San Jose Mercury News
Tennis courting Asian market
Region has shown vast potential for growth
October 21, 2002
BusinessWeek
Soccer: Still Waiting for That Winning Kick
The World Cup helped, but pro soccer just isn't scoring
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