Professional Sports

Professional sports and big-league cities go hand in hand.  Hosting a professional sports franchise is evidence that a city has arrived per-se – that is not simply a large city but a major league city.  Moreover, acquiring or retaining professional sports teams has become important in local economic development plans.  From your perspective, is it wise for a major “metropolis” to promote professional sports?  What are the advantages/disadvantages?  Provide research support for your positions.  Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings.