Critics of using public money to build sports facilities dismissed the bond sale, but some of the team’s devoted followers eagerly paid in.
Category: Fans (Persons)
How the N.F.L. Builds a Fan Base in Ireland
The league is trying to ensure that sponsors, media partners and enthusiasm are in place before committing to playing a game in the country.
$17,000 to Watch the Masters? How Sports Entice Deep-Pocketed Fans.
Teams, leagues and event organizers are pursuing enthusiasts with the promise of luxury and exclusivity, in hopes of bigger profits and lasting loyalty.
Leaving Las Vegas to High Rollers, Some 49ers Fans Chose Reno
With sports betting illegal in California and daunting prices in the Super Bowl host city, some San Francisco fans embraced an alternative.
Detroit Businesses Are Loving the Lions’ Playoff Run
The N.F.L. team’s success in the playoffs has provided much joy and a boost for local businesses around the team’s stadium.