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The Intersection of Celebrity Money and Professional Sports

This chapter explores the complex relationship between financial incentives and celebrity in sports, using the example of high-paying performance offers. It also examines the influence of Saudi Arabia's Live Golf League on professional golf and its effects on the landscape of American sports.

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