Global Sport Matters

Sports Professors: Rams Face a Reckoning by St. Louis

Episode Summary

On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner catch up on the latest news in sports from Simone Biles and gymnasts testifying against the FBI handling of Nassar case to the smash opening weekend for sports gambling in the NFL. The professors then hit the big topic of St. Louis denying dismissal of lawsuit against the Rams for their relocation to Los Angeles back in 2016. Sifting through the case details, the professors examine the St. Louis lawsuit through the lens of economic ramifications for cities left behind as teams venture forward in pursuit of the 'perfect' location.

Episode Notes

On the show, professors Kenneth L. Shropshire and Scott Rosner catch up on the latest news in sports from Simone Biles and gymnasts testifying against the FBI handling of Nassar case to the smash opening weekend for sports gambling in the NFL. The professors then hit the big topic of St. Louis denying dismissal of lawsuit against the Rams after relocating to Los Angeles in 2016. Sifting through the case details, the professors examine the St. Louis lawsuit through the lens of economic ramifications for cities left behind as teams venture forward in pursuit of the 'perfect' location.

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