I get flamed for pointing out that professional sports is crony capitalism. They build stadiums with taxpayer money, and throw tantrums and leave town if they don’t get their way.
It’s all part of the bread-and-circus mentality in this country.
Expand the dole without limit, give the plebes big stadiums to watch millionaires toss a ball around, and everyone is happy, and there’s no need to pay much attention to any of the behind-the-scene details.