[The_Rorschach]

"Ror, pro sports stadiums do have political implications. They are high profile and big money. "

Without a doubt, but re-read the article brother. The author attempts to make a case, at least the tone of his writing suggests he is making the case, that syndicated sports is a Federal franchise. Whether or not politicians manipulate and utilize the industry, it is still private sector, much like the gladitorial games of yore, and to hint at anything otherwise offends History and reason.