Global Sport Business Journal
The Global Sport Business Journal is committed to advancing sports business scholarship by showcasing research from a variety of business disciplines, including entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, finance, analytics, management, and law. The journal provides a platform for authors who seek to push the boundaries of sports business knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary insights that drive the industry forward.
GSBJ seeks research that addresses both theoretical and practical applications in these areas, contributing valuable insights to the evolving field of sport management.
In addition to original research, the Global Sport Business Journal is also committed to showcasing practical insights and critical analyses through the publication of case studies and book reviews within the field of sports business and management.
By publishing case studies and book reviews, the Global Sport Business Journal aims to provide a comprehensive platform for diverse perspectives, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications, and fostering an informed dialogue among scholars, professionals, and practitioners in the sports business field.
All manuscripts are subjected to a double blind review process. The lead author will be notified of the review outcome within 60 days of the manuscript’s submission. Manuscripts can be submitted by following the steps located through the Submit Article link in the navigation pane.
See the Mission and Purpose for a complete coverage of the journal.
Current Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1 (2026)
Editor's Note
Conference Abstract
Article
An Exploration of the Application of Threshold Concepts in Sport Management
Debra Burke, Kadie Otto, AJ Grube, Charlie Parrish, and Dan Grube
Book Reviews
Book Review - Soccer, Globalization, and Innovation
Sangchul Park
Book Review - Applied Ethics for Sport Managers
Sydney Loutit
Book Review: Race and Resistance in Boston: A Contested Sports History
Eddie G. Walker II
Book Review - Inventing for Sports
Ryan Rodenberg and Vito Tonejc
Book Review - Esports Business Management 2nd Edition
Brett A. Anderson
Book Review - The Fast Track
Darlene A. Kluka
Case Study
Preventable Tragedy: A Negligence Case Study in University Recreation Programs
John J. Miller, Jeffrey F. Levine, and Jason W. Lee