Sports are conducted within a multilevel and competitive business structure, making the application of antitrust laws difficult. A consistent and analytical approach that can be applied to the myriad antitrust issues is needed. Exchange relationships provide a unit of analysis to transcend various sporting interests that are involved in antitrust questions.
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