The rapid growth of internet fantasy sports has raised the question as to whether sports statistics are information in the public domain or copyrightable information. After reviewing the Read: NBA v. Motorola, Inc., 105 F.3d 841 case found in the Learn section, answer the following questions:
1. What characteristics of player profiles and performance statistics are most likely to be determined as copyrightable? Base your position on findings in the case study.
2. What kinds of related issues do you think we may see in the future, given the continued growth in this area of the sport industry?
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