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Apple streams Austrian GP for free in bid to expand US F1 audience
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Apple streams Austrian GP for free in bid to expand US F1 audience

Follows deal with rival streaming giant Netflix to simulcast Canadian Grand Prix.

19 Jun 2026
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Trunk launches PartnerAmp to help brands and rights holders make sports partnerships work harder
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Trunk launches PartnerAmp to help brands and rights holders make sports partnerships work harder

New offer combines 12 months of research with a free Partnership Health Score designed to help teams identify where partnerships are underpowered and where stronger thinking could unlock better results.

19 Jun 2026
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‘It’s bigger than the world marathons combined’: How Hyrox is turning fitness into the world’s next mass participation sport
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‘It’s bigger than the world marathons combined’: How Hyrox is turning fitness into the world’s next mass participation sport

With millions of athletes competing in events all over the world, the fitness organisation explains its commercial growth journey and the path towards becoming an Olympic sport by 2032.

17 Jun 2026
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U.S. World Cup Team Was Assembled Stateside, Honed in Europe
World CupFront Office Sports

U.S. World Cup Team Was Assembled Stateside, Honed in Europe

Most of the U.S. roster leveled up in clubs abroad.

16 Jun 2026
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MLB Warns Giants Pitchers Over Writing on Pride Caps
AthletesFront Office Sports

MLB Warns Giants Pitchers Over Writing on Pride Caps

The Giants celebrated Pride Night on Friday.

16 Jun 2026
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‘We relied on benevolent individuals’: Inside Prem Rugby’s plan to turn financial crisis into investment opportunity
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‘We relied on benevolent individuals’: Inside Prem Rugby’s plan to turn financial crisis into investment opportunity

With radical changes set to take effect from next season, senior figures within Prem Rugby believe the game is now better positioned to grow.

16 Jun 2026
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Amended College Sports Bill Leaves SEC, Big Ten Concerns Intact
College SportsFront Office Sports

Amended College Sports Bill Leaves SEC, Big Ten Concerns Intact

The amended bill doesn’t alleviate the Big Ten and SEC’s biggest concerns.

16 Jun 2026
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‘Most Oppressed’: Iran Blasts FIFA After World Cup Opener
World CupFront Office Sports

‘Most Oppressed’: Iran Blasts FIFA After World Cup Opener

Iran's players said they didn’t get enough time to recover from travel.

16 Jun 2026
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Brendan Sorsby Brings Unprecedented Intrigue to NFL Supplemental Draft
AthletesFront Office Sports

Brendan Sorsby Brings Unprecedented Intrigue to NFL Supplemental Draft

No players other than Sorsby have entered the supplemental draft.

16 Jun 2026
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Portland Fire GM Says Team Is Chasing Playoffs, Not Lottery Odds
TeamsFront Office Sports

Portland Fire GM Says Team Is Chasing Playoffs, Not Lottery Odds

Vanja Černivec was with the Golden State Valkyries last year.

16 Jun 2026
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Building the Portland Fire
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Building the Portland Fire

Portland Fire GM on building a WNBA expansion team, the Valkyries model, and making the playoffs in year one.

16 Jun 2026
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Fox eyes streaming reach, advertising and aggregation with US$22bn Roku swoop
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Fox eyes streaming reach, advertising and aggregation with US$22bn Roku swoop

Deal expands streaming distribution for broadcaster’s sports properties such as the NFL, MLB and Nascar.

16 Jun 2026
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Serena and Venus Williams Will Play Wimbledon Doubles
AthletesFront Office Sports

Serena and Venus Williams Will Play Wimbledon Doubles

Williams made her return to doubles action earlier this month.

16 Jun 2026
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How a Boston Man Became Scotland’s World Cup Dad
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How a Boston Man Became Scotland’s World Cup Dad

Since the World Cup began, fans from all over the world have landed in the U.S. with a bang. Brazil fans flooded the streets of Times Square during their game against Morocco on Saturday; the Netherlands’ Oranje Legioen did the same in Dallas ahead of the country’s match against Japan on Sunday. The tournament is

16 Jun 2026
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Brendan Sorsby Leaves Texas Tech, Declares for NFL Supplemental Draft
College SportsFront Office Sports

Brendan Sorsby Leaves Texas Tech, Declares for NFL Supplemental Draft

The news comes hours after the Big 12 sued Texas Tech.

16 Jun 2026
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The participation premium: Why investors are backing specialist brands for sportswear’s next growth story
Finance & InvestmentSportsPro

The participation premium: Why investors are backing specialist brands for sportswear’s next growth story

As momentum around the sporting goods segment softens, public markets are still betting on the likes of Asics, On and Amer Sports to turn growing participation into repeat demand.

15 Jun 2026
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Dallas Stars ‘Getting Married’ to Plano With $3B Arena Move
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Dallas Stars ‘Getting Married’ to Plano With $3B Arena Move

The NHL team sees its forthcoming home city as a regional hub.

15 Jun 2026
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Shinnecock Ready to Shine As (Unofficial) U.S. Open Anchor Site
LeaguesFront Office Sports

Shinnecock Ready to Shine As (Unofficial) U.S. Open Anchor Site

Shinnecock last hosted in the U.S. Open in 2018.

15 Jun 2026
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The World Cup’s Opening Weekend in America Was (Mostly) a Success
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The World Cup’s Opening Weekend in America Was (Mostly) a Success

Attendance is high even though tickets were pricey.

15 Jun 2026
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Tom Dundon Won a Stanley Cup—Now He Needs to Hire an NBA Coach
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Tom Dundon Won a Stanley Cup—Now He Needs to Hire an NBA Coach

Dundon bought the Trail Blazers in March.

15 Jun 2026
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Fernando Mendoza on Brady and Business
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Fernando Mendoza on Brady and Business

Fernando Mendoza on life as the Raiders' No. 1 pick, Tom Brady lessons, LinkedIn, and branding off the field.

15 Jun 2026
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Fernando Mendoza’s Rookie Edge With Raiders? Access to Tom Brady
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Fernando Mendoza’s Rookie Edge With Raiders? Access to Tom Brady

Fernando Mendoza’s relationship with Tom Brady is growing.

15 Jun 2026
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2026 Fifa World Cup opener delivers US ratings record as Fox ‘escapes’ punishment for airing ads instead of action
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2026 Fifa World Cup opener delivers US ratings record as Fox ‘escapes’ punishment for airing ads instead of action

Strong viewership for US and Mexico’s first matches underlines commercial appeal of tournament while intensifying scrutiny of in-game advertising.

15 Jun 2026
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Blinded by the rights: Fifa’s TV goldmine
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Blinded by the rights: Fifa’s TV goldmine

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, it's a World Cup preview special as Jonathan Rest is joined by Martin Ross, who - with passport and kilt at the ready - prepares to head out to the US with the Tartan…

12 Jun 2026
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How athletes are redefining modern sports fandom on TikTok
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How athletes are redefining modern sports fandom on TikTok

TikTok makes the case that athletes have become media ecosystems in their own right, leveraging the platform's interest-led discovery engine to grow global fanbases, open up new revenue streams and seize control of their public narrative.

11 Jun 2026
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Knicks One Win From Title After Historic Game 4 Comeback
TeamsFront Office Sports

Knicks One Win From Title After Historic Game 4 Comeback

It was the largest comeback in an NBA Finals game ever.

11 Jun 2026
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After a Rocky Buildup, the World Cup Is Finally Here
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After a Rocky Buildup, the World Cup Is Finally Here

It’s the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams and 104 matches.

10 Jun 2026
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Texas Tech Boycott Could Cost Non-Conference Opponents Millions
College SportsFront Office Sports

Texas Tech Boycott Could Cost Non-Conference Opponents Millions

Oregon State would have to pay Texas Tech $1 million to cancel its matchup.

10 Jun 2026
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NBA Finals Game 3 Draws 23.8M Viewers, Most Since 2017
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NBA Finals Game 3 Draws 23.8M Viewers, Most Since 2017

Game 3 marked the most-watched TV program since the Super Bowl.

10 Jun 2026
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Gianni Infantino Defends FIFA’s Handling of Iran, Tickets, and Visas at World Cup
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Gianni Infantino Defends FIFA’s Handling of Iran, Tickets, and Visas at World Cup

Infantino suggested reporters should “just chill, relax.”

10 Jun 2026
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Lawmakers Pressure NFL Over Cost of Games at House Hearing
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Lawmakers Pressure NFL Over Cost of Games at House Hearing

Lawmakers again examine the league’s impacts upon consumers.

10 Jun 2026
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Will Trump Feud Reignite Stephen A. Smith’s Presidential Ambitions?
MediaFront Office Sports

Will Trump Feud Reignite Stephen A. Smith’s Presidential Ambitions?

Trump and Smith have exchanged public insults in recent days.

10 Jun 2026
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NiJaree Canady Remains Unsigned With AUSL Season Underway
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NiJaree Canady Remains Unsigned With AUSL Season Underway

Canady was the No. 2 pick in the 2026 AUSL Draft.

10 Jun 2026
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Sorsby Ruling Could Become Flashpoint for College Sports Bill
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Sorsby Ruling Could Become Flashpoint for College Sports Bill

It’s unclear if the bill would prevent Sorsby from suing for eligibility.

10 Jun 2026
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What Really Happened With the Spanish Soccer Team and Kalshi
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What Really Happened With the Spanish Soccer Team and Kalshi

The club said it wanted to clear up its actions after “recent reports.”

10 Jun 2026
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The Expanded 48-Team World Cup Will Be Nearly Unrecognizable
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The Expanded 48-Team World Cup Will Be Nearly Unrecognizable

Expect more conservative soccer and a less-thrilling group stage.

10 Jun 2026
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World Cup Kicks Off With Heat Wave in U.S.
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World Cup Kicks Off With Heat Wave in U.S.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 80s on Saturday at MetLife Stadium.

10 Jun 2026
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No White House Invite Yet for NWSL Champion Gotham FC
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No White House Invite Yet for NWSL Champion Gotham FC

The club was the first NWSL team to visit, in 2024.

10 Jun 2026
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Real Madrid, Adidas Sign Blockbuster $1.1 Billion, 8-Year Deal
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Real Madrid, Adidas Sign Blockbuster $1.1 Billion, 8-Year Deal

Adidas and Real Madrid have extended their long-term partnership, the two sports giants announced Wednesday. The eight-year deal runs through 2034. Financial details were not disclosed, but Spanish newspaper Diario AS tabbed the annual average at €120 million ($139 million based on current exchange rates). The average…

10 Jun 2026
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Pritzker to Bears: Win Over Lawmakers, Get a Special Session
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Pritzker to Bears: Win Over Lawmakers, Get a Special Session

The Illinois governor holds the Bears responsible for prior legislative failures.

10 Jun 2026
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DOJ Defends UFC Freedom 250 As Clock Ticks on Effort to Stop Event
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DOJ Defends UFC Freedom 250 As Clock Ticks on Effort to Stop Event

The government highlights what it sees as a “starkly mismatched balance of harms.”

10 Jun 2026
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Real Madrid and Emirates sign European record ‘€100 million’ sponsorship extension
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Real Madrid and Emirates sign European record ‘€100 million’ sponsorship extension

Deal runs until 2031, putting LaLiga giants ahead of its domestic and continental rivals.

10 Jun 2026
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When Knicks Are On, New York’s Dealmakers Turn Off
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When Knicks Are On, New York’s Dealmakers Turn Off

The city’s 24/7 business culture has slowed during the NBA Finals.

10 Jun 2026
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The biggest sports production in history: How Fifa World Cup 2026 broadcasters will deliver the most complex tournament of all time
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The biggest sports production in history: How Fifa World Cup 2026 broadcasters will deliver the most complex tournament of all time

The 2026 World Cup is unprecedented with 104 games and four time zones. SportsPro unpacks the differing approaches to production, distribution and consumption for the tournament.

10 Jun 2026
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NFL Retirees’ Parkinson’s Claims Jeopardized by Law Firm Tactics
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NFL Retirees’ Parkinson’s Claims Jeopardized by Law Firm Tactics

The special masters for the NFL concussion settlement on Monday found that five law firms representing 98 retired NFL players with Parkinson’s disease claims “surreptitiously outsourced” decisions on diagnoses and “compromised their clients’ claims.” Special masters are subject-matter experts appointed by judges to ma…

10 Jun 2026
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Free Tickets Are Good, but There’s a Better Way Than FIFA’s Strategy
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Free Tickets Are Good, but There’s a Better Way Than FIFA’s Strategy

Massachusetts governor Maura Healey announced Monday that her office had secured 1,104 World Cup tickets to distribute at no cost to young people across the state. Less than 24 hours later, New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill made a similar proclamation, declaring that more than 750 free tickets would be made available…

10 Jun 2026
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Don’t Bet on Congress to Solve College Sports’ Labor Problem
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Don’t Bet on Congress to Solve College Sports’ Labor Problem

The newest legal crisis in college sports is also the latest sign of the complex relationship between college athletes and their schools, conferences and the NCAA in the increasingly commercialized world of college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who reportedly received a $5 million deal to join the Red…

10 Jun 2026
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Fifa signs up Kraken as World Cup 2026 crypto partner as late sponsor push continues
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Fifa signs up Kraken as World Cup 2026 crypto partner as late sponsor push continues

Long-time partner AB InBev also extends World Cup sponsorship to include 2030 edition before the tournament kicks off.

10 Jun 2026
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Storytelling in the age of AI: New white paper
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Storytelling in the age of AI: New white paper

How sports organisations can cut through the slop to build trust and credibility.

10 Jun 2026
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Building the next Monaco: F1 signals intent to make Las Vegas its marquee race with extension until 2037
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Building the next Monaco: F1 signals intent to make Las Vegas its marquee race with extension until 2037

Following substantial investment and proven return across its first three years, the Las Vegas Grand Prix now has its sights set on becoming Formula One’s marquee race.

9 Jun 2026
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Fan Lab: Knowing your fanbase and activating it
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Fan Lab: Knowing your fanbase and activating it

Sports organisations are sitting on vast volumes of under-utilised data. C’mon Sports founder Douglas Finazzi explains how the problem can be solved.

9 Jun 2026
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Knicks, MSG, Sphere Stocks Up 150%+ on Average in Past Year
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Knicks, MSG, Sphere Stocks Up 150%+ on Average in Past Year

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks, 115-111, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden in front of President Donald Trump and numerous A-list celebrities. While the result ended the Knicks’ 13-game playoff winning streak—the NBA’s second-longest ever in a single postseason— New York still maintains a 2-…

9 Jun 2026
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Sorsby Injunction: A Jump-the-Shark Moment for College Sports?
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Sorsby Injunction: A Jump-the-Shark Moment for College Sports?

The ruling on Monday that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby can play NCAA football despite having bet on his own team is a sports law earthquake. It’s occurring at the intersection of a modern double whammy: one involving dozens of ineligible college athletes suing to extend their NCAA eligibility to profit from l…

9 Jun 2026
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Sporticast: This World Cup Shows the American-ization of Soccer
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Sporticast: This World Cup Shows the American-ization of Soccer

On the 559th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the start of the FIFA World Cup. It’s been 32 years since the world’s biggest sporting event was hosted in the U.S., and eight years since North America was officially…

9 Jun 2026
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Tennis Prize Money Tracker: Which Player Has Earned the Most in 2026?
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Tennis Prize Money Tracker: Which Player Has Earned the Most in 2026?

Jannik Sinner ranks first in 2026 tennis tournament winnings with $6.87 million. The world No. 1 has won all five Masters 1000 tournaments this year, earning more than $1 million for each championship and pushing him up to seventh all-time in career prize money earned, with a total of $64.8 million. He entered the Fre…

8 Jun 2026
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The rise of the athlete-creator: why more sports stars are building their own YouTube channels
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The rise of the athlete-creator: why more sports stars are building their own YouTube channels

More and more athletes are turning into YouTube creators. Little Dot Sport managing director Robbie Spargo explains how the shift is reshaping sports media from an audience and brand perspective.

8 Jun 2026
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Why the biggest World Cup ever could be the hardest for sponsors to get right
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Why the biggest World Cup ever could be the hardest for sponsors to get right

The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams promises sponsors more inventory, more engaged markets and more time in the spotlight. But it also creates more noise, more complexity and, in some cases, more activation costs.

8 Jun 2026
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Record attendances, mainstream exposure and lasting legacy: How the 2026 ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will take English women’s cricket to the next level
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Record attendances, mainstream exposure and lasting legacy: How the 2026 ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will take English women’s cricket to the next level

Beth Barrett-Wild, the T20 Women’s World Cup tournament director explains how record revenues and rising audiences will drive lasting change for women's cricket.

5 Jun 2026
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Fifa World Cup 2026 digital push continues with Fifa+ DAZN launch and Netflix video game
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Fifa World Cup 2026 digital push continues with Fifa+ DAZN launch and Netflix video game

Fifa+ gets new life on DAZN as Fifa details first non-EA video game since split.

5 Jun 2026
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Grand Budapest Intel
PodcastSportBusiness

Grand Budapest Intel

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, Jonathan Rest and Joseph Perry return from the Champions League final to pore over big European football topics with Martin Ross.

5 Jun 2026
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54 bets on HWS unlocking padel’s commercial value
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54 bets on HWS unlocking padel’s commercial value

Gary Davidson, COO at 54, oulines his profitability targets and the commercial model for the Hexagon World Series after the Saudi-backed agency invested £2.1m (€2.4m/$2.8m) for an initial 8% stake in the new property.

3 Jun 2026
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On the Seine at SportGen Summit in Paris
PodcastSportBusiness

On the Seine at SportGen Summit in Paris

This week, Martin Ross, Maria Kholodova and Matthew Glendinning are in Paris to bring you the lowdown from the inaugural SportGen Summit, plus the usual look at major industry stories

29 May 2026
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How Concacaf is attracting a new generation of fans
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How Concacaf is attracting a new generation of fans

Concacaf’s approach to engaging younger fans is achieving measurable success

28 May 2026
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Salarieseditorial

Sports Business Salary Guide 2026: What Are Employers Paying?

A 2026 sports business salary guide covering approximate employer pay across key roles and seniority bands in the US, UK, and Europe.

25 May 2026
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Careerseditorial

How to Break Into Sports Business: The 5 Most In-Demand Roles in 2026

A practical guide to how to get a job in sports business in 2026, including the five roles employers are hiring for most aggressively and how candidates can stand out.

25 May 2026
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Careerseditorial

Top 10 Sports Business Job Boards in 2026

A practical ranking of the best places to find sports business jobs in 2026, including Transfer Window, WorkInSports, TeamWork Online, Global Sports Jobs, and other leading boards.

25 May 2026
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High hoops: Netball bids for reach, revenue and relevance
PodcastSportBusiness

High hoops: Netball bids for reach, revenue and relevance

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross discuss some major developments in European football, a crucial media rights deal for a challenger sport and the week’s ind…

21 May 2026
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PGA Tour’s New Social Media Policy Will Allow Players to Post More Content
LeaguesFront Office Sports

PGA Tour’s New Social Media Policy Will Allow Players to Post More Content

Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube ambitions could still prevent his return.

8 May 2026
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Pro Lacrosse’s Top Ref Is As Famous As the Players
LeaguesFront Office Sports

Pro Lacrosse’s Top Ref Is As Famous As the Players

The last celebrity referee is in the Premier Lacrosse League.

8 May 2026
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Expanded Basketball Tournaments Will Yield NCAA $50M a Year
College SportsFront Office Sports

Expanded Basketball Tournaments Will Yield NCAA $50M a Year

The deal guarantees the NCAA will be able to cover additional operating expenses.

7 May 2026
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Live Sports Streaming Ad Market Rife With Fraud, Experts Say
MediaFront Office Sports

Live Sports Streaming Ad Market Rife With Fraud, Experts Say

The rise of streaming has led to issues with ad sales.

7 May 2026
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Tournament Darling LIU Had a Thousand Ineligible Athletes, NCAA Says
College SportsFront Office Sports

Tournament Darling LIU Had a Thousand Ineligible Athletes, NCAA Says

LIU merged its Brooklyn and Long Island campuses in 2019.

7 May 2026
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Majority of Big 12 Schools Are Turning Down $30M RedBird Credit Option
College SportsFront Office Sports

Majority of Big 12 Schools Are Turning Down $30M RedBird Credit Option

11 schools say they're declining the money. They have a one-year window.

7 May 2026
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NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M
LeaguesFront Office Sports

NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M

Next season’s salary cap confirmed bullish projections from the league and union.

7 May 2026
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Lexie Hull Thinks Offseason Basketball Leagues Could Eventually Merge
LeaguesFront Office Sports

Lexie Hull Thinks Offseason Basketball Leagues Could Eventually Merge

Hull has played in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled.

7 May 2026
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Club Sportico: Kentucky Derby History Is a Marketing Masterclass
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Club Sportico: Kentucky Derby History Is a Marketing Masterclass

Close to 20 million people will tune into NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage Saturday. Another 150,000 will fill Churchill Downs’s hallowed grounds. But how exactly did the Run for the Roses become America’s biggest race—and even more importantly, how has it sustained its cultural power even as the sport’s has waned? This…

1 May 2026
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 1
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 1

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Appoints Will Wright as COO BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing announced the appointment of Will Wright as chief operating officer. An executive with more than a…

1 May 2026
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Big 12’s Private Equity Marriage Yields Cash and Legal Questions
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Big 12’s Private Equity Marriage Yields Cash and Legal Questions

The Big 12’s five-year, multimillion-dollar private equity deal with RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital is a major development in the economic landscape of college sports—and its legal ramifications could reset the relationship between athletes, schools, conferences, the NCAA and now PE companies. The deal is cal…

1 May 2026
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WNBA Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From Golden State to Atlanta
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WNBA Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From Golden State to Atlanta

The 13 WNBA teams that played in 2025 are worth a total of $5.55 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. The Golden State Valkyries rank first at $850 million, while the Atlanta Dream rank last at $280 million.

1 May 2026
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WNBA Team Values 2026: Valkyries Lead, Average Jumps 59%
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WNBA Team Values 2026: Valkyries Lead, Average Jumps 59%

The WNBA embarks on its 30th season armed with a fresh CBA, ratified after months of negotiations, and a series of TV agreements that start in 2026 and pay far more than the league’s previous set of deals. These are among the hard-won economic rewards of the WNBA’s exponential growth over the past three years.

1 May 2026
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Disney+ gets Champions League for first time as Uefa strikes new €775m media deals
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Disney+ gets Champions League for first time as Uefa strikes new €775m media deals

Streaming service also buys packages in Mexico, South America and Denmark as new commercial strategy continues to pay off.

1 May 2026
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FCC Probe May Foil NFL’s Early TV Renewal Talks
BusinessSportico

FCC Probe May Foil NFL’s Early TV Renewal Talks

If you’re starting to detect a whiff of nightwatch in the recirculated air swirling around the NFL’s talks with CBS, you’re not alone. The old media world is dying, and while that gloomy vigil bleeds into yet another dark hour, somewhere in the same hospital there’s a new world that’s about to be dragged into

1 May 2026
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DAZN targets local sports and US expansion with ‘US$100m’ ViewLift takeover
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DAZN targets local sports and US expansion with ‘US$100m’ ViewLift takeover

Broadcaster can offer end-to-end technical and distribution support to major league teams swapping cable for streaming.

1 May 2026
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Las Vegas Group Says It Submitted Bid to Buy MLS’ Whitecaps
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Las Vegas Group Says It Submitted Bid to Buy MLS’ Whitecaps

The primary group hoping to purchase the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the MLS club to Las Vegas is being led by Grant Gustavson, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. Gustavson is the son of billionaire Tamara Gustavson, who is one of the wealthiest women in America, worth an estimated $8.5 billio…

30 Apr 2026
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How the Edmonton Oilers Built Pro Sports’ Largest 50/50 Raffle
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How the Edmonton Oilers Built Pro Sports’ Largest 50/50 Raffle

After falling behind the Florida Panthers three games to none in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers flirted with a historic comeback before coming up short in Game 7. But they did manage another astonishing feat that night: Their final-game 50/50 raffle tallied almost $16 million (C$21.6 million) in sales…

30 Apr 2026
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Newcastle CEO: PSR changes will help us ‘chase down’ Premier League elite
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Newcastle CEO: PSR changes will help us ‘chase down’ Premier League elite

David Hopkinson believes new financial rules will help Tyneside club invest further in their playing squad through increased revenues.

30 Apr 2026
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LIV Golf seeks new investors as Saudi PIF pulls out
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LIV Golf seeks new investors as Saudi PIF pulls out

Sovereign wealth fund says funding golf breakaway is 'no longer consistent' with its investment strategy.

30 Apr 2026
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“Crazy” that Olympic athletes can’t post own competition footage, says Payne
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“Crazy” that Olympic athletes can’t post own competition footage, says Payne

Former IOC marketing director says social media rule change would create 100,000 ambassadors "overnight".

29 Apr 2026
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Adidas to invest €100m into Bundesliga
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Adidas to invest €100m into Bundesliga

Sportswear giant to support league’s marketing efforts and development by providing extra funding.

29 Apr 2026
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Why Gary Neville’s the Overlap bought Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels
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Why Gary Neville’s the Overlap bought Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels

SportsPro unpacks what the once unlikely union between Gary Neville and YouTuber Mark Goldbridge reveals about the growth of fan-led media.

28 Apr 2026
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Yellow Panther solves ‘Tech Bloat’ for sports and entertainment brands with new all-in-one digital ecosystem
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Yellow Panther solves ‘Tech Bloat’ for sports and entertainment brands with new all-in-one digital ecosystem

As sports organisations grapple with fragmented digital tools and rising complexity, Yellow Panther is introducing a unified platform designed to centralise content, data and fan engagement into a single, more efficient system.

28 Apr 2026
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NFL Draft Draws 805K Fans in Pittsburgh As D.C. Eyes 1M Next
LeaguesFront Office Sports

NFL Draft Draws 805K Fans in Pittsburgh As D.C. Eyes 1M Next

The Western Pennsylvania market beats the event record set two years ago.

26 Apr 2026
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Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham Re-Affirm Commitment for Project B Despite CBA
LeaguesFront Office Sports

Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham Re-Affirm Commitment for Project B Despite CBA

"It’s a no-brainer,” Sophie Cunningham says.

25 Apr 2026
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World Fencing League’s Tech Went Viral Before Its First Event
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World Fencing League’s Tech Went Viral Before Its First Event

World Fencing League co-founder Miles Chamley-Watson believes futuristic technology will help deliver his ancient sport into the modern mainstream. Before the league’s debut Saturday, the two-time world champion has already gotten a viral confidence boost. A video demonstrating WFL’s camera-based tip-tracking technolo…

25 Apr 2026
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As Sports Leagues Hitch to Polymarket, Scrutiny Grows
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As Sports Leagues Hitch to Polymarket, Scrutiny Grows

MLB announced a sponsorship, licensing and data sharing agreement last month with prediction market company Polymarket, despite reports that a U.S. military member had used classified information to win more than $400,000 betting on global conflict through Polymarket’s international exchange. Those reports came from p…

24 Apr 2026
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TNT Sports Gains Right to Sell CFP Ads for Games it Sublicenses
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TNT Sports Gains Right to Sell CFP Ads for Games it Sublicenses

For the first time since inking a five-year pact (2024-28) to sublicense a slate of College Football Playoff games from ESPN, TNT Sports has been given the green light to sell the advertising inventory in and around those telecasts, according to a source involved with the deal. During the first two years of the arrang…

24 Apr 2026
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Ballmer’s Aspiration Letter Alleges NBA Deal in Kawhi Probe
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Ballmer’s Aspiration Letter Alleges NBA Deal in Kawhi Probe

Through his attorney, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer this week sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Stephen Wilson in which the billionaire owner said he was duped and victimized by Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg, who faces prison sentencing for his fraud conviction on Monday. The letter highlights how…

24 Apr 2026
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For Those Keeping Score, an Ancient Baseball Art Lives On
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For Those Keeping Score, an Ancient Baseball Art Lives On

Tom Hanks arrived at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day game last year with a notebook and pen in hand, ready to keep score. The next day, he one-upped himself, noting Shohei Ohtani at-bats with a Hermes 3000 portable typewriter and a custom scorecard designed specifically for the 68-year-old movie star and his simi…

24 Apr 2026
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Nick Wright Sounds Off on Off-Air Beefs, On-Air Chemistry, and Emmy Nom
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Nick Wright Sounds Off on Off-Air Beefs, On-Air Chemistry, and Emmy Nom

First Things First was recently nominated for its first Emmy.

24 Apr 2026
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for April 24
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for April 24

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Former NFL, StubHub Exec Kate Howard Joins Victory Live as CRO Ticketing technology company Victory Live has named Kate Howard chief revenue officer to lead global…

24 Apr 2026
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Fernando Mendoza’s NFL Arrival: High Intrigue, Higher Expectations
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Fernando Mendoza’s NFL Arrival: High Intrigue, Higher Expectations

The top pick enters the league with high intrigue and higher expectations.

24 Apr 2026
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Rams’ Surprise Ty Simpson Selection Raises Questions
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Rams’ Surprise Ty Simpson Selection Raises Questions

The Rams already have reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback.

24 Apr 2026
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Alcaraz Withdraws From French Open, Opens Path for Sinner Career Grand Slam Bid
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Alcaraz Withdraws From French Open, Opens Path for Sinner Career Grand Slam Bid

Jannik Sinner would secure a career Grand Slam with a French Open title.

24 Apr 2026
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Video Captures Makai Lemon’s Draft-Day Confusion as Eagles Jump Steelers
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Video Captures Makai Lemon’s Draft-Day Confusion as Eagles Jump Steelers

The Eagles jumped the Steelers in the draft via a trade.

24 Apr 2026
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Jim Furyk to Lead U.S. Ryder Cup Again After Tiger Woods Drops Out
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Jim Furyk to Lead U.S. Ryder Cup Again After Tiger Woods Drops Out

Woods was considered the frontrunner before his DUI arrest in March.

24 Apr 2026
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Nick Wright Gets Real About FS1
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Nick Wright Gets Real About FS1

Nick Wright gets real about the Emmy nod, FS1's journey, and his Colin Cowherd idol confession.

24 Apr 2026
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Trump Says He ‘Doesn’t Like’ Prediction Markets
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Trump Says He ‘Doesn’t Like’ Prediction Markets

“That’s like Pete Rose betting on his own team.”

24 Apr 2026
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BBC calls time on Football Focus due to changing audience behaviours
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BBC calls time on Football Focus due to changing audience behaviours

Public service broadcaster to evolve soccer coverage with expanded digital output and exclusive YouTube shows.

24 Apr 2026
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Knicks, Ducks Among Local Ratings Gainers in Tough TV Era
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Knicks, Ducks Among Local Ratings Gainers in Tough TV Era

While the invisible hand of the market tirelessly goes about its business of flipping the bird at the beleaguered RSN model, the rise of streaming has ensured that local sports consumption remains as massive as it was during pay-TV’s heyday. Per Nielsen Station Index data, in-market NHL deliveries grew 15% during the…

24 Apr 2026
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Crisis or opportunity? How the Premier League betting ban is resetting the shirt sponsorship market
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Crisis or opportunity? How the Premier League betting ban is resetting the shirt sponsorship market

The Premier League’s front-of-shirt betting ban has left nine clubs still needing a new sponsor for next season.

24 Apr 2026
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The Padel paradox: Packed courts, low returns
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The Padel paradox: Packed courts, low returns

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Jonathan Rest and Martin Ross pick apart the week’s headlines and address some big-ticket issues affecting the sports industry: THE

24 Apr 2026
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NFL Rookie Signing Bonuses Up 18.5% for Mendoza-Headlined Draft
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NFL Rookie Signing Bonuses Up 18.5% for Mendoza-Headlined Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft began Thursday night in Pittsburgh with quarterback Fernando Mendoza selected No. 1 by the Las Vegas Raiders, as had been widely expected. The New York Jets followed with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey over Ohio State’s Arvell Reese, who fell to the New York Giants at No. 5. Reese was

24 Apr 2026
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EMW Global and x+y Market Intelligence launch “The Athlete Brand Economy” Report
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EMW Global and x+y Market Intelligence launch “The Athlete Brand Economy” Report

New data reveals why the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be defined by player power.

23 Apr 2026
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The athlete brand economy: Why the FIFA World Cup will be defined by player power
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The athlete brand economy: Why the FIFA World Cup will be defined by player power

A new report from EMW Global and x+y Market Intelligence reveals that the attention economy surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has shifted.

23 Apr 2026
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New TV deals, playoff implications and local media: Why the NBA and NHL ratings gains have come at the perfect time
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New TV deals, playoff implications and local media: Why the NBA and NHL ratings gains have come at the perfect time

The NBA and NHL have delivered significant viewership gains at key moments in their media rights cycles.

22 Apr 2026
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NWSL awards 18th franchise to Columbus for ‘record’ US$205 million
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NWSL awards 18th franchise to Columbus for ‘record’ US$205 million

Haslam Sports Group-led consortium pays US$40m more than Atlanta did last year.

22 Apr 2026
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MLB to ‘bundle’ WBC broadcast rights in post-2028 TV deals
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MLB to ‘bundle’ WBC broadcast rights in post-2028 TV deals

Next edition of international baseball competition will be on offer alongside wider MLB packages in 2028.

21 Apr 2026
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Lazio’s US$22m Polymarket deal might not spark a European prediction market sponsorship boom
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Lazio’s US$22m Polymarket deal might not spark a European prediction market sponsorship boom

Italian club end three-year search for a sponsor but betting regulations and advertising rules could prevent it from being the next big source of revenue for soccer clubs, including the Premier League.

20 Apr 2026
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Ranking every Premier League club’s 2024/25 financial performance
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Ranking every Premier League club’s 2024/25 financial performance

English soccer’s top flight boasts wealthy owners, star players and bumper broadcast revenues. But which clubs are profitable and which are in danger of breaching financial regulations?

20 Apr 2026
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‘Multiple’ parties express interest in acquiring Wasserman’s The Team agency
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‘Multiple’ parties express interest in acquiring Wasserman’s The Team agency

UTA, Permira, former Endeavor chair and Alexis Ohanian all show interest in buying sports talent representation agency formerly known as Wasserman.

20 Apr 2026
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Gold rush? Latest Netflix move ignites FTA debate
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Gold rush? Latest Netflix move ignites FTA debate

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest delve into the topics and trends shaping an eventful week for the sports industry:

17 Apr 2026
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Unqualified success? Fifa’s World Cup deals in Italy
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Unqualified success? Fifa’s World Cup deals in Italy

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, Martin Ross is joined by Joseph Perry to give listeners the intel behind the latest industry stories and go deep on big topics.

13 Apr 2026
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$300m showjumping series to stirrup competition
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$300m showjumping series to stirrup competition

This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, we shake up the format as co-hosts Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest bring you the latest insights from the cutting edge of the industry.

7 Apr 2026
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Global drone racing and technology-based sport
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Global drone racing and technology-based sport

London event explores the future of drone racing and technology-based sport.

2 Apr 2026
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Golf Saudi: Building the Kingdom’s sporting, cultural and economic bridge
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Golf Saudi: Building the Kingdom’s sporting, cultural and economic bridge

Golf Saudi has evolved from a development initiative into one of Vision 2030's most integrated sporting and economic bets.

30 Mar 2026
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