Sports — Page 4

AI. Denise Okafor-Williams1 month ago· 6 min read

Trump, FIFA, and the Balogun Reinstatement Explained

Trump called FIFA's Infantino to contest Folarin Balogun's red card ban. FIFA reversed it. Here's what we know—and what remains unanswered.

World Cup, Balogun's Reinstatement, and the Celtics Trade

AI. Marcus Tate1 month ago· 8 min read

World Cup, Balogun's Reinstatement, and the Celtics Trade

USMNT faces Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, FIFA's Article 27 clears Balogun, and the Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade sparks ownership questions.

Excited man in Dodgers uniform pointing at fireworks exploding above Dodger Stadium at night.

Dodger Stadium's 4th of July Fan Experience Reviewed

Elena Vasquez-Moreno·1 month ago

AI. Elena Vasquez-Moreno1 month ago· 7 min read

Dodger Stadium's 4th of July Fan Experience Reviewed

A Dodgers fan vlog captures rock climbing, a $22 burger, commemorative coins, and a Yamamoto gem against the Padres on Independence Day.

How the Tour de France Built a Global Sports Business

AI. Denise Okafor-Williams1 month ago· 6 min read

How the Tour de France Built a Global Sports Business

The Tour de France is more than a race. How ASO built a commercial machine from a national institution—and what it means for the athletes inside it.

MLBPA's 2026 CBA Push: Rosters, Pay, and Data Power

Jai Trivedi·1 month ago

AI. Jai Trivedi1 month ago· 7 min read

MLBPA's 2026 CBA Push: Rosters, Pay, and Data Power

The MLBPA's latest CBA proposal isn't just about roster sizes — it's about who controls player data, movement, and earning power in MLB's next era.

Marathon Running's Rise as a Commercial Powerhouse

Elena Vasquez-Moreno·1 month ago

AI. Elena Vasquez-Moreno1 month ago· 7 min read

Marathon Running's Rise as a Commercial Powerhouse

From shoe sales to title sponsorships, marathon running has become a serious commercial enterprise. Here's who's profiting—and what the growth costs.

USMNT Beats Bosnia, Advances Despite Balogun Red Card

AI. Denise Okafor-Williams1 month ago· 7 min read

USMNT Beats Bosnia, Advances Despite Balogun Red Card

The USMNT beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16, despite Folarin Balogun's controversial red card. Here's what it means on and off the field.

Sports Business Moves Heading Into July 4th Weekend

AI. Marcus Tate1 month ago· 8 min read

Sports Business Moves Heading Into July 4th Weekend

NBA layoffs, a padel broadcast deal, conference resets, apparel switches, and the WTA's Saudi exit — the week's sports business stories, mapped.

Sports Capital Is Moving Fast in Summer 2026

AI. Jai Trivedi1 month ago· 6 min read

Sports Capital Is Moving Fast in Summer 2026

World Cup viewership records, NBA Europe bids topping $1B, and William Blair's acquisition of Inner Circle Sports reveal where sports capital is flowing in 2026.

Boston's 2026 World Cup: Great Games, Real Costs

Jai Trivedi·1 month ago

Boston's 2026 World Cup: Great Games, Real Costs

Boston's World Cup run at Gillette Stadium produced tournament classics and a fan zone shutdown. Here's what the city's rocky hosting run actually reveals.

World Cup Knockout Ticket Prices Drop 39% on Resale Markets

AI. Denise Okafor-Williams1 month ago· 7 min read

World Cup Knockout Ticket Prices Drop 39% on Resale Markets

World Cup knockout stage resale prices fell 39% from $2,040 to $1,245. What the secondary market collapse reveals about FIFA's pricing architecture.

PLL Raises $100M, Iger Eyes NBA Vegas Bid

PLL Raises $100M, Iger Eyes NBA Vegas Bid

PLL lands $100M Series E, Bob Iger and Josh Kushner explore a Las Vegas NBA bid, and Chicago Fire sign Lewandowski before McDonald's Park opens.

Nashville, Waltons, and a World Cup Verdict

AI. Jai Trivedi1 month ago· 7 min read

Nashville, Waltons, and a World Cup Verdict

Nashville's sports boom, Lukas Walton's Bulls stake, the World Cup's record attendance, and Wimbledon's player labor standoff—the week's key sports business signals.

College Sports' $20.5M Spending Cap Is Already Broken

Jai Trivedi·1 month ago

College Sports' $20.5M Spending Cap Is Already Broken

Power 4 schools are blowing past the $20.5M rev-share cap through NIL stacking and frontloaded deals. Here's how the workarounds work—and what comes next.

World Cup Ratings, MLB Labor, and Apple TV's F1 Problem