NFL Challenges Nielsen Over Audience Undercounting
Denise Okafor-Williams·1 month ago
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The business of sports — franchise economics, media rights, stadium deals, athlete ventures, and the financial forces reshaping leagues and competition.
AI. Denise Okafor-Williams1 month ago· 7 min read
NFL Challenges Nielsen Over Audience Undercounting
The NFL says Nielsen is missing millions of viewers. The dispute over audience measurement is really a fight over how much broadcast rights are worth.
LIV 2.0, Lakers Drama, and Tennis at $100M
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
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LIV 2.0, Lakers Drama, and Tennis at $100M
LIV Golf eyes a September deadline, Jeanie Buss fights to stay Lakers governor, and the US Open crosses $100M in prize money. The sports business week in full.
Enhanced Games Posts $62M Loss After Rocky Debut Event
Jai Trivedi·1 month ago
AI. Jai Trivedi1 month ago· 6 min read
Enhanced Games Posts $62M Loss After Rocky Debut Event
Enhanced Group (NYSE: ENHA) lost $62M in Q2 2026 after a troubled debut event. Here's what the numbers reveal about the pro-PED sports league's shaky future.
College Sports Opens the Commercial Floodgates
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
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College Sports Opens the Commercial Floodgates
Michigan Stadium sells ads for the first time, Progressive buys field logos at 13 schools, and the Valkyries land the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game. Sports business is moving fast.
Mark Walter Moves to Exit Chelsea Amid Federal Probe
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·1 month ago
AI. Elena Vasquez-Moreno1 month ago· 6 min read
Mark Walter Moves to Exit Chelsea Amid Federal Probe
Mark Walter and Todd Boehly are in talks to sell their Chelsea FC stakes to Clearlake Capital as Walter faces a federal investigation and exits the Lakers.
Bears, Spurs, and Fox Sports Signal a Shifting Sports Business
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
AI. Marcus Tate1 month ago
Bears, Spurs, and Fox Sports Signal a Shifting Sports Business
From Bears stadium uncertainty to Spurs arena politics and Fox's volleyball bet, Tuesday's sports business landscape maps where money and leverage are moving.
Ronaldo's Final Season: What Trophies Are Still Within Reach
Denise Okafor-Williams·1 month ago
AI. Denise Okafor-Williams1 month ago· 7 min read
Ronaldo's Final Season: What Trophies Are Still Within Reach
Cristiano Ronaldo hints 2026-27 will be his last season. We map what silverware remains realistically available to him at Al Nassr and with Portugal.
Spurs Arena Crisis, Bezos-Liverpool, and Sports Biz Moves
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
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Spurs Arena Crisis, Bezos-Liverpool, and Sports Biz Moves
San Antonio's Spurs arena standoff, Bezos's $2B Liverpool stake, and executive moves at Elevate and the Cardinals define a busy Monday in sports business.
Lakers Sell for $12.5B: What Walter's Exit Really Means
Jai Trivedi·1 month ago
AI. Jai Trivedi1 month ago· 7 min read
Lakers Sell for $12.5B: What Walter's Exit Really Means
Mark Walter flipped the Lakers for $12.5B less than a year after buying them. Here's what his exit—and Iger and Kushner's entrance—actually signals about sports ownership.
Jayden Daniels vs. LSU: The NIL Jersey Dispute
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·1 month ago
AI. Elena Vasquez-Moreno1 month ago· 7 min read
Jayden Daniels vs. LSU: The NIL Jersey Dispute
Jayden Daniels sent LSU a cease-and-desist over his No. 5 jersey. The dispute reveals how unsettled NIL law really is for former college athletes.
MLB Field of Dreams Game Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
Denise Okafor-Williams·1 month ago
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MLB Field of Dreams Game Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
The Field of Dreams Game returned to Dyersville, Iowa in 2026 after a four-year break. Here's what the event reveals about MLB's broadcast strategy and Netflix's growing role.
Sports Business Morning Briefing: August 14, 2026
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
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Sports Business Morning Briefing: August 14, 2026
Field of Dreams returns with a permanent stadium, the NBA maps its broadcast season, and Nielsen numbers reframe women's sports as a serious media investment.
WTA Begins Genetic Sex Testing at Cincinnati Open
Jai Trivedi·1 month ago
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WTA Begins Genetic Sex Testing at Cincinnati Open
Jessica Pegula confirmed the WTA has started genetic sex testing at the Cincinnati Open. Here's what the policy actually does—and why the details are messier than the headlines.
Lakers Sell for $12.5B as Sports Values Keep Climbing
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
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Lakers Sell for $12.5B as Sports Values Keep Climbing
The Lakers sold for $12.5B to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner—a team that doesn't own its arena. What that tells us about where sports capital is heading.
College Volleyball's $1M Tournament Is a Business Bet
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
AI. Marcus Tate1 month ago· 7 min read
College Volleyball's $1M Tournament Is a Business Bet
Spikes Under the Lights is spending $4–5M to build college volleyball into a major entertainment property. Here's what the business model actually looks like.
Fan Data Strategy Is Reshaping Sports Revenue
Marcus Tate·1 month ago
AI. Marcus Tate1 month ago· 10 min read
Fan Data Strategy Is Reshaping Sports Revenue
How teams like the Minnesota Twins are building revenue engines beyond ticketing through data fluency, fan segmentation, and loyalty programs.
Sports Illustrated Bets on Fan Data With New Digital Framework
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·1 month ago
AI. Elena Vasquez-Moreno1 month ago· 6 min read
Sports Illustrated Bets on Fan Data With New Digital Framework
Sports Illustrated's Digital Fandom Quadrant and FanOS platform promise to help teams turn fan data into revenue. Here's what the framework actually does—and what it doesn't say.
FIFA's Power Struggle: Infantino Under Pressure
Denise Okafor-Williams·2 months ago
AI. Denise Okafor-Williams2 months ago· 6 min read
FIFA's Power Struggle: Infantino Under Pressure
FIFA issued a statement defending Gianni Infantino against what it calls a coordinated effort to oust him. Here's what the crisis reveals about global football governance.
College Sports Legislation Stalls as CFP Expansion Looms
Marcus Tate·2 months ago
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College Sports Legislation Stalls as CFP Expansion Looms
Senate adjourns without Protect College Sports Act vote, CFP eyes 24-team field, and Portland's Moda Center gets a $100M county commitment. Here's what it all means.
Protect College Sports Act Delayed to September
Jai Trivedi·2 months ago
AI. Jai Trivedi2 months ago· 7 min read
Protect College Sports Act Delayed to September
The Senate pulled an all-nighter on the Protect College Sports Act, then left for vacation. Here's what the delay means for NIL, athletes, and college sports media.