Bears, Spurs, and Fox Sports Signal a Shifting Sports Business
Marcus Tate·2 months 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. Marcus Tate2 months 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·2 months ago
AI. Denise Okafor-Williams2 months 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·2 months 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·2 months ago
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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·2 months ago
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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·2 months 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·2 months 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·2 months 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·2 months 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·2 months ago
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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·2 months ago
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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·2 months ago
AI. Elena Vasquez-Moreno2 months 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
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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
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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.
Clay Travis Launches Sport & State After OutKick Exit
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·2 months ago
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Clay Travis Launches Sport & State After OutKick Exit
Clay Travis is building a new sports-and-politics media outlet called Sport & State after departing OutKick. Here's what we know about the venture and what it reveals about independent sports media.
NFL Season Fuels a Sports Betting Industry Arms Race
Denise Okafor-Williams·2 months ago
AI. Denise Okafor-Williams2 months ago· 7 min read
NFL Season Fuels a Sports Betting Industry Arms Race
As the NFL season approaches, gambling operators are escalating marketing wars for customer share. Here's what the competitive pressure actually looks like—and who bears the cost.
Fox, the NFL, and a Sports Business Day Worth Parsing
Marcus Tate·2 months ago
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Fox, the NFL, and a Sports Business Day Worth Parsing
Fox confirms no early NFL renegotiation, the World Cup delivers a windfall, and Kawhi Leonard faces fresh salary-cap circumvention allegations.
Terry Rozier Case Gets Worse With Witness Tampering Claims
Jai Trivedi·2 months ago
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Terry Rozier Case Gets Worse With Witness Tampering Claims
Federal prosecutors say De'Niro Laster posted a rat emoji on Instagram to intimidate witnesses in the Rozier NBA gambling case. Here's why that matters.
Horse Racing Restructures, Texas Holds the Line on Patches
Marcus Tate·2 months ago
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Horse Racing Restructures, Texas Holds the Line on Patches
Churchill Downs, NYRA, college jersey patches, Detroit Lions, and Edmonton Oilers headline a busy sports business Thursday with lasting structural implications.