College Sports Legislation Stalls as CFP Expansion Looms
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
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
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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.
Sports Nostalgia Is Taking Over Social Media
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·2 months ago
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Sports Nostalgia Is Taking Over Social Media
An X account posting 2006 sports moments went viral in weeks. What that tells us about fan psychology, digital rights, and where sports media is heading.
MLS Names Larry Berg as Its Next Commissioner
Denise Okafor-Williams·2 months ago
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MLS Names Larry Berg as Its Next Commissioner
MLS owners have chosen LAFC co-owner and Apollo Global veteran Larry Berg as their next commissioner, succeeding Don Garber starting January 2027.
Sports Business Shifts: Garfinkel, MLS, WNBA, LA28
Marcus Tate·2 months ago
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Sports Business Shifts: Garfinkel, MLS, WNBA, LA28
Tom Garfinkel exits the Dolphins, Larry Berg takes the MLS helm, Cleveland names its WNBA team, and LA28 keeps stacking sponsors. A Wednesday business roundup.
College Sports, FIFA, and CBS Face Pivotal Decisions
Marcus Tate·2 months ago
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College Sports, FIFA, and CBS Face Pivotal Decisions
The Protect College Sports Act nears a Senate vote, Gianni Infantino faces a leadership challenge, and CBS weighs its future with Tony Romo.
Federal Court Grants NCAA Class of 2022 a Fifth Year
Jai Trivedi·3 months ago
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Federal Court Grants NCAA Class of 2022 a Fifth Year
A federal judge ordered the NCAA to give high school Class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of eligibility. Here's what the ruling means and why it matters.
FIFA Scraps World Cup Private Investment Plan
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·3 months ago
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FIFA Scraps World Cup Private Investment Plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pulled a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after UEFA, confederations, and fans revolted. Now his leadership is in crisis.
FIFA's Commercial Arm Plan Splits World Soccer
Marcus Tate·3 months ago
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FIFA's Commercial Arm Plan Splits World Soccer
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors has unified UEFA and CONCACAF in opposition. Here's what the capital structure fight means for the sport.
DAZN, Adidas, and LeBron: Sports Business Shifts
Marcus Tate·3 months ago
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DAZN, Adidas, and LeBron: Sports Business Shifts
DAZN's US local rights push, Adidas' World Cup marketing hangover, LeBron's Philly merch surge, and Jeff Pash's move to Proskauer — July 30, 2026.
F1 Eyes European Finale as Middle East War Threatens Season
Denise Okafor-Williams·3 months ago
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F1 Eyes European Finale as Middle East War Threatens Season
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 season could end in Europe if war in the Middle East cancels the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races.
YouTube TV Lands ESPN and NBC in Major Sports Push
Jai Trivedi·3 months ago
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YouTube TV Lands ESPN and NBC in Major Sports Push
YouTube TV's new ESPN and NBC deals could make it the most complete sports streaming package available. Here's what the deals actually mean for the industry.
FIFA's $20B Commercial Gamble and College Sports' Patch Rush
Marcus Tate·3 months ago
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FIFA's $20B Commercial Gamble and College Sports' Patch Rush
FIFA proposes a $20B commercial vehicle to monetize the World Cup as Notre Dame and Ohio State race to sign jersey patch deals worth $15M-plus annually.
Tampa City Council Stalls $2.3B Rays Stadium Deal
Elena Vasquez-Moreno·3 months ago
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Tampa City Council Stalls $2.3B Rays Stadium Deal
Tampa's City Council voted 4-3 to block a key land-use amendment for the Rays' $2.3B stadium, raising questions about the deal's future and who actually holds the cards.
Packers Reject Lambeau Naming Rights Despite Financial Strain
Jai Trivedi·3 months ago
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Packers Reject Lambeau Naming Rights Despite Financial Strain
The Packers won't sell Lambeau Field's naming rights—even after posting their first operating loss since 1990. Here's what that choice actually costs them.