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NBA's National TV Rights Rise Forces RSN Playoff Demise – Sportico *
Media rights impact on regional sports networks explained.
NBA, Media Rights, Sports Media
IBM Announces $150 Billion Investment in America – IBM Newsroom *
IBM's investment could reshape tech and economy.
Investment, Technology, Economy
Mets, Dodgers, Pitch Clock Push MLB to Best April Attendance Since 2017 – Front Office Sports
MLB attendance up due to innovation and engagement.
MLB, Fan Engagement, Marketing
Formula 1 Extends Miami Event Through 2041 – Boardroom.tv
Long-term F1 event deal impacts US sports tourism.
Formula 1, Sponsorship, Miami
No Taxes, $1 Rent, Free Suites: Inside DC's Wild Stadium Offer to the Commanders – HuddleUp
Insight into major sports stadium deal negotiations.
NFL, Stadium, Finance
Professional Sports
Sporttrade Seeks CFTC Green Light to Avoid ‘Irreparable Harm' – Sportico
Legal challenges in sports betting market explored.
Sports Betting, Legal, Regulation
Rise of the Roster Resistance: House v. NCAA's Unwelcome Underdogs – Sportico
NCAA policy changes face grassroots opposition.
NCAA, Legal, College Sports
LIV Golf in Advanced Talks to Secure World Rankings Points – Sportico
Saudi-backed golf league aims for official ranking points.
Golf, Leagues, Rankings
NBA Sends CFTC ‘Integrity Risks' Letter With Scandals Still Fresh – Sportico
NBA addresses integrity risks in prediction markets.
NBA, Integrity, Regulation
Kentucky Derby's Garland of Roses Is Crafted In a Local Supermarket – Front Office Sports
Traditions meet local partnerships at the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby, Community, Branding
Digital & Social
LinkedIn Lets Brands Run Contextual Ads With Select Creators – LinkedIn
New ad offering for brands to leverage influencer platforms.
LinkedIn, Marketing, Sponsorship
TikTok Reports Creators Generating $10 Million In Daily Revenue Through Livestreaming – Digiday *
TikTok creators generate substantial revenue via livestreaming.
TikTok, Livestreaming, Revenue
Instagram Rolls Out Updates For Edits – Threads.com
New editing tools enhance creative engagement on Instagram.
Instagram, Social Media, Technology
Media & Entertainment
Marvel's Hawkeye TV Show Faces Issues of Pay for Star – Variety
Pay disputes highlight trends in media contract negotiations.
Contracts, Media, Negotiation
Roku to Acquire Streaming Service Frndly TV – Worldscreen
Roku expands its streaming portfolio with strategic acquisition.
Streaming, Acquisition, Media
Roundball Rock Will Return to NBC Alongside NBA Media Rights – Front Office Sports
Nostalgic theme returns with NBC's NBA media rights.
NBA, Media Rights, Sports Media
Geek Out
Waymo, Toyota strike partnership to bring self-driving tech to personal vehicles – CNBC
A major partnership could revolutionise sports event logistics.
Self-Driving, Technology, Sports Events
Why Warren Buffet Eschewed Sports During Famed Investment Career – Sportico
Insight into Buffet's avoidance of sports investments.
Finance, Business, Investment
AI
Unlocking Human Potential with AI – UIPATH
AI augments human capabilities, enhancing sports industry applications.
AI, Sports Analytics, Fan Engagement
Meta's new AI app puts Llama 4 in your pocket – VentureBeat *
Meta's app offers personalised AI experiences for consumers.
AI, Consumer Technology, Marketing
Make you think
Trump Idea on College Athlete Pay Would Bring Legal Chaos – Sportico
Proposal for athlete pay reform could lead to chaos.
NCAA, Law, Athlete Compensation
Cathedrals of Speed Deserve Better Cars – Biz of Speed
Racing's future depends on technological advancements in cars.
Racing, Technology, Motorsports
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