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Melbourne Cup Sign Highlights Major Gen Z Cash Problem: ‘There's Nothing Like It' – Yahoo Finance *
Explore the digital payment challenges at the Melbourne Cup.

F1 drivers’ union hits back at FIA after ‘misconduct’ punishments: ‘Our members are adults’ – The New York Times *
Delve into the ongoing battle between F1 drivers and FIA.

Chiefs CMO's Playbook – Marketing Brew *
Transitioning brand expertise to elevate sports team marketing.

World Rugby and Fanatics sign global merchandise deal – Sport Industry Biz
Learn about a major merchandising partnership impacting global events.

The Swift Effect Unpacked – Front Office Sports
Enhancing fan engagement with celebrity partnerships in the NFL.

Professional Sports

WNBA's Rapid Coach, Executive Turnover Reflects Its New Moment – Sportico
Explore leadership changes impacting the WNBA.

Panthers Draw Up Promotional, VIP Plan to Add Marketing Muscle to Munich Game – Bizjournals *
See how the Panthers expand their brand internationally.

Two Brothers, Their Late Father and the Panthers’ Game in Germany That Connects Them – Charlotte Observer
A personal story highlighting sports' cultural impact globally.

Geek out

Alibaba Plans Another Reinvention by Splitting Itself Up – TechCrunch
Evolution in tech company strategies for growth.

Apple's next AI update is released – TechCrunch
Explore Apple’s latest AI updates and features.

Media & Entertainment

Warner’s NBA Juggernaut on Last Legs as Zaslav Hypes DTC – Sportico
The potential loss of NBA rights and DTC impact.

Sleep is key for better health, Steve Reese – Sports Geek 
A look at the health benefits of adequate sleep.

Read more about Ray Hadley's retirement – Mumbrella
Explore the impact of a media icon's retirement.

AI 🤖

Microsoft wants to patent a fix for AI hallucinations – PCMag
Focus on enhancing AI reliability and data accuracy.

OpenAI acquired chat.com – TechCrunch
AI platform acquisitions shaping marketing and engagement.

Make you think

The Boom in Private Sports Training – Petcash Post
Understand growing trends in private sports training.

Sleep is key for better health, Steve Reese – Sports Geek
A look at the health benefits of adequate sleep.

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