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College Athletes Are Getting Paid, But the Cost of Change Could Reshape American Sport Forever – Culture of Sport *
Explores the transformation in college sports economics.
College Athletics, NIL, Sponsorship
NCAA colleges can pay athletes after US$2.8bn NIL settlement approved – SportPro
Impactful development in athlete compensation in collegiate sports.
NCAA, Athlete Compensation, Sponsorship
Disney's Hulu Takeover Sets Stage for Deeper ESPN Integration – Front Office Sports
A potential game-changer for ESPN and streaming services.
Media, ESPN, Streaming
Professional Sports
WSL teams see total revenues rise by 34% to UK£65m – SportPro *
Financial success showcases growth in women's sports.
Women's Sport, Finances, Sponsorship
Arsenal Women take commercial game to new heights at Emirates – Insider Sport *
Historic move highlights stadium's impact on revenue.
Football, Marketing, Stadium
Cadillac F1 teams up with Tommy Hilfiger for a stylish 2026 debut – Sport Mint
Fusion of fashion and motorsport for enhanced branding.
F1, Marketing, Sponsorship
The irreplaceable value driving West Ham and Lyca's partnership – Insider Sport
Exploring West Ham and Lyca's community-driven sponsorship.
Football, Sponsorship, Community
Media & Entertainment
TNT Sports splits from HBO Max in WBD restructure – SportPro
Key changes in media rights distribution affect sports broadcasting.
Media Rights, Broadcasting, HBO Max
OpenAI hits $10 billion in annual recurring revenue – CNBC
AI growth offers insights into potential business applications.
AI, Business, Technology
MLB Invests in Jomboy Media, Embracing Creator Content – Sportico
MLB's strategic embrace of digital media partnerships.
MLB, Digital Media, Partnership
Why the NBA Finals Patch Moved to the Back of Jerseys, and How Much They Can Be Worth – The Athletic
A deep dive into sports jersey sponsorship strategies.
NBA, Marketing, Sponsorship
French Open Ratings Up 25% in TNT's First Year, Fueled by Finals – Front Office Sports
Reflects significant growth in sports viewership trends.
Media, Tennis, Viewership
Geek Out
Apple introduces on-device Live Translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone – TechCrunch
Breaking language barriers at international sports events.
Technology, AI, Communication
Roku Is Trying Out A New Look – The Verge
Exploring impacts on sports media consumption.
Technology, Media, Streaming
AI
Meta is creating a new AI Lab to pursue ‘Superintelligence' – CNBC *
Meta's AI initiatives could reshape sports tech landscapes.
AI, Innovation, Sports Tech
AI startups are hitting $2M revenue in year one, doubling old benchmarks – GetCoAI
How AI innovation accelerates growth in tech startups.
AI, Startups, Revenue
Everything Apple plans to show at its iOS 26-focused WWDC 2025 Event – Tom's Guide *
Apple's tech advancements could redefine sports engagement.
Apple, iOS, Technology
Make You Think
The Unexpected Podcast Mogul – Esquire
Gary Lineker's media transition highlights sports-media synergies.
Podcast, Interview, Media
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