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Key Reads

ESPN and the Future of Australian Sports Rights – Mumbrella *
ESPN bets big on becoming Australia’s sports network leader.

FIFA Club World Cup Winners to Receive $125m – The New York Times
An analysis of the financial incentives in global sports tournaments.

Potential Work Stoppage in WNBA Talks – Front Office Sports *
Collective bargaining in WNBA could redefine labor relations.

Professional Sports

Could ESPN Have a Future With MLB? – Front Office Sports
ESPN-MLB broadcast deal renegotiation could shift media dynamics.

Jersey Mike’s to Replace Subway as NFL’s QSR Sponsor – Sports Business Journal
NFL sponsorship shift highlights emerging corporate partnership trends.

Media & Entertainment

Amazon Taps ‘Spider-Man,' ‘Harry Potter' Producers for ‘James Bond' Film – About Amazon
High-profile productions redefine media partnerships.

Sydney Sweeney Stars in Film Adaptation of Reddit Post – Hollywood Reporter *
User-generated content sparks mainstream media opportunities.

Women’s March Madness Attendance Drops 30% Post-Caitlin Clark Era – Front Office Sports *
Attendance trends offer insights for sports events planning.

Geek Out

Microsoft Brings AI Agents to Cybersecurity – Microsoft Blog
AI tech is reshaping data security in sports sectors.

Transform Concepts into Production-Ready Pitch Decks – The Rundown
AI tools boosting sports business presentations efficiency.

RIP Loom, Hello Supercut – Screen Recording – Inside My Head
Screen recording innovations reshape content creation workflows.

AI

Google’s Gemini 2.5 Tops Leaderboards, Supports 1M Token Inputs – VentureBeat
Advanced data processing unlocks new sports analytics potentials.

Why Building Your AI Agent Could Be Your Most Valuable Investment in 2025illumination
Leveraging AI agents prepares sports businesses for future advances.

New AI Model From Reve Challenges Midjourney and Google’s Imagen – VentureBeat *
Sports marketers can utilize AI for engaging brand content.

OpenAI Adds Image Generation to GPT-4o, Sora – OpenAI
AI innovation could enhance sports marketing visuals.

Make You Think

5 Limiting Beliefs of Anxious High-Achievers – Nick Wignall
Insights on managing mental barriers in high-pressure environments.

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