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NBL: The Tasmania JackJumpers Finally Have a New Owner – ESPN *
Learn about trends in sports ownership and investment.

AFL footy is protected by anti-siphoning rules, so why must fans pay to watch some games? – The Guardian *
Explore the complexities of AFL's broadcast monetization.

ESPN Broke Up With MLB Because the Money Just Didn't Add Up – Sportico
Understand financial dynamics affecting sports media deals.

Texans Join NFL’s Stadium Push: Weighing Renovation vs. New Build – Front Office Sports
Exploring crucial stadium development decisions impacting strategy.

LAFC Ranks No. 1 Among MLS Club Valuations – Forbes *
Discover the factors driving LAFC's top club valuation.

Digital & Social

Do Marketers Still Care About Brand Safety on YouTube and CTV? – Adweek
Examine current brand safety concerns in digital advertising.

5 Reasons Nike’s Collab With Kim Kardashian’s Skims Makes Sense – Adweek
Explore the intersection of fashion, sports branding, and influencers.

Professional Sports

NBA All-Star Weekend's Most Exclusive Event? It's a Tech Conference – SF Standard 
Dive into the convergence of sports and technology.

Garber: MLS ‘In Competition’ With Leagues As Schedule Decision Looms – Front Office Sports
Insight into how MLS is strategizing its scheduling.

The Calculated Dismantling of Racing’s Old Guard – Biz of Speed
Market dynamics and innovation in F1 racing.

Amazon Prime Video launches live pay-per-view soccer in the UK with Ligue 1 – SportsPro
Discover Amazon's innovative sports distribution strategy.

Geek out

Microsoft’s AI rewrites how Xbox games are made – The Verge *
Learn how AI is transforming gaming environments.

The Best Practices of RAG – Medium
Optimize technology operations with best practice insights.

God Mode UX: Why Your Next Interface Will Look More Like StarCraft Than Slack – Medium
Future UX trends and their impact on fan engagement.

Media & Entertainment

Prime Video lands MLB rights in Japan – SportsPro
Exploring streaming's impact on international sports media.

RedBeryl unveils ‘#MakeItBLUE’ campaign ahead of India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 clash – SportsMint Media
Innovative marketing in cricket.

AI 🤖

6 AI Agents That Are So Good, They Feel Illegal – Medium
AI's agents worth checking out.

OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries – TechCrunch
Exploring AI's global deployment affecting sports operations.

Make you think

Stressed and Overwhelmed: 10 Learnings That Changed How I Think About Emotions – Brené Brown
Manage emotions effectively in high-stress environments.

Rage-Based Leadership: An Unconscious Pattern Replaces Skill – Psychology Today
Exploring leadership dynamics.

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