NBA’s Global All-Star Twist, London’s Olympic Dreams & TikTok’s Sports Revolution

U.S. vs. World? NBA considering All-Star tweak – NY Times 

NBA explores a global twist for the All-Star game.

NBA, All-Star Game, International Sports

London's Big Sports Play: From NFL Games to Olympic Dreams – Front Office Sports *

London aims for significant international sports event hosting.

Olympics, NFL, Economic Impact

NFL CMO on reaching youth and diverse consumers – AdAge *

NFL's branding strategy focuses on youth and diversity.

NFL, Marketing, Philanthropy

Shedeur Sanders Effect? NFL Draft Day 2 viewership rises – USA Today

High-profile athletes boost NFL Draft audience.

NFL, Media, Broadcasting

Commanders and Washington agree to build at RFK Stadium – AP News

A new major stadium development for Washington Commanders.

NFL, Stadium Development, Infrastructure

Quinn Ewers Bet on NFL Over NIL – Front Office Sports

NFL prospect bypasses NIL deals for professional career.

NFL, Athlete Compensation, College Sports

Nike Apologizes and Removes ‘Never Again' Marathon Ad – Front Office Sports

Nike handles sensitive marketing issue adeptly.

Nike, Marketing, Crisis Management

WNBA Season Preview: Fever focuses on brand building – Sports Business Journal

The Fever aims for a year-round brand presence.

WNBA, Marketing, Brand Strategy

DAZN amplifies FIFA Club World Cup 2025 reach – Sport Mint

DAZN expands its sports streaming capabilities.

Football, Media Rights, Streaming

Quinn Ewers Bet on NFL Over NIL – Front Office Sports

A unique perspective on the NIL landscape.

NIL, NFL, Sports Business

The lifelong Detroit Pistons fan from Australia who became a social media influencer – NY Times

Social media and sports fandom create new opportunities.

Social Media, NBA, Marketing

Nathan Fielder's Max series The Rehearsal – Hollywood Reporter

Explores content removal and streaming strategies.

Media, Streaming, Broadcasting

Podcasts Evolve into Visual Content on YouTube – Vanity Fair *

A shift towards visual podcasts and media delivery.

Podcasts, YouTube, Media

Google Reveals 601 Real-World Generative AI Use Cases – Marktechpost *

AI's practical applications across industries, including sports.

AI, Technology, Marketing

RUKA Robotic Hand Offers 15 Degrees of Freedom – Ruka Hand Blog

Innovative open-source robotics for sports and beyond.

Robotics, Open-source, Technology

OpenAI Turns ChatGPT Into Shopping Assistant – The Verge

AI enhances online shopping, benefiting sports e-commerce.

AI, Retail, Consumer Engagement

DeepSeek R2 offers affordable AI analytics – The Neuron

New AI model drastically cuts costs, boosting sports insights.

AI, Technology, Sports Business

3 GOAT's at 40: How Ronaldo, LeBron, and Hamilton Have Defied Athletic Timelines – Culture of Sport *

Athletic longevity redefined by elite performers.

Sports, Longevity, Athlete Branding