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Inside Triple-Nationality Rugby Star Paschal Ekeji Jr.'s ‘Far-Fetched' Path to the NFL – ESPN
Unique angle on cross-sport talent development.
NFL, Rugby, Talent Development
Serie A x Reddit – Serie A *
First professional league partners with Reddit for engagement.
Football, Social Media, Fan Engagement
Sources: NFL ‘Virtual Lock' to Opt Out of Media-Rights Deals – Front Office Sports *
Potential NFL media rights shift impacts broadcasting.
NFL, Media Rights, Sports Media
Trump Tariff Tumult Has Ripples for Sporting Goods – AP News *
Explores trade policy impacts on sports goods.
Sports Goods, Economics, Trade Policy
Professional Sports
The NHL and Rogers Agree on 12-Year, $7.7 US Billion Media Rights Deal in Canada – AP News *
Insight into major media rights negotiations.
NHL, Media Rights, Broadcasting
Samantha Holloway Is Seattle's NHL Present—and Hopeful NBA Future – Front Office Sports
Seattle NBA team's potential return sparks interest.
NBA, NHL, Franchise Development
NFL Considers Backers for Pro Flag Football Leagues Ahead of LA28 – Front Office Sports *
Flag football leagues ahead of Olympics discussed.
NFL, Flag Football, Sports Business
Student-Athletes as Influencers: A View from Learfield on How NIL Is Reshaping College Sports Marketing – Digital and Social Media Sports
NIL's impact on college sports marketing analysed.
NIL, College Sports, Marketing
Media & Entertainment
Pilot episodes return in content strategy focus.
Content Strategy, Streaming, Media Innovation
The White Lotus Ratings Surge – Deadline
Viewership trends in popular media revealed.
Media, Viewership, Trends
Geek Out
Rethinking the Canonical Design Process Diagram, and a Call for Beauty – Design Your Life
New approaches to design sparks creativity.
Design Thinking, Creativity, Innovation
AI
GEMINI 2.5: OUR MOST INTELLIGENT AI MODEL – Google *
Discusses AI model advancements impacting performance.
AI, Technology, Innovation
OpenAI closes $40 billion in funding, the largest private fundraise in history – CNBC
Significant funding reflects AI's role in tech boom.
AI, Technology, Funding
How Hollywood Profits Off Fake AI Trailers – Always Be Watching
AI-generated trailers' monetisation impacts marketing.
AI, Marketing, Sponsorship
Make You Think
Have We Reached the End of Venture Capital? – Entrepreneurship Handbook
Examines venture capital's future in startup funding.
Venture Capital, Startups, Sports Tech
Nintendo's Strategy with New Consoles – The Verge
Nintendo's approach to gaming strategy can influence sports.
Technology, Marketing, Strategy
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