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Inside Triple-Nationality Rugby Star Paschal Ekeji Jr.'s ‘Far-Fetched' Path to the NFLESPN

Unique angle on cross-sport talent development.

NFL, Rugby, Talent Development

Serie A x RedditSerie A *

First professional league partners with Reddit for engagement.

Football, Social Media, Fan Engagement

Sources: NFL ‘Virtual Lock' to Opt Out of Media-Rights DealsFront Office Sports *

Potential NFL media rights shift impacts broadcasting.

NFL, Media Rights, Sports Media

Trump Tariff Tumult Has Ripples for Sporting GoodsAP 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 CanadaAP News *

Insight into major media rights negotiations.

NHL, Media Rights, Broadcasting

Samantha Holloway Is Seattle's NHL Present—and Hopeful NBA FutureFront Office Sports

Seattle NBA team's potential return sparks interest.

NBA, NHL, Franchise Development

NFL Considers Backers for Pro Flag Football Leagues Ahead of LA28Front 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 MarketingDigital and Social Media Sports

NIL's impact on college sports marketing analysed.

NIL, College Sports, Marketing

Media & Entertainment

Before Netflix Commit to a Full Season of the A Different World Sequel Series, It Wants to See a PilotAV Club

Pilot episodes return in content strategy focus.

Content Strategy, Streaming, Media Innovation

The White Lotus Ratings SurgeDeadline

Viewership trends in popular media revealed.

Media, Viewership, Trends

Geek Out

Rethinking the Canonical Design Process Diagram, and a Call for BeautyDesign 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 historyCNBC

Significant funding reflects AI's role in tech boom.

AI, Technology, Funding

How Hollywood Profits Off Fake AI TrailersAlways 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 ConsolesThe Verge

Nintendo's approach to gaming strategy can influence sports.

Technology, Marketing, Strategy

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