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Super Bowl LIX Defies Trends, Sets U.S. TV Viewership Record – Front Office Sports *
Historic viewership milestone showcases Super Bowl's media power.

NFL, New Orleans officials hand Super Bowl host committee duties to Bay Area delegation – ABC7 News *
Examining Super Bowl's economic impact and management logistics.

Saquon Barkley, the Eagles and a win for NFL running backs – ESPN *
Analyzing market shifts with running backs' Super Bowl win impact.

Nike's Super Bowl Ad Puts Women Athletes Center Stage – Adweek
Nike shines spotlight on gender diversity in sports ads.

The Timberwolves Sale is One of the Most Unique Transactions in Sports History – Huddle Up
Delve into the significant sports business transaction of Timberwolves.

Digital & Social

The Sport Industry Report: Content as a Competitive Edge – Sport Industry
Leveraging content as a competitive edge in sports.

Professional Sports

Eagles Set to Host 2025 NFL Kickoff: Who Will Be Their Opponent? – Front Office Sports
Examining potential TV impacts of 2025 NFL kickoff matchups.

MSQ Sport + Entertainment Teams Up with Virgin Media O2 – Sport Industry
Partnership strategies in the sports business with Virgin Media.

Warriors go 2-0 in Jimmy Butler era: ‘Every possession doesn’t feel as hard,’ Curry says – NYTimes
Insights into player trades and strategy impact on sports business.

Media & Entertainment

Reports suggest Netflix chasing F1 media rights in the US – Insider Sport *
Netflix explores entry into sports broadcasting with F1 rights.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Show Skyrockets Spotify Streams – Sportico *
Kendrick Lamar's performance leads to massive Spotify growth.

SZA Adds 4 New Songs to ‘SOS Deluxe: Lana' Ahead of Super Bowl Performance – Billboard
Music releases strategically enhance Super Bowl viewer engagement.

AI 🤖

Elon Musk-led team submits $97.6B bid for OpenAI – TechCrunch
Musk's bid for OpenAI could reshape sports tech innovation.

OpenAI says its models are more persuasive than 82 percent of Reddit users – Ars Technica
Persuasive AI impacts strategies in sports marketing and media.

Make you think

The Weird Psychology of Airports – The Conversation
Unique airport environment offers insights for sports event design.

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