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Key Reads

Gabelli Sports ETF Offers Retail Investment in Pro TeamsSportico *

New ETF allows retail investment in teams.

Finance, Investment, Sports Business, ETF

How the Women's Super League Found An Unlikely Market In Japan: ‘Let's Embrace This'The Athletic *

WSL expands market reach to Japan.

Women's Sports, Market Expansion, Soccer

NFL has best regular-season average viewership since 1989Sports Business Journal *

NFL viewership sees record growth.

Viewership, NFL, Media, Sports Business, Broadcasting

Digital & Social

Spotify Announced Dynamically Inserted Video SponsorshipsSpotify *

Dynamic ad insertions in Spotify videos.

Spotify, Video, Sponsorship, Advertising, Marketing

Google's Gemini AI Attempted NFL Predictions This SeasonMedium

Gemini AI predicts NFL outcomes.

Technology, AI, NFL, Sports Analytics

Media & Entertainment

Peacock becomes first sports streamer with full Dolby audio, video enhancementsSports Business Journal

Dolby tech enhances Peacock streaming.

Technology, Streaming, Media, Dolby, Sports Broadcasting

AI

FIFA to use ‘3D avatars' powered by AI to improve offside calls at World CupNew York Times *

AI and 3D tech in World Cup officiating.

AI, FIFA, Technology, Officiating, Innovation

Investment In AI Peaked In 2025, So What's Next?Medium

Post-peak AI investment trends.

Technology, AI, Investment, Innovation

Make you think

The Great Tech Industry Backlash of 2026 Is ComingMedium

Predicting tech industry backlash.

Technology, Industry Trends, Digital Transformation

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