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Serena Williams Joins Ownership Group of WNBA's Toronto Tempo – Tempo *
Athlete investment trends and growth in women's sports.

How to Connect with Modern Fans – Zach Galia, Pittsburgh Pirates – Sports Geek
Explores balancing tradition and innovation through digital strategies.

What Just Happened in Vegas Between the Raiders, Oak View Group and Levy? – Sports Business Journal
Discusses implications of mid-term venue contract changes.

Fox Fuels IndyCar’s Best Start in Years With 1.4M Viewers – Front Office Sports
Broadcasting impact on viewership and sponsorship in auto racing.

Professional Sports

Mavericks raise ticket prices after Luka Dončić trade, citing ‘ongoing investments in the team' – Yahoo *
Examines ticket pricing trends post major player departure.

Touchdown Suites in New Nissan Stadium Will Bring Top-Level Premium to Nashville – Sports Business Journal
Highlights innovative premium offerings in sports venues.

5 U.S. Olympic Sports Combine to Launch Marketing Collective – Sportico *
Details new collaborative marketing strategies in Olympic sports.

Dodger Stadium Gets Makeover to Match MLB’s Most Expensive Roster – Front Office Sports
Examines stadium renovations linked to player performance.

Geek Out

The Battle Against Bots: How to Protect Your AI App – WorkOS
Insights into protecting digital platforms from sophisticated bots.

Podcastle Unveils New AI Model for Text-to-Speech – TechCrunch
Showcases advanced AI models for audio content production.

Media & Entertainment

Podcast Awards by iHeartMedia Set for March 2025 – SXSW
Recognizing podcast innovation and influence across genres.

YouTube Will Redesign Its Homepage – The Verge *
Streaming platform redesign impacts sports content consumption.

AI 🤖

Amazon-backed AI firm Anthropic valued at $61.5 billion after latest round – CNBC
Impacts on AI solutions in sports business and technology.

Thinking Like AI: A New Approach to AI UX Design – Microsoft Design
Innovative approaches to enhancing user experiences.

Make You Think

Marty Sheargold's Attitude About The Matildas is Why Girls Quit Sport – Mumbrella
Societal impacts on women's sports participation.

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