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Premier League Goes Direct-to-Consumer, NFL Salary Cap Hits $300M & The UFC's $60M White House Event

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Key Reads

Premier League to Launch Its Own Streaming Platform in Singapore Next SeasonYahoo Sports *

Premier League tests direct-to-consumer streaming.

Premier League, Media, Streaming, Sports Technology

NFL Salary Cap Eclipses $300M for First Time EverNFL.com *

NFL salary cap hits record high.

NFL, Finance, Salary Cap, Sports Management

Inside The Atlanta Braves 2025 Earnings Report (And Why A Sale Might Be Coming)Huddle Up 

Braves' earnings hint at potential sale.

Atlanta Braves, Financial Analysis, Sports Business, Revenue, Team Sale

The UFC's $60 Million White House EventPuck *

UFC event showcases major sponsorship trends.

UFC, Sponsorship, Marketing, Event Management

Sam Altman Just Dropped 8 Hard Truths About the Future of AIMedium *

AI insights from OpenAI's CEO.

AI, Technology, Innovation, Data

Professional Sports

Yankees' Levine, DeSantis Tapped to Lead College Sports Reform PanelSportico

College sports reform led by top executives.

College Sports, Governance, Athlete Rights, NCAA

Iran's World Cup Future Unclear After AttacksFront Office Sports

Geopolitical tensions impact World Cup plans.

World Cup, Geopolitics, Sports Event, FIFA

Digital & Social

Young Athletes Have Entered Their LinkedIn EraFront Office Sports *

Athletes use LinkedIn for career growth.

Athletes, LinkedIn, Personal Branding, Networking, Career Development

Media & Entertainment

A Potential Paramount-WBD Merger Would Create A Sports PowerhouseFront Office Sports *

Major media merger impacts sports rights.

Media, Broadcasting, Mergers, Sports Rights

NBC Bringing Back Classic NBA Broadcast Team For Spurs-76ersNBC Sports

Classic NBA broadcast team revived.

NBA, Media, Broadcasting, Sports Entertainment

Make you think 

Here's our attempt to explain everything going on in AI right nowThe Neuron Daily

Comprehensive AI trends overview.

Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Trends, Marketing

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March 3rd, 2026|

Netflix Streams Live F1, Hollywood Boosts Formula 1's Reach & IndyCar's Game-Changing Manufacturer Deal

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Netflix to show its first live F1 race as part of Apple TV deal – The Race *

Netflix and Apple TV team up for F1.

F1, Media Rights, Technology, Streaming, Sports Business

OpenAI Fires Employee for Using Confidential Info on Prediction MarketsTechCrunch *

Data privacy issue impacts OpenAI.

OpenAI, AI, Technology, Data Privacy

Sideline Moves: F1 calls on Hollywood to boost global reachInsider Sport *

F1 uses celebrity to expand audience.

Formula 1, Marketing, Celebrity Endorsement, Sports Business, Global Reach

Paramount set for US$111bn WBD takeover after Netflix walks awaySportPro

Paramount to take over Warner Bros.

Media, Acquisition, Netflix, Paramount

Professional Sports

Oracle deepens multi-year title alliance with Red Bull Racing as F1 enters new eraSports Mint Media

Oracle strengthens F1 partnership.

F1, Technology Partnership, Sponsorship, Oracle, Motorsports

IndyCar Just Gave Honda and Chevrolet Something No Series Has Ever OfferedBusiness of Speed *

IndyCar's new offer to manufacturers.

IndyCar, Motorsport, Sponsorship, Business, Technology

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish soccer club AlmeríaSportsPro

Ronaldo's investment in Almería club.

Investment, Sports Business, Cristiano Ronaldo

Media & Marketing

Why the Polymarket/Substack Partnership MattersSports Media Guy *

Partnership reshaping sports betting.

Sports Betting, Media, Technology, Partnerships

Geek out

Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Model with Faster Image GenerationTechCrunch

Google's AI speeds up image creation.

AI Technology, Image Generation, Marketing, Creative Strategy

Anthropic–DoD fight ends with deal for OpenAIMorning Brew

OpenAI's new deal with Defense.

AI, Technology, Government, Contracts, Ethics

Perplexity announces “Computer,” an AI agent that assigns work to other AI agents – Ars Technica

AI innovation in task delegation.

AI, Technology, Innovation, Sports Marketing

Make you think

Can AI Improve Customer Service Without Killing Jobs?The Neuron

Balancing AI in customer service.

AI, Customer Service, Sports Business, Fan Engagement

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March 2nd, 2026|

NFL's $20M Coaching Staffs Use $15 Apps & Atlanta Braves Launch Their Own TV Network

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NFL's $20M Coaching Staffs Still Build Playbooks With $15 AppsSportico *

Highlighting tech in sports operations.

NFL, Technology, Coaching, Innovation

Paramount+ becomes US home of Concacaf women's footballInsider Sport *

Reflects rising media rights in sports.

Media Rights, Women's Sports, Broadcasting, Football, Paramount+

PGA Tour and PAM Partner to Provide Interactive Smart Maps at Tour EventsPGA Tour *

Enhances fan engagement with technology.

Sports Tech, Fan Engagement, PGA TOUR, Mapping Technology

Atlanta Braves launch local TV network after cancelling Main Street dealSportPro 

Direct-to-consumer strategy in sports.

Broadcast, Media Rights, Atlanta Braves, OTT, Sports Business

The BIG Ticket: The Tottenham Way: A £1.2 Billion Stadium and Nothing to Show for ItTalking Tickets *

Stadium strategies miss target.

Tottenham, Strategy, Sponsorship, Stadium, Branding

Professional Sports

Atlanta NWSL franchise score record ‘US$28m' Aflac jersey sponsorshipSportPro *

Women's sports attracting big deals.

NWSL, Sponsorship, Women's Sport, Marketing

Paramount Put in the Better OfferAlways Be Watching 

Streaming rights competition heats up.

Media, Streaming, Entertainment, Mergers, Business

Digital & Social

MLB Expands TikTok Content Push Amid Rapid Global GrowthMLB *

MLB boosts TikTok ventures globally.

MLB, Digital Marketing, Social Media

Cristiano Ronaldo realises ownership dream with Saudi helpInsider Sport

Ronaldo's move into team ownership.

Sports Investment, Football, Athlete Branding, Cristiano Ronaldo

Make you think

The End of Multi-Billion Dollar Tech CompanieseHandbook

Shifts in tech industry dynamics.

Tech Industry, AI, Business, Trends

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February 27th, 2026|

The Roar Goes Dark, Craig Tiley Heads to USTA & World Cup ticketing confusion

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The Roar Goes Dark in Wake of Employee Pay Scandal, Unpaid SuperannuationSMH *

Ownership dispute impacts sports media.

Media, Business, Finance, Ownership

Craig Tiley Leaving Tennis Australia to Become CEO of USTA – ESPN *

Transition impacts global tennis events.

Tennis, Management, Governance, USTA

The Growing Link Between Gambling and Racist Abuse of Premier League PlayersThe Athletic *

Examines critical societal issues in sports.

Gambling, Racism, Premier League, Societal Issues in Sports

The Eagles Autism Foundation raised more than $10 million last year. It's needed ‘now more than ever,' Jeffrey Lurie says.Inquirer

Significant impact in sports philanthropy.

NFL, Community, CSR, Philanthropy, Social Impact

NFL Combine Opens With QB Decisions and Epstein DeflectionsFront Office Sports

Highlights crucial NFL strategy contents.

NFL, Scouting Combine, Contracts, Management

FIFA sparks World Cup ticket confusion with unexpected sales window, email missing detailsThe Athletic *

World Cup ticket logistics insights.

FIFA, World Cup, Ticketing, Sports Marketing, Events

Digital & Social

PSG Launches Global Running ProgrammePSG

Blending lifestyle and digital strategies.

PSG, Running, Fan Engagement, Marketing

Target's Sponsored Placements in ChatGPTDigiDay

Innovative marketing channel exploration.

Target, ChatGPT, AI, Marketing

Make you think 

Researchers show how easy it is to feed AI false infoBBC

AI reliability and misinformation risks.

AI, Misinformation, Technology, Data Security, Marketing

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February 26th, 2026|

NFL's €104.5m Ireland Impact, YouTube's Sports Takeover & OpenAI's Enterprise Push

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YouTube evolving as mainstay of how we consume sportsSports Business Journal *

Explores YouTube's impact on sports consumption.

YouTube, Sports Media, Digital Transformation, Technology, Sports Consumption

First NFL game in Ireland delivers €104.5m for economyIrish Examiner *

Covers economic benefits of NFL in Ireland.

Economy, NFL, International Expansion, Marketing, Tourism

Why the Chicago Bears Are Threatening to Leave IllinoisHuddle Up *

Bears' potential move due to tax dispute.

Chicago Bears, Stadium, Relocation, Tax, Strategy

Professional Sports

NFL Offseason Opens With Report Card Drama, Cap Set to Top $300MFront Office Sports 

NFL salary cap changes and report card drama.

NFL, Salary Cap, Player Report Cards, Sports Business

Media & Entertainment

Nine's new world: Less ads, more subs and plenty of AIMumbrella *

Less advertising, more AI in strategy.

Media, Advertising, AI, Subscription, Revenue

NBCUniversal Wins the OlympicsBusiness Insider

Secures significant viewership for Olympics.

NBCUniversal, Olympics, Media, TV Ratings

AI

How to Make Claude Code Do Your Boring Tasks on AutopilotThe Neuron

Automate tasks using Claude Code.

Automation, AI, Productivity, Marketing Technology

OpenAI Expands Enterprise Push With Major Consulting PartnershipsCNBC 

OpenAI partners with consulting giants for AI.

AI, Technology, Enterprise, Data

Make you think

Why AI Boosts Creativity for Some Employees but Not OthersHBR

Explores AI's impact on creativity at work.

AI, Employee Management, Sports Industry, Creativity

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February 25th, 2026|

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