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End of Year Special Issue:A 2025 Review and key Topics for 2026 in Sports

End of Year Special Issue:A 2025 Review and key Topics for 2026 in Sports

Private equity backs 60+ pro teams and European football hits $39B, while the global sports market races toward $1T.

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250-creative mega-studio, 66%+ creator followership in emerging markets — sports goes global

250-creative mega-studio, 66%+ creator followership in emerging markets — sports goes global

AI becomes football’s tactical OS and Lewis Hamilton builds a brand empire, while 80% of eSports viewers are under 40.

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The $432B Sporting Goods Economy, A 26M-Pixel Stadium Pitch, and KD’s VC Playbook

The $432B Sporting Goods Economy, A 26M-Pixel Stadium Pitch, and KD’s VC Playbook

North America commands a $173B retail share and the Oakland A’s gamify stadium sales, while 76% of U.S. soccer fans now drive World Cup brand strategy.

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Where the Sports Billions Flow: Exits, Eyeballs, and Esports

Where the Sports Billions Flow: Exits, Eyeballs, and Esports

Team Vitality tops esports earnings at $3.2M and European facility exits cool after a record 2024, while streaming services close the gap on linear TV.

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Puma Craters 56% YTD — Is a Takeover Coming?

Puma Craters 56% YTD — Is a Takeover Coming?

Anta and Li Ning circle the German sportswear giant following its valuation collapse, while 52% of global fans embrace generative AI and the Big 12 takes the lead in college basketball ratings.

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MLB x Netflix x ESPN: Inside the Deal Reshaping Sports GDP

MLB x Netflix x ESPN: Inside the Deal Reshaping Sports GDP

MLB’s new multi-platform rights shift signals a reshaping of the sports economy, as streaming giants and legacy networks redefine how GDP value is created across regions.

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What’s Driving Sports Betting and Tech Deals Right Now

What’s Driving Sports Betting and Tech Deals Right Now

Global sports betting soars to $298B, Sony reshapes tennis media, and Magic Johnson's empire expands. Plus: Big Ten's $2.4B PE play and the rise of eSports betting infrastructure.

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Sports Media Rights Shatter $60B Barrier — Who’s Cashing In?

Sports Media Rights Shatter $60B Barrier — Who’s Cashing In?

Sports media just hit a record $60B, as streaming giants and investors race to own the world’s most valuable entertainment asset.

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Inside the Billions: The World’s Most Expensive NBA Arenas Revealed

Inside the Billions: The World’s Most Expensive NBA Arenas Revealed

Basketball’s new frontier isn’t on the court—it’s in the architecture. With billion-dollar arenas redefining urban growth, the NBA is building more than venues; it’s constructing ecosystems.

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Djokovic Bets Big on Biofabric: From Rehab to $100M Brand

Djokovic Bets Big on Biofabric: From Rehab to $100M Brand

Automation is quietly taking over the sidelines — from robotic turf tech to wearable recovery gear — redefining how performance, maintenance, and money move through modern sports.

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F1’s Cash Circuit, OTT Showdowns & Gaming’s New Hybrid Beast

F1’s Cash Circuit, OTT Showdowns & Gaming’s New Hybrid Beast

From billion-dollar rights to esports-betting fusion, sports and streaming are colliding fast. The new game is digital, data-driven, and global.

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The $525M Wrist Game, eSports Millionaires & One Olympian Hacker

The $525M Wrist Game, eSports Millionaires & One Olympian Hacker

From 525M wearables to $56M esports wins, sports and wellness are merging into data businesses. The new game isn’t about steps—it’s about ownership, insight, and ROI.