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ESPN enters the betting game on a deal with Penn EntertainmentESPN enters the betting game on a deal with Penn Entertainment
ESPN enters the betting game on a deal with Penn Entertainment
On Tuesday, the sports media giant announced a deal with Penn Entertainment to officially enter the betting game.
August 11, 2023
The Pac-12 struggles to secure a new media rights dealThe Pac-12 struggles to secure a new media rights deal
The Pac-12 struggles to secure a new media rights deal
The Power Five conference has been looking for a new media rights deal for over a year now and in the meantime, schools are dropping out of its ranks like flies.
August 04, 2023
Pay and investment gaps in women's sports exposed in new studyPay and investment gaps in women's sports exposed in new study
Pay and investment gaps in women's sports exposed in new study
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before — a new study published yesterday exposes the pay and investment gaps in women’s sports and shines a light on the need for more sponsors in the industry.
August 02, 2023
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sportsName, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sports
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sports
Today, thanks to the writers over at our college sports newsletter, we’re diving into name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sports.
July 31, 2023
Google addresses search engine's bias against women's sportsGoogle addresses search engine's bias against women's sports
Google addresses search engine's bias against women's sports
Google has finally addressed its search engine’s bias against women’s sports, the company announced Tuesday — just in time for the 2023 Women’s World Cup (WWC).
July 28, 2023
The US Senate introduced tax-exemption and sovereign wealth fund bills to target the PGA and LIV mergerThe US Senate introduced tax-exemption and sovereign wealth fund bills to target the PGA and LIV merger
The US Senate introduced tax-exemption and sovereign wealth fund bills to target the PGA and LIV merger
Targeting PGA and LIV’s recent merger, senate finance committee chairman, Ron Wyden, introduced tax-exemption and sovereign wealth fund bills on Wednesday.
July 28, 2023
The Q-Collar wearable health device is ready to change the landscape of concussion preventionThe Q-Collar wearable health device is ready to change the landscape of concussion prevention
The Q-Collar wearable health device is ready to change the landscape of concussion prevention
A new device has the potential to change the landscape of concussion prevention, and it’s being showcased by women on one of the world's biggest stages — the 2023 WWC.
July 26, 2023
Senators release draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation ActSenators release draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Senators release draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Democratic senators Richard Blumenthal and Cory Booker and Republican senator Jerry Moran released an early draft of the College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act yesterday.
July 21, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger open to selling ESPN stakeDisney CEO Bob Iger open to selling ESPN stake
Disney CEO Bob Iger open to selling ESPN stake
Just weeks after the sports network’s mass layoffs, Disney is considering selling some of its stake in the company.
July 17, 2023
A recent study shows a stark lack of women in sports visualsA recent study shows a stark lack of women in sports visuals
A recent study shows a stark lack of women in sports visuals
For example, only 9% of iStock’s most downloaded sports visuals depicted women and girls participating in sports.
July 14, 2023
More layoffs for sports desks at major newspapers More layoffs for sports desks at major newspapers
More layoffs for sports desks at major newspapers
The New York Times (NYT) announced the disbandment of its sports desk on Monday, while the LA Times will shrink their daily sports coverage in just another sign of the times.
July 12, 2023
AT&T launches third iteration of She's Connected programAT&T launches third iteration of She's Connected program
AT&T launches third iteration of She's Connected program
On Friday, the telecom giant launched the third iteration of She’s Connected, a program to support women-owned small businesses, and an accompanying content series starring WNBA and NWSL athlete-slash-entrepreneurs.
June 26, 2023
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