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NIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports fundingNIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports funding
NIL collectives raise questions about equity in sports funding
A Tuesday report shed light on the tug-of-war between university athletic departments and individual teams and athletes for contributions from NIL collectives, raising questions about equity in sports funding.
January 27, 2023
Mikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopesMikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopes
Mikaela Shiffrin is setting records on and off the slopes
Her record-setting World Cup win on Tuesday showcased her unique appeal as the face of alpine skiing, while spotlighting the uneven business slope the niche sport competes on.
January 27, 2023
NCAA indoor track and field season has arrivedNCAA indoor track and field season has arrived
NCAA indoor track and field season has arrived
While outdoor track & field is more widely known (thanks, Olympics!), its quirky winter sister is bringing big heat. Let’s race.
January 25, 2023
The Women’s Indian Premier League sold its first domestic broadcast package for $116 millionThe Women’s Indian Premier League sold its first domestic broadcast package for $116 million
The Women’s Indian Premier League sold its first domestic broadcast package for $116 million
Ahead of its inaugural season, the league sold its first domestic broadcast package on Monday to Paramount Global’s Viacom18 for $116 million (!!!) over five years, inking the third-largest TV deal for a women’s sports league.
January 18, 2023
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussedUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussed
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussed
Blame it on the holiday-break news cycle, or the fact that one of the biggest sports media companies discouraged its employees from writing anything “incendiary” about it, but Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White publicly slapping his wife has gone stunningly underdiscussed.
January 11, 2023
NCAA: Redistribution of wealthNCAA: Redistribution of wealth
NCAA: Redistribution of wealth
In a Tuesday report, the Division I (DI) transformation committee recommended restructuring the NCAA’s revenue distribution program that primarily rewards schools for their performance in just one competition — men’s March Madness.
January 06, 2023
Sports’ data boom may soon be going to NCAA college sportsSports’ data boom may soon be going to NCAA college sports
Sports’ data boom may soon be going to NCAA college sports
The Pac-12 Conference is exploring the idea of selling its data rights to sportsbooks to open up a new revenue stream as more states greenlight wagers, commissioner George Kliavkoff said in an interview last week.
January 04, 2023
ESPN’s 2022 success is a bright spot for the TV industryESPN’s 2022 success is a bright spot for the TV industry
ESPN’s 2022 success is a bright spot for the TV industry
The Disney subsidiary was the sixth most-watched network during primetime hours in the U.S. last year and was one of the few to enjoy double-digit growth YoY.
January 04, 2023
Gymnast Simone Biles is backing out of her partnership with CerebralGymnast Simone Biles is backing out of her partnership with Cerebral
Gymnast Simone Biles is backing out of her partnership with Cerebral
On Tuesday, the Olympic gold medalist ended her endorsement deal with the telehealth provider, a decision that comes seven months after Cerebral’s medical practices became subject to federal investigation.
December 23, 2022
Fair Play for Women Act to strengthen the civil rights law Title IXFair Play for Women Act to strengthen the civil rights law Title IX
Fair Play for Women Act to strengthen the civil rights law Title IX
Yesterday, four Congressional Democrats introduced a bill called the Fair Play for Women Act to strengthen the civil rights law Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded educational institutions.
December 21, 2022
Scripps Sports launched on Thursday to compete with regional and national sports packagesScripps Sports launched on Thursday to compete with regional and national sports packages
Scripps Sports launched on Thursday to compete with regional and national sports packages
The broadcast company — famed for organizing America’s national spelling bee competition — launched Scripps Sports on Thursday to compete regional and national sports packages.
December 19, 2022
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