The NCAA took another L in its war against NIL last Thursday by losing its Ninth Circuit appeal to avoid paying out $4B in class action damages to eligible athletes, while the National Labor Relations Board resumes hearing a case today that could reclassify USC athletes as “professionals.”

In addition to restructuring its $8.6B debt, DSG secured a key investment and distribution deal from Amazon, which has been eager to expand its sports footprint.

Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment — a new agency dedicated to amplifying women’s sports — announced a groundbreaking partnership with retired WNBA legend Sue Bird on Monday.

Although many hoped the NCAA would unbundle women’s March Madness, the basketball tournament is included in the deal.

Now that it’s officially winter and fall sports (except football) are in the rearview mirror, we compared preseason rankings to final polls to see which teams exceeded expectations…and which were overhyped.

The financial forecast for 2024 is looking a little stormy as experts foresee a moderate economic slowdown on the horizon.

Clark is climbing the NIL leaderboard after landing a major multiyear deal with Gatorade yesterday, adding to her illustrious brand portfolio.

The news follows a record year for virtually every women’s sports league as the industry looks to generate $1B in revenue during 2024.

One of the biggest takeaways from 2023? That women are a (fiscal) force.

Women’s sports witnessed exponential growth in 2023, and that’s because sports leagues, sponsors, and media outlets are finally building women athletes the platforms they deserve.

Aside from one trend — tennis has a clear advantage — the data showed how a Grand Slam victory can kickstart sponsorships, why Eileen Gu is the perfect model for luxury brands, and how USWNT stars can succeed under a constant spotlight.