If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
After Disney expressed interest in selling an equity stake in the sports network a month ago, rumors of potential partners have swirled, with brands like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Verizon and even some sports leagues appearing as front-runners.
August 21, 2023
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
That’s the question a joint Sportico and Harris Poll study posed, ultimately revealing that 67% of Americans believe student-athletes should be compensated by their schools, once again bringing up the complex college sports conversation.
August 18, 2023
Breaking down nontraditional college athletes
Breaking down nontraditional college athletes
From hoops to soccer to baseball to golf, older athletes have been defying expectations for years, proving it’s never too late to pursue collegiate sports dreams.
August 16, 2023
An in-depth look at direct to consumer live sports
An in-depth look at direct to consumer live sports
Direct-to-consumer live sports are the way of the future, so let’s take an in-depth look at this new sports television frontier and the different approaches taken by companies and leagues to capitalize on it.
August 14, 2023
How brands and teams approach off-the-field allegations
How brands and teams approach off-the-field allegations
As Manchester United fans continue to protest the potential return of forward Mason Greenwood, the club is delaying its decision on his future until it can talk to its women’s team and sponsors.
August 14, 2023
Recruiting in the NCAA
Recruiting in the NCAA
The race to court top prospects is more cutthroat than a Taylor Swift Ticketmaster queue, and a program’s very future can hinge on its incoming freshman class.
August 14, 2023
How does NCAA Division III work?
How does NCAA Division III work?
There are 438 DIII schools nationwide, and although it’s rare for DIII athletes to go pro, it’s certainly not unheard of, with recent grads doing so from fútbol to football.
August 11, 2023
The standouts in NCAA Division II
The standouts in NCAA Division II
About 14K athletes compete at the NCAA’s 313 DII schools, with top stars making the big leagues (particularly the NBA and NFL) — though that’s becoming rarer: With the transfer portal, it’s easier than ever for DII’s best to jump to a DI school.
August 11, 2023
What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?
What’s the difference between DI, DII, and DIII?
In general, the most elite competition and the deepest pockets can be found at DI schools, scaling down through DII and DIII. But the biggest difference lies in the DII and DIII divide: Unlike in DI and DII, DIII athletes aren’t eligible for athletic scholarships. That means they’re playing purely out of love of the game (and possibly NIL money, of course).
August 07, 2023