A deep dive into the most scrutinized job in sports
A deep dive into the most scrutinized job in sports
With the NBA and NHL Playoffs in full force, there’s one thing uniting all fans no matter their team: complaining about referees.
April 29, 2023
How women's pro leagues are adapting to the new NIL reality
How women's pro leagues are adapting to the new NIL reality
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The NCAA’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) era has catapulted women’s sports to unprecedented heights but also poses a new set of challenges (and opportunities!) for pro sports leagues.
April 29, 2023
Here's the latest with NCAA college softball
Here's the latest with NCAA college softball
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With the college softball regular season winding down, teams have one last anxiety-inducing chance to jockey for conference tournament seeding.
April 28, 2023
Six of eight squads have locked in their spots in the NBA Conference Semifinals
Six of eight squads have locked in their spots in the NBA Conference Semifinals
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With all due apologies to Ms. Jackson, the Eastern Conference (EC) No. 2 Boston Celtics prevailed over the No. 7 Atlanta Hawks last night, which means six of eight squads have locked in their spots in the Conference Semifinals.
April 28, 2023
NIL spend increased 300% in year two
NIL spend increased 300% in year two
According to a recent report, brands ramped up their name, image, and likeness (NIL) dealmaking in year two, with NIL spend increasing 300% (!!!) from March 2022 to March 2023 as student-athletes continue to make their case as the industry’s most impactful influencers.
April 28, 2023
Brittney Griner speaks to the media for the first time
Brittney Griner speaks to the media for the first time
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Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner spoke to the media for the first time since she was wrongfully detained in Russia yesterday and renewed the spotlight on the league’s salary structure.
April 28, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to reach the second round
Vegas Golden Knights are the first team to reach the second round
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An undrafted rookie pushing the defending champs to the brink of elimination and Will Ferrell rocking face paint rinkside — the first round of the NHL Playoffs has had it all.
April 28, 2023
Two more teams booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs
Two more teams booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs
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After last night’s triple-header of crucial Game 5s, two teams have booked their spot in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
April 26, 2023
Women’s sports are ready to take Canada by storm
Women’s sports are ready to take Canada by storm
A study published Monday revealed that the nation’s professional women’s sports market is currently estimated to be worth $110M to $148M, providing the first step towards understanding the untapped Canadian landscape.
April 26, 2023
Women’s World Cup is the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting event
Women’s World Cup is the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting event
According to a Monday report, world soccer’s governing body finally calculated the worth of Women’s World Cup (WWC) broadcast rights and landed on $300M, making it the world’s most valuable women’s-only sporting event.
April 26, 2023