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College Athletics Embrace Professional Sports Models for Revenue Growth
College athletics are adopting professional sports revenue models, using stadium concerts and sponsorships to fund massive coach salaries and NIL payments.
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Sports Franchises Leverage Assets, Player Value, and Stadiums for Growth
Uncover how a $11 billion Warriors enterprise valuation, WNBA star power, and stadium strategies are reshaping professional sports economics and player negotiations.
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Institutional Capital Reshapes Sports Ownership and Investment
Institutional capital is reshaping sports ownership, driving record valuations and new investment models, while college sports face financial strain from rising player costs.
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US Sports Leagues Pursue Global Expansion and AI-Driven Fan Engagement
LIV Golf faces critical sustainability issues as top players depart, while U.S. sports leagues increasingly prioritize global expansion and AI-driven fan engagement for future growth.
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Public Subsidies Drive Franchise Relocation Amidst Fan Fatigue
Sports franchises leverage interstate competition for massive public subsidies, while fans face stadium funding fatigue and evolving economic models.
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Prediction Markets and Athlete Health Demand Strategic Sports Industry Adaptation
Prediction markets challenge sports integrity, while athlete injuries surge from year-round specialization. Adapt or risk trust and revenue.
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NASCAR Antitrust Settlement Democratizes Governance, Boosts Team Valuations
NASCAR's antitrust settlement grants teams guaranteed "evergreen" charters, boosting valuations and private equity interest, while shifting governance toward team input for a more competitive, revenue-rich sport.
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College Sports Chaos, Betting Growth, and Private Capital
College sports transform with coaching carousels and playoff debates, while private capital fuels a new era of sports entertainment and betting.
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Venture Capital Fuels Emerging Sports Leagues' Growth
Venture capital embraces emerging sports, athletes secure equity, and agencies build authentic brands, creating a dynamic future for sports business beyond traditional endorsements.
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MLB's $800 Million Media Shift: Streaming, Betting, and Fan Access
MLB's $800 million broadcast deals, a fragmented media landscape, sports betting's risks, Betr's "super app" strategy, and Jordan Spieth's commitment to junior golf.
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Sports Scandals, AI, and Athletes as Investors: The New Business Frontier
MLB faces betting scandal, college athletes own teams, and Serena Williams invests in AI-driven companies, redefining the modern athlete's multifaceted business empire.
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Baseball's Resurgence and Women's Sports' Brand Power
MLB's World Series viewership soars, women's sports gain traction, and Japanese talent reshapes baseball as expansion looms.
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Unsung Keepers: Building Brands Beyond the Goal Line
Goalkeepers' unique business potential, marketability challenges, and transferable boardroom skills emerge as MLS experiences unprecedented growth.
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