• Jim Ratcliffe: Who is the man who wants to buy Man Utd?
    Friday, February 17, 2023 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    One of the UK's richest men, Sir Jim has built a multi-billion pound business by buying unloved assets.
  • Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos formally joins process to buy club
    Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's petrochemicals firm Ineos officially enters the race to buy Manchester United.
  • Formula 1: Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced in 2023
    Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The cancelled Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced this year.
  • Coventry City: Mike Ashley's Frasers Group serve stadium eviction notice
    Monday, December 5, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Coventry City are served with an eviction notice by former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.
  • Manchester United: Who might buy the football club?
    Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    One of the world's biggest football clubs is up for sale, but who are the runners and riders to buy it?
  • Liverpool for sale? What's going on at Anfield
    Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    One of the world's biggest football clubs is at the centre of takeover speculation, with a deal potentially fetching £4billion.
  • Wimbledon: Residents object to 'ludicrously large' expansion plan
    Friday, November 4, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which hosts Wimbledon, wants to expand into a nearby golf course.
  • DP World Tour golfers will receive guaranteed money for first time in the 2023 season
    Thursday, November 3, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Players who compete in a 15 or more events on the DP World Tour will receive a minimum $150,000 (£133,120) for the first time in a new season that will not feature a stop at historic Valderrama.
  • Premier League spending tops £1.9bn
    Friday, September 2, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    A remarkable summer transfer window closes with a number of new spending records set.
  • Wasps confirm dialogue with HMRC over unpaid tax bill
    Friday, August 19, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Premiership club Wasps follow Midlands neighbours Worcester's lead by confirming ongoing dialogue with HMRC over an unpaid tax bill.
  • Guillem Balague: Are Barcelona gambling with their future or just giving fans hope?
    Monday, August 15, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Barcelona president Joan Laporta's 'all or nothing' approach has led to fears for the club's future. Guillem Balague takes a closer look.
  • Commonwealth Games: Paris 2024 Olympics 'to learn from Birmingham' on sustainability
    Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Olympics organisers say they will learn from Birmingham's approach to hosting the Commonwealth Games as they attempt to reduce the 2024 event's environmental impact.
  • Football fans warned to beware of fake ticket scams
    Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The return of the Premier League could see fraudsters trick devoted fans out of hundreds of pounds.
  • Denver Broncos: Lewis Hamilton joins incoming ownership group of NFL team
    Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Britain's seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton joins the incoming ownership group of three-time Super Bowl winners the Denver Broncos.
  • Tiger Woods turned down $700m to $800m LIV Golf offer - Greg Norman
    Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Tiger Woods rejected an offer of $700m to $800m offer to join the new Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, says Greg Norman.
  • Should Premier League football clubs travel so far for pre-season?
    Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    BBC Sport examines the climate impact of the Premier League's globe-trotting pre-season tours.
  • England women’s football team: Lionesses set to make millions from Euro triumph
    Monday, August 1, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The Euro victory is expected to give England’s women’s football team a financial boost.
  • Why Premier League teams are flocking back to Asia
    Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Top football clubs have resumed pre-season Asian summer tours, after three years of Covid travel bans.
  • Brazilian footballer Neymar faces fraud trial in Barcelona
    Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Nine years after he moved from Brazil, he faces trial for alleged irregularities over the transfer.
  • Historic pride jersey sparks player boycott in Australia
    Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Seven National Rugby League players say jerseys promoting LGBT inclusivity contradict their beliefs.
  • Football kit sales delayed as supply chain issues hit clubs
    Monday, July 25, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Fewer than half of English clubs have both their home and away kits on sale ahead of the new season.
  • Will Barcelona president Joan Laporta's summer spending gamble pay off?
    Friday, July 22, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Barcelona have spent big this summer despite £1bn of debt. It could be a masterstroke - or it could send the club into a downward spiral.
  • Chinese tennis events for 2022 called off because of Covid-19 restrictions
    Thursday, July 21, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The Shanghai Masters is one of four men's tennis tournaments cancelled in China as the country continues its strict Covid-19 restrictions.
  • The Hundred to be played until 2028 under new ECB-Sky Sports deal
    Thursday, July 14, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    An extension of the England and Wales Cricket Board's broadcast partnership with Sky Sports means The Hundred will be played until at least 2028.
  • LIV Golf: US Justice Department investigating PGA Tour over possible anti-competitive behaviour
    Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The US Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for possible anti-competitive behaviour in its dispute with the LIV Golf series.
  • IABA: Irish government threatens to cut all boxing funding
    Monday, July 11, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    The Irish government says it will cut state funding for boxing next year unless the IABA agrees to reforms in the next two months.
  • Bernie Ecclestone to be charged over alleged fraud
    Monday, July 11, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is to be charged with fraud following an investigation into assets believed to be worth more than £400m.
  • Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini found not guilty following fraud trial
    Friday, July 8, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and vice-president Michel Platini have been found not guilty following their fraud trial.
  • Austrian Grand Prix: F1 budget cap increased amid inflation crisis
    Friday, July 8, 2022 from BBC News - Business of Sport
    Formula 1's budget cap is increased as a result of the inflation crisis affecting the global financial system.
  • My List of Thanks
    Thursday, November 28, 2019 from The Business of Sports
    Every person's career is the sum of so many people that have had impacts, small and large, over time, that it's important to step back and acknowledge that help. This is a very personal post, but one that I've wanted to write for a long...
  • What's a Title Anyway
    Friday, June 28, 2019 from Front Page
    Canelo Alvarez's stated goal this year was to collect all four of the middleweight world title belts, but boxing's biggest star now has a tougher task after being relieved of one of his sanctioning organization titles. The WBC announced...
  • Sunday *Morning* Baseball
    Friday, June 28, 2019 from Front Page
    Sunday, June 30, ESPN will be the exclusive home of a new addition to the storied New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivalry as Mookie Betts and the World Series Champions face Gary Sanchez and the Bronx Bombers in London’s Olympic...
  • A Look Back at Bob Ley’s ESPN Career
    Friday, June 28, 2019 from Front Page
    Across 40 years I have enjoyed a professional journey unimaginable when I joined ESPN on its first weekend of existence in 1979. Each day since has been a unique adventure, one I embraced for the challenge and unequaled fun of a job like...
  • Caring
    Friday, June 28, 2019 from Front Page
    Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson says he will pay for the funeral of an 11-year-old South Carolina girl who died after someone fired more than 35 shots at her home.
  • Chiefs' Hill meets with NFL for 8 hours
    Friday, June 28, 2019 from Front Page
    Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill met with NFL investigators Wednesday for eight hours, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
  • Honoring Greatness
    Friday, June 28, 2019 from Front Page
    The New York Mets renamed the street in front of Citi Field in honor of former ace Tom Seaver and announced plans to erect a statue of the Hall of Fame right-hander outside the stadium. The team made the announcement that 126th Street...
  • Strategic Activation at the NFL Draft Experience
    Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from The Business of Sports
    Last week I had the chance to be in Nashville leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft and took a walk around the NFL Fan Experience where I couldn't help but notice all of the league partner activations going on. The post Strategic Activation...
  • Looking at Technology Driven Engagement with James Giglio
    Thursday, April 18, 2019 from The Business of Sports
    I recently had the chance to sit down with James Giglio, CEO of MVP Interactive, to talk about his background in the sports industry, how technology like VR and AR will continue to impact the fan experience both at home and in arena, as...
  • Inside the Real Time Photography Process of the New York Jets
    Thursday, October 11, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Have you ever wondered how teams turn around all those incredible Instagram photos and other social media images so quickly? Well watch this video below for an inside look at the New York Jets photography process on gamedays and you'll...
  • Chelsea FC Foundation Announces New STEM Education Program with EVERFI
    Friday, October 5, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Earlier this week, the Chelsea Football Club Foundation, and education technology innovator EVERFI, Inc. officially launched the Digital Blue - Career Inspiration program bringing hands-on STEM teaching to 25 schools in Manhattan at no...
  • Social Media Influencers Join #inviteHER Campaign
    Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    A little over a month after the #inviteHER campaign was launched, the initiative today becomes more than a concept but a call-to-action with help from celebrities and social media influencers across the golf and lifestyle spaces calling...
  • The Future of Traditional Television Survival Relies on Live Sports
    Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    It is undisputed that traditional television is entrenched in a battle against persistent ratings declines, rising rights fees, changing consumer habits and the rise of deeper-pocketed, technology-first competitors. As television...
  • Sports Business Week 2018
    Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Sports Business Week (aka #SBWeek18) is back for 2018 with networking events taking place around the world this October.  This is a great opportunity to come out and network with other sports business professionals that work or live in...
  • Infographic Friday: Productivity During the World Cup
    Friday, June 15, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Infographic: Where the World Cup Threatens Productivity the Most | Statista Today's infographic from Statista shows what nations will likely be most and least impacted in terms of business productivity by this year's World Cup. The post Infographic Friday: Productivity During the World Cup first appeared on The...
  • Brand Management in Sports with Dennis Moore of the Denver Broncos
    Monday, June 4, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Dennis Moore, the Denver Broncos’ Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, recently sat down with Luke Beatty, CEO of Brandfolder, to discuss brand licensing in sports, brand management, and the brand relationship with the...
  • Sponsorship Assets as Incentives for Data Capture
    Friday, March 23, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    The Brooklyn Nets are running a very interesting promotion with their partner UPS called the UPS Business of the Month. The focus is on small businesses, where by entering the contest, one business each month would have a chance to win...
  • Ticketing Analytics: Data and Digital Create a New Order
    Monday, March 5, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    I was honored to participate on a panel at this year's Sloan Sports Analytics Conference discussing the world of ticketing data and analytics. We covered a wide range of topics over the course of the hour, including the secondary market,...
  • Infographic Sunday: Super Bowl LII on StubHub
    Sunday, February 4, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Two days ago, we shared a Super Bowl LII infographic from Statista that had a variety of insights on it, and today we have a bonus Tableau-powered infographic courtesy of Mitch Seidman that's focused on the resale market for the big...
  • Infographic Friday: Super Bowl LII
    Friday, February 2, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Infographic: Super Bowl LII | Statista Time for another edition of Infographic Friday, and with the Super Bowl just two days away, it's no surprise to see Statista create a special infographic for the big game. The post Infographic Friday: Super Bowl LII first appeared on The...
  • LAFC Partners With YouTube TV
    Thursday, February 1, 2018 from The Business of Sports
    Big news in the world of media right yesterday, as LAFC struck a deal with YouTube TV to provide their local broadcast of games next season. As reported in Variety, this deal will also include naming rights for the LAFC jerseys. The post...
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