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A robust collegiate sports ecosystem has helped the United States dominate the Summer Olympic Games over the last 25 years. “It is why we are a world power,” said Sarah…
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Today’s guest column is by Michael Bapis, managing director and head of sports and entertainment for Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management. As we pave the way…
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When it was announced Liberty Media had agreed to acquire Formula One back in September 2016, there was a concern among purists that the American mass media conglomerate…
Bally’s AVP Purchase Strengthens Sports and Betting Convergence
Bally’s Corp. recently announced the acquisition of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP). On the surface, the gaming company seems to be a curious steward…
MLS Valuations Show Soccer Clubs Hit Sweet Spot for ‘Rich Guys’
Sportico released its 2021 MLS team valuations last week, and Los Angeles FC topped the list with an estimated worth of $860 million, around 10 times 2019 revenues…
Apple’s NFL Sunday Ticket Interest Draws Skepticism From Analysts
The Information recently reported that Apple has expressed interest in the streaming rights to the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package. Industry observers are generally…
College Sports Needs New Leadership That Puts Athletes First
Today’s guest columnist is Amy Privette Perko, CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. College sports was changed forever this summer. In June…
Scientific Games Goes Against Grain, Plans to Sell Sports Betting Business
Today Sportico launches its subscription product, with a column from NBA commissioner Adam Silver as well as other premium content. Check it out. Scientific Games…
NBA Top Shot Moments in Free Fall, But NFTs Far From Dead
NBA Top Shot achieved mainstream recognition in the second half of Q1 2021 (see: CBS Sunday Morning segment), helping to drive parent company Dapper Labs’ valuation up…
Sports SPACs May Look Overseas as Proverbial Shot Clock Winds Down
According to Pitchbook, the number of SPACs that have merged with non-U.S. companies has risen six quarters running. In Q2 2021, nearly one in five completed SPAC…
McGregor-Poirier 3 Pushes UFC Sellout Streak to Four
Coming out of the pandemic, many believed sports fans would be eager to return to stadiums and arenas. But a lack of capacity crowds across the ecosystem indicates…
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Olympic Dream Destroyed by Obsolete Rule
Today’s guest columnist is Victor Conte, founder and CEO of SNAC System, Inc., a nutrition company and training facility for more than 20 current or former world…
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