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The Business Battle Overshadowing Wimbledon
The biggest stars in tennis believe they deserve a larger share of the revenue generated at Wimbledon and the other Grand Slams. The numbers tell a much…
 • Joe Pompliano
The World Cup Contracts FIFA Doesn't Want You To Read
Host cities spent roughly $100 million each to put on the World Cup. Thanks to the contracts FIFA made them sign, most won't come close to making it…
 • Joe Pompliano
FIFA's Hydration Breaks At The World Cup Are Worth $250 Million (and likely here to stay)
FIFA’s controversial decision to make three-minute hydration breaks mandatory during all 104 matches at this year’s World Cup — regardless of weather …
 • Joe Pompliano
The Math Behind Pat McAfee's $60 Million ESPN Deal Explained
I wasn’t initially planning to write about Pat McAfee’s potential new $60 million-per-year deal with ESPN because it isn’t finalized yet, but after…
 • Joe Pompliano
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Winning The World Cup: The Sports Betting Opportunity
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is the biggest in history: 48 teams, 104 matches, 3 countries, 39 days.
 • Joe Pompliano
How The UFC Built A Stadium On The White House Lawn
The UFC will host the first professional sporting event in White House history tonight on the South Lawn.
 • Joe Pompliano
How FIFA Turned The World Cup Into A Cash Grab
FIFA says World Cup tickets are so expensive because it has received over 500 million requests....but the data tells a different story.
 • Joe Pompliano
The Monaco Grand Prix's Most Interesting (And Secretive) Details
A deep dive into the untold stories, hidden infrastructure, and staggering wealth behind Formula 1's most iconic race.
 • Joe Pompliano
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