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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 …
Jun 19
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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…
Jun 17
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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.
Jun 15
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Joe Pompliano
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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.
Jun 14
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Joe Pompliano
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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.
Jun 10
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Joe Pompliano
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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.
Jun 5
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Joe Pompliano
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The Knicks Are Printing Cash This Postseason
The publicly traded holding company for the New York Knicks and Rangers just hit an all-time high. Today's newsletter explains the real reason the stock…
Jun 1
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Joe Pompliano
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May 2026
Everyone Is Wrong About Ferrari's New Electric Vehicle
The data, charts, and storylines that explain Ferrari's first-ever electric vehicle.
May 29
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Inside Como 1907: The Billionaire Playbook That Turned A Bankrupt Club Into A Champions League Contender
When Indonesian billionaires Robert and Michael Hartono acquired Como 1907 for €800,000 in 2019, the Italian football club was playing in Serie D…
May 26
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Joe Pompliano
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The Enhanced Games Explained: Inside the $1.2 Billion Bet on Doping in Sports
The Enhanced Games may look like a steroid-fueled sports competition, but the real business model is something far more ambitious.
May 23
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Did Audemars Piguet Cheapen Its Brand By Collaborating With Swatch?
The recently announced Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration caused chaos this past weekend, with at least 20 Swatch stores, from Chicago and New York…
May 19
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Can You Legally Watch A Sporting Event From Your Backyard?
If you’re a golf fan like me, you have probably seen Dylan Dethier’s tweet about the stadium seating someone built in their backyard at the PGA…
May 15
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