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How Real Madrid's Stadium Became A Cash-Printing Machine
Real Madrid had to borrow over $1 billion for its stadium renovation, but it unlocked new revenue streams, slashed existing debt, and changed the way…
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Do WNBA Players Actually Hate Caitlin Clark?
Christine Brennan’s new book on Caitlin Clark has become an instant New York Times bestseller.
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WNBA Players Want More Money...But It's More Complicated Than That
WNBA stars are pushing for $1 million salaries. The league says it can’t afford it. The real story? A tangled web of revenue splits, ownership stakes…
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The Real Reason Grant Horvat Isn’t Playing This Weekend
If you have spent any time on the platform formerly known as Twitter over the last few days, you have undoubtedly been caught up in the Grant Horvat…
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The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports
What started as a TV broadcast tool is now used by the NFL, FIFA, and Wimbledon. Here's how Hawk-Eye became the most important technology in modern…
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Joe Pompliano
How The NBA's New Salary Cap Actually Works (and why Adam Silver changed it)
Seven NBA champions in seven years. That’s not luck; it’s by design. The NBA quietly introduced new rules that make repeat titles nearly impossible. But…
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Inside Cadillac’s $1 Billion Formula 1 Bet
Today's newsletter explains how Cadillac is preparing for its Formula 1 debut. We discuss F1's application process, real estate projects, budgets…
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Joe Pompliano
The Tour de France: How The World's Most Challenging Race Became A $150 Million Business
The Tour de France breaks bodies, burns calories, and somehow turns massive profits without charging fans a dime. Today's newsletter breaks down the…
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The New Law That Could Kill Legal Sports Betting in America
Congress just passed a provision that could destroy professional gambling in the U.S. Today's newsletter breaks down what it all means (and why some…
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Joe Pompliano
How Louis Vuitton Took Over Sports
LVMH is spending $300 million a year on sports — but it’s not just advertising. Today's newsletter breaks down how the luxury giant is creatively…
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Joe Pompliano
Wimbledon's Most Interesting (And Secretive) Details
Wimbledon may look like a quaint garden party, but behind the manicured lawns and royal pageantry lies one of the most secretive and sophisticated…
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June 2025

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