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Private Equity Comes To College Sports: Inside Utah’s Groundbreaking Deal
As athletic departments face historic deficits from NIL and revenue sharing, Utah’s partnership with Otro Capital offers a new financial model that…
Dec 12
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Joe Pompliano
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Michael Jordan Hired The Best Sports Lawyer In The Country To Go After NASCAR
As Michael Jordan challenges NASCAR’s business model in court, stunning financial details and explosive emails could lead to a $1 billion payout (or…
Dec 10
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Inside Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Gamble: How Ted Sarandos Outmaneuvered Hollywood for Warner Bros. Discovery
A behind-the-scenes look at how Netflix shocked Hollywood, outbid its rivals, and set up a legal battle that could redefine streaming, movie theaters…
Dec 8
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Joe Pompliano
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From Sellouts to Shortfalls: Colorado Projects $27 Million Deficit After Deion Sanders 3-9 Season
Less than a year after making Deion Sanders one of the highest paid college football coaches in the country, the University of Colorado's athletic…
Dec 5
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Joe Pompliano
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Inside Metropolitan Park: How Steve Cohen Got His $8 Billion Casino Project Approved in New York
Steve Cohen’s vision for Metropolitan Park faced lawsuits, objections, and intense competition. Here’s how the Mets owner ultimately secured approval…
Dec 3
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Joe Pompliano
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How LSU Landed Lane Kiffin: Private Jets, Politics, and a Record-Breaking $91 Million Contract
One month after Louisiana's Governor demanded that LSU's next coach sign a performance-based contract, the school is giving Lane Kiffin $91…
Dec 1
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Joe Pompliano
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November 2025
Inside The NFL's Plan To Use Supersonic Airplanes For International Expansion
The NFL believes a 3-hour New York to London flight could reshape global expansion, but Boom’s $600 million bet on supersonic travel faces engineering…
Nov 26
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Joe Pompliano
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The Anti‑AI Bet: Why Live Sports Will Become More Valuable As Everything Else Gets Cheaper
Ari Emanuel has spent billions acquiring live sports and entertainment assets. Now, he's betting that AI-boosted productivity gains will help demand…
Nov 24
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Joe Pompliano
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The Real Reason Apple TV Is Ditching MLS (And What It Means For The League's Future)
With Apple TV ending its exclusive media rights deal with MLS three years early, Don Garber's legacy now hinges on the league's ability to grow…
Nov 21
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Joe Pompliano
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Inside The Rise and Fall of Topgolf (And Why Callaway Is Walking Away)
Callaway thought Topgolf would transform its business. Instead, rising costs, shrinking returns, and failed synergies turned a bold bet into one of…
Nov 19
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Joe Pompliano
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The (Real) Story Behind Stephen Curry’s Breakup With Under Armour
Stephen Curry's 2023 deal with Under Armour included $75 million in future equity. But with Under Armour's stock down 50%, Curry is leaving $37.5…
Nov 18
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Joe Pompliano
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How The NFL Pulled Off Its First-Ever Regular Season Game At Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
From a retractable pitch to a $1.9 billion renovation, discover the technology, economics, and logistics that turned Real Madrid’s stadium into the…
Nov 15
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Joe Pompliano
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