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How a billionaire built the world's greatest tennis tournament (in the middle of the desert)
Nearly 500,000 people will gather this week in California’s Coachella Valley, roughly 15 minutes from Palm Springs.
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Joe Pompliano
The WNBA can't afford a lockout
The WNBA's best players want to make $1 million annually but the league's (unique) ownership structure makes that unlikely. Today's newsletter includes…
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Joe Pompliano
Dana White has officially entered boxing, securing TKO a $10 million annual payday
After years of speculation and rumors, the worst-kept secret in sports is official; UFC CEO and President Dana White is teaming up with Saudi Arabia to…
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Joe Pompliano
Formula 1 had another record-setting year (and isn't slowing down anytime soon)
Today's newsletter includes a deep dive into Formula 1's business, including its revenue sources, future growth prospects, stock performance, and more.
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ESPN BET could shut down in 2026 with its $2 billion deal heading south
Today's newsletter includes a deep dive into the U.S. sports betting market, including why ESPN BET is failing and what other companies can…
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February 2025

How the NFL Combine became one of the league's most valuable assets
Lucas Oil Stadium was designed to host the NFL Combine. Now, the NFL wants to move it to other cities, hoping to spark a bidding war similar to the NFL…
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Joe Pompliano
Major League Soccer has arrived (with sky-rocketing valuations and increased profitability)
Lionel Messi gets all the buzz, but MLS has quietly built a really nice business over the last decade, now challenging the NHL as America's 4th…
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Joe Pompliano
Why ESPN ended its 35-year relationship with Major League Baseball
It’s official: Major League Baseball will no longer be on ESPN.
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Why athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Max Verstappen are buying new private jets
Today's newsletter is a deep dive into the world of private jets — how these deals are structured, the difference in models, total annual operating…
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The NBA All-Star Game is a circus (and that's okay)
It’s time for all of us to admit what we already know: The NBA All-Star game stinks.
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Joe Pompliano
YouTube TV is charging more money for a worse product — but what is the next best alternative?
Today's newsletter covers YouTube TV's rise, the platform's changes over the years, and alternatives consumers might consider due to constant price…
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Steve Cohen Wants To Spend $8 Billion To Transform Citi Field Into An Entertainment District
Last month, hundreds of Mets fans gathered at Citi Field in Queens, New York, for the team’s “Amazin’ Day” fan fest.
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Joe Pompliano
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