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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…
13 hrs ago
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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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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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Breaking Down UCLA’s Stadium Standoff: Big Ten Money, NIL Pressure, And SoFi Stadium’s Offer
UCLA says it can walk away from the Rose Bowl for $60–80 million, but a closer look at the contract suggests the truth is far more complicated.
Nov 13
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Joe Pompliano
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Inside The Billion-Dollar Business Behind The New York City Marathon
Today's newsletter includes a 2,500-word breakdown of the New York Road Runners 44-page financials, including total revenues and expenses, sponsorship…
Nov 10
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Joe Pompliano
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Penn Entertainment’s $1.5 Billion Gamble on ESPN Bet Ends In Disaster
Penn’s deal with ESPN was supposed to build the next great sportsbook. Instead, it exposed the brutal economics of the sports betting gold rush.
Nov 6
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Joe Pompliano
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Pickleball’s Billion-Dollar Potential: Inside The Investors, Leagues, And Media Deals Powering Its Growth
From neighborhood courts to network television, pickleball’s growth has stunned the sports world. But can it evolve into a league that lasts?
Nov 5
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Joe Pompliano
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Inside The YouTube TV–Disney Blackout: How 10 Million Fans Lost ESPN Overnight
Today's newsletter provides a breakdown on the YouTube TV-ESPN fight, including how we got here and what will happen next. Plus, I give a prediction on…
Nov 3
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Joe Pompliano
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October 2025
How Colleges Are Turning Stadiums Into Money-Printing Machines
With NIL payments and rising coaching salaries crushing budgets, schools are getting creative — selling beer, hosting concerts, and even renting…
Oct 30
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Joe Pompliano
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Inside Brian Kelly’s $54 Million LSU Buyout
Brian Kelly just made $54 million by getting fired. Today's newsletter takes you inside the contract clauses, donor funding, and economics fueling…
Oct 28
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Joe Pompliano
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Apple TV Just Paid $750 Million to Take Over Formula 1’s U.S. Broadcast Rights
Apple’s exclusive Formula 1 media rights deal could reshape sports streaming forever. But behind the scenes, investors and team owners aren’t nearly as…
Oct 27
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