A.J. Brown Trade Boosts New Team Cash,
Trading WR A.J. Brown (after June 1st) New Team Cash 2026: $29M (gtd) 2027: $21M ($4M gtd) 2028: $32M 2029: $31M New Team Cap 2026: $7M 2027: $10.9M 2028: $17.8M 2029: $23.6M 2030: $53.5M (void) #Eagles Dead Cap 2026: $16.3M ($7M saved) 2027: $27.1M ($4M lost)
Padres' Business Boom Drives Record Sale Price
Why did the @Padres command such a high sale process? Because business is good. Really good 👇 San Diego Padres’ Business Is Booming. Here’s Why https://t.co/YAUpH4a5Zf via @sportico @JustBirny @kbadenhausen
Unseen Challenges Threaten Sports Industry's Future
The Iceberg: What Sport Industry Leaders Miss—and Why It Matters -Guest OpEd https://t.co/ybUw3OO8W9 via @sportico
WBA's 2024/25 Finances: 9th Place, PSR Penalty Explained
Review of West Bromwich Albion's financial results for the 2024/25 season, when they finished 9th in the Championship. Includes a look at why the EFL has charged the club for a breach of PSR #wba https://t.co/EPDRE5YfBd
Judge Probes Major‑questions Doctrine for Sports Betting Contracts
Judge Nelson asked the following Qs about whether the major-questions doctrine applies to sports-event contracts: 1) Is Dodd Frank a "long extant, but rarely used statute"? 2) Does sports gambling have "vast economic and political significance"? His opinion in State v. Su:👇...
Agency Inaction Can't Override State Law, Roth Rules
Judge Roth's recognition that "agency inaction alone cannot preempt state law, especially not when that inaction constitutes a failure to 'adhere to its own rules & regulations'" worth revisiting in light of the CA9's focus on Rule 40.11(a)(1).🧵 https://t.co/PGlrk8xTm0
Fans Want WWE‑SEC Netflix Docu‑Series Featuring Stars
Between Oba Femi, @BiancaBelairWWE and @_trickwilliams (and likely others), why not a docu-series on Netflix from @WWE and the @SEC ?
Judge Doubts Dodd‑Frank Gave CFTC Sole Sports‑bet Jurisdiction
"Boy, that's a pretty monumental change without a lot of discussion about it." - Judge Nelson expressing skepticism that the 2010 Dodd-Frank amendments granted the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over sports-event contracts.
NBA Playoffs Reveal Why Betting‑Heavy States Complain
Living in Georgia where online sports betting isn’t legal I generally don’t see many related ads, but they’re all over the NBA playoffs so I have a better understanding now of why NY/DC people complain about it.
Major Media Coverage Crucial for Women's Basketball Visibility
One thing I always pay attention to having covered sports media since 1873 is which outlets are covering something. Was very good to see The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and CTV at the first practice. I was there for...
Chelsea's Abramovich Era Involved Systemic Cheating, Asterisk Needed
This is a good point. Chelsea under Abramovich systematically undermined the rules, made disguised payments and, to be blunt, cheated for years. Not on the scale of Man City, but cheated. Next time I update, I'll add an extra asterisk,...
Nike’s Ad Strategically Targets Adidas, Boston’s Sponsor
Nike knew exactly what they were doing with that ad, especially since Adidas is the main sponsor of Boston
Longer Contracts Beat Higher Annual Salary in Growing League
Dexter Lawrence reportedly turned down an offer from the #Giants of around $28M per year but with multiple years added on. He didn’t turn down the price, he turned down the term. Getting a raise today, and a raise in...
NBA Playoffs Moving From Streaming to Broadcast TV
Yesterday: 3 NBA Playoff Games on streaming, 1 on cable Today: 4 NBA Playoff Games on broadcast TV https://t.co/UiqxPVceeA
Dexter Lawrence Signs $28M Extension, Locks in $70M Deal
DL Dexter Lawrence's 1-year, $28M extension puts him under contract at 3 years, $70M with the #Bengals through the 2028 season. Terms per @RapSheet
Commissioners’ Power Could Bring A’s to Nashville
The Nashville experience shows the capabilities of NFL and MLB commissioners. Goodell recognized a cash-poor owner in an MLB-less market and pushed to grab a subsidy while Manfred encouraged Fisher to wallow in his fantasies out west. The A's could...
Defensive Linemen Top Earners Near $30M Benchmark
Highest Average Paid #NFL Defensive Linemen Chris Jones, $31.75M Jordan Davis, $26M Milton Williams, $26M Zach Allen, $25.5M Nnamdi Madubuike, $24.5M Dexter Lawrence's pending extension with the Bengals is expected to approach $30M per year.
Inside How Bars Legally Stream Sports to Patrons
Seeing a lot of questions/complaints about streaming sports in bars (and hotels). I talked to broadcasters and business owners. Here's how it actually works...
Blake Griffin's Rookie Journey: From Reluctant to Rising Star
From Reluctant to Rising Star: Inside Blake Griffin’s Rookie Season at Prime Video - https://t.co/QWEu6Qyg0Z via @FOS
LIV Golf: Wealthy Misguided Venture That Failed
Best summary of LIV Golf I’ve seen: “LIV was a bad idea from the start, hatched by some people with too much money and too little judgment, seeking influence in and over the game of professional golf for many different...
EverPass + DirecTV Business Unlock All Streaming Exclusives
Between EverPass and DirecTV for Business (something your favorite sports bar probably already subscribes to), just about all the streaming exclusives are available.
Giants Clear Cap, Secure #5 and #10 Picks
#NFL TRADE #Bengals Acquire DL Dexter Lawrence 2026: $20M 2027: $19.5M #Giants Acquire 2026 1st-Rd Pick (#10) NY takes on $13.9M of dead cap, freeing $13M of space & now hold the #5 & #10 picks in next week's draft. Lawrence projects toward a 3 year, $82M extension...
Knicks Fans Outraged over Missing Local Broadcast
A lot of chatter from #knicks fans gping to bars for a 1st round playoff game & no ability to watch on @PrimeVideo. As Mike Breen said not having a local broadcast for rd 1 is a big issue. #nba...
Bought Back for £1.5m, Still Leads the Team
£3.1m to sign the Kaiser in 2017, sold him for £7m and then bought him back for £1.5m. Still runs the show.
Wasserman Sale Draws Top Suitors After Epstein Emails
New, with @LaurenSHirsch: Suitors including UTA, Permira, Patrick Whitesell and a bidding group including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian + Avail co-founder Chris Giliberti are circling Wasserman, which went up for sale amid the Epstein emails: https://t.co/7vC0VDGkvn
Why Draft Coverage Needs Critical Play‑by‑Play Voices
NEW PODCAST: Should NFL broadcasters be more critical during NFL Draft coverage — and why this is the greatest era ever for play by play broadcasters. SI's Jimmy Traina is the guest. https://swap.fm/l/4apy5A6FmakGYZa2Tfop
Sports Venues Don't Grow Tax Base, Just Shift Revenue
It's good to seek out expert opinions, but in this case, the person consulted doesn't appear to be familiar with the research. This statement is uninformed conjecture. Sports venues DO NOT increase the value of the tax base. At best,...
Padres Top MLB Control Deals at $3.9 B
Highest-priced MLB control sales: Padres: $3.9B (2026-pending) Mets: $2.42B (2020) Dodgers: $2.15B (2012) Orioles $1.73B (2024) Rays: $1.7B (2025) Mariners: $1.4B (2016) *Excludes White Sox 2025 path to control deal https://t.co/gX4ElV4w42
Saudi ATP 1000 Confirmed, No Plans to Cancel
For what it’s worth, told it’s all systems go for the new ATP 1000 planned in Saudi. So no pull back there https://t.co/IF8qmeGaAy
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It’s Saturday, which means The Highlight Reel, @Sportico’s recap of the top #SportsBiz stories. Sign up for all our newsletters here: https://t.co/YDv6TFimqx https://t.co/LZNr4lLDJm
Chelsea's Private Equity Takeover Sparks Losses, Fan Backlash
Big losses and grumbling fans: how Chelsea’s private equity revolution ran into trouble via @FT and @SamuelAgini https://t.co/N1jgbUiPka
Pac-12 Negotiating 2026 Bowl Deals, Announcement Pending
Statement from the Pac-12: “We continue to work through agreements for our future bowl partnerships in 2026 and remain focused on arranging for the best possible opportunities and events for our programs, student-athletes and fans. We will be excited to announce...
Nats Could Cut Starter Costs with Simple Tweak
The Nats could save money on starting pitching by just tossing this out there https://t.co/eLbhGEIu1K
Billionaire Funds Study on Online Betting's Male Harm
"John Arnold, a former energy trader, is pouring millions of dollars into research on the ills of online betting" Billionaire Investor Warns Sports Prediction Markets Harm Men https://t.co/6zixGBWDY5
BetMGM’s Heavy Spend Inflates Sports Betting Acquisition Costs
"...driving up customer acquisition costs by “buying sports betting keywords as well as throwing money at any sports media property that will take it.”" BetMGM’s Adam Greenblatt: Prediction markets ‘throwing money at’ sports media properties https://t.co/vjfmR3CoKa
Jaguars, Falcons Swap DLs, Each Swallow $2M Dead Cap
#NFL TRADE #Jaguars Acquire DL Ruke Orhorhoro 2026: $1.7M (gtd) 2027: $2.1M ($966k gtd) #Falcons Acquire DE Maason Smith 2026: $1.5M ($1.1M gtd) 2027: $1.8M Atlanta takes on $2M of dead cap, forfeiting $835k of space. Jacksonville takes on $1.3M of dead cap, forfeiting forfeiting $835k of space.
Women's Sports Prove ROI‑Driving Asset Class
The Women's sports narrative is no longer a 'feel good investment' story, its a proven ROI asset class. A gender mixed, significant fanbase, with multiples ahead. @WNBA @NWSL @USWNT @LPGA @WTA @MarchMadnessWBB @thepwhlofficial @leagueonevb @Octagon
South Carolina Sports Betting Won’t Arrive Until 2030
In South Carolina, sports betting passing this year is 0%. In the coming years the odds "improve" (maybe 10%?) with a new governor, who will take office in January 2027. Still, its an uphill battle. I don't expect SC (or...
Season Tickets Gamble on Team Success for Playoff Value
Season tickets are a bet on a team being really good because the real value is playoff tickets at face
Golf Betting Surges: Handle Up 33% YoY
Great golf wagering info from my colleague @Bill_KingSBJ : Betting handle on @PGATOUR events -- not counting the Masters, which does its own thing -- is up 33% vs. this time last year. The number of bets is pacing 18% ahead. The...
GeoComply Trims 15% Staff Amid Industry Shift
Sportsbook geolocation provider @GeoComply laid off ~15% of its staff this week. It comes amid some changes in the industry re: competition and pricing. The company called the move a "deliberate strategic evolution". https://t.co/UlrlmnDUXq
Micah Parsons Tops Cap Share; Anderson Jr. Still Highest‑paid
While Will Anderson Jr.'s 3-year, $150M extension makes him the highest average paid non-QB ($50M) in history, he doesn't top the active list when adjusting for cap. Largest Non-QB AAV % of Cap Micah Parsons, 16.65% Will Anderson Jr., 16.60% Aidan Hutchinson, 16.12% Nick Bosa,...
Edge and QB Command Top NFL Salaries
Top AAV Per NFL Position QB: $60M (Prescott) RB: $20.6M (Barkley) FB: $3.8M (Ricard) WR: $42.1M (JSN) TE: $19.1M (Kittle) OL: $30.1M (Tunsil) DL: $31.7M (Jones) ED: $50M (Anderson) LB: $21M (Warner) CB: $31M (McDuffie) S: $25.1M (Hamilton) K: $6.5M (Fairbairn) P: $4.1M (Stout) LS: $1.8M (Harris)
Texans' Biggest Deals: Watson Leads $156M Contract
Largest Contracts in Houston #Texans History Deshaun Watson, $156M Will Anderson: $150M J.J. Watt, $100M Derek Stingley Jr., $90M DeAndre Hopkins, $81M Top Average Salaries Will Anderson, $50M Danielle Hunter, $40.1M Deshaun Watson, $39M
Texans Lock Anderson with $177M, $134M Guaranteed Extension
Will Anderson's 3 year, $150M extension with the #Texans puts him under contract at a total value of 5 years, $177M through 2030, $134M of which is reportedly guaranteed for practical purposes. Anderson will still be 29 years old at the...
Data Reveals NBA Tanking Trends and Fixes
What the Data Says About NBA Tanking, and How to Fix It 🏀https://t.co/rekP0yqs1Z via @sportico @LevAkabas
NHL Players Rank Houston Top Expansion Market
NHL Players' preferred expansion markets, according to the @NHLPA Player Poll: 1. Houston - 34.3% 2. Quebec City - 16.9% 3. Atlanta - 9.8% 4. Scottsdale - 8.9% 5. Austin - 5.0%
FA and Premier League Ignore Ticket Price Gouging
The FA and Premier League turn a blind eye to Todd Boehly’s Vivid Seats selling FA Cup semi final tickets for more than a grand. These organisations are supposed to be the guardians of the game, yet they show the backbone...
Big West Actively Seeks New Member Institutions
“Yes, we are actively continuing to look at opportunities and institutions that want to join the Big West, particularly those within the existing or, possibly, an expanded Big West footprint.” https://t.co/NOzE2UQq53
Week 0 Start Gives Games Pre‑NFL Spotlight
Starting the 2027+ seasons on Week 0 would certainly create scheduling flexibility but the major benefit would be playing more games before the NFL starts, when there is effectively zero competition for eyeballs.