Mannix Outlines NBA's Next Growth Priorities
From expansion to quality of play, @SIChrisMannix lays out the critical next steps of growth for @nba https://t.co/FdNbxOqyHY
Dana White Slams Legacy Boxing Promoters as “Rinky‑dink”
Dana White calls all the legacy boxing promoters “rinky dink” on First Take. Says every fight you see is like a “going out of business sale” where they take all the money.
Rays CEO Urges Immediate $1B Stadium Funding or Exit
Rays CEO Ken Babby warned the Hillsborough County Commission that "time and action are of the essence" for a $1B stadium subsidy or else "we would have no choice but to evaluate alternatives," in a tour de force of don't-make-me-come-in-there-ism....
CFTC's Inaction May Undermine Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits
Rule 40.11 is a major problem. I wrote this nearly one year ago. "CFTC’s Failure To Enforce ‘Gaming’ Contract Ban Could Still Upend Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits" https://t.co/hFQ1ejhfoB
Start with Nosebleed Fans to Wow Everyone
Most companies optimize for the people who pay the most… @thesavbananas founder Jesse Cole (@yellowtuxjesse) does the opposite. He starts with the people in the worst seats—the nosebleeds. Because if you can make the experience unforgettable for them, you can make it...
All Live Michigan Sportsbooks & iCasinos in One List
Live Michigan sportsbooks / iCasinos: bet365 BetMGM BetPARX BetRivers Caesars DraftKings Fanatics FanDuel FireKeepers Four Winds Golden Nugget* Hard Rock Bet Horseshoe* Play Eagle theScore Bet / Hollywood iCasino *iCasino only
West Coast School Realignment Persists, over 30 Affected
Realignment continues to roil the West Coast five years after the wave began. More than 30 schools have been impacted, with UC Santa Barbara the latest. "The end is not in sight." --->
Franchise's Big Move Set to Attract Free Agents
This is massive news for this franchise and it's going to help attract free agents.
Only Hard Rock Sportsbook; Others Limited to Prediction Markets
No other sportsbooks are likely coming to Florida (beyond Hard Rock). DraftKings and FanDuel prediction markets are both live in the state, along with Kalshi and many of the other major operators.
Bet365 Urges Massachusetts to Reopen Online Betting Applications
In some good news, bet365 has asked Massachusetts to re-open it's online sports betting application process 👀👀
Judge Rejects Claim CFTC Sole Authority over Sports Contracts
PM Lawyer: “Whether 40.11 bans sports event contracts is a matter for the CFTC to address, not a matter for Nevada to address.” Judge Nelson: “That can’t be a serious argument. It’s self-certification. You can put up anything you want.” Via @Dan_O_Boyle https://t.co/HrzTVlnaJ9
CFP's Logo Tweak: Barely Noticeable, yet Intentional
Takes subtle to a new level 👇 Why the College Football Playoff Decided to (Barely) Change Its Logo https://t.co/gYv2sWPIRp via @sportico @DanielLibit
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Sports Investments, Sells Al Hilal
Saudi Arabia doubles down on its sport ecosystem development as asset disposals commence Al Hilal has been sold, LIV Golf could be next, will Newcastle United follow? https://t.co/D7nWjAQ9l9 @Fire_and_Skill #Geosport https://t.co/EuFvnPPD0q
Achane Poised for $59M, Four‑year Extension
Coming off of a career year (1,838 scrimmage yards, 12 TDs) and entering a contract season, #Dolphins RB Devon Achane currently projects toward a 4 year, $59M extension according to Spotrac's model. https://t.co/FCnmzzKA0s
Private Equity's College Sports Deal: Profit Mystery, Not Hype
blogged about the learfield sale, which I don't think warrants a OH MY GOD PRIVATE EQUITY IS COMING TO COLLEGE SPORTS type reaction but I do kinda wonder how this becomes profitable for everybody https://t.co/q2bQ1lNVca
Bet365 Expands to Michigan, Now Active in 17 States
With today's bet365 sports betting launch in Michigan, the book is live in 17 states: Arizona Colorado Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Missouri New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia
LIV Circuit Relies on P
So is this now the generally accepted reality here for LIV? The circuit is funded via PIF for the rest of the season then it's either raise money or fold up shop?
Cobb County Figures Misused in Rays Stadium Debate
So, it appears that some Cobb County financial assessments are being injected into the Tampa Rays stadium discussion. Here's your reminder that the folks pushing these numbers are not reliable reporters of the evidence, even though it might seem like...
Paid Amounts Trump Promises; Reconciliation Guides Cap Planning
What actually gets paid matters more than what was originally promised. How does reconciliation data impact future cap planning and enforcement? This is covered in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off https://t.co/yBVisUkFCL https://t.co/FTBoknY43x
Connecting at NAB Show Vegas & New York Events
I’m about to head to the 🇺🇸 United States for a few days, let me know if you are around #NABShow in 🎰 Las Vegas or based in 🗽 New York. There are a few things lined up, including but...
Sport's Future: From Competition to Disney‑Style Entertainment
Very happy to see the book 'Diversify or Die - Why the Future of Sport is Entertainment' being published Thanks to the editorial team for inviting @Jailan_M & me to contribute a chapter Disneyfication: Football’s Mickey Mouse Future? https://t.co/5et1cbnkyb https://t.co/ccjgvUm8d5
Football's Cost Surge Outpaces Revenue Growth
Football does not have a revenue earning problem, it has a cost control problem. Revenues in the Premier League have ⬆️by 3,233% since it started in 1992 but wage costs are up 4,429% and transfer purchases 4,138%. If you are...
New Book Maps Power, Money, Politics in Esports
Geopolitical Economy of Esports Book publication, 6th May Examines convergence of power, money, politics and business in this fast growing sector Sections: -General introduction -China -Saudi Arabia -Asia -Europe & rest of world https://t.co/ZEI85yArWJ https://t.co/54Uxrn38W6
Underdog's Moneyball Strategy Shakes Celtic‑Rangers Dominance
Scottish football is facing its biggest upset in decades thanks to one team going full Moneyball against the big spending of Celtic and Rangers https://t.co/upq2qsXmsY
Riyadh Patrons May Invoke Force Majeure to Halt Golf Funding
Sounding a lot like @EchoStar, @livgolf_league patrons in Riyadh are considering invoking a force majeure clause (Iran War) to cut off funding to the @PGATOUR rival.
Truist Park Didn't Add $577M for Bond Payments
This statement from @romano_tbtimes is factually incorrect. Truist Park absolutely has NOT added $577 million in property taxes and other revenues to cover bond payments. I have no idea where such an asinine assertion even comes from. https://t.co/9nqLnNMJPy
Sports Media Turmoil: Layoffs, Deals
The Varsity * Ilan Ben-Hanan (@IBH) —an SVP of programming & content strategy, is the most senior ESPN executive to be laid off this week. * Will regulators get behind YouTube's pending deal with the NFL? * Casey Wasserman is on Capitol Hill...
Team Threatens 20‑year Exodus without New Stadium
"Build us a stadium or we'll continue to threaten to leave for another 20 years." https://t.co/QmsMSY7Oww
Ohio Sues Kalshi for Evading Sports Betting Rules
“How Is that not gambling?” Ohio Takes on Kalshi for dodging sports betting regulations https://t.co/3RWYMlEg4q
Citadel Sees Prediction Markets, Not Sports Betting, as Geopolitical Hedge
"Esposito said Citadel Securities isn’t interested in sports betting, which makes up a large chunk of the activity on online prediction sites." Citadel Securities says prediction markets are a good hedge for geopolitical risks https://t.co/IChz3UtFCE
Disney Demands $10M for 30‑second Super Bowl Ad
Scoop: Disney has told advertisers it believes they should pay $10M for a 30-sec ad in the company's 2027 telecast of Super Bowl LXI, according to four people with knowledge of negotiations, but the price tag has some marketers sitting...
Ninth Circuit Judges Question Sports Betting vs Casino Rules
"A three-judge panel pressed the exchanges on how sports betting differs from casino gambling." Online sports betting exchanges seek win before Ninth Circuit https://t.co/HmiCfIl3qq
World Baseball Classic Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top Show
Netflix says The World Baseball Classic was its most-watched program ever on Netflix in Japan with 31.4 million viewers.
Elected Officials Resist Stadium Subsidies, Residents Urged To
Love to see conscientious elected representatives pushing back against stadium subsidy demands. More of this please.
FIFA Launches Paid Stadium Tours Across U.S. Cities
FIFA is offering paid stadium tours before and during this summer's World Cup in N.J., Philly, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta and K.C. Pricing varies by venue and date. More details at @SBJ. https://t.co/XBimkoWUxu
FSU, Clemson Rank Low with Under $100M Revenue
I'm talking about the sport-specific total revenue figures both schools reported to the NCAA. because I'm feeling generous, here's what that chart looks like (via EPL) FSU and Clemson are 22 and 23 on this list. Each under 100M https://t.co/GfKDou5XPN
USOPC Board Flags Ticket Fees, Olympic Sport Crisis
Team USA had much to discuss at the first USOPC board meeting of the year. From those 24% service charges on LA28 tickets to the existential "threat" facing Olympic sports in the U.S., here's what top executives had to say:
Padres Sale Bids Near $4B, Shattering MLB Record
The latest bids are in for the San Diego Padres sale process, and three were at least $3.5 billion, including one nearing $4 billion. The sale will shatter the current MLB record of $2.42 billion for the Mets in 2020...
Team USA Board Discusses LA28 Fees, Gender Policy, Surfing
From this week's @TeamUSA board meeting: - LA28 ticket fees 🎟️ - Defense of Casey Wasserman ⚖️ - IOC gender policy latest 🏃♀️ - Surfing's future 🏄♀️ More from @Germanotes 👇 https://t.co/Q6P6k7gDD1
NFL Treats YouTube as Free TV, Ignoring Regulators
NFL to Critics: YouTube Is Free TV. Deal With It. Assuming today’s YouTube licensing of five games news is accurate, it clearly illustrates that the NFL is not terribly concerned by the FCC inquiry, what appears to be a narrow DoJ...
Tampa Bay Overpays Sports Teams with Taxpayer Money
Good grief, Tampa Bay. Y'all need to chill with doling out taxpayer dollars to pro sports teams. https://t.co/OEQymaZnZl
Sherman Pushes Taxpayer‑funded Stadium Upgrade for Profit
So, as long as taxpayers are paying, John Sherman wants to replace the current ballpark that fans love with an upgraded version that makes him more money. But don't worry, he insists that the new stadium will include a crown...
Dolan's Power: Move Knicks to Miami Anytime
Waiting for the CNBC hosts to praise Jim Dolan and how he can get up and move the Knicks to Miami whenever he wants
Laura Rutledge to Interview Every NFL Draft Prospect
Laura Rutledge will interview every prospect in attendance from the #NFLDraft stage in Pittsburgh. Those interviews will air across #ESPN, #ABC, and #NFLNetwork. In past years ESPN & NFLN would each have their own talent conduct the interviews, alternating between...
Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $165B, Triggers Major‑Questions Review
National sports betting handle via state regulation exceeded $165 billion in 2025, well north of the $50 billion baseline for 'significance' suggested by Judge Nelson for application of the 'major-questions' doctrine. Via @SBJ https://t.co/KpmmUeyJQ4)
Big‑event Hosting Hurts Taxpayers, Benefits the Wealthy
Toronto is one of a long line of cities when officials realize after its too late how much of an economic misstep the World Cup or the Olympics turns out to be for a city. It's not absolutely this but...
We Cracked the NBA Tanking Puzzle, Not College Jobs
Enjoyed it! Not sure if we figured out a way to save the livelihoods of U.S. college grads but pretty sure we solved the NBA tanking question. One for two ain't bad. https://t.co/xRXSeJramN
Thunder Poised for $854K Per Player Title Bonus
NEWS: NBA players will split $36 million from the league's playoff bonus pool. With the league's best record, the @okcthunder are in line for the biggest payday if they win the title at $854K/player. Details 👇via @Sportico. https://t.co/sVztxur4FE
Judge Flags Kalshi's Claim that Sports Betting Is Nationwide
Judge Bade: "Kalshi advertises 'sports betting is legal in all 50 states.' Yet another instance of Kalshi's own words being used against it.
Cowboys' Value Defies Wins: Money Beats Championships
Judge Lee shading the Dallas Cowboys. Says team is the most valuable franchise in sports even though they haven't won anything in years. Goes to whether winning or losing a particular game has financial consequences.