Sports Industry & Events
Sports media rights, major events and activism in global sport.
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Today in Sports Industry & Events· Nov 2
Fanatics has expanded its NHL partnership to include custom jersey design for all 32 teams, moving beyond its existing role as merchandise distributor. The shift consolidates merchandising and design revenue within Fanatics' ecosystem while reducing the league's direct control over brand presentation. This deepens Fanatics' influence over NHL intellectual property and signals the company's strategy to control the full value chain from design through retail in professional sports.
- Single source40 minutes ago
Fanatics expands NHL presence with custom jerseys for all 32 teams
Fanatics expands NHL design authority, producing Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams.
CNBC
- Single source1 day ago
Canelo Alvarez reclaims WBC super middleweight title over Mbilli
Al Jazeera
- Single source1 day ago
Golden State Valkyries win inaugural WNBA title; Williams sets Finals records
Al Jazeera
- Single source2 days ago
Coventry beats Sunderland as United drops toward relegation battle
Al Jazeera
- Single source2 days ago
Brighton beats Man City 1-0, cuts leader's advantage to two points
Yasin Ayari's goal gave third-place Brighton a victory over Manchester City, tightening the Premier League title race.
Al Jazeera
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- Single source4 days ago
WNBA shifts Finals Game 6 to midday after weighing multiple scheduling options
The WNBA moved Thursday's Game 6 of the Finals to 12:30 p.m. ET after considering various alternative time slots.
CNBC
- Single source5 days ago
WNBA faces backlash over Thursday afternoon Finals tipoff
WNBA scheduled weekday lunchtime finals, drawing criticism from celebrities and politicians over viewership impact.
CNBC
- Single source7 days ago
Rapper finally takes Super Bowl halftime stage after years behind scenes
Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show for the first time, despite his long involvement with the event.
BBC News
- Single source11 days ago
FIFA seeks bids for American broadcast rights to 2030 men's tournament
FIFA opens bidding for U.S. broadcast rights to 2030 World Cup, with winner selection expected by year-end.
CNBC
- Single source13 days ago
UEFA presses FIFA for World Cup privatization documents by November
UEFA demands FIFA release documents on World Cup commercial sale plan.
Al Jazeera
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- Single source14 days ago
Real Madrid routs Sevilla 4-1 ahead of Barcelona showdown
Al Jazeera
- Single source16 days ago
Sports piracy enforcement efforts face questions over effectiveness
Sports piracy crackdown underway as illegal streaming threatens legitimate broadcast rights holders and platform revenues.
BBC News
- Single source16 days ago
Neto scores twice as Chelsea defeats Everton amid Martinez injury concern
Chelsea forward Neto scored twice to beat Everton; Martinez suffered a head injury during the match.
Al Jazeera
- Single source17 days ago
Sporting memorabilia market reflects broader inflation across professional athletics
Sporting memorabilia market grows as collectible items from famous athletes command significant commercial value.
The Guardian
- Single source24 days ago
NBA commissioner signals intent to reach EuroLeague agreement for European expansion
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver signals intent to reach a deal with EuroLeague for a planned NBA Europe launch.
CNBC
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- Single source24 days ago
DAZN executive discusses proliferation and rising costs of sports subscriptions
BBC News examines the proliferation of sports subscription services and their market fragmentation.
BBC News
- Single source26 days ago
Disney+ will broadcast the Super Bowl and two Monday Night Football contests
Disney+ will stream the upcoming Super Bowl, expanding its sports content and advertising reach.
CNBC
- Single source26 days ago
O2 extends London venue naming rights in record £200m agreement
O2 renews London venue naming rights in record £200 million deal.
The Guardian
- Single source27 days ago
Kane reaches England appearance milestone, contributes to three-goal victory
Harry Kane scores twice as England defeats Czechia 3-0, equaling England's all-time scoring record.
Al Jazeera
- Single source27 days ago
Merino's two goals lift Spain past Croatia in Nations League
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in a Nations League match, with Merino scoring twice.
Al Jazeera
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- Single source27 days ago
Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke commitments, apologizes for exit
Cristiano Ronaldo apologizes for walking off Portugal's bench, citing a broken promise from coach Jesus.
Al Jazeera
- Single source27 days ago
Benin prepares to face Argentina in Messi's farewell match
African nation prepares to host Messi event, likely boosting local tourism and hospitality demand.
BBC News
- Single source28 days ago
English Premier League draws 20 percent more young US viewers after World Cup
Nielsen Sports data shows Premier League viewership among young Americans increased 20 percent following the World Cup.
Al Jazeera
- Single source28 days ago
Luis Silberwasser exits TNT Sports as David Berson assumes leadership role
The head of TNT Sports is departing following the merger of Paramount, Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery, with CBS Sports' David Berson taking charge of the combined sports division.
CNBC
- Single source29 days ago
Portugal coach Jesus says Ronaldo welcome to rejoin national team
Portugal coach Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can rejoin the national team if he chooses.
Al Jazeera
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- Single source29 days ago
Cavan Sullivan sets record as youngest US international scorer
Cavan Sullivan, Manchester City player, becomes youngest US international goalscorer.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
YouTube seeks expanded live sports programming with selective focus
YouTube is pursuing live sports rights as part of its content strategy, though not all major events are in scope.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Ghana parts ways with Queiroz after AFCON qualifying setbacks
Ghana football coach Carlos Queiroz resigns following AFCON qualifying losses.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania rush to complete AFCON 2027 preparations
East African nations accelerate infrastructure and venue preparations ahead of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Texans linebacker displays tribute to deceased Palestinian children despite league penalties
NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair honors slain Palestinian sisters despite league sanctions.
Al Jazeera