Alex Ovechkin is a bit of a beast
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Business of Sports
Follow the money. From team valuations to private equity takeovers, this is where sports and business collide.
In Major League Baseball, the rich keep getting richer
Plus: NFL rules are changing…
The Yankees are using torpedoes to hit torpedoes
Plus: Duke is upset with "The White Lotus"...
Warren Buffett’s $1M bracket pool has its first winner
A college manager with rap skills lands 10 NIL deals, March Madness lacks upsets, and Warren Buffett finally gives away his $1M bracket prize. Plus: buzzer-beaters, bizarre F1 disqualifications, and a heartfelt farewell to George Foreman.
How to best pick upsets, according to data
March Madness is back, and the data is here to help your bracket survive the chaos. Plus: the longest road trip in college hoops history, NHL owner rankings, and a new record for Steph Curry. All that and more in 3.56 minutes.
Inside the growing women’s athletic shoe movement
From Steph Curry’s new front-office gig to early MLB breakout candidates and the booming women’s shoe industry, here’s what’s making noise beyond the box score this week in sports.
How one conference shapes the future of sports
Sports nerds took over MIT. From Sloan’s analytics influence to $100M media deals and wild March Madness odds, this one’s loaded. Also: Jokić rewrites the record books and we need a favor to keep our emails out of spam 🙏
Why some WNBA teams are shopping for new homes
Several WNBA teams are moving games to bigger arenas—and it’s not a coincidence they’re playing Caitlin Clark’s Fever. Record crowds, soaring viewership, and media deals are reshaping the league’s growth story in real time.
Drones and Sports: Why Pro Leagues Want New Defense Laws
Drones are disrupting pro sports, and leagues want action. A new bipartisan bill would let local officials take them down—before fans or players are put at risk.
MLB and ESPN are getting a divorce
MLB and ESPN are parting ways after 35 years. With broadcast rights talks breaking down, the league is eyeing streaming options—while ESPN plots its next digital move. Here's what it means for the future of watching baseball.