Business of Sports

Follow the money. From team valuations to private equity takeovers, this is where sports and business collide.

Soccer

Inside the Champions League’s chaotic day

18 matches. One day. UEFA’s new Champions League format is the biggest shake-up in decades—bringing more chaos, more stakes, and plenty of pushback from managers and fans alike.

Commanders advanced to the NFC championship game with an upset over the Lions

NFL

Winning – it’s just good business. Or is it?

A playoff win gave the Commanders their best merch day in 92 years. But does winning really grow a team’s value? Experts say it’s more about stadiums and media markets than scoreboard success.

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