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The Inside Story Of How Glen Taylor Sabotaged The Timberwolves Sale
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore agreed to one of the NBA's most unique purchase agreements. But new information indicates Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor…
Apr 23, 2024
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Inside The NFL Draft’s Fake Economics (And Why Cities Still Pay Up)
The NFL promises massive economic returns for host cities, yet hotel data, attendance math, and academic research suggest the real impact is far smaller…
Apr 23
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What I'm Hearing About LIV Golf's Future
After spending more than $5 billion to recruit some of the world’s top golfers in an effort to create a competitor to the PGA Tour (and increase tourism…
Apr 20
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Joe Pompliano
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How Mount Everest Became a $50,000 Scam: Fake Rescues, Insurance Fraud, and Traffic Jams in the Death Zone
Last month, Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) charged 32 people in connection with a $20 million insurance fraud operating on and around Mount…
Apr 17
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Joe Pompliano
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The DOJ vs. The NFL: Inside the Antitrust Fight That Could Reshape Sports Media
The NFL’s $100 billion media empire was built on a narrow legal exemption. Now that foundation is being tested in ways that could ripple across every…
Apr 14
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Augusta National's Most Interesting (And Secretive) Details
The 90th Masters Tournament is officially underway, so today’s newsletter examines Augusta National’s most interesting and secretive details.
Apr 9
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NFL Referees Make $350,000 Per Year. Now They Want More
During the NFL’s annual league meeting this week at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, all 32 of the league’s owners unanimously voted to approve a…
Apr 1
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Inside Wrexham’s Finances: How Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Built a $450 Million Football Club
Wrexham is one of the most interesting case studies in the history of sports business.
Mar 31
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Inside The NBA’s $16 Billion Expansion Plan: Why Seattle And Las Vegas Are Getting Teams
On Wednesday, March 25th, the NBA’s Board of Governors voted unanimously — all 30 owners in favor — to formally explore adding expansion franchises in…
Mar 27
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