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Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWEMajor League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Major League Wrestling filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE
Last January, the competitive wrestling promotion filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE, its top competitor and the largest wrestling company in the world.
September 08, 2023
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekendESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
ESPN blackout frustrates millions of sports fans over the weekend
The telecoms company — which operates under Spectrum’s umbrella — removed Disney and ESPN programming last Thursday due to an ongoing carriage dispute.
September 06, 2023
A recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletesA recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes
A recent discovered CTE in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes
A recent Boston University study discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in over 40% of youth, high school, and college athletes who were exposed to repeated traumatic head injuries and died before age 30.
August 30, 2023
Former NFL player Reggie Bush is suing the NCAA for defamationFormer NFL player Reggie Bush is suing the NCAA for defamation
Former NFL player Reggie Bush is suing the NCAA for defamation
Reggie Bush (former NFL football player and current Wendy’s star) is suing the NCAA for defamation.
August 25, 2023
If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
If Disney sells ESPN, who will scoop them up?
After Disney expressed interest in selling an equity stake in the sports network a month ago, rumors of potential partners have swirled, with brands like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Verizon and even some sports leagues appearing as front-runners.
August 21, 2023
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paidA recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
A recent poll reveals that Americans believe that student-athletes should get paid
That’s the question a joint Sportico and Harris Poll study posed, ultimately revealing that 67% of Americans believe student-athletes should be compensated by their schools, once again bringing up the complex college sports conversation.
August 18, 2023
An in-depth look at direct to consumer live sportsAn in-depth look at direct to consumer live sports
An in-depth look at direct to consumer live sports
Direct-to-consumer live sports are the way of the future, so let’s take an in-depth look at this new sports television frontier and the different approaches taken by companies and leagues to capitalize on it.
August 14, 2023
How brands and teams approach off-the-field allegationsHow brands and teams approach off-the-field allegations
How brands and teams approach off-the-field allegations
As Manchester United fans continue to protest the potential return of forward Mason Greenwood, the club is delaying its decision on his future until it can talk to its women’s team and sponsors.
August 14, 2023
ESPN enters the betting game on a deal with Penn EntertainmentESPN enters the betting game on a deal with Penn Entertainment
ESPN enters the betting game on a deal with Penn Entertainment
On Tuesday, the sports media giant announced a deal with Penn Entertainment to officially enter the betting game.
August 11, 2023
The Pac-12 struggles to secure a new media rights dealThe Pac-12 struggles to secure a new media rights deal
The Pac-12 struggles to secure a new media rights deal
The Power Five conference has been looking for a new media rights deal for over a year now and in the meantime, schools are dropping out of its ranks like flies.
August 04, 2023
Pay and investment gaps in women's sports exposed in new studyPay and investment gaps in women's sports exposed in new study
Pay and investment gaps in women's sports exposed in new study
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before — a new study published yesterday exposes the pay and investment gaps in women’s sports and shines a light on the need for more sponsors in the industry.
August 02, 2023
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sportsName, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sports
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sports
Today, thanks to the writers over at our college sports newsletter, we’re diving into name, image, and likeness (NIL) and its effect on college sports.
July 31, 2023
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