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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
The global impact of the FIFA Women's World CupThe global impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup
The global impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup
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As the semifinals of the world’s biggest tournament wrap up, we’re looking at its global impact on the women’s game.
August 16, 2023
A diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red StarsA diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red Stars
A diverse group of Chicago women are negotiating to purchase the Chicago Red Stars
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According to a press release yesterday, a “diverse group of Chicago women business and civic leaders” has negotiated a deal to buy the team from its current owners.
August 16, 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
This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership recordsThis year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records
This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records
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As this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records, the time to invest in global women’s soccer is now. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers.
August 09, 2023
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccerGaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer
Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer
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Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer. This follows women’s sports’ circle of life: growing viewership and attendance numbers lead to more investment and ultimately better competition, with brand deals and sponsorships serving as the all-important middleman.
August 09, 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
Google addresses search engine's bias against women's sportsGoogle addresses search engine's bias against women's sports
Google addresses search engine's bias against women's sports
Google has finally addressed its search engine’s bias against women’s sports, the company announced Tuesday — just in time for the 2023 Women’s World Cup (WWC).
July 28, 2023
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