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1 week ago
Major League Baseball

Padres Notes: Sale, Gores, Payroll

The sale of the Padres is progressing, with four bidding groups and a potential price exceeding $3 billion.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
11 months ago

Rob Manfred compares Dodgers' spending to Yankees under Steinbrenner

The Los Angeles Dodgers' commitment to high payrolls has yielded significant success and raised concerns about payroll disparity in MLB.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
11 months ago

Rob Manfred compares Dodgers' spending to Yankees under Steinbrenner

The Los Angeles Dodgers' commitment to high payrolls has yielded significant success and raised concerns about payroll disparity in MLB.
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fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

One More Chicago Cubs Valuation Puts the Team at the $5 Billion Mark - Bleacher Nation

Forbes has the Cubs worth an even $5 billion, up 9% from last year. They are the 4th most valuable club in baseball, behind the Yankees ($8.5 billion), Dodgers ($7.8 billion), and Red Sox ($5.25 billion.
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Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Alexandra Popp and Borussia Dortmund: A sign of the times

Alexandra Popp joins Borussia Dortmund, enhancing the club's ambitions and visibility in women's football as they aim for Bundesliga promotion.
#nfl-relocation
Chicago Bears
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Why the Chicago Bears could actually move to Indiana | Fortune

The Chicago Bears are considering relocating from Soldier Field, prompting Illinois and Indiana to compete with competing stadium financing proposals to retain or attract the franchise.
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National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

New Washington tax law could affect Seahawks, Schneider says

Washington state's new 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million starting in 2028 will diminish the Seahawks' competitive advantage in free agent recruitment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Man Utd increase price of season tickets after ignoring' call for freeze

Manchester United have announced that the cost of season tickets at Old Trafford will go up by five percent next season. The club intend to invest the extra revenue in football and facilities after spending more than 200m in the transfer market last summer. The cheapest season tickets at Old Trafford next year will be 646, an average of 34 for the 19 Premier League home matches.
Manchester United
English Premier League
fromGoal
1 month ago

Chelsea and England given dire Cole Palmer burnout warning ahead of World Cup 2026 | Goal.com US

Excessive fixture congestion causes elite players like Cole Palmer to suffer injuries, reducing match availability and fan experience despite premium ticket prices.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Love them, but let them go

Allocate $600 million to schools and housing rather than subsidizing a sports team; prioritize public welfare, economic data, and ethical ownership over opportunistic deals.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Italy enjoy historic Winter Games: Is home advantage real?

Home advantage at the Olympics has decreased over time but still contributed to Italy's record Winter Games success, driven by female athletes and facility familiarity.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Understanding the Economic Impact of Major Sports Events on the Betting Industry

Major sports events drive widespread economic growth across hospitality, tourism, media, infrastructure, and significantly increase betting industry activity during global tournaments.
Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
3 months ago

Long Work Stoppage in 2027 May Not Be as Imminent as You Think -

The Dodgers prioritize winning over finances, signing Edwin Díaz to fix their bullpen, risking labor tensions but unlikely to cause a major baseball work stoppage.
World news
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

McIlroy: PGA merger with 'irrational' LIV unlikely

Rory McIlroy doubts golf will reunify because LIV's enormous, sustained spending created an unbridgeable financial and contractual gulf.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Is $500M for a single Toronto Blue Jay worth it? Economists say yes | CBC Sports

Rogers Communications recoups Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s $500M contract through World Series ticket, stadium sales, broadcast and cable revenue.
Television
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Money Talks: 'Everything about the working world - even the printer - was new to me': Tennis pro Conor Niland on his transition to an office 9-5

Conor Niland transitioned from a tennis player to a commercial property role and author after his playing career.
Tennis has a significant income disparity between top players and those who struggle.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

How Would Promotion/Relegation Work in College Football?

The next American sports league to make an obscene amount of money will be the one which figures out how to successfully incorporate a promotion and relegation model.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's 492m Saudi deal: two cynical regimes form a strategic alliance | Jonathan Liew

Al-Nassr's ambitious financial commitment of an estimated 492 million to Cristiano Ronaldo over two years illustrates the huge economic stakes involved in global football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

NBA cap rises max 10% to $154.6M for 2025-26

The NBA has set the salary cap for the coming season at $154.647 million, a 10% increase from the previous season's cap.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
9 months ago

FIFA Says Yes To Racism

The Club World Cup has been marked by uninspiring matches and low attendance, overshadowed by political protests and controversies surrounding the current US administration.
Soccer (FIFA)
Chicago White Sox
fromNevadaappeal
10 months ago

Santoro: Even for the Rockies (10-50), baseball is all about the dollars

The Colorado Rockies are on track to become one of the worst MLB teams in history, but ownership and fans remain indifferent.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago

Toronto bars, restaurants enjoyed sales bump during round 1 of NHL playoffs: data | CBC News

Toronto Maple Leafs playoff games significantly boost local bar and restaurant spending, with a notable peak during Game 4.
fromDodgers Nation
11 months ago

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Defends Dodgers For Expensive Ticket Prices

The prices for sporting events throughout the United States certainly are higher than they've ever been collectively at any point in history. The resale market hasn't helped in that capacity, nor has the global pandemic and the financial impact following it.
LA Dodgers
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

The Breakdown | Rugby World Cups aren't adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa rules out bid for 2035 and 2039 Rugby World Cups, citing economic challenges and past disappointments.
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