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Wimbledon and Augusta National: Two Clubs That Still Say No
From grass courts to green jackets, these two sporting giants built global dominance by refusing to sell out, and everyone wants in.
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David Skilling
Horner’s Gone, Max Might Be Next. Red Bull Are Playing with Fire
Christian Horner’s dismissal leaves Red Bull scrambling, Verstappen unsettled, and Formula 1 with a power vacuum that could reshape the sport.
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David Skilling
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The $275 Million Mahomes Bet: How KC Current Became the Crown Jewel of the NWSL
From the NFL to women’s soccer, the Mahomes family is assembling a modern sports empire. KC Current might be the smartest piece on the board.
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David Skilling

June 2025

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Team Is in a Legal War With the Sport
As 23XI fights to keep its charter, the battle has spiralled into countersuits, financial threats, and a power struggle over NASCAR’s future.
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David Skilling
The NBA Draft Is a Masterclass in Controlled Chaos
It’s where careers launch, franchises reload, and the business of basketball reveals itself, whether fans notice or not
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David Skilling
The $10 Billion Lakers: Why Mark Walter’s Move Would Reshape NBA Power
He already owns the Dodgers, Chelsea, and part of the Lakers, but if this deal closes, Walter’s empire would rewrite the rules of modern sports…
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David Skilling
Who Pays When FIFA Comes to Town? The 49ers Are About to Find Out
With the state pulling back, Santa Clara law limiting public spend, and FIFA taking the spoils, Levi’s Stadium faces a $37 million question
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David Skilling
Why the NBA’s New All-Star Format Might Finally Matter Again
With a USA vs. World game set for 2026, Adam Silver is trying to save the All-Star brand—and he’s betting on nationalism, time zones, and Olympic…
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David Skilling
College Athletes Are Getting Paid, But the Cost of Change Could Reshape American Sport Forever
With a $2.8 billion settlement approved, the amateur era of college athletics is officially over. Now comes the scramble to build a fair, sustainable…
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David Skilling
F1’s $2 Billion Power Play: How Formula 1 Became the Pinnacle of Sponsorship ROI
Formula 1 is winning where it matters, massive brand value, global cultural reach, and unrivalled sponsorship economics.
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David Skilling
NBA Finals: What a Win Would Mean for Indiana or Oklahoma City
For two cities that love their basketball, the 2025 NBA Finals isn’t about history—it’s about validation
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David Skilling

May 2025

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