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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

NFL Stars or Flag Football Lifers: Who Deserves Olympic Gold in 2028?
As flag football enters the Olympics, a complex debate is emerging—should NFL players headline Team USA, or should the pioneers of the sport get their…
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David Skilling
Mark Cuban’s Minority Stakes Play: Why the $750M Harbinger Fund Signals a New Era of Sports Ownership
Cuban joins forces with Williams and Cannon to back media-savvy franchises—shaping how capital, culture, and control converge in pro sports.
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David Skilling
The New York Liberty Became the First $450M Women’s Team
What It Means for the Business of Sport
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David Skilling
Premier League’s Betting Problem: The Unlicensed Gamble at the Heart of English Football
With clubs still cashing in on betting sponsors, despite government warnings and surrendered licenses, the Premier League faces a reckoning with the…
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David Skilling
Golf’s Best Kept Secret - Grass League
How a fast-paced, team-based par-3 tour is reshaping golf culture — under the lights, on social, and with something real to say.
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David Skilling
Reebok’s Revival Under Shaq and Iverson Could Spark a Cultural Power Move
Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson are leading Reebok’s revival, blending heritage with modern strategy.
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David Skilling
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