2025-12-04
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Finance & Investments
Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) originally bought 90% for ~£30M in 2021.
Portman Holdings LLC is the new majority shareholder; Bright Path Sports Partners retains ~40%.
The sale includes promotion-based bonus payments, potentially increasing the pension fund's final return.
The top 15 female athletes collectively earned $249M in 2025, a 12% increase.
Ten of the 15 highest earners are tennis players, including No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka ($30M).
Top non-tennis earners include skier Eileen Gu ($23M) and basketball's Caitlin Clark ($16.1M).
The market is projected to grow from $14.54B in 2025 at a 14.34% CAGR.
Growth is driven by consumer demand for premium experiences and major sporting events.
Soccer is the leading segment, with North America holding a major market share.
Synchronized sensors create high-definition 3D reconstructions for interactive multi-angle viewing.
Pilots include MLB and UFC, while the company currently works with an NHL team.
LDV Capital led the seed round for the firm.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The broadcast peaked with 61.4M viewers, shattering the previous regular-season record of 42M.
The early Packers-Lions game on Fox also set a record with 47.7M viewers.
NBC's primetime Ravens-Bengals game set a Thanksgiving night record with 28.4M viewers.
Millennials hold the most subscriptions, with 62% purchasing items driven by personalized content.
76% of Gen Z viewers followed a new sport, team, or player last year.
31% of Gen Z fans prioritize connection to individual athletes over specific teams.
The UK broadcaster paid £80M ($106.3M) for exclusive rights to the 2026 and 2028 editions.
This deal ensures ITV will broadcast every England rugby union test match from next year.
The new 12-team competition features Six Nations and top Southern Hemisphere countries.
Creators from YouTube, Meta, and TikTok will gain access to athletes and events.
The 2024 Paris Olympics version garnered nearly 300 million views across social media.
NBC Sports' Paris coverage generated a record 6.55B impressions across its social channels.
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Teams & Leagues
Sky Sports and the BBC reportedly rejected the rights despite Arsenal’s participation.
The tournament, with six continental champions, begins January 28th in unannounced London venues.
A condensed format of four matches in one week has dampened broadcaster enthusiasm.
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Miscellaneous
The platform, Fanatics Markets, will allow trading on sports, finance, and cultural events.
Its phased rollout began yesterday in 10 states, followed by 9 today and 5 Friday.
The launch coincides with competitor Polymarket's return to the U.S. after four years.
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