2025-10-17
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Finance & Investments
CVC created its new Global Sport Group (GSG) division last month to house its assets.
The portfolio includes stakes in LaLiga, Ligue 1, the WTA, and Six Nations Rugby.
A financing deal is expected on favourable terms due to the portfolio's credit quality.
The Golden State Warriors lead all teams with a valuation of $11.33 billion.
The new $76 billion media rights deal is a primary driver of the increase.
Recent sales include the Lakers ($10B) and Celtics (roughly $6.5B blended value).
Islanders owner Jonathan Ledecky confirmed the NHL’s next expansion team will require a minimum $2 billion fee, plus up to $600 million for arena equity.
The price marks a rise from the $650 million paid by the Seattle Kraken in 2021.
Atlanta and Houston are among rumored contenders.
US-based LionCap Global and Oakwell Sports Advisory are reportedly among interested parties.
The investment is linked to strategic plans to expand Super League to 14 clubs.
Bradford will replace Salford in the top flight in 2026 under new gradings.
The round was led by Dream Ventures to accelerate growth across the U.S. and Canada.
The company hosted over $6.4M in guaranteed NFL contests, a 500% year-over-year increase.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The deal will reportedly make Apple the exclusive U.S. rights holder for F1.
An Apple executive stated the company's strategy is to buy entire sports rights portfolios.
A formal announcement for the partnership is expected to happen "very soon."
Total league ad spend reached $1.52B last season, a 15% year-over-year increase.
The cost for advertisers to reach NBA fans across all platforms is up 19%.
Advertising consistently offsets about 50% of top-tier sports media rights fees.
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Teams & Leagues
The policy change follows Trump’s threat to move games from Boston over safety concerns.
A FIFA vice president previously stated the organization has sole jurisdiction over its tournaments.
The investigation covers the 2022-23 to 2024-25 period, with an outcome expected by spring 2026.
A breach could lead to fines or sporting restrictions like limits on player registration.
The club was previously banned for the 2023-24 season and fined €20M for financial breaches.
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Miscellaneous
His comments come amid disputes among players, tours, and Grand Slams over scheduling.
Top players are also seeking higher prize money and a new player council.
Djokovic expects tennis to "rejuvenate" with structural changes in the next few years.
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