2025-09-26
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Teams & Leagues
UEFA is considering suspending Israeli teams over the Gaza war, urged by UN experts.
A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee reportedly favors the suspension.
US support for the 2026 World Cup is seen as key leverage over FIFA.
The rivalry match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid attracts 650 million global viewers.
This multi-year deal targets growing U.S. soccer interest before the 2026 World Cup.
Partnership activations will include fan events, merchandise, and promotions in the U.S. and Canada.
Infrastructure spending is exempt from the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
The project's goal is to boost matchday revenue to fund more competitive player transfers.
The club's current stadium seats 52,264, the eighth-largest capacity in the league.
The investment is the largest to date for a single women's sports team.
The 55,000-square-foot campus in El Segundo is scheduled to open in 2027.
It will feature two courts, nap rooms, hydrotherapy, and an indoor-outdoor player sanctuary.
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Finance & Investments
Private equity firm Sixth Street will acquire a 3% stake, with billionaire Dean Metropoulos buying 5%.
The deal is the second-richest NFL valuation, behind a pending New York Giants deal valued over $10B.
The Kraft family will retain over 90% ownership and reinvest the proceeds into the franchise.
The offer includes £3.3B for current owners and £1.2B for player transfers.
A £250M deal would secure long-vacant naming rights for the club's stadium.
Led by Brooklyn Earick, the group targets a December 2025 completion date.
The sports prediction platform raised $18M in August, reaching $33M in total funding.
Suitor Polymarket received a takeover offer valuing it up to $9B; Kalshi nears a $5B valuation.
Since its public launch, Novig has seen a 50x increase in trading and $2B+ annualized volume.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The platform's carriage agreement with NBCUniversal is set to expire at the end of September.
YouTube TV wants lower rates, arguing NBC's Peacock pricing undermines the value of its channels.
Affected programming includes the NFL's Sunday Night Football and major college football games.
The new deals replace an ESPN package that averaged $550 million annually for three years.
NBC/Peacock will now air Sunday Night Baseball, while Netflix also secures the Home Run Derby.
ESPN signed a new three-year, $1.65B deal for out-of-market and weekday game rights.
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Miscellaneous
Half of the league's 32 head coaches now earn at least $10 million per year.
The top-10 coaching salary cutoff increased to $13M annually, up from $9M in 2024.
First-time coach Ben Johnson signed a five-year deal with the Bears worth $13M AAV.
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