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The Economist· 2025-08-15 18:10
Among those excited for the return of the Premier League is a new generation of nerds—data obsessives who pore over metrics and compare players’ statistical profiles https://t.co/5sTk4vzwtu ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-15 16:01
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)#PowerPlayers returns to New York on September 4th. Don’t miss @NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joining our roster of industry execs, star players and strategic owners to discuss the future of hockey. https://t.co/vvYlp8iNTN https://t.co/FmSkAnP57l ...
UFC President Dana White on UFC-Paramount deal: We will still have a great relationship with ESPN
CNBC Television· 2025-08-15 15:58
Deal Overview - Paramount will acquire the US rights to UFC in a $77 billion deal beginning in 2026 [1] - The deal involves moving away from the pay-per-view model for UFC [1] - TKO Group shares increased by more than 15% following the announcement [1] Strategic Rationale - Paramount aims to integrate UFC content into its streaming service, CBS [3] - Paramount has aggressive plans for the next seven years, aligning with UFC's vision [3][4] - The move to CBS and other major platforms could significantly increase viewership due to a lower price point of $13 instead of $80 [7] Pay-Per-View Model - While the pay-per-view model isn't dead, UFC recognizes the potential for broader reach through streaming [5][6] - UFC still performs well on pay-per-view, with events like the one in Chicago expected to do very well [5] Impact on Fighters - Fighter pay has consistently increased since the company's acquisition and will continue to rise [10] - An immediate change in fighter pay is expected in January [10] Production and Innovation - UFC is committed to innovative production and prefers to handle production internally rather than letting networks do it [11][12]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-15 15:29
In the wake of another offseason spending spree, the Los Angeles Dodgers were eyeing the MLB wins record. Now they might not even win their division. https://t.co/TkcQL2LMQj ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-15 11:20
Industry Trend - The economics of college sports is shifting, benefiting the industry in many ways [1] Potential Impact - The culture of youth programs has become collateral damage in the process [1]
Inside Paramount’s record-smashing $7.7B UFC media rights knockout
Yahoo Finance· 2025-08-14 20:05
This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From the UFC’s $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount (PSKY) to Shohei Ohtani’s legal troubles over a $240 million real estate project, to the latest low-cost trendy snacks for athletes, there are a ton of money moves reshaping the sports financial playbook. . Yahoo Sports Senior Writer Frank Schwab joins the show to ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-14 16:04
NFL Future & Expansion - Ares Management's Michael Arougheti to discuss NFL's future at Bloomberg PowerPlayers event [1] - Discussion includes potential global expansion of the NFL [1] - Potential Netflix deals are part of the NFL's redefined future [1] - The NFL is considering adding an 18th game to the season [1]