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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-26 23:00
Business Expansion - Over a dozen new bars dedicated to women's sports are being established [1] - Many founders are first-time businesswomen [1] Funding & Operations - New bars are raising funds, renting spaces, and finalizing booze lists [1]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-26 17:26
For the better part of a decade, strikeouts have outnumbered hits as the quality of MLB pitching has reached unprecedented levels. But the pendulum may finally be swinging back. https://t.co/plbgntql7e ...
Eli Manning Talks Sports Investments And The Future Of The New York Giants
CNBC Television· 2025-07-24 15:01
Investment & Business Strategy - Eli Manning invested in X tech due to his passion for football, his positive experience using their shoulder pads, and his belief in the company's innovation and growth potential [2][14] - Manning aims to actively participate in X tech's growth, leveraging his contacts and serving as a spokesperson to expand the business into high schools [4] - Manning invested in NWSL and TGL driven by passion and a desire to help grow the business, with a focus on supporting women's sports and providing role models for his daughters [18][22] - Manning withdrew from pursuing a minority stake in the Giants due to the high cost (even a 1% stake in a company valued at $10 billion is a very big number) and potential conflicts with his broadcasting and coaching roles [16][17] X tech Analysis - X tech's shoulder pads are innovative, prioritizing safety, mobility, and flexibility, which is crucial for quarterbacks [2][8] - X tech initially gained traction in the NFL through word-of-mouth, player endorsements, and connections in equipment rooms, eventually expanding to college and high school markets [13] - X tech's success is attributed to addressing the lack of innovation in shoulder pad technology, offering lighter, more breathable, and more flexible options [12][13] Football & NFL Insights - The NFL does not mandate specific shoulder pad brands, with initial safety concerns focused on helmets and head injuries [11] - The increasing involvement of parents and schools in equipment choices is changing the landscape, with a greater emphasis on safety and performance [5][6] - Mobile quarterbacks are becoming the norm, requiring the ability to extend plays, move in the pocket, and scramble [44][45] - The NFL is proactive in educating players about gambling to maintain the integrity of the game [50]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-24 11:59
For the better part of a decade, strikeouts have outnumbered hits as the quality of MLB pitching has reached unprecedented levels. But the pendulum may finally be swinging back. https://t.co/JlyG8Kpc9f ...
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-07-23 17:52
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)Set against the backdrop of the @usopen, #PowerPlayers brings together influential voices from the business of sports to identify the next wave of disruption within this multi-trillion dollar industry. https://t.co/vvYlp8jlJl https://t.co/EgaHaKpAFP ...
Why WNBA players are telling the league: 'Pay us what you owe us'
NBC News· 2025-07-23 16:39
It was a very powerful moment and got the point across and you know sometimes you don't have to say anything. Top WNBA players made a bold statement over All-Star weekend by actually saying nothing. Ahead of the league's 2025 All-Star game, every player on the floor wore a shirt with the words, "Pay us what you owe us across the chest." The collective display was a direct call out to league leadership that players want more of the financial pie.On par with other pro aletes, NFL, NBA, and NHL players receive ...
Cuban-Backed Firm Focusing on 'Sports as an Asset Class'
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-22 22:30
Sean, thanks for coming back on the program. And I see you brought two of your partners in crime. I am curious about just how far you want to take Harbinger Sports and and whether the moment that we're in right now with all of the attention on alternative investing and specifically investing in sports league franchises, teams, if that is providing the opportunity going forward.Yeah, 100%. I think there is a huge opportunity. There are kind of three things happening at the same time.One, there is this macro ...