Sports Industry News

A collection of Sports latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.

law360.com - James Boyle - Duane Morris Integrates Gambling, Sports Industry Groups
Duane Morris Integrates Gambling, Sports Industry Groups
Law360

The growing popularity of betting in sports has prompted Duane Morris LLP to respond to the meshing of the two sectors by integrating its sports and gambling law groups.... To view the full article, register now. Already a subscriber? Click here to…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - JD Sports Fashion advances Wednesday, outperforms market
JD Sports Fashion advances Wednesday, outperforms market
MarketWatch

JD Sports Fashion PLC JD shares rose 4.17% to 68.00 British pence Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 2.15% to 10,438.66. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed…

nytimes.com - Asli Pelit - In an era of fanflation, is the NWSL the best value in sports? - Down to Business
In an era of fanflation, is the NWSL the best value in sports? - Down to Business
The New York Times

On Saturday, 1,000 lucky NJ/NY Gotham FC fans will get to see the reigning champions take on Boston Legacy FC for $5. It is a small fee for a premium sports experience that feels almost out of place in today's sports economy, especially for the…

bloomberg.com - Watch Bruin Capital CEO: 'Globalization' is Future of Sports
Watch Bruin Capital CEO: 'Globalization' is Future of Sports
Bloomberg

Bruin Capital CEO: ‘Globalization' is Future of Sports Bruin Capital Founder & CEO George Pyne discusses investing in ‘second level enablers,' the state of sports and entertainment media, and why globalization is the future. He talks…

nytimes.com - Luke Smith - F1 could get loud again from 2030: Why the sport is discussing changing engines again
F1 could get loud again from 2030: Why the sport is discussing changing engines again
The New York Times

Just four races into its new era of car and engine designs, Formula 1 is already discussing what comes next. Technical regulations were overhauled for the 2026 season, a key part being the hybrid V6 engines that increased electrical power and…

nytimes.com - Mark Cooper - Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 6, 2026, puzzle No. 590
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 6, 2026, puzzle No. 590
The New York Times

Need help with today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You've come to the right place. Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. A quick public service announcement before we…

thesun.co.uk - Sun Reporter - Michael Jordan named biggest icon in American sports around the world
Michael Jordan named biggest icon in American sports around the world
The Sun

MICHAEL Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of U.S. sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, closely followed by basketball player Kobe…

thesun.co.uk - Sun Reporter - Brits have voted football star Lionel Messi as greatest icon in American sport
Brits have voted football star Lionel Messi as greatest icon in American sport
The Sun

BRITS have voted football star Lionel Messi as the greatest icon in American sport – ahead of legends like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady. The study of 1,000 UK-based fans of US sports saw the soccer legend, who has played for Inter Miami CF…

upi.com - Alex Butler - Fox Sports to pay fan $50,000 to watch World Cup
Fox Sports to pay fan $50,000 to watch World Cup
UPI

May 5 (UPI) -- Fox Sports hire a soccer fan and pay them a $50,000 salary to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, the network announced Tuesday. Fox Sports, Fox One and Indeed partnered to make the announcement for the job opening: a 'Fox…

nypost.com - SWNS - International sports fans reveal the American athletes they admire most: survey
International sports fans reveal the American athletes they admire most: survey
New York Post

Michael Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of US sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, closely followed by basketball player Kobe Bryant…

aljazeera.com - It's not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
It's not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
Al Jazeera

Pakistani players ‌and teams will be able to participate in multilateral ⁠events hosted ⁠by India, but bilateral events remain off the table, India's sport ministry said on Wednesday. India also said the ⁠visa process…

thebaynet.com - Office of the Maryland Attorney General - Attorney General Brown Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets
Attorney General Brown Urges CFTC to Recognize State Authority Over Sports-Related Prediction Markets
The BayNet

NOTE: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General shared the following press release: BALTIMORE — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction…

variety.com - Jazz Tangcay - 'Dragon Striker' Trailer: First Look at Disney's Sports Fantasy Animated Series (EXCLUSIVE)
'Dragon Striker' Trailer: First Look at Disney's Sports Fantasy Animated Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety

Disney XD has released the first trailer for its new sports fantasy series “ Dragon Striker.” The trailer blends European fantasy with Japanese animation influences. All 11 episodes are set to premiere on Disney XD on June 9 and will…

aljazeera.com - Infantino links World Cup ticket pricing to US sport market and resale laws
Infantino links World Cup ticket pricing to US sport market and resale laws
Al Jazeera

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of laws in the United States that allow tickets to be resold for thousands of dollars above face…

foxnews.com - Alejandro Avila - Perez Hilton joins 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless' and declares cancel culture is now a sport
Perez Hilton joins 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless' and declares cancel culture is now a sport
Fox News

In a striking crossover of media personalities, Perez Hilton joined the latest episode of OutKick's 'Tomi Lahren is Fearless' to discuss the cutthroat reality of modern cancel culture. The two found common ground in criticizing digital mobs they…

Receive a Daily briefing on Sports Industry News

Get Started