Sports Industry News

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

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - JD Sports Fashion falls Thursday, underperforms market
JD Sports Fashion falls Thursday, underperforms market
MarketWatch

Shares of JD Sports Fashion PLC JD dropped 1.16% to 78.42 British pence Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.55% to 10,627.04. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed…

dailymail.co.uk - Max Winters - Fury as ESPN ditches legendary baseball slot for women's sports show
Fury as ESPN ditches legendary baseball slot for women's sports show
Mail Online

Social media has been left divided after ESPN announced they are replacing the iconic 'Sunday Night Baseball' with a new show centered around women's sports. Starting this summer, 'Women's Sports Sundays' will show games from both the WNBA and…

the-sun.com - Jamie Harris - BBC & TNT Sports Premier League commentator lets EA Sports FC CLONE his voice
BBC & TNT Sports Premier League commentator lets EA Sports FC CLONE his voice
The US Sun

ONE of the UK's leading Premier League commentators has revealed he's allowing his voice to be cloned for the EA Sports FC games. Guy Mowbray, 54, has been a familiar voice to viewers on the BBC and TNT Sports for decades. Your info will be used in…

slate.com - Alex Kirshner - It's One of the Greatest Rivalries in Sports. Now, the Americans Own It.
It's One of the Greatest Rivalries in Sports. Now, the Americans Own It.
Slate

This is part of Slate's 2026 Olympics coverage. Read more here. About two minutes into the shambolic three-on-three overtime format that decides Olympic hockey games, the Americans saw their lives flash before their eyes. The player who has…

ajc.com - Zachary Hansen - Atlanta Braves parted with FanDuel Sports Network. Now come layoff notices.
Atlanta Braves parted with FanDuel Sports Network. Now come layoff notices.
ajc

“These entire facilities will close, including remote workers,” the WARN notice said, referring to the offices at 1175 Peachtree St. NE and 3845 Pleasantdale Rd. David Preschlack, CEO of Main Street, told The Atlanta…

theguardian.com - Angela Giuffrida - Italian broadcaster's sports chief resigns after gaffe-strewn Olympic commentary
Italian broadcaster's sports chief resigns after gaffe-strewn Olympic commentary
The Guardian

The head of the sports division of the Italian public broadcaster Rai has resigned after his gaffe-strewn commentary of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony provoked protests among its journalists. Paolo Petrecca, appointed director of Rai Sport…

bloomberg.com - Katia Porzecanski - Ares Plans Sports Fund for Rich Europeans Wanting to Own a Team
Ares Plans Sports Fund for Rich Europeans Wanting to Own a Team
Bloomberg

Ares Management Corp. is planning on expanding its sports investment offering to wealthy Europeans after debuting the strategy in the US, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The alternative asset manager will start a sports, media…

marketwatch.com - Canadian Tire Shares Rise as Apparel, Sporting-Goods Banners Lift Holiday Sales
Canadian Tire Shares Rise as Apparel, Sporting-Goods Banners Lift Holiday Sales
MarketWatch

Shares rose 6.2% to 196.12 Canadian dollars ($143.20). SportChek, the company's sporting-goods banner, delivered a strong holiday showing, lifted by demand for outerwear and fan gear. Mark's also posted solid growth as weather and Black Friday…

independent.co.uk - Angela Schneider - The endurance sport making its Winter Olympic debut in Milan
The endurance sport making its Winter Olympic debut in Milan
The Independent

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortona d'Ampezzo in northern Italy feature eight new medal events and one new official sport: ski mountaineering, or “skimo.” It's an endurance sport in which athletes ascend mountains on…

mirror.co.uk - Samuel Meade - Arsenal's title hopes hinge on Sky Sports decision which can 'take its toll
Arsenal's title hopes hinge on Sky Sports decision which can 'take its toll
The Mirror

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes could rest on the TV schedules determined by Sky Sports and TNT Sports claims Paul Merson - with the order of the fixtures adding pressure. The Gunners currently lead the table but dropped points again on…

bbc.co.uk - Adam Millington - BBC Sport weekly quiz: How long did Sean Dyche last at Forest?
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How long did Sean Dyche last at Forest?
BBC

Adam Millington BBC Sport journalist So much has happened over the past seven days, including two Premier League managers departing, the second round of the Six Nations and many medals being won at the Winter Olympics. About 9% of you got full…

pcworld.com - Jared Newman - YouTube TV's new Sports plan is a letdown
YouTube TV's new Sports plan is a letdown
PCWorld

Summary created by Smart Answers AI YouTube TV launched new genre-based plans after months of anticipation, including a Sports plan at $65/month and Entertainment plan at $55/month. PCWorld reports these plans are underwhelming compared to…

cbssports.com - Brandon Gustafson - Sports betting for beginners: A guide for new sports bettors in 2026
Sports betting for beginners: A guide for new sports bettors in 2026
CBS Sports

It may seem daunting to get into sports betting for beginners, as there are a ton of different types of bets to be made at all sorts of different sportsbooks. That's why we break down everything you need to know in this beginner sports betting…

thesun.co.uk - Clemmie Moodie - Aimee Fuller mentored by sports icon in bid to become next Claudia Winkleman
Aimee Fuller mentored by sports icon in bid to become next Claudia Winkleman
The Sun

WITH a record medal haul and more viewers tuning in than ever, it's been a sterling Winter Olympics for Team GB. Away from the snow, the ­Milano-Cortina Games have also made a household name of former Olympian Aimee Fuller — now a woman…

theguardian.com - Thomas Hauser - I went back to my alma mater and saw how women's sports have changed
I went back to my alma mater and saw how women's sports have changed
The Guardian

I've been going to Columbia basketball games since I was an undergraduate in the 1960s. As a junior, I did some play-by-play for WKCR, the student-run radio station. There was a time long ago when I went to almost every Lions home game. I'm talking…

Receive a Daily briefing on Sports Industry News

Get Started