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fastcompany.com - Nicole Gull McElroy - Sports merch that's cute? It exists
Sports merch that's cute? It exists
Fast Company

In 2021, newly relocated to San Francisco from New York City, Danielle Snyder Shorenstein went with her husband to her first Golden State Warriors game. She wasn't a sports fan, really, and especially not a Bay Area sports fan. “I identify…

standard.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
Evening Standard

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Advertising firm M&C Saatchi has warned that the conflict…

adweek.com - PJ Bernacki - ADWEEK Sports Marketing MVPs 2026 Entries Now Open
ADWEEK Sports Marketing MVPs 2026 Entries Now Open
ADWEEK

Next-level brand leadership requires next-level expertise. Discover how you can advance your career with The ADWEEK MiniMBA in Marketing and lead with greater clarity and authority. Entries for ADWEEK Sports Marketing MVPs 2026 are now open. This…

japantimes.co.jp - World Rugby chief says game has to keep growing as sport eyes U.S. market
World Rugby chief says game has to keep growing as sport eyes U.S. market
The Japan Times

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson said that the sport 'can't sit still' if it wants to grow, including conquering the 'challenge' that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup. Rugby union's place in global sports' pecking order has come into…

wwd.com - Vicki M. Young - Outdoor M&A Sees Heat in Sporting Goods Category
Outdoor M&A Sees Heat in Sporting Goods Category
WWD

With the outdoor market undergoing change, the sporting goods sector has become a focus for mergers and acquisitions activity. Recent deals include Varsity Brands acquiring Sports Endeavors — the holding company that owns Soccer.com, World…

independent.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
The Independent

Advertising firm M&C Saatchi has warned that the conflict in the Middle East is likely to “significantly impact” its sport and entertainment operations. The London firm, founded by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi, saw shares edge…

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Orme - Carragher abused by Everton fans during Sky Sports coverage of Liverpool clash
Carragher abused by Everton fans during Sky Sports coverage of Liverpool clash
The Mirror

Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher was the target of a barrage of abuse before Sunday's historic Merseyside derby. The Reds travelled to Hill Dickinson Stadium at the weekend for the first time since Everton moved into their new stadium. And it ended…

fortune.com - Jeff John Roberts - Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake
Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake
Fortune

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket claim to be truth machines that offer insights into everything from elections to interest rates. But they are also something else: Massive sports betting platforms. Recent reports have found that sports…

seekingalpha.com - Shailja Sharma - Academy Sports: Valuation Discount And The 2026 World Cup (NASDAQ:ASO)
Academy Sports: Valuation Discount And The 2026 World Cup (NASDAQ:ASO)
Seeking Alpha

Academy Sports and Outdoors is rated Strong Buy, driven by robust cash flow and a significant valuation discount. ASO's localized, value-focused model creates a durable moat against e-commerce and premium competitors, supporting a 33.6% gross…

skysports.com - Today on Sky Sports Racing: Lingfield and Newcastle
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Lingfield and Newcastle
Sky Sports

In Monday's feature, the Charlie Clover-trained Harlington looks to continue his winning sequence to four in the finale from Lingfield Park. We also have competitive All-Weather action from Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Racing from 2.21pm. We have…

hollywoodlife.com - Hollywood Life Staff - The Death Of The Suit And Tie and Why Influencers Are The New Kings Of Sports Talk
The Death Of The Suit And Tie and Why Influencers Are The New Kings Of Sports Talk
Hollywood Life

The era of the stiff, suit-and-tie desk analyst is fading as a new wave of digital creators is changing how you consume game-day insights. By valuing authenticity and community over rigid production, these influencers have become some of the…

independent.co.uk - Kieran Jackson - Toto Wolff sends firm message to critics of new F1 rules: 'Don't badmouth the sport'
Toto Wolff sends firm message to critics of new F1 rules: 'Don't badmouth the sport'
The Independent

Toto Wolff has urged critics of F1 's new regulations not to “badmouth the sport” in public ahead of a crucial meeting on Monday. New engine and chassis regulations this year, involving a near 50/50 engine split between internal…

chron.com - Michael Shapiro - Why does a Texas billionaire keep losing bids to by a sports team?
Why does a Texas billionaire keep losing bids to by a sports team?
Chron

Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin should have enough money to purchase whatever catches his eye. There remains one notable exemption. Friedkin, 61, is the chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group and has an estimated net worth of more than $9 billion.

thesun.co.uk - James Anderson - Burnley vs Man City: Get £40 free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 50% win boost
Burnley vs Man City: Get £40 free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 50% win boost
The Sun

MANCHESTER CITY travel to Turf Moor for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Burnley, as the visitors look to clinch top spot from Arsenal. To mark the occasion, BOYLE Sports are offering new customers £40 in free bets when they register and…

sportingnews.com - Juan Pereira Casanoba - Arsenal's 'bottle' trend reaches new heights with latest loss | Sporting News
Arsenal's 'bottle' trend reaches new heights with latest loss | Sporting News
The Sporting News

Arsenal fans may see it as a sign of irreverence. For many others, the Arsenal “bottle” trend has always been peak football banter for years. With recent poor results in England, the raillery has come back in full force, and the…

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