Sports Industry News
A collection of Sports latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
What is the Protect College Sports Act? What would the bill do?
The U.S. Senate is planning to vote in the coming days on a bill that would significantly shape the future of college sports. The Protect College Sports Act addresses myriad topics that are contributing to an unstable and often messy period for the…
JD Sports CEO Ponders the Future of the Sneaker Market as Category Slows in First Half
Shares for JD Sports Fashion slipped over 5 percent on Wednesday following the U.K. retailer's continued struggles amid a “challenging” environment. Organic sales for the company in the first half of fiscal 2027 dipped 0.7 percent to…
From Nagoya's podiums to neighborhood courts: foundations for Hong Kong's sports ambitions
Hong Kong's athletes are once again capturing regional acclaim at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, building on historic triumphs in Paris and Hangzhou to deliver stellar performances across fencing, swimming, and track events. This sporting…
Microsoft's (Slightly) Cheaper Surface PCs Now Sport a Surface Mouse, and It's a Weird One
Microsoft's smaller-sized Surface PCs are back, and they're looking to be the slightly more affordable option than the recent Intel laptops. And even though I appreciate a calming violet and ultra-black Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop…
Democrat Senators flee or no-show Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women's sports
For most of Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women's sports, not a single Democratic senator was in attendance. The only two Democrats to show up at all were ranking member Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Amy…
How to Watch US TV in Italy: Live Channels and Sports in 2026
HBO Max launched in Italy in January 2026 and Paramount+ in 2022, but live broadcasts from US networks, news channels, and sports streams still play only for US IP addresses. CBS was the hardest network in our tests: NordVPN unblocked it on a New…
Indigenous Sports Fund listening to level playing field
Email Address: I consent to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies. I consent to CASL agreement. Already have an account? Log in here - To continue reading, please subscribe: One year of digital access for only $205 * Enjoy unlimited…
JD Sports grapples with 'tough' consumer backdrop as sales weaken
JD Sports Fashion has blamed cost-of-living pressures for weighing on demand among its younger customers as it reported weaker sales and profits. The sportswear chain said it was operating against a “tough global consumer backdrop”…
BBC Sport confirms further cuts as furious staff left weighing up strike action
BBC Sport have unveiled further controversial cost-saving moves which will see them bin off their lunchtime and overnight sports bulletins. The decision will see them cut their number of journalists as part of another restructure. The sports…
JD Sports' Profit Falls on Sector Challenges
Fashion reported lower profit for its fiscal first half as the U.K. company continues to deal with a difficult market backdrop, including downbeat consumer sentiment. The sneaker and fashion retailer said profit before tax and adjusted…
BBC Sport's daily football quizzes: Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser
How much do you really know about football? Keep scrolling to beat all three of BBC Sport's daily quizzes. Today's questions, clues and answers have been set by Joe Rindl and BBC Sport user Dave in Leicester. Guess the footballer in as few attempts…
Harry Kane hints at post-retirement plans and the two sports he could switch to
Harry Kane has suggested he sees his sporting future in the United States as he hinted he will end his footballing career in Major League Soccer – and could also then look to fulfil his ambition of becoming a placekicker in NFL. The England…
Prediction markets' trading volume doubled between May and July, largely driven by sports
The combined monthly global trading volume on Kalshi and Polymarket – the two leading prediction markets – more than doubled in the span of two months. It rose from $26 billion in May to $53 billion in July, according to a Pew…
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 24, #731
Looking for the most recent NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle answers? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports…
Sports Creator Kinsey Wolanski Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
Sports media creator Kinsey Wolanski has signed with CAA for representation. She has an audience of over 7 million followers across her platforms, which includes 3 million on TikTok and another 3.6 million followers on Instagram. That digital…
Receive a Daily briefing on Sports Industry News
Get Started