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fromwww.independent.co.uk

5 days ago

New Washington tax law could affect Seahawks, Schneider says

Washington state's new 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million starting in 2028 will diminish the Seahawks' competitive advantage in free agent recruitment.

1 week ago

Man Utd increase price of season tickets after ignoring' call for freeze

Manchester United have announced that the cost of season tickets at Old Trafford will go up by five percent next season. The club intend to invest the extra revenue in football and facilities after spending more than 200m in the transfer market last summer. The cheapest season tickets at Old Trafford next year will be 646, an average of 34 for the 19 Premier League home matches.

Manchester United

English Premier League

fromGoal

2 weeks ago

Chelsea and England given dire Cole Palmer burnout warning ahead of World Cup 2026 | Goal.com US

Excessive fixture congestion causes elite players like Cole Palmer to suffer injuries, reducing match availability and fan experience despite premium ticket prices.

Portland

fromPortland Mercury

3 weeks ago

Love them, but let them go

Allocate $600 million to schools and housing rather than subsidizing a sports team; prioritize public welfare, economic data, and ethical ownership over opportunistic deals.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

Italy enjoy historic Winter Games: Is home advantage real?

Home advantage at the Olympics has decreased over time but still contributed to Italy's record Winter Games success, driven by female athletes and facility familiarity.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromBusiness Matters

2 months ago

Understanding the Economic Impact of Major Sports Events on the Betting Industry

Major sports events drive widespread economic growth across hospitality, tourism, media, infrastructure, and significantly increase betting industry activity during global tournaments.

Chicago Cubs

fromCubsinsider

3 months ago

Long Work Stoppage in 2027 May Not Be as Imminent as You Think -

The Dodgers prioritize winning over finances, signing Edwin Díaz to fix their bullpen, risking labor tensions but unlikely to cause a major baseball work stoppage.

World news

3 months ago

McIlroy: PGA merger with 'irrational' LIV unlikely

Rory McIlroy doubts golf will reunify because LIV's enormous, sustained spending created an unbridgeable financial and contractual gulf.

Major League Baseball

fromwww.cbc.ca

4 months ago

Is $500M for a single Toronto Blue Jay worth it? Economists say yes | CBC Sports

Rogers Communications recoups Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s $500M contract through World Series ticket, stadium sales, broadcast and cable revenue.

Television

fromIrish Independent

7 months ago

Money Talks: 'Everything about the working world - even the printer - was new to me': Tennis pro Conor Niland on his transition to an office 9-5

Conor Niland transitioned from a tennis player to a commercial property role and author after his playing career.

Tennis has a significant income disparity between top players and those who struggle.

fromwww.mediaite.com

How Would Promotion/Relegation Work in College Football?

The next American sports league to make an obscene amount of money will be the one which figures out how to successfully incorporate a promotion and relegation model.

Soccer (FIFA)

San Francisco Giants

fromwww.theguardian.com

Debacle in the desert: Will the Athetics' $1.75bn stadium on the Vegas Strip ever be built?

The groundbreaking for the A's new stadium in Las Vegas marks a significant milestone in a lengthy and complicated stadium saga.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Cristiano Ronaldo's 492m Saudi deal: two cynical regimes form a strategic alliance | Jonathan Liew

Al-Nassr's ambitious financial commitment of an estimated 492 million to Cristiano Ronaldo over two years illustrates the huge economic stakes involved in global football.

Soccer (FIFA)

NBA cap rises max 10% to $154.6M for 2025-26

The NBA has set the salary cap for the coming season at $154.647 million, a 10% increase from the previous season's cap.

National Basketball Association

Major League Baseball

fromFOX Sports

Could Cooper Flagg Become First North American Athlete to Earn $1B In Contracts?

Cooper Flagg's NBA career promises vast earnings, starting with a $62.7 million rookie contract.

fromDefector

National Basketball Association

FIFA Says Yes To Racism

The Club World Cup has been marked by uninspiring matches and low attendance, overshadowed by political protests and controversies surrounding the current US administration.

Soccer (FIFA)

9 months ago

NCAA athlete pay: Here's what's next

Schools will start directly paying athletes thanks to a federal court settlement, changing the landscape of college sports.

Chicago White Sox

fromNevadaappeal

9 months ago

Santoro: Even for the Rockies (10-50), baseball is all about the dollars

The Colorado Rockies are on track to become one of the worst MLB teams in history, but ownership and fans remain indifferent.

Toronto Maple Leafs

fromwww.cbc.ca

fromBavarian Football Works

Toronto bars, restaurants enjoyed sales bump during round 1 of NHL playoffs: data | CBC News

Toronto Maple Leafs playoff games significantly boost local bar and restaurant spending, with a notable peak during Game 4.

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer refuses to sell the club's future to win now

Bayern Munich prioritizes member-based growth over selling shares, ensuring long-term stability and success.

LA Dodgers

fromDodger Blue

Rob Manfred compares Dodgers' spending to Yankees under Steinbrenner

The Los Angeles Dodgers' commitment to high payrolls has yielded significant success and raised concerns about payroll disparity in MLB.

fromDodgers Nation