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The National Hockey League (NHL) has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a new 12-year Canadian TV deal that will pay the league about $7.7 billion ($11 billion CAD), according to multiple people familiar with the details 💰 ➡️ By Eben Novy-Williams: https://lnkd.in/e23Gsr5w

David Blitzer, MLS’ newest owner, may soon sell his team ⚽ ➡️ It’s been nearly 30 years since a franchise accounted for consecutive sales in a major U.S. league: https://lnkd.in/eUdN2Dfg

April 11th, join Sportico and VistaJet in Augusta at Vista House. Inquire about access to this private residence, which provides a unique opportunity to meet some the sport’s most celebrated golfers.

After growing in volume for years, popular athlete podcasts have received received resistance—especially when on-field results are underwhelming 🔊 "But to be honest, it’s therapeutic," said Paul George. "It’s a chance for me to talk about things that go on in sports that I probably [otherwise] would hold onto.” ➡️ By Eric Jackson: https://lnkd.in/eU8VfGKD

Announcing new conference programme track sponsors, for SXSW London 2025! 🎮 Gaming – presented by: Supercell 🤖 AI, Robotics & Automation – presented by: AVEVA 🌟Frontier Technologies – presented by: Globant 🏅Sport – presented by: Sportico A word from SXSW London Head of Partnerships, Sam OShaughnessy: "Our Track partners are key to delivering an exceptional SXSW London experience for our badge holders and delegates. We are truly thankful for their support in bringing this first London event to life." 

Nike has fallen below $100 billion in market cap and dipped to a seven-year stock market low 📉 ➡️ By Kurt Badenhausen: https://lnkd.in/e-EeZQxw

The SEC entered the men's NCAA Tournament with a record number of teams. It will finish with the biggest payout in tournament history 💰 ➡️ By Eben Novy-Williams and Lev Akabas: https://lnkd.in/enmvpMZG

The New York Yankees are the talk of Major League Baseball (MLB) with their innovative new bats 👀 ➡️ Their new equipment, inspired by data research, led to a record-breaking hitting performance: https://lnkd.in/ed_CC_RZ

Speaking after National Basketball Association (NBA) owners meetings, Adam Silver twice mentioned the volatility at regional sports networks (RSNs) as an unexpected new obstacle to expansion 🚧 ➡️ What to know: https://lnkd.in/eXVD7nrz

The University of Colorado Boulder has finalized a contract that will increase Deion Sanders' annual salary to $10 million in 2025 💰 ➡️ The extension propels Sanders into the top 10 highest-paid college football coaches: https://lnkd.in/eB7SKYug