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Everything you need to know in #SportsBiz today: 1. NFL reveals it's scouting Australia as potential international games host 2. US Senators demand DOJ and FTC probe into F1's rejection of Andretti 3. NBA 2023/24 sponsorship revenue hits record US$1.5bn, according to SponsorUnited data 4. Channel 4 and YouTube partner on Paris 2024 Paralympics coverage in UK 5. Caitlin Clark becomes first basketball player to sign signature deal with Wilson since Michael Jordan 6. English soccer regulator must ‘fight fire with fire’ but not cross the line with governing bodies, says interim chief 7. Infront agrees five-year deal to manage Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 media rights across Europe and APAC 8. FSA survey reveals 90.7% of English soccer fans want dedicated TV slot for women's matches 9. 20m illegally streamed Fury-Usyk title fight, according to Yield Sec study for the Daily Mail 10. PGA Championship final round scores 4.96m viewers for CBS, up 10% YoY 11. First two rounds of Stanley Cup playoffs are most-watched ever in the US, averaging 1.16m viewers 12. ESPN extends FA Cup broadcast deal for 79 exclusive live games per season in the US 13. New Zealand Rugby faces civil war as players union threatens breakaway amid governance review Keep your finger on the pulse with all the major stories and news announcements by checking out The Wire - our one-stop-shop and super-feed of sports business news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKSjMv5

Our Monday Blog article is now live and available! Today's topic, goes across the Pacific Ocean and onto American 'soil' as we discuss the Major League Soccer competition, and its unique structure along with its football business model. "Major League Soccer (MLS), the premier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, stands out from most of the world's top football leagues due to its distinct lack of a promotion and relegation system. This characteristic is a fundamental aspect of the league's structure, offering both advantages and challenges. This article explores how MLS operates without promotion and relegation, the financial benefits of this system, and the implications for teams and the league as a whole." To read more of the article, click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/g4kjpexK #football #soccer #mls #usa #content #blog #writing #marketing #sportsmarketing #professionalsports #athletes #agents #network

The Rise of International Superstars in the NBA 🌍🏀 There’s a new sheriff in town. As the NBA’s American superstars like LeBron James age out 👴, international players have been stepping up, taking the MVP awards for the past six years. We mapped the MVP vote share of US vs international-born players every year since 1984 to dig a bit deeper. A Look at the Three Waves of International Dominance: Attempt 1️⃣ - A Solo Mission (1993-94) Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon 🇳🇬 led the charge as the first international MVP in 1994, securing 34% of the vote share. Attempt 2️⃣ - Teaming Up (2005-07) Steve Nash 🇨🇦 and Dirk Nowitzki 🇩🇪 dominated the MVP ballots, peaking in 2007 with 64% of the vote share. Attempt 3️⃣ - Here to Stay (2019-Present) International players like Luka Doncic 🇸🇮, Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸, Joel Embiid 🇨🇲, Giannis Antetokounmpo 🇬🇷, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 🇨🇦 have consistently topped the MVP ballots, capturing 90% of the votes this year. The globalization of basketball has been driven by improved infrastructure, global scouting, and the inspirational network effect of seeing international stars succeed. 🌟 Imagine being in a small town in Slovenia and watching Luka Doncic make it to the NBA finals—I'd give it a shot too! 🏀 #linkedinsports #internationalsports #sportsball #datavisualization

Unlocking Insights: How Substitute Trends Compare Across Europe’s Top Five Leagues - Expert Analysis by David Segar on Opta Sports Analyst 📊⚽ Discover How Five Substitutions Have Become a Game-Changing Weapon! 💥🔄 #FootballAnalysis #SportsData #SubstituteTrends #GameChanger #SoccerStats

Berman: The subsequent World Cups will trigger a growth within the US. https://lnkd.in/dVuxTSQA Feb 29, 2024, 12:04 PM ET NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman mentioned she expects the USA to see “explosive” progress in curiosity in soccer forward of the 2026 World Cup. America will co-host the 2026 Males's World Cup with Mexico and Canada and intention to host the 2027 Ladies's World Cup with Mexico, whereas Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami CF in July has sparked widespread curiosity. on the game. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, extra (US) Chatting with reporters on the Monetary Occasions' Enterprise of Soccer summit in London, Berman mentioned: “We all know that in the USA, within the subsequent 4 to 6 years, there will probably be explosive progress, with or with out the intentional funding that we’re making.” . We're doing… With the World Cup developing in 2026 and the potential of the Ladies's World Cup coming in 2027, there's an unimaginable quantity of curiosity. “There's an previous query: When is America going to begin being attentive to this world sport? Effectively, it's already occurred. They're paying consideration, they love this sport, and now we have this halo impact of the US ladies's nationwide group and their unimaginable successes.” “(Soccer) is without doubt one of the few sports activities the place whenever you ask 100% of the individuals in America to shut their eyes and picture 'greatness, soccer and America,' they consider ladies.” The 2024 NWSL season is scheduled to start on March 16, with the Kansas Metropolis Present internet hosting the Portland Thorns within the league opener. In November, the NWSL introduced a brand new four-year media rights deal to associate with CBS Sports activities, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps Sports activities in 2024. Berman, who has served almost two years because the league's commissioner, mentioned the NWSL's “superpower” was its “independence,” particularly from males's golf equipment and leagues, which isn’t the case in Europe. It was a sentiment echoed by Washington Spirit, Lyon and London Metropolis Lionesses proprietor Michelle Kang, who spoke earlier on the convention and mentioned a multi-club possession mannequin was maybe the one means ahead for girls's golf equipment. Supply hyperlink #Berman #World #Cups #growth

No Messi is a Problem The National Basketball Association (NBA) created new standards to deliver their star power on court as much as possible. As the strategy of "managing load" across an 82-game season became more popular, the NBA was dealing with fans being denied seeing their favorite players in certain games, regardless of health. The players may not even travel to away games because they prioritize recovery at home. The NBA has implemented rules to increase the chances of having their biggest stars on the court when fans buy their tickets. 1. No more than one star player is unavailable for the same game. 2. Teams must ensure that star players are available for national TV and in-season tournament games. 3. Teams must maintain a balance between the number of one-game absences for a star player in home games and road games -- with a preference for those absences to happen in home game. 4. Teams must refrain from any long-term shutdown -- or near shutdown -- when a star player stops participating in games or plays in a materially reduced role in circumstances affecting the integrity of the game. 5. Teams must ensure that healthy players resting for a game are present and visible to fans. Let's turn our attention to Inter Miami and the Messi Maximization Preseason Tour. Inter Miami CF picked up their first win of the preseason in Hong Kong defeating an HK All Star side 4-1. The win was far overshadowed by the fact that Messi and Louis Suarez did not play in the match. The fan reaction in Hong Kong was as you might expect. Chants of REFUND bellowed around the stadium. David Beckham, the Inter Miami owner, was booed. The Miami manager was forced to apologize in the media. There is a fine line between being a fan of the TEAM or of a PLAYER. Clearly there were not many Inter Miami FC fans in Hong Kong, rather a stadium full of fans who purchased tickets for a once in a lifetime chance to see Leo Messi play in person. Miami is now dealing with a negative media cycle. This is a great lesson. People are fans of Manchester United, Liverpool Football Club, Real Madrid C.F., and FC Bayern München. They can showcase young players, the next generation of stars, while on tour in the preseason. Inter Miami, a team that did not make the very accessible Major League Soccer playoffs, cannot rely on Club loyalty yet. They are only in this spotlight and have this opportunity because their #10 is arguably one of the best to have ever played the game. Sports Business Classes - - You are the front office staff of Inter Miami. How would you organize this preseason tour to maximize the Messi effect? What could you "steal" from the new NBA rules to help guide your strategy? What 'rules' could you put into play to set expectations for players, staff, fans? Are there any big lessons you can pull from this tour that you can apply to other sports or businesses? #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #sportsbizprof Portland State University - School of Business

Friday Frenzy is a weekly sports business related top 10 list. The 2024 NBA Finals kicked off last night. Here are the top 10 most watched NBA Finals games of all time. Numbers provided by Sports Media Watch. #DrexelSBIZ #SportBusiness #NBAFinals #NBA #ChicagoBulls #UtahJazz 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Who is going to return to the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 next season? 10 games remaining. 10 games that separate the teams from their dreams to play against the most powerful teams, in the most profitable competition and with the biggest fan base watching. But more than being the ultimate step before The Premier League, the 𝗘𝗙𝗟 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 is a truly competitive context in itself. 🏟️ 5th Best Attendance (above Ligue 1) 🏆 6th Best Average Team Quality (according to Opta Sports, 22/23) How do things stand? 🦊 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆: once champions-elect, now facing a test of character. With 26 victories under their belt, they stand atop the table. 1st | 81 Points | 36 Games | 72.2% Wins 🚜 𝗜𝗽𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻: a team defying expectations and rewriting the narrative. Newly promoted from League One, they weathered a stormy patch but emerged stronger, with six consecutive wins. 2nd | 78 Points | 36 Games | 63.9% Wins ⚪️ 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱: steeped in tradition and fueled by ambition, their unbeaten run faced a moment of reckoning against Huddersfield. Yet, with grit and determination, they roared back to victory against Stoke. 3rd | 76 Points | 36 Games | 63.9% Wins 👼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻: embarked on a journey marked by twists and turns, overcoming setbacks to forge a path toward redemption and still remembering the 20th spot last year. They are the only team that has to face all the other candidates. 4th | 70 Points | 35 Games (-1) | 60.0% Wins The stakes have never been higher 🔥 Which team do you think will emerge to claim their place among football's elite? Despite the winners, one thing is certain: the heart-pounding drama and pursuit of excellence in the 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 resemble 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 ⚽ #Championship #EFL #Football

Holy Molly!!! Last week's Copa America's Final US TV ratings tied the the NBA Finals ratings...and crushed the Finals of Wimbledon, Stanley Cup & PGA Championship. Then a few days ago, it trounced WNBA's most viewed game in history 2024 US TV Ratings (avg viewers) Rundown ⚽ Copa America Final 11M (6M on Fox & 5M on Univision) 🏀 NBA Final 11M 🏌️ PGA Championship Final 5M 🏒 Stanley Cup Final 4M 🏀 WNBA's biggest ever game 3.5M 🎾 Wimbledon Final 2M In fact, Copa America Final ratings were the same as the total combined ratings for the finals of Wimbledon, Stanley Cup and PGA Championship. What's even more crazy is the Copa America Final didn't feature any US teams or players. Last year I wrote a piece that predicted the rise of soccer for FORTUNE entitled "Soccer is taking over America and proving Apple scored the biggest win in the Sports Streaming Wars with its MLS deal." (Full no paywall article here https://lnkd.in/gVh42pPA) PS for more on the future of OTT Entertainment and Sports follow Aden Ikram #AmericasNewSport

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