The Sporting Room

Priya Singh

Investigative Correspondent, The Business

Priya Singh serves as an Investigative Correspondent for The Sporting Room, focusing on the complex financial, legal, and regulatory structures that govern modern sports. Her coverage spans team ownership transactions, stadium financing deals, NCAA regulations, and player unions, translating intricate policies into deep, analytical stories. By combining rigorous data journalism with a focus on sports ethics, Priya exposes the power dynamics within league offices and international sports organizations. Her fearless approach provides readers with an essential, behind-the-scenes look at the forces driving the business of sports.

Expertise

Sports Finance & EconomicsLeague Governance & PolicyPlayer Unions & CBAsSports Law & EthicsInternational Sports Organizations (IOC, FIFA)Data Journalism

Coverage Areas

Collective Bargaining Agreements
Stadium Financing Deals
NCAA Regulations
Sports Media Rights
Team Ownership Transactions

Latest Articles

Connect Your Business With Fullone Motorsports Sponsorship Opportunities
The Business

Connect Your Business With Fullone Motorsports Sponsorship Opportunities

For businesses seeking to connect with a passionate and loyal audience, Fullone Motorsports sponsorship packages offer a direct line to the heart of racing culture. As a competitive race team that also provides some of t…

Sponsored by Fullone Motorsports · Aug 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Academy Sports + Outdoors store opening with new employees celebrating job creation and community investment.
The Gear

Academy Sports Opens New Stores, Creating Local Jobs

Academy Sports + Outdoors is poised to create over 120 new jobs and commit more than $10,000 in community support to local areas, driven by the opening of just two new stores.

Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min read

Diverse student-athletes studying diligently in a library, showcasing a balance between academic pursuits and athletic commitments.
The Business

1,379 Student-Athletes Earn 2024-25 NJAC All-Academic Honors

A staggering 1,379 student-athletes across the New Jersey Athletic Conference earned academic recognition, proving dedication in the classroom matches success on the field.

Jul 30, 2026 · 3 min read

What to Expect From El Sueño Baseball's 12 Sessions Coaching Program
The Training

What to Expect From El Sueño Baseball's 12 Sessions Coaching Program

For aspiring baseball players and their families, finding a structured path to skill improvement is crucial. El Sueño Baseball offers a professional coaching program designed to deliver progressive, focused training. Und…

Sponsored by El Sueño Baseball · Jul 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Want Recurring Revenue Instead of Sponsorship? 5 Ways SVS Insiders Gets It Done for Everyone in the Motorsports Industry
The Game

Want Recurring Revenue Instead of Sponsorship? 5 Ways SVS Insiders Gets It Done for Everyone in the Motorsports Industry

For generations, the financial health of a motorsports career has been tethered to a high-stakes, year-to-year cycle of securing sponsorships. This traditional model, while foundational, creates immense pressure and fina…

Sponsored by SVS Insiders · Jul 23, 2026 · 7 min read

Futuristic NBA arena with holographic projections and an engaged crowd, symbolizing the league's new broadcast streaming hub.
The Broadcast

NBA to launch local broadcast streaming hub in 2027-28

Thirteen NBA teams are scrambling to sign one-year broadcast deals for the 2026-27 season after the sudden collapse of their regional sports network partner, Main Street Sports Group.

Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read

From Start to Finish: 5 Ways PlayNow Portal Helps Casino Players Find Top Games
The Game

From Start to Finish: 5 Ways PlayNow Portal Helps Casino Players Find Top Games

Navigating the vast world of online casinos can be overwhelming for any player. With countless games, platforms, and promotions appearing daily, finding the best options often feels like a full-time job. PlayNow Portal s…

Sponsored by PlayNow Portal · Jul 14, 2026 · 6 min read

A horse and rider in motion, with glowing data visualizations highlighting performance metrics, representing advanced equestrian training technology.
The Training

Wearable Technologies Enhancing Equestrian Training in 2026

GPS-enabled tail straps, AI-driven gait sensors, and software analyzing bio-mechanical markers are now deployed by top equestrians for a competitive edge.

Jul 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Sports owner and player union representative in a high-stakes negotiation over player salaries and sports economics, with a stadium crowd in the background.
The Business

Player Pay Soars as Collective Bargaining Agreements Shift Sports Economics

In 2022, the minimum salary for an MLB player soared to $700,000, marking the largest single-year increase in history and nearly five times the raise seen in the first year of the prior collective bar

Jul 8, 2026 · 8 min read

How Nomad Builds Brands That Turn Audiences Into Fans
The Broadcast

How Nomad Builds Brands That Turn Audiences Into Fans

In the competitive worlds of sports, media, and entertainment, simple recognition is no longer enough. Being known is not the same as being followed, shared, and defended by a loyal base. For brands navigating this lands…

Sponsored · Jul 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Split screen showing a vintage TV studio contrasted with a modern tablet displaying a live sports stream, symbolizing the disruption in sports media rights.
The Broadcast

Sports Media Rights: Traditional Models Face Disruption

At over $113 billion, the National Football League's 11-year media deal dwarfs the GDP of many small nations, yet Amazon Prime Video now exclusively hosts its Thursday Night Football.

Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read

The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy looms over a city, with dismantled temporary structures in the foreground, illustrating the economic model of privatized profits and socialized costs.
The Business

What is the economic model of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

In Dallas, a $15 million Broadcast Center built specifically for the 2026 World Cup is already slated for demolition immediately after the tournament concludes, according to The New York Times .

Jul 3, 2026 · 3 min read

4 Overlooked Failures in Cheap Golf Accessories—and Why Aiming Fluid Golf Builds Systems Instead
The Gear

4 Overlooked Failures in Cheap Golf Accessories—and Why Aiming Fluid Golf Builds Systems Instead

This article highlights common failures in cheap golf accessories, from unreliable magnets to general wear, and introduces Aiming Fluid Golf's approach to designing integrated, high-performance systems for a smoother on-course experience. It specifically details how their Magna-Anchor ™ system addresses magnetic retention issues.

Sponsored · Jul 2, 2026 · 12 min read

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis lands a knockout punch on Xander Zayas during their super welterweight title unification fight in Brooklyn.
The Game

Boots Ennis Knocks Out Zayas in Brooklyn, Unifies Titles

Xander Zayas, previously undefeated in 23 professional fights, was knocked down three times before Jaron 'Boots' Ennis stopped him in the seventh round to unify two major super welterweight titles.

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Haitian soccer players in a dimly lit locker room, with a plain white jersey discarded on a table, symbolizing the forced change from their original design.
The Gear

Why FIFA Kit Regulations Changed Haiti's 2026 World Cup Look

Just two weeks before the 2026 World Cup, Haiti was forced to scrap its national team's jersey design.

Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Buffalo skyline at dusk with 'Stand Up For Buffalo' banners visible on buildings, symbolizing civic pride and resilience.
The Life

Buffalo's 'Stand Up' Slogan Shapes Civic Identity and Future

Just two years after a tragic event, 'Stand Up For Buffalo' banners now adorn city hall, local businesses, and even official tourism campaigns, transforming a raw cry of solidarity into a polished civ

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Ernie Clement, the newly named American League starting second baseman, celebrates his All-Star selection on a baseball field with fans cheering.
The Business

Ernie Clement Named American League's Starting Second Baseman

Ernie Clement, with a current batting average of .

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

WNBA players in action during a game, with a foul being called and referees observing the play.
The Past

Caitlin Clark foul suspension impacts new WNBA audiences

Alyssa Thomas received a Flagrant Foul-2 and a one-game suspension for a foul on Caitlin Clark that referees initially ignored on the court.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

A Nike 2026 World Cup football jersey made from 100% textile waste, highlighting sustainable innovation in athletic apparel.
The Gear

Nike's 2026 World Cup Kits Use 100% Textile Waste

Nike's 2026 World Cup kits aren't just new jerseys; they are the company's first elite performance apparel made entirely from textile waste, delivering more than twice the airflow of previous designs.

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

An empty, decaying Oakland Athletics baseball stadium with a stormy sky, symbolizing the team's uncertain future and potential move to Las Vegas.
The Game

Oakland Athletics' stadium situation remains an abomination

Despite 56 years in Oakland, the Athletics averaged just 10,276 fans per game in 2023, the lowest attendance in MLB, as ownership actively pursued a move to Las Vegas, according to ESPN .

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read