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Investigating the economics, politics, and power structures that underpin the global sports industry.

Portland minor league baseball stadium filled with fans at dusk, with the city skyline in the background, representing economic activity.
The Business

Portland minor league sports teams generate $110 million in economic output

Annually, Portland's professional minor league sports teams inject over $110 million into Maine's economy, a figure rivaling some of the state's more prominent industries.

Priya Singh· Sep 17· 3 min read
University of Miami Hurricanes logo merged with Nike swoosh, symbolizing a new 10-year apparel partnership worth over $200 million.

University of Miami signs 10-year Nike apparel deal, ending Adidas partnership

Priya Singh · Sep 16
Diverse student-athletes studying diligently in a library, showcasing a balance between academic pursuits and athletic commitments.

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

Priya Singh · Jul 30
Avoid These 5 League Management Mistakes: Lessons From Sports Solutions Pro

Avoid These 5 League Management Mistakes: Lessons From Sports Solutions Pro

Sponsored by Sports Solutions Pro · Sep 2
A gavel rests on a wooden podium in a sunlit Senate hearing room, symbolizing the advancement of the Protect College Sports Act.

Senate Committee Advances Protect College Sports Act

Priya Singh · Jun 20
Jacob Misiorowski, a baseball pitcher, in the motion of throwing a fastball at record-breaking speed on a professional baseball mound.

Jacob Misiorowski sets new MLB velocity record for starters

On Saturday night, Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.

Priya Singh· Jun 9· 3 min
A dimly lit boardroom scene with shadowy figures, financial documents, and a stock market display, symbolizing the complex negotiations of media consolidation and foreign investment.

Sportico Reports on Media Consolidation and Foreign Investment Trends

Six U.S. senators have formally raised concerns to the FCC chairman about foreign investment in the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, jeopardizing the companies' aggressive timelin

Yara Haddad· May 23· 3 min