Features & Analysis

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The NBA’s growth in Europe and the Middle East: The future...

The NBA's David Brody explores how a new generation of European stars, record fan engagement and culture-shaping partnerships are turning Europe and the Middle...

Q&A: Why stadium culture fuels Rhode Island FC’s USL rise

Brett Johnson breaks down Rhode Island FC’s role in the USL’s Division One plans and why fan culture, stadium investment and player development are...

Beyond: Arab Cup highlights Middle East’s hosting advantage

Beyond Hospitality explains why the Middle East offers a clear and efficient model for hosting large scale events, setting a benchmark ahead of the...

How Matchroom have built the Mosconi Cup from its ‘niche’ roots

Insider Sport speaks to Matchroom MultiSport’s MD Emily Frazer about the growth of the nineball pool and what goes into elevating a niche sport...

Sideline Moves: Cristiano Ronaldo invests in MMA promotion

Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sport.Every Friday, we bring you the latest executive...

Is match-fixing a threat to MMA? OKTAGON says no

Insider Sport speaks with OKTAGON Co-founder Pavol Neruda about match-fixing fears, the promotion’s integrity safeguards and how betting fits into MMA’s future.In the space...

Britain is losing the race for F1’s future

As the US and Gulf states turn Formula One into a strategic industrial asset, Oriana Morrison writes that Britain risks surrendering the engineering cluster...

How Paramount took Champions League rights away from TNT Sports

Paramount Skydance go from strength to strength by picking up the Champions League broadcast rights in the UK and Ireland, while continuing its interest...

UK women’s sports continues to grow amid record-high discrimination social posts

Women’s sports growth trajectory in the UK continued this year following the England Women’s Football and Rugby teams coming as champions in their respective...

Sideline Moves: David Beckham joins Bank of America

Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sport.Every Friday, we bring you the latest executive...