Features & Analysis

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The recent NBA London game was glimpse into its European future

Following the recent Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic games in Berlin and London, Tom Wild, Head of Strategy at Fuse, writes for Insider Sport...

Clare Connor steps down after 18 years at ECB

Deputy CEO and MD of England Women will depart after ICC Women's T20 World Cup, ending a career which transformed women's cricket from amateur...

Sustaining fan engagement beyond the World Cup: Turning short-term excitement into...

Sports media and branding coach Annie Hoffman explores how teams, sponsors, and media partners can sustain fan engagement after major tournaments, turning short-term World...

The making of a modern Super Bowl

As the Seahawks and Patriots prepare for Santa Clara, the Super Bowl’s influence stretches far beyond the field, reshaping global broadcasting, hospitality, advertising and...

Sideline Moves: Former NBA VP joins EuroLeague to handle rivalry

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...

Gambling advertising censorship: Will Premier League clubs’ revenues plummet?

The debate surrounding gambling advertising in English football has been building for years, and can no longer be ignored. Betting companies have long shaped...

Why streaming is now central to the business of global sport

Broadcast-grade streaming is no longer optional for premium sport, says Sarah Hackforth of Big Blue Marble Media.As the Winter Olympics approach, streaming has moved...

Sideline Moves: Manchester United stadium project makes progress

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...

Flutter’s Brazilian “conscious sponsorship” approach goes beyond betting

Brazil’s regulated gambling sector is maturing, and Flutter’s Marco Ferreira Elias tells Insider Sport that compliance is now a core strategy when it comes...

Sideline Moves: New funding fuels PFL growth as Davis steps down

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...