Netflix lands the World Baseball Classic in Japan
By taking exclusive rights to the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, Netflix is testing a country-specific live-sports play in one of the world’s...
Dream11 shutdown puts India’s jersey sponsor in doubt
India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams could take the field without a front-of-shirt sponsor as Dream11 winds down real-money gaming in response to sweeping...
WRU floats radical reset for elite rugby
The WRU’s consultation puts the women’s game at the heart of reform, committing to two fully professional teams, a new domestic league and stronger...
The women’s rugby fanbase has doubled in two years. What now?
Nearly half of today’s women’s rugby fans discovered the sport in the past two years, a shift that is reshaping who watches, how they...
Can Textor save Sheffield Wednesday from financial turmoil
After recently selling his share in Crystal Palace, John Textor is looking for an immediate return to English football as the US businessman has...
Sideline Moves: Novak Djokovic joins roster of celebs investing in football
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s new weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sport.Every Friday, we bring you the latest executive...
Cincinnati Open unveils $260m transformation as 2025 tournament begins
Resort-style rebuild delivers fresh fan experience and upgraded player facilities at Lindner Family Tennis CenterThe 2025 Cincinnati Open has opened its gates to fans...
ESPN wants more than the Super Bowl – it wants ownership
As ESPN edges closer to acquiring the NFL's media division, it begs the question of why sports broadcasters are now focusing on ownership, rather...
Manchester United’s ‘freight-sized’ pricing gap amid stadium rebuild
A key land dispute could derail Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘Wembley of the North’ vision for Manchester United.Manchester United’s plan to build a new 100,000-seat...
The NBA’s $20bn European opportunity
The NBA is ramping up efforts to launch a new European league by bringing JP Morgan Chase onboard as its financial advisor. According to reports...