Investment & Strategy

News and analysis relating to sports investment and the strategy employed by sports teams globally, including financial results.

Jury finds World Aquatics liable for antitrust boycott – but awards...

A federal jury has delivered a mixed outcome in the long‑running dispute between the International Swimming League and World Aquatics, confirming that the governing...

Netflix CEO says WBD deal is “pro-consumer, pro-worker”

Netflix's Q4' 2025 report outlined its confidence to gain regulatory approval for its WBD agreement despite Paramount continuing to challenge.Netflix has amended...

Does Formula E’s B Corp status really matter?

When Formula E announced it had become the first sport to achieve B Corp certification, the headline risked sounding like just another sustainability milestone...

How England’s independent football regulator is set modify the game

The independent football regulator (IFR) will release a new report designed to critique governance of football in England, with potential implications for clubs all...

EuroLeague shrugs off NBA’s European investor hype

NBA Europe gains investor interest, but EuroLeague remains unfazed.EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas has warned the NBA’s plans for a European league remain largely theoretical,...

Ronaldo continues to set financial records

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record earnings sees him sit above some of the globe’s most recognised athletes following a lucrative contract renewal. For a third consecutive year,...

Betting scheme allegedly fixes NCAA and CBA basketball games

Basketball appears to be extremely vulnerable to betting manipulation, with the latest alleged scheme in NCAA showing just how easily outcomes can be influenced.US...

Could WhatsApp be the new front line in the fight against...

UK Anti-Doping received 185 whistleblower reports of suspected doping in 2025, with football, athletics, boxing and cricket among the most heavily tested sports as...

NBA Europe is taking shape, but it will not include Barcelona

Cities including London, Paris, Berlin and Milan are among those exploring franchise opportunities as the NBA weighs permanent and qualifying membership models.NBA commissioner Adam...

Inside the UK’s illegal streaming problem

Illegal streaming and betting continues to surge in the UK, and two separate reports reveal why it has become “socially acceptable”.Illegal streaming of sports...