Investment & Strategy

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

The Lakers sold for NBA record – again – to Iger...

The Los Angeles Lakers, arguably the NBA’s most popular team, has been sold for $12bn to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner after just 14...

FSG launch WTGL team in latest shift of its sporting portfolio

The Women’s TGL (WTGL) league has a fifth team after Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has invested in the league to launch a Boston-based team. Fenway...

Why Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a banner 

The rivalry between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace looks set to continue into the upcoming Premier League season. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has lodged...

Legal Space, Andrei Kampff: FIFA’s power demands new controls

Andrei Kampff , journalist, lawyer, master in sports law and partner at AK Direito na Comunicação e no Esporte, with an analysis of the governance challenges...

Liverpool nears £1.4bn deal with Bezos-backed consortium

Liverpool could be the latest Premier League club to attract high-profile investors to its ownership structure.Talks over a potential Liverpool investment have progressed, with...

Two ex-NBA players target WNBA rules over transgender eligibility 

The WNBA is currently planning on holding discussions with its teams and players after several comments and statements have been made regarding the status...

Sideline Moves: MLS names Berg to succeed Garber as boardrooms reshuffle

Insider Sport's weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves shaping the business of sportThis week, Major League Soccer (MLS) named Don Garber’s successor, Stephen Ross...

LIV Golf agrees lead investor deal after PIF funding exit

LIV Golf strikes a funding deal with a mystery investor. Can it be saved after PIF’s withdrawal?LIV Golf has signed an agreement with a...

The Tour de France Femmes controversy over “bra boosting”

Controversy has struck the middle stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes as some competitors have accused others of gaining an unfair, and...

EFL to review Premier League’s new £1.5bn deal for English football...

The Premier League’s new £1.5bn proposal to the EFL has been held in discussion with England’s new Independent Football Regulator over securing the financial...