Investment & Strategy

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

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...

Australia crushed England – and accidentally the Ashes balance sheet

Projections suggest the combined financial hit from both shorter could extend into eight figures once all refunds and lost ancillary income are factored inAustralia...

WNBA labour talks expose the limits of women’s sport’s growth narrative

The lapse of the collective bargaining agreement has moved negotiations into a status quo period, but unresolved disputes over revenue sharing and cost control...

UK police grilled over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned during Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over the club at Villa Park last November, and now UK decision makers want...

Which US World Cup stadiums pose safety concerns?

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, attention is turning to safety around US stadiums.New data from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has...