Sideline Moves – May 2

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...

Premier League makes room as women’s game rises in value

The Premier League announced it would be rescheduling a key Manchester United fixture on May 18 to prioritise the Women’s FA Cup final, signalling...

How athlete investors are shaping the future of sports ownership

When we think of professional athletes, we often picture dunks, goals, and touchdowns. But increasingly, the world’s biggest sports stars are making just as...

Ligue 1 and LFP exit DAZN broadcast deal to launch new...

After months of deliberation and back-and-forth disputes, DAZN is set to end its Ligue 1 broadcast rights agreement after just one year into a...

Report: WME divests basketball division with baseball to follow

Ari Emanuel, Chairman of WME, is reportedly set to purchase WME Basketball, as the company looks to navigate concerns around conflict of interest.This acquisition...

Rooster’s Owen Ordway: Rethinking the sports betting experience

The digital age has driven positive changes across sports, from more accessible ticketing to improved athlete health and wellbeing. Fan engagement has also drastically...

Industry experts share thoughts on Manchester United’s strategy

Manchester United’s operations were put under the microscope during a panel discussion on April 30 at SportsPro Live.Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe acquired a minority...

Every second counts as Red Bull KM set to disrupt 2025...

The battle for cycling's coveted Maglia Rosa will intensify in unprecedented ways this May as the 2025 Giro d'Italia introduces a new feature poised...

Premier League continues global growth with Mumbai office opening

The Premier League opened a new office in Mumbai on April 29, bringing it closer to one of the markets it has had a longstanding...

Women’s football targets £1bn future with its own rules

“When it comes to football, women should not be following or copying what men have done.” Strong words from Michele Kang, Founder and CEO of...