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The article discusses the case of Matthew Sluka, a college football quarterback who sat out the season due to a pay dispute after transferring to UNLV. It highlights the complexities of the NCAA's transfer portal and the challenges faced by athletes navigating name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. The text explores the potential benefits of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) to address issues of player compensation and the evolving landscape of college football. Ultimately, it raises questions about the future of college sports and the balance between academics and athletics. [Extracted from the article]

Online sports betting apps are more harmful than previously thought, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek article. Professional bettors face challenges in finding places to wager large amounts of money, but they have found ways around this, such as using surrogates or making normie bets to raise their limits. Pro bettors have also started simulating addictive behavior to receive bonus money and keep their accounts open. Studies have shown that online sports betting is driving an increase in rates of irresponsible gambling and causing financial damage to many Americans. State regulators can take steps to curtail the damage, such as leaving casino games to brick-and-mortar establishments and banning practices like assigning VIP hosts to encourage excessive gambling. [Extracted from the article]

Cal Ripken Jr., former player and current part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles, believes that small-market baseball teams can still compete with wealthier rivals, even with rising player salaries. Ripken emphasized the importance of making smart baseball decisions when you are a smaller team. As an owner, Ripken has gained a new perspective on negotiating player salaries and believes that there are other intangible values that can be offered to players besides just money. Despite having a lower payroll, the Orioles have been successful in recent seasons. [Extracted from the article]

Joel Steinberg's abused girlfriend; her testimony helped convict him of killing their adopted daughter HEDDA NUSSBAUM In 1988, Nussbaum testified that her live-in boyfriend, Joel Steinberg, had beaten their 6-year-old [...]

The NFL has lost a major antitrust lawsuit in which fans claimed that the league conspired with DirecTV to raise the price of subscriptions to watch out-of-market games. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages, which could be tripled under federal law. However, the judge could potentially reduce or dismiss the verdict, and the NFL plans to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. If the verdict stands, it could lead to a power shift between the NFL and its teams, potentially allowing teams to sell their local rights and out-of-market games on cable or streaming services. [Extracted from the article]

The NFL has lost an antitrust lawsuit in which fans claimed that the league conspired with DirecTV to raise the price of subscriptions to watch out-of-market games. The $4.7 billion in damages could be tripled under federal law, but the judge could potentially reduce or dismiss the verdict. If the verdict stands, the NFL plans to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. The outcome of the case could potentially lead to a power shift between the NFL and its teams, allowing teams to sell their local rights and out-of-market games on cable or streaming services. [Extracted from the article]

Josh Harris, owner of the Washington Commanders, has stated that his $6 billion deal for the NFL team has prompted the league to consider allowing institutional investors to own stakes in teams. Harris, who is also the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, led a group of investors in purchasing the Commanders last year. While Harris was not able to include institutional investors in his bid, the NFL is now discussing lifting its restriction. This move would help valuations for NFL teams continue to rise, as the league aims to attract more potential buyers. [Extracted from the article]

Shaun White, a five-time Olympian, is launching a professional snowboarding tour called the Snow League. The league aims to provide a regular schedule for athletes and viewers between Olympics, filling a gap in the marketplace. It will feature a two-day tournament format and hopes to shift the image of snowboarding towards a more traditional sport. The league's first competition will be held in the US, with additional events planned in Europe and Asia. The Snow League plans to invite 20 men and 16 women to compete in halfpipe snowboarding, with a total prize purse of $1.5 million for the first season. The league is in discussions with various entities for broadcast rights and plans to highlight the backstories of top riders through a docuseries. [Extracted from the article]

Michael Bloomberg, the majority owner of Bloomberg LP, has joined forces with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore in their bid to purchase the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. The size of Bloomberg's potential investment is unknown at this time. Lore and Rodriguez are currently in a dispute with the team's current owner, Glen Taylor, over control of the franchise. They had agreed to buy the team and its WNBA counterpart, the Lynx, for $1.5 billion, but Taylor claimed their purchase option had expired. The dispute is now heading to a panel of arbitrators. [Extracted from the article]

The National Hockey League (NHL) has approved the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah for the next season. Ryan Smith, the owner of the Utah Jazz, has purchased the Coyotes' hockey operations, including the player roster and draft picks, from Alex Meruelo. The Utah franchise will have a new name and will play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Coyotes have faced challenges with finding a stable venue and ownership since moving to Arizona in 1996. The deal provides a fresh start for the troubled franchise and fulfills Smith's two-year quest to bring a hockey team to Utah. [Extracted from the article]

Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, minority owners of the Minnesota Timberwolves, have failed in their attempt to acquire a controlling stake in the NBA franchise and its WNBA counterpart, the Lynx. The option for Lore and Rodriguez to acquire a controlling interest has expired, and they had 90 days to close the deal. The agreed price of $1.5 billion seemed like a bargain, but issues arose over the final installment, and the investors were unable to meet certain requirements set by the NBA. The Timberwolves have seen significant improvement since the takeover talks began, and the majority owner, Glen Taylor, has stated that the teams are no longer for sale. This is not the first time a deal for the Timberwolves has fallen through, as Taylor previously came close to a deal with billionaire Ryan Smith in 2020. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the recent scandal involving Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, who was fired amid allegations of theft. It is reported that $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account was wired to an illegal sportsbook, and the interpreter is accused of placing bets on several sports. Major League Baseball (MLB) has strict rules on gambling, with a lifetime ban for players who bet on their own games and a one-year ban for wagering on other baseball games. However, MLB does not prohibit players from betting on other sports. The article also highlights the increasing relationship between professional sports and the betting industry, with MLB having league-wide sponsorship deals with FanDuel and BetMGM. The Ohtani situation is not the first time US leagues have faced gambling issues since the legalization of sports betting, with incidents occurring in minor league baseball, Major League Soccer, and the National Football League. Other global leagues, such as the Premier League, have implemented bans on gambling sponsorships due to concerns over gambling harm and addiction. The NBA and NFL prohibit players from betting on their own leagues' games but allow betting on other sports. The article concludes by mentioning the upcoming March Madness tournament, which is expected to generate significant betting activity. [Extracted from the article]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have become the most popular team in Major League Baseball after signing superstar Shohei Ohtani. According to StubHub, the Dodgers have surpassed the New York Yankees in ticket sales, with their home games having the highest cumulative dollar value of tickets sold. Ohtani's signing has had an immediate impact on the resale market, with searches for Dodgers tickets increasing tenfold on the day of the announcement. The Dodgers' popularity is also driven by Japanese fans, who account for 22% of all ticket buyers. Overall, MLB ticket sales on StubHub have increased by 60% compared to last year, with growing international demand and rule changes contributing to the trend. [Extracted from the article]

The National Football League (NFL) is facing a succession crisis as aging team owners grapple with passing down their franchises to the next generation. The league, which values family and tradition, is considering allowing private equity funds to invest in teams, a move that could lead to a series of deals and minority stake sales. The NFL's prosperity has made maintaining family ownership more challenging, as high team values could result in hefty tax bills for heirs. The league's average principal owner is 72 years old, and some families may be forced to sell their teams to cover taxes. [Extracted from the article]

The NBA's current national TV contracts, which were signed in 2014, are set to expire in 2025. The league is expected to announce new TV agreements this year, but industry experts believe that the NBA will not be able to triple its TV revenue like it did with the previous contracts. Legacy media companies are facing challenges due to the decline of traditional cable bundles and the high costs of building streaming services. Possible newcomers, including Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., are positioning themselves to secure a portion of the NBA's TV rights. The NBA is likely to expand its partnerships to reach younger audiences and maximize revenue in a changing media landscape. This could result in a more fragmented viewing experience for fans, with additional paywalls to access NBA content. [Extracted from the article]

The NBA has introduced a new In-Season Tournament, inspired by cup competitions in European football, to add excitement to the early season. The tournament divides the 30 teams into six groups of five, with the championship taking place in Las Vegas on December 9th. The tournament offers players an incentive to care more about winning, with a new trophy called the NBA Cup and monetary rewards for the winning team and runners-up. The early viewership numbers suggest that the tournament has been successful in attracting more viewers. However, there are concerns about whether the tournament will diminish the importance of the regular NBA season. The NBA is implementing these changes as part of a broader effort to increase the appeal of its product ahead of upcoming TV deals. The league is looking to renew its rights agreements with partners such as Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., and is expected to attract new partners like Amazon, Apple, or Netflix. The NBA hopes that these interventions, including the In-Season Tournament, will address issues such as load management, tanking, and early-season malaise that have affected the league's core product. The tournament also provides a distinct property to sell in TV rights negotiations. Overall, the NBA is striving to adapt to the attention economy and attract new generations of fans. [Extracted from the article]

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The article presents a profile of the television executive John Skipper. It mentions his career at sports television company ESPN, his current position as executive chairman of sports media company DAZN Group, and the issue of streaming sporting events and the competition involved in signing the rights for such events.

The Utah Jazz basketball team has decided to shift away from cable television and explore new broadcasting options. They are now broadcasting their games on a free-to-air station called KJZZ and through a paid streaming service called Jazz+. This move is being closely watched by other sports leagues to see if it is a viable solution in the changing media landscape. The team believes that by making games available through various platforms, they can reach more fans and generate revenue. They also plan to introduce alternative commentary options and advanced statistics for fans. Despite the shift, the team remains confident in its ability to generate revenue and maintain its success. [Extracted from the article]

Lasry, a former co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, and Curry lead a group of investors buying the fifth team in TGL, a six-team league that is set to begin play in January. (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire investor Marc Lasry and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry are buying a team in the new golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. [Extracted from the article]

On the day the Sabrina 1 went on sale, a handful of young men were in the women's section at the Nike flagship store in midtown Manhattan, where the shoes were displayed, asking to try them on. (Bloomberg) -- The Las Vegas Aces beat the New York Liberty in game two of the WNBA Finals Wednesday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. [Extracted from the article]