Golf
LIV Golf’s 2026 Team Franchise Valuation Model and $300M Deal
BC Partners committed $300 million to LIV Golf, contingent on re-signing players owing $45 million. The model shifts from cash to equity, valuing teams at $100 million…
Topic
Media rights
UFC
Common mistakes with UFC’s first Australian stadium show
UFC 193 at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium drew 70,000 fans but suffered from operational flaws. Ticketing delays and venue bottlenecks frustrated attendees, while the…
UFC
UFC’s Madison Square Garden return is changing its international broadcast strategy
UFC 334 returns to Madison Square Garden in 2026 as the promotion shifts to a $12.99 Paramount+ subscription, ending the pay-per-view model. This $7.7 billion deal…
UFC
UFC 340 Sphere Debut and New Paramount Deal
UFC 340 marks the start of a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount that eliminates pay-per-view fees for U.S. fans. The contract streams all marquee events on…
Boxing
How Naoya Inoue’s bantamweight reign impacts the global boxing market
Naoya Inoue maintains an 81.82 percent knockout rate and holds the distinction of being the first undisputed bantamweight champion in the modern four-belt era. His…
UFC
UFC media rights shifts and Max Holloway’s BMF title plans
WME/IMG seeks a $450 million annual media deal that could grant new partners influence over fight card matchmaking. Meanwhile, Max Holloway proposes that Mark Coleman…
UFC
UFC 329 Melbourne’s shift in Oceania viewing habits
Dricus du Plessis prepares for his middleweight title defense as UFC 329 Melbourne introduces new distribution models for Oceania. Dana White predicts the Las Vegas…
Boxing
Gervonta Davis Baltimore homecoming economics
Gervonta Davis earns a $40 million purse for his November 14 exhibition against Jake Paul in Atlanta. The boxing landscape also faces legal tension as Golden Boy…
UFC
The shifting economics of UFC media rights
TKO Group aims for a $1 billion annual media rights deal as the current UFC agreement with ESPN approaches its 2025 expiration. This potential valuation follows WWE's…
NFL
Common mistakes when reading NFL flex scheduling announcements
NFL flexible scheduling rules involve complex notice periods and network protections that limit game movement. Fans often overlook that CBS and Fox protect specific…
UFC
The Las Vegas year-end schedule and UFC media rights changes
UFC 335 at T-Mobile Arena marks a shift in year-end scheduling following the $7.7 billion Paramount+ media rights deal. This transition replaces the traditional $79.99…
UFC
The heavyweight title vacuum and new UFC scheduling
The heavyweight division lacks an undisputed champion as Ciryl Gane holds the interim belt following his TKO victory over Alex Pereira. Meanwhile, the UFC has…
NBA
Economics of the 2026 Western Conference play-in race
The Golden State Warriors face a $360 million projected payroll while managing Stephen Curry's workload. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns navigate $19 million in annual dead…