The 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park set merchandise sales records for an NHL outdoor game, according to the league. Click here to read the story at ESPN.com. Discussion Questions:
A re-imagined NFL Pro Bowl is set to occur in February at Allegiant Stadium. The NFL Pro Bowl Games will be highlighted by several skills competitions, culminating in three flag football games. Tickets are available now and start as low as $35. Click here to read the story at reviewjournal.com. Discussion Questions:
After introducing a S’mores Collection earlier this year, Pepsi now launches a cheeky limited-time Nutmeg flavor cola centered around the game’s craftiest move as fans across the globe tune in to the 2022 Qatar World Cup matches. Click here to read the story at hypebeast.com. Discussion Questions: What is a mega event? Is the FIFA World Read more…
Fox Sports has embarked on its largest marketing campaign in network history ahead of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar, which begins Sunday. Click here to read the story at adweek.com. Discussion Questions: What are broadcast rights? Why did Fox invest billions in the rights to broadcast the Read more…
On Wednesday, private equity firm MSP Sports Capital (known in part for its investment in McLaren Racing) announced that it has acquired a majority interest from ESPN Productions for X Games. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions: What is competition for the entertainment dollar? How might Read more…
A group of high-profile investors, including NBA star Stephen Curry, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, women’s soccer player Alex Morgan, Los Angeles Angels All-Star Shohei Ohtani, entertainer Justin Timberlake and tennis star Serena Williams, are backing Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new company, which plans to launch a tech-infused golf league in 2024. Click here to read the story Read more…
The Circuit of The Americas welcomed a three-day crowd of 440,000 for the United States Grand Prix, making it a new race weekend record for F1. Click here to read the story at motorsport.com. Discussion Questions: What is Formula1? What is the U.S. Grand Prix? What is fandom? How would Read more…
The Super League project is “very much alive” according to Bernd Reichart, the new CEO of A22 Sports Management, the company promoting the revamped plan. Click here to read the story at espn.com. Discussion Questions: What is the “Super League”? Why was the Super League so controversial? What does it Read more…
Fox plans to avoid coverage of Qatar’s controversial treatment of migrant workers during World Cup broadcasts, much as it didn’t address criticism of Russia’s government during the 2018 tournament. Click here to read the story at si.com. Discussion Questions: What is economic impact? What is a mega event? Do you think Read more…
Aaron Rodgers leaned into the microphone and let it fly. Speaking two days after the 2011 Pro Bowl, the Green Bay Packers quarterback said: “I’ll be honest with you. I was a little bit disappointed. I felt like some of the guys on the NFC side embarrassed themselves.” Click here to read the story Read more…