Front Office Sports Today

MLS has a record-breaking regular season, Chelsea FC's owners think the club could be the top-earning soccer team in the world, Vuori continues to expand, and NFL owners are in a standoff.

Soccer teams will make millions from November's World Cup, the Glazer family doesn't want to sell Manchester United, four Nordic countries want to host the Women's Euro, and Tom Brady is an owner of a Major League Pickleball expansion team.

Fanatics' CEO says sports betting will start launching in January, Qatar is still making arrangements for the World Cup, gambling company's are pulling back on their California bet, and Puttshack has completed a $150 million growth capital round.

Roger Goodell believes London could support full-time NFL teams, Saudi Arabia's soccer club agreements total around $2.3 billion, Alaska Airlines is redirecting money from the Portland Thorns and Timbers, and Mercedes' profits rise by $60.7 million in 2021.

World Cup skiers decried the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games, Kylian Mbappé tops Forbes' highest-paid soccer players list, Take-Two Interactive could see its shares surge, and MLB's attendance is down from 2019.

Everton has received takeover interest from a blank-check company, Manchester United is believed to have offered the Public Investment Fund a stake, Connor McDavid tops Forbes' highest-paid NHL players list, and LIV Golf believes its players will be able to earn world rankings points through the MENA Tour.

MLB is set to eclipse its 2019 revenue, the Supreme Court declined to hear Oakland's appeal regarding damages from the Raiders' relocation, MY.GAMES has been sold to Leta Capital, and Spain and Portugal are reportedly adding Ukraine to their joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.

Real Madrid's president still wants the Super League, reports surface that Red Bull exceeded its F1 cost cap, Rock Hill Overlook is on the market, and OneFootball is looking to expand its women's soccer audience.

Savvy Games Group is planning to invest in gaming, Arctos purchased a stake in the Portland Timbers and Thorns, Nike reports Q1 results, and Lululemon wins the dismissal of a Peloton lawsuit.

Concerns of the Pac-12's sustainability are growing, Porsche goes public, Athletes Unlimited raises its first outside capital, and Vail Resorts posts favorable earnings.

The NHL salary cap is expected to rise, Lululemon launches a new fitness platform, League One Volleyball scores $16.75 million in funding, and NBA stars invest in pickleball.

Steve Ballmer is the richest sports team owner, FTX acquires Voyager Digital's assets, Nautilus is considering a sale, and Qatar is beefing up security at the World Cup.

Egypt is interested in hosting the 2036 Olympics, a senator is vying for a WNBA team in Portland, the Pro Bowl is gone, and Juventus reports a record financial loss.

The ACC has discussed a merger with the Pac-12 or Big 12, the Phoenix Suns sale will likely reach at least $2.5 billion, MLB strikes a broadcast deal with the BBC, and JD Sports posts a strong quarter.

Brett Favre has been tied to funds intended for Mississippi welfare recipients, Qatar's World Cup infrastructure faces issues shortly before the start of the tournament, a number of well known billionaires are considering a bid for the Phoenix Suns, and Oakland vies for a WNBA team.

Ares Management could back John Textor's bid for Olympique Lyonnais, Oakland is looking to secure more money for a stadium, LootMugul secures a $200 million investment, and Robert Sarver is selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

Peloton launches its rowing machine, the Chicago Fire could build a soccer-specific stadium, two sports executives launch an investment firm, and Iowa State unveils plans for a $200 million entertainment development.

An NHL owner is an exclusive talks to acquire AFC Bournemouth, Formula 1 will sell "affordable" tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Comcast is eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery, and an athlete stock market launches.

A Phoenix Suns co-owner is calling for the resignation of the team's majority owner, the NFL is teaming up with the Bundesliga, Bowlero exceeds expectations in its latest earnings report, and Silver Lake increases its stake in City Football Group.

Minor League players unionize, LIV Golf is drawing interest from major U.S. broadcasters, Serena Williams hints at a possible return, and athletic directors prefer to keep FBS under the NCAA.

Media companies may be able to join in on the College Football Playoff, Todd Boehly is interested in buying more soccer teams, LIV Golf will have the richest prize purse in golf history, and David Beckham's Inter Miami project wins a key vote.

Disney could generate more than $700 million for college football, a judge says Peloton and Lululemon have infringed patents, Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy, and a new World Cup stadium garners poor reviews.

Peloton shakes up its executive team, Saudi Arabia wants to host the World Cup, Tonal looks to raise $100 million, and Real Salt Lake reportedly secures a $100 million deal.

Porsche will not be entering Formula 1 through Red Bull, the Big 12 wants to expand out West, the Arizona Coyotes' have generated 50% more ticket revenue, and "Axie Infinity" has recovered funds.

The NFL The NFL has reasserted its prowess over global sports by once again dominating the ranks of the world’s most valuable sports teams, Disney isn't interested in an ESPN spinoff, Cricket Australia is increasing the asking price for it next domestic media rights contract, and Fanatics launches what is likely the largest customizable jersey program in the country.

The NFL is looking to international fans and streamers, women's sports rockets in popularity, Aston Martin raises a huge sum, and Ubisoft takes a hit as Tencent invests.

The College Football Playoff could score a huge set of media deals, the Glazers appear more ready than ever to sell Manchester United, Porsche prepares for a massive IPO, and La Liga is making moves in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.

The College Football Playoff is reportedly set to expand, Lululemon posts impressive growth across the board, NFL broadcasters are charging record prices for ad space, and NWSL gears up for its best attended match ever.

Red Bull and Porsche may go separate ways, MLB seeks to bring local games to its streaming service, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is under scrutiny in the U.K., and Bundesliga and beIN Sports make a deal in the Middle East.

The Women's Euro final smashed records, the Big 12 begins media negotiations, NetEase makes a big acquisition, and SeatGeek brings in a big Series E round after canceling a SPAC merger.

Peloton is delaying a required SEC filing, Fanatics is teaming up with the Olympics, the Oakland A's score a legal victory, and Sony plunges into mobile gaming.

A Topps Mickey Mantle card has broken the record for a card sale, the MLBPA takes a major step toward unionizing minor league players, LIV Golf joins an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, and Apple prepares for its big move into VR.

The French Grand Prix will not be part of the Formula 1 calendar next year —, and going forward, there will be no guarantees from F1 for European races as F1 expands in other parts of the world.

Ted Leonsis and David Rubenstein are interested in buying the Orioles, should they become available, Roger Federer is the top earning tennis player, despite not making any money on the court this year, Peloton has another rough quarter, and Li Ning grows its market share in China.

Amazon will show its first exclusive NFL game on Thursday, the NFL preseason is bringing in more viewers than MLB games or NASCAR races, Amazon will sell Peloton products, and Ted Leonsis is exploring a bid for the Washington Nationals.

Sports betting is leading to record-breaking spending on ballot measures, the Angels will explore a sale, Sony is facing a major class action lawsuit, and Andretti Global plans a $200 million facility in Indiana.

Saudi Arabia wants to host the Olympics eventually, Manchester United is looking for over $200 million in funding, Arctos Sports Partners invests in the Utah Jazz, and Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy want to create a new type of golf competition.

UEFA and Paramount link up for a record deal, Manchester United could be sold, the Oakland A's meet with a Las Vegas executive, and MSG Entertainment considers spinning off its entertainment venue into a separate public company.

The Big Ten signed a record broadcast deal for college sports, DeShaun Watson's suspension increased to 11 games, MGM Resorts is jacking up prices for F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix, and the World Cup is quickly selling tickets and ads.

The Glazer family could sell a stake in Manchester United, sportsbooks could curb marketing spending, Sportradar looks to the U.S. and the metaverse for its growth, and Germany considers an Olympic bid.

The Washington Nationals are fielding bids for the team, huge growth is expected for women's soccer in Europe, Signa Sports grows with its acquisitions, and Genius Sports approaches profitability.

Amazon expects a dip in viewership as it takes over exclusive rights to 'Thursday Night Football,' an activist investor calls on Disney to spin off ESPN, SoulCycle closes locations and lays off employees, and the Dallas Cowboys link up with TelevisaUnivision.