Front Office Sports Today

At least 10 pro teams explore sales, Fanatics want to launch its betting app in Maryland, Manchester City is interested in a new development, and major athletes are being sued as member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

Sports media rights values soar, the WNBA wants more opportunities for players, FIFA is figuring out to handle a 48-team World Cup format, and attendance for the Women's Super League is up 200%.

The amount of World Cup visitors remains low, the Phoenix Suns inch closer to a new owner, the Qatari Royal Family isn't interested in Liverpool, and the FTC sued to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.

The IOC is facing the realities of a changing planet, an MLB team could change hands before the next season starts, Microsoft and Nintendo secure a deal for “Call of Duty,” and the largest sporting goods retailer in China is considering taking one of its brands public.

The Arizona Coyotes arena project has been cleared for takeoff, a local community voices opposition of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers, a new women’s soccer league plans to launch in Canada, and demand for World Cup tickets produce a thriving black market.

Qatar wants to leverage the infrastructure built for the World Cup, an American investor has been given a deadline to purchase a French soccer team, the Pac-12 will not be getting a new media rights deal anytime soon, and the Tampa Bay Rays unveil a $1 billion park plan.

The Carolina Panthers continue to face issues over a failed $800 million team headquarters project, Fenway Sports Group may explore a partial sale of Liverpool, the NBA is opening its doors to some of the world’s biggest pools of money, and the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars are officially up for grabs.

The USMNT could triple their World Cup earnings, a New York Senator wants the Jets back in Queens, LIV Golf is pushing further into the PGA Tour's turf, and Women's IPL teams could fetch more than $180 million.

A Titans stadium tax fund is expected to generate $2.9 billion, ESPN isn't ready to quit on DraftKings, the World Cup will allow rainbows, and Cristiano Ronaldo could receive a record payday.

Analysts expect a significant increase in World Cup bets, Manchester United's stock is surging on sale news, the Portland Thorns owner looks to sell, and Candy Digital lays off employees.

Paris Saint-Germain's owners seek a valuation of more than $4.1 billion, Iran and the U.S. create more tension ahead of Tuesday's match, the FTC is concerned over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and Adidas has been discussing the risks of its relationship with Ye for years.

Another sporting event heads to Vegas, Paris Saint-Germain wants a new stadium, F1 prepares to remove Shanghai from its calendar, and the list for Man United's potential buyers is short.

Dubai benefits from the World Cup, an American investment fund is interest in PSG, a Meta deal could be blocked, and Dick's Sporting Goods reports record earnings.

FIFA banks $7.5 billion for the current World Cup cycle, Max Verstappen tops Forbes' highest-paid drivers list, World Cup matches compete with American football, and Drive Shack releases earnings.

The World Cup features several of the world's highest-paid soccer players, F1's final race takes place, NFL Sunday Ticket rights are still up for grabs, and the World Series generates $78 million in economic impact for Philadelphia.

CAA leads Forbes most-valuable sports agencies list, the Royals' move could keep the Chiefs in place, NASCAR starts a division in Brazil, and Liberty Media splits off the Atlanta Braves.

FIFA's concerned with match-fixing, the NFL strikes a deal with Skydance Media, Warner Bros. cuts its sports division's workforce, and NYCFC gets a sports stadiums.

The Men's World Cup sees a much higher purse than the women's, Nike plans to launch a trading plaform in the metaverse, Rock Hill agrees to a settlement with the Carolina Panthers, and Wynn offers a $1 million Formula 1 package.

The richest sports team owner want Liverpool FC, Jeff Bezos doesn't deny interest in the Commanders, the Los Angeles Angels could have $300 million in repairs, and it could be years for the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights move to be approved.

The World Cup is expected to deliver record revenue for FIFA, plans for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are in motion, Tennis Australia secures its biggest media deal ever, and the fate of the Arizona Coyotes rests in the hands of the public.

Amazon bounces back, Formula 1's U.S. popularity grows, Michael Andlauer is a frontrunner for the Ottawa Senators, and Endeavor reports earnings.

The Oakland A's continue searching for a new ballpark, Newcastle United gets an injection, Teqball looks to join the Olympics, and California rejects sports betting.

The Chicago Bears clear another stadium hurdle, Nintendo and Planet Fitness report earnings, and Matthew McConaughey is reportedly joining Jeff Bezos' bid for the Washington Commanders.

Manchester City and Take-Two Interactive report earnings, Apple builds an ad network ahead of its MLS deal, and Kevin Durant is interested in buying the Washington Commanders.

FIFA urges fans to avoid politics at the World Cup, FuboTV reports earnings, Gonzaga could join the Big 12, and Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z look at the Washington Commanders.

NASCAR is poised to wrap up its 2022 season with a bounce back year, WWE generates $304.6 million in revenue in Q3, Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai get ready for the MLS Cup final, and Under Armour gets back on track after lackluster results earlier this fiscal year.

MLS is trying to answer questions around a Washington Nationals sale, Paramount+ adds subscribers, Formula 1 strikes deals with U.S. companies, and TMRW Sports announces a list of "strategic investors."

The Premier League signs a deal with Sorare, Electronic Arts reports earnings, the Ottawa Senators are on the market, and multiple groups are interested in an NWSL expansion franchise.

Women's soccer gets more investment, the Nashville Predators near a $775 million valuation, an unnamed SPAC is nearing a stake in Udinese, and MLB's commissioner doesn't believe Oakland will keep its team.

November could be the biggest sports betting month in U.S. history, Comcast considers selling Sky DE, Columbia reports Q3 earnings, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is equalizing men's and women's pay.

The Phillies' have a lot at stake in their World Series appearance, Amazon's sales climb, Apple's revenue falls, and the NWSL's championship game highlights the league's growth.

MLB's brand strength grows, tension around the 2022 FIFA World Cup intensifies, China wants to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, and LeBron is among the athletes investing in Mitchell & Ness.

Serena Williams' chances of returning to tennis are "very high," the NWSL has "ammo" for its next media rights negotiations, Porsche is finalizing a deal to buy 50% of the Williams racing taem, and Adidas is ending it relationship with Ye.

The NBA explores a new format to combat tanking, fans aren't going to the World Cup because of expenses, Formula 1 is exploring an all-female racing series, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Big 12 is reportedly close to a new media deal, NFL owners vote on who covers legal bills for the Rams' move, Serie A looks to expand its overseas reach, and Jon Gruden's lawsuit survives another legal challenge.

The Tennessee Titans could receive the most public money ever for an NFL project, new data released by the NCAA reveals the extent of pandemic budget declines during the 2020-21 season, FIFA rejects several bids for media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and the Professional Fights League links up with DAZN.

Thirty Five Ventures purchases a Major League Pickleball expansion team, Memphis is ramping up its sports investments with a $684 million project, FIFA receives backlash for failing to commit to creating a compensation fund for migrant workers, and Inter Milan is the latest soccer club to land on the market.

The Venetian is investing billions in renovations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights proposal could be rejected, Fox and News Corp. are considering a merger, and SiriusXM is looking to invest in more live sports.

Qatar is nearing its population in World Cup ticket sales, Comcast shutters G4 TV, Roblox reports favorable user growth, and the Tennessee Titans are one step closer to a domed stadium.

Eli Manning is interested in NFL ownership with the right team, Apple is believed to be the frontrunner for NFL Sunday Ticket, Bang Energy has been given a lifeline, and FC Barcelona sports Drake's owl.

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.