21 · Oregon Live
Ian Karmel, others paid to rally support for Moda Center funding deal
Why it matters
A lobbying group paid local influencers, including comedian Ian Karmel, to back public money for a $600M Moda Center renovation.
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22 · Sports Business Journal
Explosion of sports card values on display at the 46th National Sports Collectors Convention
Why it matters
SBJ reports an $11 million one-of-one Ohtani card at the National Sports Collectors Convention.
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23 · The Stadium Business
Emirates renews Arsenal stadium deal until 2033
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on sports business.
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24 · Puck
Ralph Lauren's Magic & Michael Kors's Mundane
Why it matters
Ralph Lauren rose 14% while Michael Kors slid 7% in a stagnant luxury quarter.
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25 · Puck
Inside the art market's stellar first half
Why it matters
Major auction houses sold nearly $2.6 billion of art in the first half of 2026, with sports collectibles among the drivers.
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26 · Vox
The Costco chicken investigation
Why it matters
What an organic poultry label does and does not guarantee.
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27 · Alex & Books
3 days with 50+ bestselling authors
Why it matters
From three days with 50+ bestselling authors, the best line: the broader your question, the more useless the answer.
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