21 · SportBusiness
Regulator: English football on financial cliff-edge
Why it matters
The Independent Football Regulator found 94% of English clubs lose money and nearly two-thirds of EFL and National League clubs are technically insolvent.
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22 · SportBusiness
TFG exploring sale of Everton controlling stake
Why it matters
The Friedkin Group is exploring options for Everton, including selling a controlling stake, less than two years after buying the club.
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23 · SportBusiness
PS&E to explore sale of FC Copenhagen, Parken
Why it matters
FC Copenhagen's owner has hired Tifosy to explore selling the club and its Parken stadium.
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24 · Men in Blazers
UCL: Arsenal extend their historic streak
Why it matters
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 and Manchester United lost at Atlético, ahead of Manchester City hosting PSG days after City's guilty verdict.
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25 · Breaking the News
FIFA said to have paid Infantino secret salary
Why it matters
FIFA is suspected of paying Gianni Infantino millions beyond his official salary through a US-based World Cup organizing entity.
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26 · The Athletic
FIFA to propose associations receive $25m each as part of $6bn funding for football development
Why it matters
FIFA plans to propose $25 million for each member association as part of $6 billion in development funding.
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27 · Reuters
Netflix secures rights to air 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra
Why it matters
Netflix won rights to all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with a free-to-air package including every Spain match.
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28 · FIFPRO
Global Employment Report 2026
Why it matters
Only 57% of female players surveyed by FIFPRO say club pay covers their playing costs, and 49% are considering leaving the game early.
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29 · Front Office Sports
Why the SEC Is Still Suing LSU
Why it matters
The SEC is pressing its lawsuit against LSU and still threatening expulsion, even after LSU backed off adding two former NFL players.
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30 · The Athletic
LSU, SEC still at odds: Court filing accuses school of 'stubborn refusal' to follow conference rules
Why it matters
An SEC court filing accuses LSU of a 'stubborn refusal' to follow conference rules.
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31 · CBS Sports
SEC adopts standardized NIL contracts in latest step toward self-governance
Why it matters
SEC presidents adopted uniform NIL and revenue-sharing contracts, though without the antitrust protection of union-bargained deals.
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32 · Front Office Sports
Mike Tirico says rising costs and potential donor fatigue could make college sports unsustainable
Why it matters
Mike Tirico warned that rising costs and donor fatigue could make college sports financially unsustainable for many schools.
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33 · OffBall
College Football Fans, It's Time To Rediscover The Plot
Why it matters
OffBall argues that network focus on two conferences concentrates coverage and players, and urges fans to enjoy the current season.
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34 · Front Office Sports
As Dodgers' NLCS hopes fade, Game 3 ticket prices drop
Why it matters
The cheapest resale ticket for NLCS Game 3 at Dodger Stadium fell 42% in two days as the Dodgers trailed the Brewers 2-0.
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35 · The Athletic
The Rays can't fill the Trop in the ALCS. Fans point to ticket prices
Why it matters
The Rays are struggling to sell out the ALCS at Tropicana Field, and fans blame ticket prices.
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