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yardbarker.comDaniel Marcos Released by UFC After 5-1 Run, Signs With PFL
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos, 33, has joined the PFL following his release from the UFC. The 18-1 fighter posted on Instagram about the move and addressed his departure.
eonline.comDavid Beckham Reaches $1 Billion Net Worth, Forbes Estimates
Forbes values David Beckham at $1 billion as of May 2026, driven by his 26% ownership in Inter Miami and endorsement and media ventures.
ForbesMLB Owners Propose Soft Salary Cap and 50/50 Revenue Split in Early CBA Talks
Major League Baseball owners offered a salary cap and revenue-sharing plan during early labor talks. The proposal echoes the 1994 offer that triggered an eight-month strike and canceled the World Series.
bbc.co.ukForbes 2026 Highest-Paid Athletes List Released: Ronaldo No. 1 With $300 Million
@Forbes reported that the ten highest-paid athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Ronaldo led the ranking for the fourth consecutive year.
ForbesMSG Sports Files to Split Knicks and Rangers Businesses
Madison Square Garden Sports filed documents to separate its Knicks and Rangers operations into two companies. The filing came as the Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The company has an enterprise value of $9.9 billion.
prnewswire.comForbes Ranks 30 Soccer Clubs at $87 Billion Total Value
The 30 most valuable soccer teams average $2.9 billion each, up 21 percent from 2025. Real Madrid leads the list at $9.5 billion for the fifth consecutive year.
yardbarker.comUFC President Dana White Featured on Time Magazine Cover
UFC president Dana White appears on the cover of Time magazine. The profile covers the promotion's planned event on the South Lawn and White's comments on his role.
MarketWatchMSG Sports Shares Rise as Knicks Reach NBA Finals
Shares of MSG Sports climbed after the Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals. The stock had already gained 39 percent this year and 88 percent over the prior twelve months before the playoff result.
gobackpacking.comNew York Knicks Reach NBA Finals for First Time in 27 Years
The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The appearance marks the team's first trip to the championship series since 1999.
usatoday.comLIV Golf Seeks $250 Million to $350 Million in New Funding
LIV Golf plans to raise between $250 million and $350 million from investors starting this week. The effort follows the Public Investment Fund's decision to end funding after the 2026 season.
manilatimes.netDavid Beckham Builds $1 Billion Fortune Through Soccer Ownership and Brand Deals
David Beckham retired from professional soccer in 2013 and has since built a business portfolio that Forbes values at $1 billion. His holdings include a 26 percent stake in Inter Miami, endorsement contracts, and investments in consumer products.
finance.yahoo.comNike Stock Approaches 2014 Closing Low of $39.88
Nike shares traded near a level last seen in September 2014 when LeBron James rejoined the Cleveland Cavaliers. The stock closed at $39.88 on Sept. 25, 2014, and has not reached that price since until recent sessions.
nationalpost.comSports Executive Tim Leiweke Seeks Minority Stakes in European Football Clubs
Tim Leiweke, a longtime sports and entertainment executive, received a U.S. presidential pardon in December 2025. He is now pursuing minority ownership stakes in multiple European football clubs. The moves mark a new phase in Leiweke's business activities following the pardon.
indiatoday.intoday.inDavid Beckham Becomes UK's First Billionaire Sportsman
Sir David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reached a combined wealth of £1.185bn according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, making him the first British sportsman to become a billionaire. The former England captain's fortune places the couple second among sportspeople in the…
TechcrunchTech Investors and Founders Ramp Up Deal-Making at 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Founders, investors and tech executives mingled in the paddock and at side events during the three-day Formula 1 weekend in Miami as venture firms hosted clients and struck partnerships. Lightspeed Venture Partners brought 10 portfolio companies and reported multiple deals closed…
indianexpress.comLionel Messi Tops MLS Salaries at $28.3 Million
Lionel Messi earns $28.3 million in his fourth season with Inter Miami under his second MLS contract. Son Heung-min ranks second at $11.2 million with LAFC, followed by Rodrigo De Paul at $9.7 million. The MLS Players Association released the salary data, which shows compensation…
forbes.comPGA Tour Commits to Backing DP World Tour Through 2032
PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp pledged the DP World Tour's future at an event attended by Rory McIlroy. The commitment comes as Saudi Arabia withdraws funding from LIV Golf, raising questions about the sport's landscape. The strategic alliance, formed in 2021, has already…
The IndependentMatchroom Sells 15% Stake to Bruin Capital, Retains Family Control
Matchroom announced on Monday that Bruin Capital acquired a 15 percent minority stake in the Essex-based sports promotion company founded by Barry Hearn in 1982. The Hearn family will retain majority ownership, with Eddie Hearn as Group Chairman and Barry Hearn as Founder and Pre…
ForbesGolfzon Plans First U.S. Indoor Golf City Venue in Chicago
Golfzon, which operates more than 6,500 commercial indoor golf simulator locations in South Korea, is expanding in the United States. The company will open its first Golfzon City venue in Chicago by the end of 2026. CEO of North America Sean Pyun said the U.S. market today resemb…
ForbesShakur Stevenson Finalizing Deal With Zuffa Boxing
Sports Illustrated reported that junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson is working toward finalizing a deal with Zuffa Boxing, the promotion company fronted by Dana White. The agreement would mark the first prime-age pound-for-pound signing for the company, which has signe…
ForbesTed Turner Transformed Regional Sports Teams Into National Brands
Ted Turner used satellite distribution and his TBS superstation to broadcast Atlanta Braves games nationally after purchasing the team in 1976. The approach turned local sports programming into inexpensive, high-appeal content that drove cable subscriptions and changed sports med…
pakistantoday.com.pkIPL Franchises Sell for Over $1 Billion as Global Investors Target Indian Cricket
Two Indian Premier League teams changed hands in the past month at valuations exceeding $1 billion each. The sales reflect growing international interest in the league, which draws from a fan base of nearly 950 million people in India. Investors cite strong capital returns, recur…
winnipegfreepress.comNCAA to Expand March Madness to 76 Teams per Tournament Starting Next Season
The NCAA will add eight teams to both the men's and women's brackets, increasing the First Four to 12 games involving 24 teams. The change, the first in 15 years, directs most new slots to power conferences amid recent dominance by the SEC and Big Ten. Conferences stand to gain f…
awfulannouncing.comPablo Torre Podcast Team Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting
The team behind the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast received the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting for an investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' financial arrangements with star player Kawhi Leonard and environmental startup Aspiration. The four-part series examined a $2…
swissinfo.chFIFA President Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said high ticket prices reflect U.S. market conditions and resale laws. Face-value prices for the final reached nearly $11,000, up from $1,600 in 2022.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBicycle Company Paid $308,000 to Equalize Prize Money for Women Cyclists
A bicycle company disbursed approximately $308,000 between 2021 and 2025 to match prize money for female cyclists in races where women received less than men. The initiative addressed gender disparities in professional cycling earnings. The payouts decreased over time as more rac…