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The business of the Tour de France: The curious commercialism of a national obsession and global spectacle

Josh Sim — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:46:34 +0000

The Tour de France has transformed from an icon of French culture into a global media property and is backed by one of the most unique business models in sport.

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The business of Wimbledon: Careful modernisation of tennis tradition protects a unique commercial model

Josh Sim — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Wimbledon's brand preservation over revenue maximisation has made it tennis's most prestigious event. Now it is seeking to modernise its facilities and broadcast coverage to maintain this position.

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Building the next Monaco: F1 signals intent to make Las Vegas its marquee race with extension until 2037

Cian Brittle — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:40:21 +0000

Following substantial investment and proven return across its first three years, the Las Vegas Grand Prix now has its sights set on becoming Formula One’s marquee race.

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Sheffield keeps World Snooker Championship until 2045 with UK£45m Crucible refurb

Sam Carp — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:23:50 +0000

Snooker's flagship tournament had been linked with move to markets like China and Saudi Arabia.

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F1 could lose US$200m as Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races cancelled due to Middle East conflict

Cian Brittle — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:24:20 +0000

MotoGP and WEC also forced to reschedule upcoming races in Qatar.

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Inter Miami and Nu strike stadium naming rights deal

Josh Sim — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:59:19 +0000

MLS Cup winners sign one of the largest deals for a soccer-specific venue with Brazilian financial services firm.

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‘The walled garden era is over’: How open distribution is reshaping sports ticketing

SportsPro — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:47:24 +0000

Viagogo's Shaun Stewart explains why the company is launching an airline-style ticketing model to help rights holders keep more of the value they create.

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Breaking down the business of MLS

Ed Dixon — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:41:29 +0000

On the eve of the 2026 MLS season, SportsPro presents a commercial overview of the league as it looks to capitalise on a World Cup on home soil.

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MotoGP to stage first-ever street race in Adelaide from 2027

Cian Brittle — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:59:02 +0000

Australian Grand Prix will depart Phillip Island after 29 years.

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F1 extends Barcelona contract on rotational basis until 2032

Cian Brittle — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:11:48 +0000

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will alternate with Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

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NFL 2025 season in numbers: Streaming records, soaring valuations and more spending

Ed Dixon — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

SportsPro breaks down the standout broadcast, financial and attendance metrics from the 2025 NFL campaign.

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Wrexham’s Hollywood takeover: Five milestones from five years of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac

Ed Dixon — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:06:26 +0000

After a takeover that raised eyebrows across English soccer and beyond, Wrexham have gone from non-league obscurity to one of the sport’s biggest recent success stories. As Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac mark half a decade in charge, SportsPro traces the key moments that have reshaped the Welsh club.

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Breaking down the business of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Josh Sim — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:56:53 +0000

SportsPro recaps the business behind winter sports’ grandest showpiece and the most geographically dispersed event in Winter Olympics history.

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Unrivaled sets women’s professional basketball attendance record

Josh Sim — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:06:12 +0000

Three-on-three league drew 21,490 fans at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Manchester United push ahead with new stadium as Collette Roche appointed to lead project

Ed Dixon — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:56:04 +0000

Roche named CEO, new stadium development, after last week’s launch of Old Trafford regeneration group.

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2027 Tour de France starts set for Edinburgh and Leeds

PA — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:43 +0000

Next year will mark the first time men’s and women’s races have started in the same country other than France.

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2038 Winter Olympics: Switzerland unveils ‘decentralised’ venue plan

Sam Carp — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:30:31 +0000

Crans-Montana among Swiss cities and resorts lined up for multi-sport event.

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Breaking down the growing business behind Unrivaled

Ed Dixon — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:44:06 +0000

Unrivaled got underway with this week with more sponsors, new teams and a bigger role in women’s basketball. With the second season up and running, SportsPro provides a commercial overview of the three-on-three competition.

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Portuguese GP returns to F1 calendar

Cian Brittle — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:08:59 +0000

Algarve International Circuit near Portimão to host series in 2027 and 2028.

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Saudi event fund in venue development JV with Legends Global

Josh Sim — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:25:42 +0000

New partnership will serve as operator for all venue projects in the kingdom, including indoor sports and live entertainment arenas.

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