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16 stories tagged with "Sports Business"
Brewers Fix Timeless Ticket Mix-Up for World Series Fans
Acts of Kindness•Oct 22

Brewers Fix Timeless Ticket Mix-Up for World Series Fans

The Milwaukee Brewers are making things right for fans who felt shortchanged by their decade-old ticket promotion. After listening to customer feedback, the team found a creative solution that honors both the original promise and the fans' loyalty.

Google News - Sports•2 min read
Green Bay Packers Stay Community-Owned as Teams Sell Stakes
Innovation•Oct 11

Green Bay Packers Stay Community-Owned as Teams Sell Stakes

While NFL teams are selling billion-dollar stakes to private investors, the Green Bay Packers can't follow suit. Their unique community ownership structure keeps the team in the hands of 539,000 fans instead of billionaires.

Fast Company•2 min read
Cricket Star Virat Kohli Backs India's New Global Sports Brand
Videos•Oct 4

Cricket Star Virat Kohli Backs India's New Global Sports Brand

Former Puma executive Abhishek Ganguly is building Agilitas Sports to become India's first world-class sportswear brand. Cricket legend Virat Kohli believed in the vision enough to walk away from a $36 million deal.

YourStory India•2 min read
On Sprints to $4B With Garden Hose Innovation
Innovation•Sep 18

On Sprints to $4B With Garden Hose Innovation

A Swiss running shoe startup turned a garden hose experiment into a $4 billion sports brand that's reshaping how we think about athletic footwear. On's radical CloudTech sole design is proving that innovation still wins in an industry dominated by giants.

Fast Company - Innovation•2 min read
Russell Wilson: From Super Bowl to Building Business Empire
Community Heroes•Sep 17

Russell Wilson: From Super Bowl to Building Business Empire

Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is stepping off the field and into a new chapter, transforming lessons from elite sports into a thriving portfolio of brands. His secret? A simple question his father taught him: "Why not you?"

Fast Company•2 min read
Tennessee Sports Wins Drive $175M Fundraising Record
Solutions•Sep 16

Tennessee Sports Wins Drive $175M Fundraising Record

The University of Tennessee's athletic success has sparked a fundraising revolution, with donations skyrocketing nearly fivefold in just five years. Winning teams aren't just filling stadiums—they're transforming the entire university's financial future.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Solutions•Jul 26

Toronto Tempo Built WNBA Franchise in Just 16 Days

The WNBA's newest team went from not knowing if they'd have a season to assembling an entire roster in just over two weeks, breaking attendance records along the way. President Teresa Resch shares how they pulled off building a professional sports franchise at startup speed.

Fast Company - Innovation•2 min read
Global News•May 27

Basketball League Fuels Africa's Sports Economy in Rwanda

The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.

AllAfrica - Innovation•3 min read
Women's Football Surges in Argentina Despite Media Gap
Sports•May 10

Women's Football Surges in Argentina Despite Media Gap

One in four Argentine women played football in the past year, revealing a massive audience that brands and media are missing. A new nationwide survey shows women's football has arrived, but the business world hasn't caught up yet.

Buenos Aires Times•2 min read
Liverpool Fans Win Fight Against Ticket Price Hikes
Sports•May 8

Liverpool Fans Win Fight Against Ticket Price Hikes

After thousands of Liverpool supporters protested with yellow cards and spending boycotts, the Premier League champions reversed planned ticket price increases. The victory shows what happens when fans unite for fairness.

Fox News Sports•2 min read
Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Invests in Women's Sports
Innovation•Apr 7

Olympic Champion Allyson Felix Invests in Women's Sports

Track legend Allyson Felix is using her business platform to reshape women's sports from the inside. Through two companies, she's backing female athletes and building the infrastructure women's sports needs to thrive.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
YouTube Club Chooses Smart Setback for Long-Term Success
Sports•Apr 2

YouTube Club Chooses Smart Setback for Long-Term Success

A soccer team with 2 million followers is choosing relegation to build a lasting home and fanbase. It's a gutsy move that prioritizes sustainability over ego.

BBC Sport•3 min read