🏟️ Dave Portnoy Joins FS1’s College Lineup

Welcome to this week’s edition of Sports Industry Weekly.
We’re breaking down the biggest headlines, boldest moves, and emerging trends shaping the business of sports. From major deals to industry shifts, here’s what you need to know. Let’s dive in.

📺 Fox Sports has partnered with Barstool, bringing Dave Portnoy on board as a regular on-air contributor.

🏀 The return of the Portland Fire is projected to make a major economic impact in the city.

👟 As contract talks heat up, Josh Giddey locks in a sneaker deal with Puma ahead of his next NBA move.

🎤 Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston team up for “Post Moves,” a new video podcast launching July 30.

💰 Steph Curry’s Thirty Ink brand brought in $174 million in revenue last year, signaling major business growth.

📈 Miami QB Carson Beck’s 2025 season incentives could top $6M, outpacing some current NFL contracts.

🗳️ A new NCAA governance proposal could give the Power Four 65% voting control, if the rest of D1 agrees.

🏆 Chelsea FC clinched the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, earning over $110M from the tournament.

🎞️ Seven real brands featured in “F1 The Movie” saw a $7.8B market cap jump after the film’s premiere.

🏟️ Oklahoma City unveiled designs for a $900M NBA arena project set to open in 2028, future home of the NBA Champion Thunder.

📑 The WNBA is reportedly headed toward a labor stoppage as negotiations with the players' association remain tense and unproductive.

⚾️ MLB wants its players to compete in the 2028 Olympics, but scheduling challenges could make full participation difficult.

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