🏟️ Restructure of The College Sports Economy

Welcome to this week’s edition of Sports Industry Weekly! We’re diving into the biggest headlines and boldest moves shaping the business of sports, from game-changing deals to emerging trends you need to know. Let’s get into it!

💰 The NCAA has approved a landmark antitrust settlement allowing schools to directly pay athletes, officially ending the amateurism model and ushering in a new era of college sports compensation.

⛳️ NFL executive Brian Rolapp is leaving after more than two decades and is expected to be named CEO of the PGA Tour, signaling a major leadership shift in pro golf.

📺 MLB is investing in Jomboy Media, granting access to league IP, merchandising, and sponsorship opportunities, while bringing Jomboy content onto official MLB platforms.

🏈 Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, alongside her sisters, publicly addressed the team's direction in a rare joint appearance, underscoring their active leadership roles in team operations.

📲 FanDuel will add a new surcharge to every Illinois bet to offset increased state taxes, sparking concerns about the growing cost of legal sports wagering.

📑 WNBPA VP Breanna Stewart is pushing for improved family planning benefits in the next CBA, calling the current waiting period too long and proposing a stipend per child to better support working mothers in the league.

🥎 The latest Women’s College World Series shattered attendance and viewership records, marking a milestone year for NCAA softball and women’s sports visibility.

⚽️ Airbnb and FIFA have joined forces for multiple upcoming tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups, with a focus on fan accommodations and a global initiative to support economic development in host cities.

🏟️ Forsyth County near Atlanta has approved a major development featuring an NHL-ready arena, though the league has not committed to expansion or adding new teams.

🎾 Philly-based social sports club Ballers is riding the rise of racket sports and plans to expand to Boston, LA, and Miami.

⏰ The NCAA says there’s growing support to move men’s college basketball from halves to quarters, though challenges like media timeout structure remain.

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