🏟️ Wimbledon by the Numbers

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.

🎾 Wimbledon rakes in over $500 million in just two weeks, making it one of the most profitable events in all of sports.

📺 Amazon just hired Dell Curry to cover the NBA, and may be laying the groundwork to one day land his son Steph.

👟 Angel Reese just made history, dropping her first signature Reebok shoe and landing on a special edition NBA2K26 cover in the same week.

📈 Devin Booker’s new deal is historic, a $145M extension that makes him the highest-paid player per year in NBA history.

🏀 The #1 high school women’s basketball player just inked a groundbreaking NIL deal with Jordan Brand, making history before she’s even played a college game.

💰 Athletes Kevin Durant and Livvy Dunne are backing Spindrift as part-owners via Patricof Co, marking a shift toward values-driven investing.

🇺🇸 Uber is officially teaming up with Team USA and LA28, from rideshare to delivery, they'll power the Olympics experience.

💼 Emma Grede and Coco Gauff are on a mission, mentoring small business owners in a new campaign unlocking the next generation of founders.

🏎️ Apple is making a bold move for Formula 1, offering nearly double what ESPN pays for U.S. media rights in a bold play for racing fans.

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🏟️ A $2.1B stadium is coming to Nashville in 2027, with a dome, skyline views, and 60,000 seats ready to redefine game day.

⚾️ Will MLB stars like Paul Skenes or Acuña Jr. be on the move? Major trade proposals are heating up at the deadline.

🦾 Robot umps are making their MLB All-Star debut, with pitch challenges and an automated strike zone going live.

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