Business Of Sport
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Formula One is on the upswing, will Liberty Media look for a new buyer now?
F1 is attracting large viewing figures – which could in turn attract fresh financial interest in owning the sport.
Bruce Grant-Braham, The Conversation
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What will Cristiano Ronaldo mean for Manchester United’s business goals?
United hope Ronaldo’s skill will enhance the club’s chances on the pitch. But the bigger picture is the commercial edge he can bring.
Rob Wilson, The Conversation & Dan Plumley, The Conversation
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Not just Liverpool or United: The increasing links between European football and American investment
Prompted partly by the pandemic, money has been flowing across the Atlantic as US private equity firms have seen a lucrative opportunity in European football.
Paul Widdop, The Conversation & Simon Chadwick, The Conversation
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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It’s official now; Two weeks after parting ways with Nike, Neymar signs up with Puma
Details on the deal and Neymar’s first promotional appearances for Puma were expected in the coming days.
AFP
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Football: Neymar ends his 15-year partnership with Nike
According to reports, Neymar and Nike failed to reach a deal on how much money he would be paid for renewing his contract.
AFP
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Roger, that: At 38, Federer’s brand image remains impeccable as he becomes world’s richest athlete
Over the past 12 months, Federer’s earnings included a whopping $100 million from appearances fees and endorsement deals alone.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Impact of coronavirus on consuming sport: Keeping fans engaged is key to bouncing back from pandemic
Whether you view it on-ground, in-stadia or consume it at home, sports will play an integral role in integrating the sense of togetherness.
Tenzing Niyogi
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The marathon shoe wars: In the long run, Nike's rivals are playing catch-up
Critics claim the new carbon-fiber shoes are the equivalent of mechanical doping, while supporters hail them as a revolutionary technical advance.
AFP
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Sports sponsorship in India crossed Rs 9000 crore in 2019, says ESP Properties report
Cricket continued to the primary revenue earner with football taking the second spot in on-ground sponsorship revenue.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Interview with Mumbai City CEO Indranil Das Blah: Deal with City Football Group and the way forward
The true impact of the CFG deal will be seen not only in the boardroom but also on the field.
Ashish Magotra
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The Disney of sport: How Manchester City’s owners are leading a global sports-entertainment business
The City Football Group have acquired a majority stake in Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC, adding to their list of clubs around the world.
Simon Chadwick, The Conversation
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Serena Williams tops Forbes highest paid women in sports list, PV Sindhu only Indian at No 13
Eleven of the 15 women on the list were tennis players with US footballer Alex Morgan being the highest placed athlete from a different sport.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel