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Jon Rest retweeted
The City mess has left me feeling as unengaged as I ever have about a season, which is crazy considering we're champions. This is a stark reminder of the numbers. And that is assuming they behaved impeccably after 2018, which seems implausible. nytimes.com/athletic/7663342…
Jon Rest retweeted
It’s a tough league. You can pretend otherwise if it suits you, but that conceit is wearing thin.
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𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: Etihad Airways is in advanced talks to strike a sponsorship agreement with #McLarenF1.
🏎️ Multi-year deal would extend Etihad's #F1 footprint beyond its Abu Dhabi GP title sponsorship.
✈️ Team already has links to the UAE through shareholder CYVN Holdings.
🌍 Etihad’s wider sponsorship portfolio includes, Man City, EuroLeague, Chennai Super Kings and BWF.
Jon Rest retweeted
It’s just horrible news shutting down the Washington Post tremendous sports department. Without it, Dan Snyder likely would still be owning the Commanders.
Some personal news: I’m among today’s @washingtonpost layoffs. It was a dream 11-year run as an investigative reporter focused on sports—making billionaires tremble (or at least mildly annoying them and their lawyers.)
A few highlights from the ride: 🧵
Jon Rest retweeted
Haas and Castore have officialised their partnership ahead of the new #F1 season.
@SportBusiness subscribers found out first, over 8 months ago.
Find out about F1 deals, news and insights first with SportBusiness — subscribe now and get 30% off an individual subscription: sportbusiness.com/subscripti…
𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: McLaren drops Castore, signs with Puma.
⛔ Castore deal was due to run until 2027.
🔜 Puma to supply teamwear from 2026.
💼 Adds to Puma’s #F1 roster: Ferrari, Aston Martin, Williams, Stake.
🦅 Castore expected to join Haas from 2026.
Jon Rest retweeted
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Jon Rest retweeted
Exclusive: IMG is close to signing off on a deal to sell international media rights to the WSL in a five-year agreement from 2025-26, @SportBusiness understands.
The deal is not fully ratified but is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.
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Jon Rest retweeted
𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: CBS Sports is set to land Uefa Women’s Champions League rights in the US from 2025-26.
CBS Sports and Paramount+ are poised to become the new US broadcasters of the #UWCL, replacing DAZN and YouTube.
The deal would mark a major exposure boost for the competition — and further strengthen CBS’s commitment to international women’s sport.
Jon Rest retweeted
Exclusive: The EBU has agreed a sublicensing deal with DAZN for the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup in 11 Central and Eastern European markets, @SportBusiness understands.
DAZN's CWC sublicensing quest continues. More here:
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Jon Rest retweeted
UWCL to go behind Disney+ paywall in Europe during new cycle, SportBusiness understands.
However, EBU to guarantee FTA coverage in 20+ countries of final and major matches in markets of home clubs. Further deals with non-EBU members to add to exposure.
sportbusiness.com/news/disne…
Jon Rest retweeted
𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘: West Ham signs with New Balance.
⏳ Long-term deal from 2026-27.
🔷 Ends 10-year partnership with Umbro.
🚫 #WHUFC opts against Castore option.
🔙 New Balance returns to #PL kit scene after #LFC exit in 2020.
🔀 Second European club to switch from Castore to NB (after Leverkusen).
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 ⬇️
Jon Rest retweeted
This week on The SportBusiness Podcast…
Host @clmmcrthy is joined by @martingrantross and @jonrest for a deep dive into:
🏟️ Brisbane 2032’s new Olympic stadium plans.
🏀 The #NBA and FIBA's push towards a European league.
⚖️ Kosmos and the ITF settling their Davis Cup dispute.
🩲 The big question: should you pack Speedos for Sportel Miami?
Plus, SportBusiness Sponsorship’s @croninbenjamin breaks down Team Marketing’s final sponsorship sales cycle for Uefa club competitions.
Jon Rest retweeted
The worst kept secret in football...that's on us 😬
#LFC and Adidas—official today, revealed by SportBusiness in April 2024.
Jon Rest retweeted
🚨 Big breaking industry news - TEAM has lost its UEFA club competitions business with Relevent Sports Group entering into exclusive talks over a six-year deal 🚨
Full story ⬇️
sportbusiness.com/news/team-…
Jon Rest retweeted
News: Venu, the joint WBD, ESPN and Fox streaming service, has been scrapped without ever going live.
Venu Sports was announced 11 months ago and planned to launch last fall, but was delayed amid legal battles & antitrust allegations.
For @SportBusiness:
sportbusiness.com/news/venu-…
Jon Rest retweeted
The ball literally hits Saliba’s head before Saliba’s head makes contact with Pedro
They contest a header, both players make contact with the ball and each other
Anyone trying to justify this is the problem, and why it never improves
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Jon Rest retweeted
Lewis Hamilton is close to signing a commercial agreement with energy drink brand @CelsiusOfficial as the curtain falls on his long-running association with @MonsterEnergy, @SportBusiness can reveal.
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