The New York Times

How U.S. sports tickets got so expensive – and why it shocks the rest of the world

MetLife Stadium, shown here during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, will host the 2026 World Cup final next summer Al Bello / Getty Images The protests erupted over “unacceptable” £77 tickets. In 2016, when Liverpool announced new prices ranging ...
USA Today

Congress addresses 'crisis' in youth sports. Can we fix it?

The big business of youth sports has reached the U.S. Congress. A House subcommittee says it has created a “crisis” for kids and their parents. “The youth sports industry generates more than $40 billion in annual revenue,” Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA ...
Time

Why the U.S. Needs a Better Strategy for Sports Diplomacy

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U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Drops 6.4% YoY in February

Despite overall gaming growth, the American Gaming Association reported sports betting revenue declined for a fourth straight month, raising concerns about emerging competitive pressures. The U.S. gaming industry continued to grow in February, but a divide ...