David Hellier

I was in the audience for the BBC show and some of the comments I heard reminded me of 1930s Germany

Welcome to the Business of Sports newsletter. Check out our Jealousy List 2024, all the articles we wished we wrote. It’s the quickest way to lose control of your browser tabs. Plus Kim went to the Wilson factory.This week we look at the risks of lending money to sporting empires and more on the women’s sports boom. If you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here. Send your feedback here.

Mercury 13, an investment group targeting women’s football clubs, said it hopes to buy a team in England, having previously tried and failed to purchase the women’s team of Lewes FC.

(Bloomberg) -- Mercury 13, an investment group targeting women's football clubs, said it hopes to buy a team in England, having previously tried and failed to purchase the women's team of Lewes FC.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is nearing a deal to acquire a minority stake in PGA Tour Enterprises, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The world’s most popular sport is full of cautionary tales of investors losing money. Few, though, are on the scale of Everton FC’s departing owner.

Welcome to the Business of Sports newsletter. Isn’t it supposed to get quiet this time of year? Maybe everyone is clearing the decks before Christmas.

(Bloomberg) -- John Textor, one of the most active investors in football clubs, is discussing the potential sale of a stake in his Eagle Football

Pat yourself on the back for nearly making it through another year. There was a lot of business and a lot of sport. So what better way to celebrate than reading our inaugural Unofficial Business of Sports Awards 2024, where for once we’re nice to everyone.

Pat yourself on the back for nearly making it through another year. There was a lot of business and a lot of sport. So what better way to celebrate than reading our inaugural Unofficial Business of Sports Awards 2024, where for once we’re nice to everyone.