Atlanta Falcons On August 20th, it was reported that the private equity firm Arctos will buy a 10% stake in the Atlanta Falcons at a valuation of $10.6 billion. Arctos (Arctos Partners) is a “a private investment firm founded in 2019 that buys minority, non-controlling stakes in professional sports franchises and provides capital solutions to […]
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With the 2026 NFL season starting on September 9th, many teams are making final moves in preparation for the first regular season game. Below are some of the most influential moves in recent history. On August 17th, the Chicago Bears signed EDGE Marcus Davenport. The former Detroit Lion was drafted in the first round of
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As September 9th nears, teams continue to make moves. Here are some of the most recent NFL transactions. Zay Flowers Zay Flowers signed a 4-year, $160 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens on August 4th, 2026. His deal includes $108 million in guarantees, and an AAV of $35 million. This contract replaces his upcoming fifth-year
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Shorter deals with staggering annual payouts, massive guaranteed money, and total values creeping toward $1 billion. Front offices across the NFL, NBA, and MLB are rewriting the financial playbook—here’s a look at some of the most recent contract signings. NFL On August 1st, 2026, guard Matthew Bergeron signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the
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From the establishment of the National Football League in 1920 to today, the industry has been controlled by men. While women have been incorporated into different roles in the front office and on the field, they still have little representation in the NFL. There has yet to be a female general manager in the league.
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There are endless components that play a role in the formulation of a National Football League Franchise, ranging from executive leadership and coaching staffs to player development and a winning culture. All of the time, money, and effort focused on a given franchise gives the team its identity. The success of teams can be measured
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Brandon Dwyer, who only had 6 points throughout the duration of his collegiate basketball career, has a following of 1.4 million on TikTok and 532,000 on Instagram. Historically, athletes have needed traditional media such as TV or magazines, or major brand deals with household names such as Gatorade or Nike to build a brand. With
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The reigning Superbowl champions were sold just yesterday. The Kholsa Family, who also have shares within the San Francisco 49ers franchise, have agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.612 billion. Even though there has been a sale agreement between the two parties, the transaction will have to be approved by NFL owners. In 1997,
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By: Eleanor Parsinen Received a 5 on the AP Research Grading Scale Abstract: This study utilizes a quantitative, nonexperimental correlational design to investigate the relationship between roster polarization, defined as the combined salary cap percentage of a team’s top three highest-paid players, and both competitive performance (season win percentage) and fiscal outcomes (team revenue) from
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A process that has seemed never-ending, the Bears still have not found a home for their future stadium. Since 2021, the Bears have been searching for a new home in anticipation of the near departure from Soldier Field. The team initially placed a bid on the former Arlington International Racecourse, yet they have found no
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