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Sara Germano @germanotes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Unrivaled completes a Series C fundraise valuing the women’s basketball league at $650M, incl. $200M player equity. CEO Alex Bazzell tells @sportico.bsky.social the raise will help further geographic expansion to new tour cities and a potential move out of Miami www.sportico.com/leagues/bask...

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Unrivaled Hoops Valuation Hits $650M in New Funding Round

The women's 3x3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart considers moving away from its Miami home base after the upcoming third season.

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Michael McCann @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is allegedly “functionally bankrupt,” but a judge says that’s not certain and not a reason to force him to turn over financial records in a lawsuit involving his upcoming fights with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao. I have details and analysis for @sportico.bsky.social:

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Mayweather Needn’t Reveal Records in Tyson, Pacquiao Case

Judge rules Floyd Mayweather Jr. needn't reveal financial info to company suing him for alleged breach tied to fights with Mike Tyson & Manny Paquiao.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Come join the @sportico.bsky.social team and help us grow our events business. We're hiring for a Senior Director for Events. This is an incredible job for a builder who recognizes opportunities before our competitors do. Let's work together. www.pmc.com/join-our-tea...

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Join Our Team

Jay Penske's Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media company with iconic brands like Variety, THR, Deadline, Rolling Stone, Billboard & more.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

.@fifaclubworldcup.bsky.social ⚽ is finally here. Read @sportico.bsky.social for all the smartest coverage. Wanna know who are the highest paid U.S. players in the tournament? We got you. Just out from @justbirny.bsky.social www.sportico.com/personalitie...

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The Highest-Paid U.S. Players at the 2026 World Cup

The top-earning USA players at the 2026 World Cup are led by star Christian Pulisic.

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Michael McCann @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The NFL, where about 70% of players and 9% of head coaches are Black, is now accused of doing too much (per Florida Attorney James Uthmeier) and too little (per Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores) on diversity of head coaches. My @sportico.bsky.social column:

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NFL’s Hiring Practices Accused of Doing Too Much, Too Little on Race

NFL's coaching hiring practices are under attack for different race-related reasons. A key factor is that teams, not the league, hire coaches.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The NFL 2026 🏈schedule is official. Now let the handicapping begin. Anthony Crupi reveals his picks for the matchups destined to win the ratings. See below for the big reveal, only at @sportico.bsky.social www.sportico.com/business/med...

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Top NFL Game Broadcasts: Projected TV Ratings Leaders for 2026-27

With the much-reviled Eagles set to pay a rare holiday visit to the Cowboys, Fox is set to enjoy a Thanksgiving Day ratings feast.

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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

SCOOP: Gotham FC are in advanced talks to move to Queens, to the new NYCFC stadium, starting in 2028. The #NWSL club currently plays in New Jersey. More at @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/socc...

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Gotham FC in Advanced Talks to Move to NYCFC’s New Queens Stadium

Gotham FC is in advanced talks to move to the Queens, New York, venue being built by NYCFC. The NWSL team currently plays in New Jersey.

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Michael McCann @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I don't write often about Taylor Swift, so when I do, I need to make it count. Here is my @sportico.bsky.social take on a new court ruling about arbitration clauses in Swift concert tickets and what that means for the sports world: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....

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Bad Blood: Taylor Swift Fan’s Suit Reveals Ticket-Holder Limits

A federal judge has compelled arbitration against a consumer who bought tickets to a Taylor Swift concert in a case that could play out in sports.

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The Economist @economist.com · 25/01/2026

Years of upheaval in Hollywood mean there are fewer buyers for indie films than there were at the advent of streaming. Sundance Film Festival is needed more than ever

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The credits are rolling on Sundance Film Festival in Park City

What its relocation reveals about the film industry

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Good morning, as @thewrap.com prepares to host today #TheGrill event in LA, we'd like to share our new exclusive research report on live entertainment, a WrapPRO partnership w/ Pollstar. Please give it a read. www.thewrap.com/wrappro-poll...

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Exclusive Research — Taking a Beat on Live Entertainment: 2025

WRAPPRO/POLLSTAR RESEARCH REPORT 2025

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

why i can’t quit you, NYC

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Sharing a preview of The Reset, a weekly newsletter the @thewrap.com offers exclusively to its corporate enterprise subscribers. Every Sun, u get a smart take, data playbook & executive spotlight. If your company is interested, reach out to kimberly.donnan@thewrap.com www.thewrap.com/the-reset-me...

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The Reset: Media’s New Patriarchy Without All the Shakespeare

As Rupert settles the Murdochs' succession question, welcome to Hollywood's latest family affair: the Ellisons

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 02/09/2025

#WrapPRO: Even as costs climb, networks keep bidding on sports rights because live games remain the most dependable audience driver. To justify those deals, they push out more content, risking saturation along the way. Read more: www.thewrap.com/sports-right...

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Check out which startup media and entertainment companies in August received the most funding. The new #thefundingfile is out, only at @thewrap.com, for PRO subscribers. t.co/tRlP88btNF

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https://www.thewrap.com/startup-behind-unauthorized-ai-south-park-episodes-raises-50-million-from-amazon-to-top-latest-fundings/

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 02/09/2025

#WrapPRO: Welcome to “Game On” — The first in TheWrapPRO series exploring how sports is transforming the entertainment business. 🏈⚽️🏀🏎️ Read more: www.thewrap.com/sports-right...

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Hollywood Is ‘Hot, Horny and White’ Again Check out @thewrap.com EIC @sharonwaxman.bsky.social's opinion piece today in @nytimes.com where asks of Hollywood: Was “woke” all performative? Was it just a nod to a liberal orthodoxy that’s now rejected as bad for business? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/o...

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Opinion | Hollywood Is ‘Hot, Horny and White’ Again

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

What does AI mean for all those entry-level jobs in Hollywood that are the stepping stones for the next gen of leaders? Roger Cheng tackles that question in his thoughtful analysis today, only at. @thewrap.com . www.thewrap.com/could-ai-kil...

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Could AI Kill Off Hollywood's Talent Pipeline?

Many top-tier directors and producers came into the business by doing the grunt work that AI may soon handle.

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 26/06/2025

Jerry Bruckheimer and Irving Azoff lead #TheGrill2025 🤖 Join us for exclusive conversations on AI, Streaming, Sports Media & more. ⏳Limited Time: 25% OFF! 👩‍💻Use Code: EARLY25 Secure your seat today ➡️ bit.ly/3HZn3d6

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 14/05/2025

#TheWrapMagazine ⭐️ Claiming Her Power: Patina Miller Wants Raq to ‘Get Everything She Deserves in This Man’s World’ in Starz’s ‘Raising Kanan’ ⭐️: #PatinaMiller 📸: Cresta Kruger 📽️: #Starz #RaisingKanan Read More: www.thewrap.com/patina-mille...

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 06/05/2025

California’s economy—and thousands of creative and entertainment jobs—hang in the balance.🎬 Join TheWrap for an exclusive virtual roundtable on May 8, where leading experts will unpack the state’s push to keep production local and competitive. Your questions will shape the live conversation.

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California's Film Production Crisis, a Roundtable Discussion from WrapPRO | LinkedIn

California's economy and the jobs of its people depend heavily on keeping creative and entertainment productions in the state. The increasing loss of these productions, along with limits on tax credit...

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

New: #ScarJo is an Instagram holdout. Universal asked the star to join Instagram to help promote her upcoming “Jurassic” movie – she thought about it and said No. But it’s rare. Hollywood has picked a winning platform in social media and its Instagram. www.thewrap.com/actors-insta...

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The Instagram Factor: Getting Movie Stars to Promote on Their Social Media Is in the Fine Print

Stars like Scarlett Johansson refuse to use social media to promote films, but studios are leaning on leveraging personal accounts for PR.

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Brian Lowry @brianlowry.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Interviewing Trump is like fighting a southpaw, and trying to fend off the lies and digressions has flummoxed TV interviewers for years. Still, the Terry Moran interview underscored some of the strategic dos and don'ts www.thewrap.com/tips-for-int...

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ABC’s Terry Moran and the Trump Interview: 5 Do's and Don'ts for Battling Lies and Deflections

Marking 100 days, ABC's Terry Moran ran into the brick wall that has flummoxed TV interviewers since Trump entered the political arena.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Calif.'s economy — and thousands of creative and entertainment jobs — hang in the balance.🎬 Join @thewrap.com for an exclusive virtual roundtable on May 8, where leading experts will unpack the state’s push to keep production local/competitive. Register Here➡️ linkedin.com/events/73209...

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California's Film Production Crisis, a Roundtable Discussion from WrapPRO | LinkedIn

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Brian Lowry @brianlowry.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

So "60 Minutes" is under pressure from its bosses as they seek to protect a corporate merger? You don't have to be an "insider" to feel like you've seen this movie before (but a long memory helps) www.thewrap.com/60-minutes-c...

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‘60 Minutes’ vs. a Corporate Merger? You’ve Seen This Movie Before – in ‘The Insider’

The resignation of the show's executive producer in some ways mirrors the 30-year-old scenario portrayed in the movie "The Insider"

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 28/04/2025

#TheMediaFront: Pressure on Paramount over “60 Minutes” could preview deal-making challenges for other studios like WBD and Comcast. Read more: www.thewrap.com/trump-merger...

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Media CEOs held out great hope that Trump 2.0 would be kinder to mergers and acquisitions. What they weren't counting on was the M&A-dream-stifler-in-chief. #themediafront columnist @brianlowry.bsky.social explains how everything comes with a price, for @thewrap.com www.thewrap.com/trump-merger...

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For Media CEOs in the News Business, Trump Turns M&A Dreams Into a Quid Pro Quo

Pressure on Paramount over “60 Minutes” could preview deal-making challenges for other studios with news outlets like WBD and Comcast.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Big Tech's earnings season begins in full this week. @sean-burch.bsky.social identifies three things to keep an eye on in light of the $2.7 trillion in market cap that has been erased from these companies since January. Only at @thewrap.com www.thewrap.com/big-tech-bea...

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Big Tech's Bear Market: 3 Things to Watch After $2.7 Trillion in Value Is Erased

Meta, Apple and Amazon are set to report their first quarter earnings this week as tariff and investor uncertainty has rocked Wall Street.

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Brian Lowry @brianlowry.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Donald Trump can't say it out loud, but he really, really doesn't respect the 1st Amendment, forcing his underlings and media defenders into rhetorical contortions to try justifying his anti-free-speech whims. Gift link: www.thewrap.com/trump-hates-...

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Trump Can’t Say It Out Loud, but He Really Doesn’t Like the First Amendment

Trump's attacks on “60 Minutes,” cable news and the AP underscore hostility toward the press and potentially worse.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

While it may not be true artificial general intelligence yet, today’s fast-evolving AI is already forcing Hollywood to confront what creativity really means. @jackiesnow.bsky.social for @thewrap.com www.thewrap.com/can-ai-be-cr...

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Can AI Be Creative? The Next Wave of Tech Is a Tipping Point for Hollywood

As AGI rises in the tech industry, Hollywood grapples with existential questions of creativity and whether AI can ever be creative.

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

2025 survival tip. Getting lost in serendipity on YouTube for a few each night. Recommend latest: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gse1...

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Chaka Khan: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Tom Lowry @tomlowry.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

One of my favorite must-read reporters of the last few years has been Gus Saltonstall at my local neighborhood news site @westsiderag.bsky.social This @centralparknyc.bsky.social horse poop "investigation" may be his finest work 💩 www.westsiderag.com/2025/04/09/h...

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Horse Poop Concerns in Central Park: A WSR Investigation

Horse poop on West Drive in Central Park. Photos by Gus Saltonstall. By Gus Saltonstall In the past few weeks,

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TheWrap @thewrap.com · 10/04/2025

The Wrap's founder and editor-in-chief @sharonwaxman.bsky.social shares with CBS Morning News how a China ban on Hollywood films over tariffs could have ripple effects throughout the industry.

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