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Acquisition gives KKR immediate influence in pro sports

In a deal valued at USD $1.4 billion in cash and equity, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has agreed to acquire Arctos Partners, granting the firm minority ownership in some of the most storied franchises across all professional team sports.


Top 10 salaries among Canadian athletes

Based on salary alone, seven of the top 10 paid Canadian athletes are basketball players, but until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's contract renews, the Number 1 slot belongs to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.


Independent baller makes his name and fortune on digital platforms

Before he was racking up millions of views per video across his more than 5 million combined Instagram and TikTok followers with his flashy handles and polarizing trash talk, Matt Kiatipis was playing at an elite level of high school and collegiate basketball in North America.


Artificial intelligence having natural impact on sports business

As sports leagues and tech companies converge to consider how data and analytics can reshape their businesses and enhance their products, the first question can not be about margins or revenue targets. It must be: How will this impact the fans?


NFL’s international strategy creating new riches

When the Washington Commanders face the Miami Dolphins Sunday in Madrid, Spain, it will mark the seventh and final game of the National Football League’s 2025 international calendar.


Sponsorship starts Signoretti’s racing success

Determination and a shoestring budget kept Marco Signoretti's racing dreams alive before on-track success and a sponsor took his career past the starting line.


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