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🚨I couldn't be more excited to announce the close of an oversubscribed investment round!
The JohnWallStreet cap table now includes a multitude of strategic investors, including long-time reader David Blitzer.
The rest of the group and vision are here.
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Exclusive: Mia Khalifa Talks Twitch, John Wall All-Star Campaign (Part 2) johnwallstreet.com/mia-khali…
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.@jakepaul is going to win in his battle with the UFC.
He'll either be able to take credit for sparking meaningful change or it will create an opportunity for a competing promotion to take a run at the UFC—one he could potentially play an key role in.
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#AEW All In is tracking to be the most attended pro wrestling show ever (at least outside of N. Korea).
@TonyKhan has built a business that will do "well over" $100 million in '23 revenue and it is positioned for a rights fee increase come '24 or '25.
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.@RobGronkowski coulda gone anywhere.
He chose Arizona.
Long live the 🐐
cc:@CoachJeddFisch @Dave_Heeke
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Gameday presentation as good at Rutgers as I’ve ever seen it.
Very impressed.
Live mascot. Drone show. Red Panda. 👏
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Some expect micro betting to become the predominant way fans wager.
@jakepaul, whose Anti Fund led Simplebet's recent round, believes that saying "consumers continue to demonstrate a desire for shorter, instant interactions, with real-time outcomes.”
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The @NYIslanders went from 31st in merchandise sales to top 5 in two years and the club expects to be number one next year.
How?
A new, fashion-forward approach to hockey-related merch, and the rising popularity of streetwear and luxury sporting goods.
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"If you are saying the average team is worth $2.2 billion, [to command that amount] that would mean the expansion team has to be in an average market. I would say there are no average markets left.” -One unnamed sports banker on #MLB expansion
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Noah, TMac and “real deal” Cats getting some love during the Big Noon on Fox broadcast.
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CC: @miakhalifa
Exclusive: Mia Khalifa Talks Twitch, John Wall All-Star Campaign (Part 2) johnwallstreet.com/mia-khali…
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INBOX📭: The "Grapple at the Garden" 🤼♂️ benefit raised $1.3 million for Beat the Streets 🤼♀️
Wall Street titans responsible for 90% of the funding
Our story on last week's event: johnwallstreet.com/wall-stre…
cc: @grapatthegarden @BeattheStreets @btbuckley @Benaskren @alliseeisgold
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The only thing more ridiculous than Fox Sports having a TNF pre-game/halftime show outside in Manhattan (for a game in Houston), is that there are actually people standing there watching it.
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Number 1 @ArizonaBaseball
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New York State Senator Joseph Addabado Jr. says if @NYGovCuomo is willing to sign off, the state could have online sports betting live “by the Super Bowl or March Madness.”
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.@ThisIsTNA is bringing its biggest show of the year –Slammiversary– to the New York metropolitan area next week (July 20).
The venue choice, @UBSArena, reflects the company’s rising popularity and leadership’s aspirations for growing live event attendance.
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JDL brought the program back.
Fitting I’m wearing a Willie Heisman jersey. Tuitama was that guy two decades ago. 🐻⬇️🌵
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Why are @LeBatardShow, @PeterChernin, @PeterGuber, @mavcarter and now @excelsm launching/running production houses?
“North of $100 billion spent annually on content in the next few years”—including billions of dollars on non-live sports." - John Skipper
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Once NIL rules are on the books there will be an intense focus on helping players build their personal brands.
So, @ArizonaFBall hired the digital production company behind The Rock to gain a recruiting advantage. cc: @CoachJeddFisch @RobGronkowski
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$GAME recently bought one-time unicorn $FAZE for $18.5 million in stock.
Macro & self inflicted issues are to blame.
But the decline reflects a tough reality.
“The developers and publishers own the ecosystem. [The teams] fighting for scraps" -@Slasher
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Cats have already sold ~40K seats for Miss. State next weekend.
50K seems possible with a strong performance Sat.
Capacity is ~51K 🐻⬇️🌵
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Good time to remind people.
Sources: The Pelicans are focusing on northeast teams — 76ers, Nets, Celtics — as potential trade destination for 15-year veteran JJ Redick.
Details: theathletic.com/news/pelican…
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JUST ANNOUNCED: @thebig3 is rebranding the name of their SPORT - to FIREBALL3 🔥 heading into their 4th season.
@JeffKwatinetz, @icecube, @AmyTrask and co. want to avoid comparisons to the FIBA style 3x3 game perceived to be boring. #branding
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Wow, just got word I've been granted a blue✔️.
Would like everyone to refer to me as Mr. WallStreet now that I'm big-time.
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Exclusive: Kevin Harvick on Busch’s 500 for 500 (Daytona) Promotion, Danica’s Last NASCAR Race johnwallstreet.com/kevin-har…
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ALLCITY Network recently closed on a $12mm Series B investment round led by TEGNA.
The company is trying to fill a gap in informed, daily, local team coverage, which was once occupied by newspaper columnists, radio hosts, and television talent.
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Just woke up to a text ‘Got him’.
Boom! 5⭐️ WR flips from Oregon to Arizona.
Way to go @CoachJeddFisch!
Just told by a recruiting insider I lean on that he’s heard enough in last 24 hours to believe TMAC is coming to Tucson.
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Cats fans going to be excited to hear @CoachBrennan was on the same staff/has a relationship with former Servite HC Troy Thomas at Hawaii.
Deep ties to Polynesian community too from time at SJSU.
Chance remains to keep those kids here.🐻⬇️🌵
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Expect him to pick Arizona. 😉
A 4-star guard from El Paso, who grew up in Tucson, is picking between Arizona and 7 other schools on Wednesday azdesertswarm.com/basketball…
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It's not just Arizona.
Athletic departments around the country are struggling to generate revenues capable of offsetting runaway expenses.
~75% now rely on some form of institutional support, with some receiving tens of millions annually.
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JohnWallStreet launched 7 years ago yesterday.
What a ride.
Thankful for all the meaningful friendships built along the way.
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ICYMI: Adidas to Replace Puma as Arsenal Kit Manufacturer, Shares Rise +8% on Q2 Earnings #Adidas $ADDYY #PUMA $PMMAF #Arsenal
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Film & Production: @advertisingweek
Wardrobe: @Swet_Tailor
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Arizona NIL collective should be selling “Sons of Servite” merch with a reaper logo. 🐻⬇️🌵
What are we doing here Friends of Wilbur and Wilma???
Tracing the rise of Arizona football, from 70-7 to 8-3, with help from the Sons of Servite
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.@PFLMMA is rumored to be closing in on a stock-laden deal to acquire Viacom-owned Bellator.
$VIAC's recent decision to sell Simon and Schuster to Penguin Random House for $2.18 billion has only added fuel to the speculation.
Here's why it makes sense.
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Don’t let the Michigan football scandal distract you from the biggest story in sports today…
Arizona just went into Cameron and beat #2 Duke. 🐻⬇️🌵
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.@MenInBlazers believes soccer is finally about to enter "the promised land" in the US and is positioning itself to capitalize on the opportunity.
The company has added @FabrizioRomano, the Woj/Adam Schefter of global football + several other big names
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The USL announced it is moving to a fully integrated (i.e. pro-rel) three-tier professional system.
The hope is that makes the league more interesting to stateside soccer supporters.
FWIW, a trio of consulting firms have suggested the move could boost revenues 15-25%. 👇
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Fight Fight Fight for the Blue and White and the Glory of Seton Hall.
Pirates headed to Indy. 2 wins from an #NIT title. 🏴☠️
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One day Arizona will play in the #RoseBowl and my life will be complete.
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This is what NIL is all about.
@CoachSha10 and @SetonHallMBB team here to celebrate little Anthony Frungillo’s 8th birthday. #HALLin 🏴☠️
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.@SlamBall is back after a 20 year hiatus with $11 million in venture backing.
But this time around the plan is to operate as “a real, live, bet-able, engageable sport" as opposed to a made-for-TV show.
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Fifita and TMac have expressed a desire to stay.
@CoachBrennan certainly going to have a chance to convince them. 🐻⬇️🌵
Hearing that Noah Fafita and Tetairoa McMillan are staying at @ArizonaFBall. WR coach Kevin Cummings would be key to that effort.
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Got a note from one senior sports media executive today. "You have the most insightful column in the industry- well ahead of the curve."
If you're not already signed-up for JohnWallStreet by Sportico, you can do so at pages.email.sportico.com/sig…
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Pirates come back from 19 down to beat the Johnies.
Important win for the Pirates.
Jerry Walker loving it. 🏴☠️ #HALLin
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@DickieV tried to bury Sean Miller based on an inaccurate report. Irresponsible at best, malicious at worst. It’s time for @espn to #RetireDickVitale.
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Today marks the sixth anniversary of the first JohnWallStreet newsletter.
Seems like yesterday.
The most influential people in sports, media, and finance now start their day with it.
You can sign up for the free e-newsletter here.
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#WrestleManiaXL was WWE's most viewed event of all-time.
The Women's CBB championship game outdrew the men's.
There's a common thread there.
Long-term storytelling and strong character development drive tune-in and fandom.
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#XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck says new venues (MLS) and deeper talent pool give league chance for success 2nd time around. #ColumbiaSPS
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.@courtneyforce explains that having women compete at the highest level, against the men, contributes to the family friendly atmosphere at @NHRA events #nhra @JFR_Racing @AdvanceAuto #countdown
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Maddie’s first steps on the McKale floor.
Big thanks to @DRFrancois1 for taking her down. 🐻⬇️🌵
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.@BetterCollectiv recently acquired @playmaker in a deal worth up to $54 million.
$BETCO plans to engage Playmaker’s audience of younger sports fans, and drive affiliate revenue.
Playmaker has more than 20 million followers across social platforms.
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.@ColinCowherd believes he has laid the groundwork for what next-gen sports talk networks will look like with @TheVolumeSports.
Big personalities delivering video-first instant reactions, w/ all the content widely distributed across multiple channels
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Just had the opportunity to present to the entirety of the @AZATHLETICS department.
Very much a full circle moment for JohnWallStreet.
Thanks to @DRFrancois1 for having me.
Excited about the vision for/direction for the program. 🐻⬇️🌵
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A young(er) JWS showed up at the 2015 #NBADraft to cheer on some incoming Wildcats.
ESPN took notice.
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4 hour delay and look at those stands!
What a crowd that stuck with us after the rain delay! We <3 you, @NASCAR fans. Watch on NBCSN or stream here: bit.ly/2xjJOAV
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The highest rated player to ever come to Arizona + JohnWallStreet.
Neither has disappointed. 🐻⬇️🌵
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Dominating road win over a team that played for its conference championship last year.
Super excited for @Dave_Heeke, @CoachJeddFisch and Wildcats everywhere. 🐻⬇️🌵
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JohnWallStreet's Top 50 Sports Business Twitter Follows for 2021 is out.
This year, we cut the list down to 50 (from 100) and focused on those regularly providing original thoughts, insights and perspectives to their followers. #sportsbiz #JWS50
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Taking my 3 year old to the @NJDevils game today at @PruCenter
It's #SpongeBobSquarepants day at the arena!
-Poster Giveaway
-@Nickelodeon character photo ops
-Crabby Patty Kids meals (w/ slime!)
Love the concept of a Sat. 1:00p game tied to a promotion for the kids #NJDevils
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Yeah, doesn’t sound like those kids are done just yet 🐻⬇️🌵
Noah Fifita & Tetairoa McMillan’s podcast “Island Time in the desert” just dropped a new episode on the gamenetwork app and they just dropped a preview of the episode on IG.
Here’s a tidbit from that preview. Make sure y’all go download the app and hear what Fifita and TMac have to say… Is this a sign of which way they’re leaning right now? 👀
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.@JimDaily, @mdudas and @chrismaddern have set out on a quest to create the “world’s best golf and leisure club.”
They're doing it with Web3 and DAO concepts (think: digitally connected, community governed, broader access) underpinning the project.🏌️♂️
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OPCO reports $DKNG had the top March Madness tournament handle share at 37.4%.
FanDuel was at 26.2%.
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Thought this is who Arizona should have hired the last time around.
Brennan won at SJSU, an impossible job, and doesn’t have the rep of always looking for the next job.
Tomey connection doesn’t hurt. 🐻⬇️🌵
Source: Arizona and Brent Brennan have agreed to a 5-year deal to make him the school’s next football coach.
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Perfect New Jersey summer night for some #LeaguesCup action.
Win/tie and advance.
#RBNY
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Just told by a recruiting insider I lean on that he’s heard enough in last 24 hours to believe TMAC is coming to Tucson.
Asked 4-star tight end @keyan_burnett on ESPN Radio about Arizona’s chances in landing star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (@TMAC96795):
“I feel good about it. That’s all I can say. I feel pretty good about where we are with him.”
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Took Mads and her friend to the @Riveters game at @americandream tonight.
Love the branding and set-up.
Nice to see people stumbling upon and taking in women’s hockey.
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