The global system of licensing live-sport broadcast and streaming rights, worth US$67 billion annually, reshaping how leagues, tech firms, and sovereign funds compete for audiences.
The US-based NBA is the world's top professional basketball league, with 30 teams, a US$76 billion media deal, and growing influence across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
full dossier ›The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS together generate over US$50 billion in annual revenue, with media deals that reset broadcast benchmarks worldwide.
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