Mallika Singh

Jan 7, 2025 | essentiallysports.com | Mallika Singh

Imagine this: I am both a sports bettor and an investor. My skills and strategies for predicting NFL outcomes bear striking similarities to my approach to stock trading. I track player stats and game conditions just as I track earnings reports and market trends, searching for patterns and opportunities. While this experience might seem unique, it reflects a growing trend where the lines between sports betting and financial investing are increasingly blurred.

Dec 17, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Mallika Singh

Before Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese stepped onto the hardwood, the WNBA was a league with immense potential but a modest footprint. Attendance hovered below one million annually, and merchandise revenue struggled to make headlines, trailing significantly behind other major leagues. The narrative was clear: a league full of talent, but yearning for its breakthrough moment. Enter two strong cultural icons, reshaping not just the game but the entire business ecosystem surrounding it.

Oct 7, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Mallika Singh

Forget ice baths and stretching—it’s 2024, folks, and the secret weapon keeping athletes healthy and injury-free isn’t a cold tub, but WEARABLE TECH! Yep, those fancy gadgets you see strapped to your favorite players are doing a lot more than counting steps. They’re predicting injuries, accelerating recoveries, and making sure athletes spend more time dominating the game and less time binge-watching Netflix from the injury bench.

Sep 23, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Mallika Singh

Nike Inc. decided to ‘JUST DO IT!’ The $129.72 billion company’s leadership is changing as John Donahoe steps down, making way for Elliott Hill. The ‘Wind of Change’ is evident as Nike’s stocks sprinted 8% after Donahoe stepped down. Donahoe’s tenure, while marked by a stock dip and loss of market share, did leave a lasting impact on Nike’s digital transformation. Joe Pompliano, in his recent edition Ten Quick Thoughts on Nike’s CEO Change of Huddle Up newsletter, breaks down Donahoe’s mixed legacy.

Sep 15, 2024 | essentiallysports.com | Mallika Singh

The Financial Upside: Expanding Franchise ValueThe decision to allow private equity investment in the NFL stems from the league’s need to secure long-term financial growth. All 32 NFL franchises are currently valued at over $4 billion, with recent sales reflecting even higher valuations. For instance, the 2023 sale of the Washington Commanders for a record-breaking $6.1 billion highlights the financial might of the league and its appeal to deep-pocketed investors.