Sara Germano
Sports Reporter at The Information
US sports business correspondent for the @FT. [email protected]
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theinformation.com | Sara Germano
In summer 2021, Matt Scharf and some of his guy friends were playing a round of golf at a leafy course near Austin, Texas, when they arrived at the 14th hole, a 290-yard uphill par 4. Clad in a busy Hawaiian-print polo and a trucker hat, Scharf thwacked a drive straight down the fairway to the green, eliciting immediate whoops of “Dude!” and “Bro!” from his companions.
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theinformation.com | Sara Germano
Welcome, Weekenders! In this newsletter: • The Big Read: Patrick Collison’s political philosophy could change America • The Top 5: The very best podcasting gear • A look inside the Breakthrough Prize gala • Plus, our Recommendations: An “All-In” alternative; the liberal hoax that fueled deep-state paranoia; and John le Carré meets Agatha Christie Congrats on making it through one of the most volatile weeks in the history of global markets! To be sure, a lot of uncertainty remains regarding...
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theinformation.com | Sara Germano
Keia Clarke thought she had a handle on her surging customer demand. As chief executive of the New York Liberty, she runs the business of one of the WNBA’s hottest teams, whose recent on-court success has led to surging viewership and sales of tickets and merchandise. To prepare for the Liberty’s home opener at Barclays Center last spring, Clarke stocked the team store with fresh wares, including plush elephants modeled after the team’s cult-favorite mascot, Big Ellie.
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theinformation.com | Sara Germano
Source: The InformationNike is partnering with Togethxr, a startup co-founded by a group of women’s sports stars, to distribute Togethxr’s “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports” apparel, underscoring the demand for women’s sports merchandise as well as Nike’s efforts to jumpstart sales through collaborations with emerging rivals, particularly in womenswear.
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theinformation.com | Sara Germano
Last June, the Boston Celtics clinched their 18th NBA Championship, making them the most decorated pro basketball franchise of all time. On Thursday, Symphony Technology co-founder Bill Chisholm reached an agreement to buy the team at a valuation of $6.1 billion, giving the Celtics yet another title: the most expensive U.S. sports club ever sold. Once the transaction is approved, it’ll mark the latest American sports team sold to someone rooted in the world of tech.
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