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____ and ____ competing bids on Giants stake, ____ to serve on Trump's CFB commission, and MORE!
December 11, 2025
Hi ,
One moment your draft placement is plummeting and the next you have the top-selling rookie jersey in the NFL. The NFL teams may not have taken the expected interest in this player, but the fans sure have.
You may not like him or think he’ll have success on the field, but you can’t deny the power of his brand.
If you don’t already know who I’m alluding to, scroll down to our starting lineup to find out which player unexpectedly has the top-selling rookie jersey in the 2025 draft class.
— Avery Glover
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Michael Strahan, Eli Manning prepare competing bids for Giants' minority stake
Michael Strahan and Eli Manning, former New York Giants teammates and NFL legends, are preparing competing bids to purchase a 10% stake in the Giants. The team is valued at around $750-800 million. Manning reportedly had preliminary discussions about joining forces with Strahan but is now assembling his own investment group, while Strahan teams up with billionaire Marc Lasry. The team owners, John Mara and Steve Tisch, are seeking market value for the stake and will likely prioritize the best deal possible.
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Nick Saban expected to co-chair Trump administration's commission on college football
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban is expected to co-chair the Trump administration’s commission on college athletics alongside Texas businessman Cody Campbell. This commission will examine key issues in college sports, including the transfer portal, unregulated booster compensation, athlete employment, and Title IX. Saban's involvement follows a meeting with Trump to discuss potential reforms to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies. The president is also considering an executive order to increase scrutiny on NIL deals, although it would likely require congressional action.
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Drake Star Sports Tech Report 2024
2024 was a blockbuster year for sports tech, smashing records with over $86B in deal value and a surge in billion-dollar M&A activity—from Silver Lake’s $13B buyout of Endeavor to Skydance’s $8.4B Paramount deal. Carrying the momentum into 2025, investors are doubling down on everything from fan engagement to wearables. Check out the full Drake Star Sports Tech Report to dive into the numbers and trends shaping the future of sports |
The ownership group behind On3 acquires Rivals and forges partnership with Yahoo Sports
In a major shake-up of the college sports media landscape, On3's ownership group has acquired Rivals from Yahoo Sports. This reunion of the iconic recruiting platform and its co-founder Shannon Terry boosts subscription value and fan engagement by merging two powerhouse brands to create a nationwide network. The network will cover recruiting, college and high school sports, and NIL. As part of the agreement, Yahoo Sports will take a board seat and ownership stake in On3’s parent company.
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Morgan Stanley Gets In On NIL Gold Rush
Morgan Stanley has partnered with TheLinkU to launch a financial education program for college athletes, helping them navigate the complexities of NIL. The program, called Money in the Making, provides educational resources, financial planning assistance, and access to over 300 financial advisors with expertise in sports and entertainment. In response to the growing need for financial literacy among athletes in the NIL era, their goal is to support athletes in managing their wealth, planning for tax liabilities, and making informed financial decisions.
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⬆️ Shedeur Sanders. Shedeur Sanders’ jersey became the NFL’s top-selling rookie jersey just one day after the draft. - Kyle T. Mosley
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