Juan Soto has signed a historic 15-year contract worth $765 million with the New York Mets, according to ESPN. This deal eclipses Shohei Ohtani's previous record of $700 million over 10 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking a significant moment in Major League Baseball history.
TKO Group, which owns UFC and WWE, is focused on integrating recent acquisitions and enhancing fan experiences, emphasizing the need for "super access" to athletes. Despite initial market skepticism over its $3.25bn acquisition of IMG and other assets, TKO aims to leverage these for growth, with expectations of generating $2.57bn to $2.65bn in revenue this year. As UFC prepares for crucial media rights negotiations, the company sees a long-term future with ESPN and Disney while acknowledging interest from rival broadcasters.
Warner Bros. Discovery has settled its lawsuit with the NBA, ending its 40-year relationship as a live game carrier in the U.S. The league has chosen Disney, Comcast, and Amazon as its new media partners for an 11-year deal valued at approximately $77 billion. Despite the split, Warner Bros. Discovery will retain access to NBA highlights and continue producing "Inside the NBA," which will also air on ESPN and ABC.
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