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The Inside Story Of How Glen Taylor Sabotaged The Timberwolves Sale

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore agreed to one of the NBA's most unique purchase agreements. But new information indicates Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor…

Apr 23, 2024 • Joe Pompliano

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The Knicks Are Printing Cash This Postseason

The publicly traded holding company for the New York Knicks and Rangers just hit an all-time high. Today's newsletter explains the real reason the stock…

Jun 1 • Joe Pompliano

Everyone Is Wrong About Ferrari's New Electric Vehicle

The data, charts, and storylines that explain Ferrari's first-ever electric vehicle.

May 29 • Joe Pompliano

Inside Como 1907: The Billionaire Playbook That Turned A Bankrupt Club Into A Champions League Contender

When Indonesian billionaires Robert and Michael Hartono acquired Como 1907 for €800,000 in 2019, the Italian football club was playing in Serie D…

May 26 • Joe Pompliano

The Enhanced Games Explained: Inside the $1.2 Billion Bet on Doping in Sports

The Enhanced Games may look like a steroid-fueled sports competition, but the real business model is something far more ambitious.

May 23 • Joe Pompliano

Did Audemars Piguet Cheapen Its Brand By Collaborating With Swatch?

The recently announced Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration caused chaos this past weekend, with at least 20 Swatch stores, from Chicago and New York…

May 19 • Joe Pompliano

Can You Legally Watch A Sporting Event From Your Backyard?

If you’re a golf fan like me, you have probably seen Dylan Dethier’s tweet about the stadium seating someone built in their backyard at the PGA…

May 15 • Joe Pompliano

How GoPro’s Founder Destroyed $10 Billion In Value

Today's newsletter explains the rise and fall of GoPro, including botched product launches, a disastrous drone recall, and a CEO unwilling to remove…

May 13 • Joe Pompliano

Inside McLaren Golf: Can an F1 Team Win the Golf Equipment Business?

Last week, McLaren — the British Formula 1 constructor and luxury carmaker — officially launched its new in-house golf equipment business.

May 6 • Joe Pompliano