How an ex-weightlifter became MI’s most cost-efficient player of IPL 2026 at 34x less than Rohit Sharma In a squad that spent ₹67 Crore on four marquee names, Mumbai Indians’ best batting return came from a former… Updated: June 9, 2026 20:17 IST
Food prices rose 6x, college fees 15x; World Cup tickets 30x: How live sports broke away from inflation As FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices trigger outrage and IPL passes become increasingly inaccessible to ordinary fans, a look… Updated: June 9, 2026 19:50 IST
Real Madrid worth $6.6B—but Football is losing the battle to Taylor Swift and Disney The battle for global entertainment revenue is no longer pitch against pitch; it’s the 90-minute match versus the unstoppable gravity… Updated: June 9, 2026 19:47 IST
Same players, 100x the price: Absurd reality of FIFA World Cup 2026 match-day and warm-up game tickets From ₹2.7 Crore for a premium seat to just ₹2,500 to see Haaland: Inside the madness of modern sports ticketing. June 9, 2026 17:26 IST
IPL 2026: Why LSG’s most cost-effective player has a Delhi and Kohli Connection and costs 90x less than Pant In a season dominated by crore-heavy superstars, Lucknow Super Giants’ best return on investment came quietly from a ₹30 Lakh… Updated: June 9, 2026 20:19 IST
PKL Season 12 logs 936 million video views as Kabaddi’s attention economy deepens Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 generated 936 million video views across match moments, highlighting how Indian sports are increasingly monetised… Updated: June 10, 2026 11:47 IST
Beyond the pitch: The airlines, hotels and brands betting on a $41 billion FIFA World Cup boom The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America promises $40.9 billion in global GDP impact and an economic surge for… Updated: June 9, 2026 13:59 IST
Inside football’s piracy economy: 16 million illegal streams of the Champions League final The 2026 UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, broadcast exclusively behind a UK paywall for the first time… Updated: June 9, 2026 13:09 IST
Meet India’s first family of Chess: Father who never watched, mother who can’t name the pieces, two grandmasters His father almost ended his career at ten. A cement company saved it. Now the Adani Group, Indian Oil, and… June 9, 2026 05:30 IST
Inside the rush to fund India’s state-tier T20 leagues State-based T20 cricket leagues in India are evolving into major business opportunities, attracting broadcasters, sponsors, and IPL scouts while nurturing… Updated: June 8, 2026 22:56 IST
FIFA World Cup 2026’s $871 million windfall: Why simply qualifying matters more than winning for emerging football nations The FIFA World Cup 2026 will distribute a record $871 million to participating nations. But the biggest financial story isn’t… June 8, 2026 16:16 IST
How Formula 1 prize money works differently from other sports Formula 1’s newest superstar is delivering wins at a remarkable rate but those triumphs are also creating an unusual cash-flow… Updated: June 8, 2026 19:07 IST
Why Bangladesh spent ₹56 crore to rescue FIFA World Cup broadcasts weeks before kick off Bangladesh has acquired FIFA World Cup broadcast rights for Tk 72.7 crore (around ₹56 crore) after the collapse of a… Updated: June 8, 2026 13:06 IST
Alexander Zverev’s French Open win adds over Rs 27.8 crore to his career earnings, cements place among tennis’ highest earners Alexander Zverev’s first Grand Slam title at the French Open 2026 earned him a winner’s cheque of $3.25 million. The… June 8, 2026 12:23 IST
Saudi Arabia’s billion dollar football experiment faces its biggest test yet Saudi Arabia’s football project is entering a new phase. After investing heavily in global superstars and securing the 2034 World… June 7, 2026 21:28 IST
The Vaibhav Sooryavanshi economy: How a 15-year-old is rewriting the rules of cricket endorsements A record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign has transformed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from a teenage batting sensation into one of India’s most sought-after… Updated: June 7, 2026 17:32 IST
Manchester United explores $425 million debt refinancing ahead of 2027 maturity Manchester United is exploring a $425 million debt refinancing deal as borrowings due next year approach maturity. The move comes… June 7, 2026 14:41 IST
The $2,000 ticket paradox: Why World Cup workers say they can’t afford the event they are serving Mirra Andreeva’s maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open was also a financial milestone. The 19-year-old earned €2.8 million… June 7, 2026 12:38 IST
Infosys Q1FY27: Names Ashiss Kumar Dash as next CEO, 6,000 Forward Deployed Engineers planned; ADR slides 5%
