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    The Inside Story of the NWSL Media Rights Deal

    • IMG executive vice president Hillary Mandel gives an inside look into the recent groundbreaking NWSL media rights deals.
    • We also look at the potential for selection chaos for the College Football Playoff and Red Bull’s dominant F1 season and Max Verstappen’s future.
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    Nov 27, 2023 | 03:27 am
    UPDATED Nov 27, 2023 | 08:20 am
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    It’s been an uneven holiday season thus far for sports retailers like Nike and Adidas, but Dick’s Sporting Goods may be the exception. We also look at the potential for selection chaos for the College Football Playoff and Red Bull’s dominant F1 season and Max Verstappen’s future.

    Plus, we hear from IMG executive vice president Hillary Mandel on what went on in the room where it happened with the recent groundbreaking NWSL media rights deals.

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