Two groups are reportedly finalizing bids to acquire the club from owner Merritt Paulson, who remains under pressure to sell following an independent investigation into abuse in women’s soccer.

The makeup of Formula One (F1) and its lower-level races are changing.

As some brands reconsider their relationships with the NWSL following the findings of an independent investigation into its culture of abuse, one very visible league sponsor isn’t — Ally.

Broadcasters better have FIFA’s money. Chief business officer Romy Gai said yesterday that FIFA rejected multiple recent bids to air July’s Women’s World Cup because the offers were too low.

Yesterday, the golf association announced a strategic deal with technology services agency Next League, which will involve consulting on business practices and embracing tech.

The college sports organization teamed up with creative agency Translation on Monday to modernize its branding and embed itself in “youth culture.”

Aramco became a global partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday, significantly increasing the visibility of a company frequently involved in sportswashing efforts.

EA Sports introduced women’s national teams in the newly-released NHL 23, continuing the growing inclusion of women’s sports in video games.

Deal tracking platform SponsorUnited published a report yesterday that indicates endorsements for women’s teams and leagues increased 21% YoY in the U.S., Europe and Australia, while athlete sponsorship jumped 18%.

Bring out the safety car. W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir officially canceled this year’s final races in Austin, Texas, and Mexico City on Monday in an effort to keep the motorsport championship alive.

Sports organizations are still feeling the chill of crypto winter. According to a report, Crypto.com’s “marketing meltdown” in recent months has resulted in the digital currency exchange backing out of high-profile deals and owing payments to partners, including the NWSL’s Angel City FC.

Pressure is mounting on two NWSL owners to sell. After an independent investigation, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) published a groundbreaking report on Monday detailing systemic abuse across the league and negligence from the likes of Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson and Chicago Red Stars founder Arnim Whisler.