San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo against Converge defenders during the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES There was a very good reason for June Mar Fajardo and coach Jorge Gallent to be in a very lighthearted mood after San Miguel Beer survived an underdog Converge squad that made good on its promise to fight … Read more
Global Finance: What’s driving the current interest in sports finance? Neil Barlow: The ownership of major sports franchises has often been the preserve of wealthy billionaires. US investors look toward European soccer and say, “There’s this amazing asset that has global appeal across Asia, the Middle East, South America … but how come their valuations … Read more
New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, lower left, high fives a teammate after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of Game 1 of an MLB NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA— Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo keyed another late New York comeback, … Read more