The Business Journals

Manchester City's legal appeal process is expected to drag on for years, according to a report by Sports Business Journal. The club remains locked in a prolonged dispute over financial rule allegations, with no resolution in sight. Observers say the lengthy timeline leaves the club, its rivals and the Premier League facing years of uncertainty over potential sanctions.

The NBA's so-called over-38 rule, which treats long-term contracts signed by players who will turn 38 during the deal as an obstacle to extending, is affecting Stephen Curry and other veteran stars as teams weigh aging rosters. Reporting by Sports Business Journal has put the rule back in the spotlight as older stars negotiate extensions.

Jeff Blackburn is taking charge of Tennis Channel's streaming future, according to Sports Business Journal. The move signals the network's focus on expanding its digital streaming presence as sports viewership increasingly shifts away from traditional cable toward direct-to-consumer platforms. Blackburn previously held a senior role at Amazon, where he oversaw the company's sports rights and media initiatives, making him a notable figure in the streaming sports space.