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Sport Industry Trends Access industry insights from the business of sports on trends. Trending topics include innovation, diversity, crisis management, and gender in sport. 04

Studying Sport Learn about sport-related credentials, programs and courses to expand your knowledge and increase your employability in the industry. 05

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Jobs & Hiring Resources Learn about what it takes to find, maintain and solidify a job in sport through resources on career advice. Employers, take advantage of our sport-specific hiring resources. 07

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What makes an entry-level sports candidate look ready to hire?

For employers reviewing a large number of junior applicants, what are the clearest signals that someone will be able to contribute quickly even if…

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What makes an entry-level sports candidate look ready to hire?

For employers reviewing a large number of junior applicants, what are the clearest signals that someone will be able to contribute quickly even if…

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Can officiating become a full-time sports career, and how do referees move up levels?

What does progression usually depend on beyond simply knowing the rules?

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20 Best Sports Team Mascots in Professional Sports

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Industry Profile

20 Best Sports Team Mascots in Professional Sports

Twenty standout professional sports mascots selected for personality, local identity, entertainment value, longevity and their ability to connect teams with fans.

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10 Biggest Sports Media Companies Shaping How Fans Watch in 2026

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10 Biggest Sports Media Companies Shaping How Fans Watch in 2026

A September 2026 look at 10 major sports media companies and platforms shaping NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, WNBA and streaming distribution.

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North American Pro Sports Teams Named After Birds: Complete Guide

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North American Pro Sports Teams Named After Birds: Complete Guide

A current league-by-league guide to 14 North American professional sports teams with bird-related names, including the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes.

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Player Side

Above The Noise: DeMar DeRozan Announces Memoir Book

DeMar DeRozan, the Chicago Bulls’ standout and a renowned figure in professional basketball, has taken a bold step off the court and into the…

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What is changing

Sport Industry Trends

From innovations to diversity and gender in sport, insights examine contemporary issues in the sport industry.

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Career-Ending Sports Injuries: What Ted Lasso’s Alice Chilton Gets Right

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Career-Ending Sports Injuries: What Ted Lasso’s Alice Chilton Gets Right

Ted Lasso’s Alice Chilton provides a timely starting point for a look at real-life career-ending sports injuries, famous examples, recovery and life after sport.

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When Did Sports Resume After COVID-19? A Major Pro Sports Timeline

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When Did Sports Resume After COVID-19? A Major Pro Sports Timeline

A retrospective timeline of how major North American professional sports leagues returned after the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020.

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10 Influential Women in Sports Business Shaping the Industry in 2026

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10 Influential Women in Sports Business Shaping the Industry in 2026

Ten influential women whose leadership in leagues, ownership, operations and innovation is helping shape the sports business landscape in 2026.

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Greatest Black Baseball Players of All Time: 15 Legends Who Changed the Game

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Greatest Black Baseball Players of All Time: 15 Legends Who Changed the Game

Fifteen Black baseball legends whose performance, influence and place in baseball history changed the sport across the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.

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Watch · Listen · Learn

The SnaP

The SnaP is a digital show which allows you to hear from and see influential people in the world of sports. Listen, watch, be inspired by Season 1 hosted by Anastasiya Romanska.

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Season 1 Finale

Anastasiya Romanska

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Industry Profile

The Commonwealth With CEO Brian MacPherson

Brian MacPherson · CEO, Commonwealth Sport Canada

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Industry Profile

The Paralympic Foundation With Dean Brokop

Dean Brokop · Director, Paralympic Foundation of Canada

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Industry Profile

Diving Into The CEO Role With Lee Michaud

Lee Michaud · President, USA Diving

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Industry Profile

USA Curling’s CEO Jeff Plush Became

Jeff Plush · Chief Executive Officer, USA Curling

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Curious minds welcome

Trivia Questions & Answers

We've got in-depth answers to the craziest and simplest sports questions.

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Trivia Q & A Florida Panthers: One Team Two Mascots Read the answer

Trivia Q & A Owners of the Texas Rangers Read the answer

Trivia Q & A Gradey Dick’s Mom Read the answer

Trivia Q & A First Jewish NBA Player Read the answer

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Types of Sport Jobs & Roles

Explore comprehensive descriptions of various roles, positions, and types of sport jobs within the sports career realm.

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Role in Sport

Ticket Sales Account Executive

Learn what a Ticket Sales Account Executive does in sport, including prospecting, sales presentations, CRM management, customer service,…

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Role in Sport

Event Manager

Discover what an Event Manager does in sport, including planning, venue coordination, staffing, event-day operations, budgeting, and essential…

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Role in Sport

Partnership Activation Manager

Explore what a Partnership Activation Manager does in sport, from sponsor fulfillment and relationship management to activations, reporting,…

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Role in Sport

Facility Manager

Learn what a Facility Manager does in sport, including building operations, maintenance, staffing, safety, event support, budgeting, and…

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Latest sports jobs

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Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

Assistant Manager, RS

Toronto, ON Onsite Full time

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Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

2nd Cook, e11even

Toronto, ON Onsite Part time

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Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

Lead Cook, e11even

Toronto, ON Onsite Part time

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Canadian Olympic Committee

Manager, Games

Montreal, ON Onsite Full Time Amateur Sport CAD 79,100 – 108,790 / year

Posted 3 days ago Apply by October 2, 2026 View job

Education & credentials

Studying Sport

Ever wondered if and how a sport management or related certificate, diploma or degree propels a career in sport? Learn from alumni with sport business credentials.

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15 Sport Management Research Topics for Students and Researchers

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Studying Sport

15 Sport Management Research Topics for Students and Researchers

Fifteen current sport management research topics updated for September 2026, with practical questions, methods and recent industry data to help narrow a student project.

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Industry Profile

Associate Vice President For The WNBA Todd DeMoss Breaks Down Basketball Operations In Pro Sport

Todd DeMoss · Associate Vice President, Basketball Operations, Womens National Basketball Association

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Operations

Becoming Versatile In Sport Communications With Canadian Olympic Committee’s Tara MacBournie

Tara MacBournie · Sport Communications, Canadian Olympic Committee

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Industry Profile

Raheel Manji Uses His Pro Experiences To Prepare His Clients For Success

Raheel Manji · Professional Tennis Player & Founder and CEO, Mission Elite Performance

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Athletes · Coaches · Scouts · Agents

Player Side

Explore stories and insights about athletes, coaches, scouts, agents, trainers and the people working closest to the player experience.

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Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sport: Examples, Risks and Anti-Doping Rules

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Athletes

Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sport: Examples, Risks and Anti-Doping Rules

A current, non-instructional guide to performance-enhancing drugs and methods in sport, aligned with the 2026 WADA Prohibited List and anti-doping basics.

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What Is an Athletic Trainer? Duties, Salary, Education and Career Outlook

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Player Side of Sport

What Is an Athletic Trainer? Duties, Salary, Education and Career Outlook

What athletic trainers do, how the U.S. credential differs from personal training, and what the latest BLS and Canadian Job Bank pay data shows…

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Field Hockey

How Many Hockey Players On A Team?

A simple question with so many different answers! How many hockey players on a team? You will quickly see why this question has so…

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Basketball

The Ultimate Player’s Coach, Larry Blunt Places Best Interest Of The Players Above Everything Else

Larry Blunt · Assistant Coach, Oklahoma State University

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Curated Content

Welcome to The Shelf.

There is so much sport-related content out there; from podcasts to movies, books, television shows, and music. So we've curated all kinds of sport media on The Shelf for you.

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