The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement extension through 2030. From Olympic participation to a rising salary floor and new playoff cap rules, this agreement is designed to modernize the league and position it for growth.

With media rights negotiations just around the corner, the NHL is potentially going to ask for close to $1 billion annually.

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The owners of the Los Angeles Lakers sold a majority stake in the franchise to billionaire businessman Mark Walter. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox traded away their superstar outfielder, just a year and a half after signing a $313 million extension.

They both reflect this new era of sports ownership, where the world’s biggest franchises are part of growing global portfolios. Loyalty isn’t to the city or the fans but to the return on investment.

What exactly is the FIFA Club World Cup? And why should you care? Well, I set out to answer these questions by diving into the new tournament's media situation and fans' perspectives on the new mid-summer competition. New England Revolution (MLS) beat writer, Ryan Bell, joins the conversation.