The Big Deal Weekly: Bizarre blackouts in AFL and netball, NRL seething as star switches codes, bumper MLB team valuations, record bids for Man U & more

Newsletter no. 28, 27 March

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We had bizarre blackouts at AFL and netball games over the weekend, highlighting the importance of stadium standards.

An NRL star has crossed codes for huge money, there are some record franchise valuations across some of the world’s biggest sports, while a former NBA agent and F1 legend are paying the price in court.

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