Lionel Messi's debut for Inter Miami sparked the biggest single-day subscription increase ever for Apple TV's MLS streaming service, according to new data.
Why it matters: Live sports rights — especially when they involve a superstar athlete — can help lure subscribers to streaming services that have so far mostly invested in on-demand entertainment.
The Spanish soccer federation fired the coach of its women's national team on Tuesday amid fallout from suspended president Luis Rubiales kissing a player on the lips during title celebrations.
Why it matters: Gauff became the first American teen since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the tournament's quarterfinals in two consecutive years.
