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Originally Posted by cholodolo

They threw a pick in the end zone, legally. This is the usual defiant spin from corporate serpents.

That second paragraph was not a great idea...because now it is very easy for Panini (or anyone in the media) to inquire as to HOW LONG Fanatics and the NFLPA have been working together. Did it precede the termination? Was there collusion?

And lol at you guys better keep signing those cards. Another L.

5/8/2017

The NFL, NFL Players Association and Major League Baseball have all purchased equity stakes in Fanatics, America’s biggest online sports retailer, which has grown to become one of the largest licensees of each league

“The thinking now is that rights fees alone won’t cut it,” said a source with knowledge of the NFL deal. “Now there needs to be an equity upside.”

Left unanswered are several essential issues surrounding the union and league investments in Fanatics, including their impact on rival licensees; what, if any, extensions or additional rights Fanatics received as part of the investments; and whether other sports properties will follow with their own Fanatics equity investments.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.co.../Fanatics.aspx