Research

Editorial analysis for sports industry operators.

Research is the main content entry point for SLP. It helps readers understand the China sports market, international pathways, football business, sports technology, and AI for sports.

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China Sports Market: Signals Worth Watching

A practical reading of demand, channels, and commercial opportunities in China.

China Sports MarketMay 18, 2026
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Research format

The content is organized as reports, essays, insights, and case studies for ongoing updates.

China Sports Market

China Sports Market: Signals Worth Watching

A practical reading of demand, channels, and commercial opportunities in China.

May 18, 20268 min read
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NCAA / Pathway

Why NCAA Pathways Matter for Global Sports Talent

How education, recruiting, and long-horizon planning can create a clearer route for international talent.

May 16, 20266 min read
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Football Business

Football Business Needs Better Brand Intelligence

How market observation and positioning insight can support stronger football businesses.

May 14, 20267 min read
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Selected reports

A clean public list of the strongest published reports.

The public page only shows published content.

China Sports MarketMay 18, 2026

China Sports Market: Signals Worth Watching

A practical reading of demand, channels, and commercial opportunities in China.

8 min read
NCAA / PathwayMay 16, 2026

Why NCAA Pathways Matter for Global Sports Talent

How education, recruiting, and long-horizon planning can create a clearer route for international talent.

6 min read
Football BusinessMay 14, 2026

Football Business Needs Better Brand Intelligence

How market observation and positioning insight can support stronger football businesses.

7 min read
Sports x AIMay 12, 2026

Sports x AI: Practical Uses for Research and Content

A practical view of how AI can support research, drafting, summarization, and publishing.

5 min read
China Sports MarketMay 8, 2026

Shenzhen Sports Education: Where Demand Actually Shows Up

A local-market reading of family demand, premium positioning, and pathway products.

6 min read
Global Case StudiesMay 7, 2026

What FIFA Innovation Teaches About Platform Design

How industry organizations package credibility, research, and product surfaces.

5 min read
Editorial SystemsMay 6, 2026

The Athletic Style Lesson: Build Repeatable Editorial Standards

Why sports editorial brands survive when they create a consistent content expectation.

6 min read
Sports TechnologyMay 4, 2026

Sports Tech Should Start With a Narrow Product Loop

A practical view on how to avoid building features that never get used.

5 min read
Talent NetworkMay 3, 2026

A Matrix for Global Sports Talent Pathways

How to map student, creator, and operator pathways into a clearer network model.

7 min read
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