Sara Germano explains Nike's stock decline, Europe's struggles in the battery industry, and tensions at the NATO summit. Topics include challenges for NATO, electric vehicle manufacturers, and Nike's recovery strategies.

Joining the podcast are Caitlin Clark, a college basketball star, and Sara Germano, FT’s US sports business correspondent. They discuss the rise in popularity of women’s basketball, with the WNBA seeing a surge in viewers and fans. The impact on culture and empowerment of young girls through the sport is explored, along with the importance of fan engagement and community support.

Two hundred years after Jane Austen’s novels were published, adaptations are still going strong. This summer saw the release of Fire Island, a gay adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and the Netflix original, Persuasion. Brooke Masters, our US investment and industries editor and a lifelong Jane Austen fan, and University of Maine literature professor Caroline Bicks, join Lilah to talk about the novelist’s enduring appeal. Then, the Boston Marathon has a new non-binary gender category. This is one of three approaches to trans inclusion that elite sports have taken so far. Lilah invites US sports business correspondent Sara Germano on to discuss.-------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.-------Links and mentions from the episode:– Brooke is on Twitter @brookeamasters. Sara is on Twitter @germanotes – The FT’s review of Fire Island: https://on.ft.com/3gtH11R and Netflix’s Persuasion: https://on.ft.com/3MTbB0X – A recent FT Magazine piece by Sara: ‘What next for Brittney Griner – and for women’s sport?’ https://on.ft.com/3eUMbDG– To stay up to date on the business of sports, you may like the FT newsletter Scoreboard: https://www.ft.com/scoreboard-------Special offers for FT Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial can be found here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast-------Clips courtesy of Paramount, SearchLight Pictures, Sony Pictures, Miramax and Universal.  -------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam GiovincoRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Germano, a seasoned sports reporter, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of track and field. She discusses the surge in interest during the Paris Olympics and the packed stadiums that captured global attention. However, she highlights the struggle of transforming this excitement into a sustainable business model. Germano also emphasizes new investment efforts aimed at not only boosting the sport's profile but also providing adequate financial support for athletes.

FT's deputy arts editor and US sports correspondent discuss the film 'Challengers' starring Zendaya, focusing on tennis, sexual tension, and middle-age themes. They explore the love triangle, cinematic soundtrack, intimate scenes, and realistic endings, while advocating for original content in movies and authentic conversations.