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Polymarket Scrutiny Intensifies With Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit

Legal headaches have piled up since its U.S. launch late last year.

World Cup Fans Are Taking Over MLB Stadiums

About 8,000 Scottish fans attended the Marlins game Monday night.

Knicks Face Second Apron Squeeze After Title

Mitchell Robinson has likely played his final game for the Knicks.

Fox Predicts a USMNT World Cup Final Would Rival NFL Ratings

Fox’s Mike Mulvihill predicted a potential audience of 50 million.

Kalshi, Germans, Jameis Winston: Inside a World Cup Watch Party

Fans and brands are finding new ways into this year’s tournament.

Amazon’s NASCAR Viewership Sees Slight Uptick in Second Season

Races on Prime Video averaged 2.29 million viewers this year.
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Front Office Sports Today

A Conversation with Tracy McGrady on Buying ABCD Camp, Investing in the Bills & More.

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How Daktronics Is Reshaping the Modern MLB Ballpark Experience

The technology powering baseball’s next chapter.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Paraguay - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 12, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with Alex Freeman

USMNT Was Assembled Stateside, Honed in Europe

Most of the U.S. roster leveled up in clubs abroad.

Midge Purce Sounds Off on the Trinity Rodman Rule

Midge Purce discusses the Rodman Rule and the future of NWSL.

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Unrivaled and Project B Are in an Arms Race for WNBA Talent

Both leagues announced new roster signings in recent days.
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ex-SportsCenter Anchor Max McGee Breaks Silence on ESPN Firing

McGee said he was fired following an HR investigation.
Jun 25, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie (8) in the first half against Turkey during a Group D match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
June 26, 2026

Fox Predicts a USMNT World Cup Final Would Rival NFL Ratings

Fox’s Mike Mulvihill predicted a potential audience of 50 million.
June 26, 2026

Amazon’s NASCAR Viewership Sees Slight Uptick in Second Season

Races on Prime Video averaged 2.29 million viewers this year.
June 25, 2026

NBC’s John Fanta: College Hoops ‘Has Never Been Stronger’

The NBC broadcaster said the college basketball product has never been better.
Feb 7, 2022; Westlake Village, CA, USA; ESPN reporter Dianna Russini at Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Opening Night at Oaks Christian High School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
June 25, 2026

NYT Russini Story Only Raises More Questions

Is The Athletic’s investigation into Russini’s work nearing its end?
June 25, 2026

U.S. Open Draws 5.5M Viewers, Still Trails PGA Championship

Sunday’s audience peaked at 9.3 million viewers.
Jay Williams ESPN NBA Draft
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June 24, 2026

Jay Williams: Viral Draft Moment Was ‘Extremely Uncomfortable’

Williams’s draft co-hosts joked about his career-ending injury.
Oct 11, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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June 24, 2026

Brian Kelly to Call CBS College Football Games

Kelly previously contributed to CBS Sports Network’s NFL Draft coverage.
FILE PHOTO: Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Polymarket Scrutiny Intensifies With Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit

Legal headaches have piled up since its U.S. launch late last year.
Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; A general view of the court and videoboard after game four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

MSG Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Apparent Data Breach

The suit says MSG Entertainment has a “tempestuous history with respect to data privacy.”
Jun 11, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; The UFC octagon ”The Claw” on the White House South Lawn during a press tour for the UFC Freedom 250 at White House. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-Imagn Images

Judge Rejects Bid to Stop UFC White House Show

The judge cited UFC’s $60 million spend while siding with the government.

Tottenham Boardroom Rivalry Ends With Former Chairman’s Exit

Spurs say they “don’t know anything about” the deal.
Charlie Pliner and Nikolas Rohrmann
May 22, 2026

How 2 Brown Undergrads Became Sports Dealmakers

An experimental project turned into a permanent course and business deal network.
Casey Wasserman, Chairperson and President of LA28, during the media conference celebrating the 1000-day countdown to LA28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
May 8, 2026

Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms

Private-equity firm TA Associates has removed itself from the running.
April 23, 2026

Want to Own a 100-Year-Old Austrian Soccer Team for $500?

Vestible’s first team is Kapfenberger SV 1919.

Cardinals Shake Up Front Office in Long-Term Leadership Plan

Club owner Bill DeWitt Jr. begins to prepare the club for life without him.
Jan 22, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Spirit team owner Michele Kang talks to media during a press conference at BMO Stadium.
June 24, 2026

Michele Kang to Buy Lyon in Deal That Would End Textor’s Ownership

Kang will pay $30 million for around 88% of Lyon.
Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; A New York Knicks Champions bus passes during the New York Knicks Championship Parade through the Canyon of Heroes.
June 18, 2026

Knicks Get Key to NYC in Front of Huge Crowds

The city deployed 10,000 police officers to the one-mile parade route.
June 17, 2026

Dolan: Knicks Have Accepted White House Invite

The NBA champs are headed to the White House.
June 17, 2026

Knicks Championship Parade Will Have Record 10,000 NYPD Officers

The Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973 on Saturday.
June 16, 2026

Portland Fire GM Says Team Is Chasing Playoffs, Not Lottery Odds

Vanja Černivec was with the Golden State Valkyries last year.
June 15, 2026

Fernando Mendoza’s Rookie Edge With Raiders? Access to Tom Brady 

Fernando Mendoza’s relationship with Tom Brady is growing.
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June 15, 2026

Gareth Bale Launches Sports Fund, Still Eyeing Cardiff Bid

“It’s about being patient, finding the right club, and the right path for us to take.”
Jun 24, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Norway national soccer team fans show support accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Met during the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.

World Cup Fans Are Taking Over MLB Stadiums

About 8,000 Scottish fans attended the Marlins game Monday night.

Knicks Face Second Apron Squeeze After Title

Mitchell Robinson has likely played his final game for the Knicks.

MLBPA: Owners’ Aggressive Labor Proposals Unite Players

The union has decried the perceived attack on “player choice.”

UFC Touts 34M Global Audience for White House Event

The event’s overall audience doubles with the inclusion of international figures.

MLB Owners Escalate Labor Fight With New Contract Proposal

MLB team owners make another radical labor proposal.
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the logo of PGA Tour during the Canadian Open Championship at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Nick Lachance/File Photo
June 25, 2026

PGA Tour Faces New Sponsorship Test With 2028 Overhaul

Championship Series events will have $20 million purses.
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) scrambles to get up over Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Phoenix Mercury defeated the Indiana Fever, 111-109.
June 25, 2026

Caitlin Clark’s Status Unclear After Apparent Throat Punch, Back Injury

The WNBA gave Alyssa Thomas a one-game suspension on Thursday.

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