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WNBA All-Star Game Ticket Prices Exceed $200, Sellout Expected

SeatGeek is seeing order volume three times higher compared to last year.

Peacock Turns Profit 6 Years After Launch—With World Cup Bump

The streaming service reached a long-awaited “milestone.”

Chauncey Billups Continues Push for Speedy Poker Trial

Prosecutors are seeking a delay, while Billups pushes for a November trial.

MLB Draft Picks Sign Record Deals Amid Fraught Labor Talks

Eighteen of the top 20 selections have already signed contracts.

WNBA, Union Trying to Make Peace Amid Player Safety Concerns

The league and the union will meet regularly to discuss safety.

Jonathan Vaughters Defends Late-Night Tour de France Drug Tests 

“Do you want the appearance of clean, or do you want clean and fair?”

All Four Golf Majors Saw TV Ratings Spike This Year

Sunday was The Open’s most-watched final round since 2022.
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Inside the EY 2026 Sports Engagement Index: The Real Map of American Sports Participation

EY’s latest index explores how shifting U.S. fan behaviors are expanding the definition of sports engagement.
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Sports Bars Are Cashing In From Summer of Soccer

The World Cup has brought a windfall to America’s biggest sports bars.

Clase Azul Tequila Founder’s Soccer Ownership

Arturo Lomeli talks about managing a tequila brand and two soccer clubs.

Private equity. Athlete-backed ventures. Billion-dollar deals. The sports industry isn’t just entertainment—it’s a high-stakes asset class. Front Office Sports breaks down the business moves shaping the future of sports.
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Jul 19, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park.

Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in Vegas A’s

It’s the first investment by Harbinger Sports Partners, which formed last May.

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news across MLB and beyond, spotlighting the players, executives, and trends shaping the business of baseball.
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Jul 19, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park.

Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in Vegas A’s

It’s the first investment by Harbinger Sports Partners, which formed last May.

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Los Angeles Sparks's Kelsey Plum (10) guards Las Vegas Aces' A’ja Wilson (22) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

WNBA All-Star Game Ticket Prices Exceed $200, Sellout Expected

SeatGeek is seeing order volume three times higher compared to last year.

Peacock Turns Profit 6 Years After Launch—With World Cup Bump

The streaming service reached a long-awaited “milestone.”
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July 23, 2026

ESPN to Launch CFB Show With Josh Pate, ‘BWTB’ Hosts

The show will air on Fridays.
July 23, 2026

Will World Cup Lead to More Afternoon Games?

The historic World Cup success shows a new approach to scheduling.
Jul 19, 2026; Southport, ENG; Ryan Fox holds the Claret Jug after winning the The Open Championship golf tournament, as he is interviewed by NBC’s Mike Tiroco at Royal Birkdale.
July 22, 2026

All Four Golf Majors Saw TV Ratings Spike This Year

Sunday was The Open’s most-watched final round since 2022.
July 22, 2026

Trail Blazers Slash Broadcast Team As Dundon Keeps Cutting Costs

The majority of Portland’s broadcast team has been laid off.
Cam Newton and Ryan Clark share a laugh during ESPN First Take at Bethune-Cookman University during the show’s HBCU fall tour, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
July 22, 2026

5 Takeaways From ESPN’s Latest Layoffs

Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, and Karl Ravech were among those laid off.
July 22, 2026

Jays, Leafs Owner to Put Stake in Sports Empire Up for Sale

The dominant Canadian entity continues to make large-scale moves.
July 21, 2026

World Cup Final Averaged More Than 66 Million Viewers

The final posted the largest U.S. television audience since the Super Bowl.
Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups exits the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse after a hearing on illegal gambling schemes, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Chauncey Billups Continues Push for Speedy Poker Trial

Prosecutors are seeking a delay, while Billups pushes for a November trial.
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LIV Golf Settles $1M Trademark Lawsuit After Stinger GC Rebrand

Tee manufacturer Stinger Golf first sued LIV in June 2025.
Soccer - Copa Libertadores - Final - Atletico Mineiro v Botafogo - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 30, 2024 Botafogo owner John Textor celebrates with the trophy after winning the Copa Libertadores

John Textor Seeks $400M From Michele Kang in Lyon Takeover Suit

Textor claims Kang convinced him to give up control of Lyon while plotting to oust him.

MSG Dodges Data-Breach Suits But Lawyer Warns Privacy Fight Isn’t Over

“We’re only hitting the tip of the iceberg,” one attorney said.
Jul 19, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park.

Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in Vegas A’s

It’s the first investment by Harbinger Sports Partners, which formed last May.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez attend the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 8, 2026.
July 22, 2026

Jeff Bezos Reportedly May Join Bid for Liverpool Stake

A deal could value the Premier League club at roughly $6 billion.
Topgolf celebrates the grand opening of its newest location in Parsippany, N.J., on July 2.
July 21, 2026

‘Golf Is Having a Moment’: Topgolf CEO Talks Expansion Plans

Leonard Green & Partners acquired a 60% stake in Topgolf.
Aksha Bhatia, Max Homa, and Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links before a TGL match against New York Golf Club at SoFi Center on January 13, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
July 6, 2026

Versant Buys Woods-Backed Golf Simulator Company for $530M

Full Swing is the predominant technology used by TGL.

WNBA Union Blasts Chicago Sky For Yet Another Facility Delay

The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.
Mar 8, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Gary Trent Jr. (5) drives for the basket against Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter (2) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum.
July 16, 2026

NBA Investigating Gary Trent Jr.’s New Bucks Contract

Trent agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal on July 11.
July 16, 2026

Mark Cuban Gearing Up for Lawsuit Over New Mavs Arena

Cuban seeks to prove Patrick Dumont unlawfully cut him out of opportunities.
Jerry Colangelo sits courtside as the GCU Lopes play the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Mortgage Matchup Center on Dec. 6, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
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July 15, 2026

Las Vegas Jacks Have Been in the Works for Over a Year

The group paid $2,200 in fees to apply for the two trademarks.
July 12, 2026

Seahawks Set NFL Record With $9.612B Sale to Khosla

Vinod Khosla’s wife will “serve as the controlling owner.”
Jun 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing William Carrier (28) and defenseman K'andre Miller (19) walk out with the Stanley Cup trophy during the Stanley Cup championship parade and rally at Raleigh.
July 10, 2026

Dundon Faces Backlash for Engraving Kids’ Names on Stanley Cup

All five names of the owner’s children are on the Stanley Cup.
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass against New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
July 9, 2026

Two Bidders Pull Ahead in Seahawks Sale Process

One of the two groups includes at least one former Seahawks player.
July 6, 2026

Chicago Sky Shuffle Practice Venues As Facility Delay Continues

Chicago has not given a firm opening date for their practice facility.
Los Angeles Sparks's Kelsey Plum (10) guards Las Vegas Aces' A’ja Wilson (22) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

WNBA All-Star Game Ticket Prices Exceed $200, Sellout Expected

SeatGeek is seeing order volume three times higher compared to last year.

MLB Draft Picks Sign Record Deals Amid Fraught Labor Talks

Eighteen of the top 20 selections have already signed contracts.
First at FOS

WNBA Union Increases All-Star Prize Money Even With New CBA

The 3-Point Contest winner will take home $70,000.

WNBA, Union Trying to Make Peace Amid Player Safety Concerns

The league and the union will meet regularly to discuss safety.

World Cup Ignites MLS Ticket Sales, Ratings Stay Mostly Flat

Single-game ticket sales for the Philadelphia Union are up 218%.
Feb 12, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) is congratulated by Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) after the Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-110 at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
July 22, 2026

Chris Bosh Makes Case for LeBron James Heat Return

James and Bosh played together in Miami from 2010-14.
Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports
July 21, 2026

MLBPA Rejects Owners’ Draft Changes in Latest Labor Proposal

The union seeks to return the draft to its prior June timing.

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