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FCC Wants to Fine ESPN $146K for NBA Promo

The network has paid $300,000 before for the same reason.

WNBA’s Next Negotiations Have Huge Ramifications

The WNBA will roughly triple its media-rights revenue by 2026.

Packers Prove You Don’t Need an Owner to Feud With City

The Packers are feuding with Green Bay’s mayor over Lambeau Stadium upgrades.

MLB Playoffs: Japan Outpaces U.S. in Viewership As Ohtani Mania Reigns

The league sets a record for Japanese viewership of an MLB postseason game.
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Unrivaled Preparing ‘Full-Court Press’ for Caitlin Clark

The new Unrivaled women’s basketball league is thinking big. Caitlin Clark big.
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf

The White Sox Sale Trial Balloons Are Starting

Jerry Reinsdorf is finally considering selling the team.

Netflix Shares Rise, Christmas NFL Games Lie Ahead

The next two months will include the Tyson-Paul fight and the NFL Christmas Day games.

How UBS Crafts Impactful Partnerships Across Sports, Arts, and Culture

As UBS continues to expand its impressive array of sports and entertainment partnerships, the company solidifies its position as a leader in wealth management.
Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrate after a touchdown by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Meet the ‘Chiefties’: the NFL’s New Superfans

The “Chiefties” have arrived. And they are “fully committed” to football.
Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) walks through Buff Walk before the game against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field.
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NIL Era Is Upending College Sports

Amateurism is dead and college athletes are professionals. How’s that working out?

Stay updated on the latest developments across the WNBA, NWSL, and NCAA, as well as profiles of trailblazing athletes and the trends shaping the future of women’s sports. Immerse yourself in groundbreaking deals, historic viewership milestones, and captivating stories that highlight the business impact and growing influence of women’s sports.
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WNBA’s Next Negotiations Have Huge Ramifications

The WNBA will roughly triple its media-rights revenue by 2026.

Football Meets F1: Sports World Descends Upon Austin

Austin is preparing for its biggest weekend ever.
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October 17, 2024

FCC Wants to Fine ESPN $146K for NBA Promo

The network has paid $300,000 before for the same reason.
October 17, 2024

Brady’s Raiders Stake Is Messing With His $375 Million Day Job

Brady’s prep for Fox broadcasts is heavily constrained.
October 17, 2024

MLB Playoffs: Japan Outpaces U.S. in Viewership As Ohtani Mania Reigns

The league sets a record for Japanese viewership of an MLB postseason game.
October 16, 2024

NFL TV Ratings Down in Week 6 As Chiefs Rest, Cowboys Wilt

Most of the NFL’s broadcast partners suffered.
WNBA star Napheesa Collier
October 16, 2024

New Women’s League Unrivaled Strikes Multiyear Deal With TNT

Unrivaled will run during the NBA season from January to March.
October 16, 2024

DSG Seeks Emergency Approval for FanDuel Naming-Rights Deal

The regional sports network operator presses the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for approval of its FanDuel deal.
Feb 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; The Kansas City Chiefs logos at midfield and end zone at Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex.
October 15, 2024

Alternate Super Bowl Broadcast Could Further Boost NFL’s Record Ratings

Super Bowl LIX will see the NFL evolve its alt-cast strategy.
Oct 4, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

Jon Gruden Notches Legal Win Against NFL

Gruden has served as a coaching consultant since leaving the Raiders.

Jim Trotter, NFL Settle Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

The reporter first sued the league last year.

Deshaun Watson Settles Most Recent Suit Accusing Him of Sexual Assault

The Browns quarterback still has two active suits against him.
Oct 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) swings in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres during game one of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Ohtani Ball to Be Sold Before Courts Determine Rightful Owner

At least three people are suing over ownership of the ball.
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Rays’ Stadium Won’t Be Ready by Opening Day. What Now?

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May 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game two of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center.

Why Mark Cuban Sold the Dallas Mavericks When He Did

Cuban sold his majority stake to the Adelson family in December 2023.
Young fans look over Michigan State sports equipment on display during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
October 2, 2024

Private Equity Firms Buy Rival Hockey Brands CCM and Bauer

Both brands have been around for decades and changed ownership in the same week.
September 18, 2024

Rogers Tightens Grip on Canadian Sports With $3.46B MLSE Stake

The Blue Jays owner makes a big move to corner most of the Toronto pro sports market.
Fans watch TV screens during a game viewing party for fans at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
September 18, 2024

FanDuel Parent Buys Italian Gambling Company for $2.6 Billion

Flutter is making big moves in Italy and Brazil.
October 15, 2024

From Tuck Rule to Team Owner: Tom Brady Secures Stake in Raiders

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is now an NFL team owner.
October 10, 2024

Jaguars Doubling Down on London Games

The Jaguars arrive in London on Friday for a 10-day stay.
October 10, 2024

Pohlad Family Looks to End Four-Decade Twins Ownership

The MLB club’s ownership is among the longest-tenured in the league.
Sep 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Hockey Club forward Ben McCartney (62) directs a team mate before a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena
October 9, 2024

Beer Sales Set Record at Utah Hockey Club Debut Game

Beer sales beat any NBA or NHL game at the Delta Center in its history.
Oct 8, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Hockey Club is introduced to the fans before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center.
October 9, 2024

Nothing Obstructs Utah Hockey Club’s NHL Debut

The team pulled off a victory in its inaugural game at the Delta Center.
October 7, 2024

Utah Hockey Club Debuting to Major Buzz

It’s been a wild ride for Salt Lake City’s new NHL franchise.
October 7, 2024

Update: Hurricane Milton Forcing Teams to Scramble As Storm Nears

The Tampa Bay area is at risk of getting hit by the Category 5 storm.

WNBA’s Next Negotiations Have Huge Ramifications

The WNBA will roughly triple its media-rights revenue by 2026.
Jan 22, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Francis Ngannou (red gloves) competes against Ciryl Gane (blue gloves) during UFC 270 at Honda Center.

Middle East Is ‘New Power Center’ of Global Sports: PFL Founder

Donn Davis said the PFL wouldn’t be able to afford Battle of the Giants without the PIF.

Adam Silver Stands By Sports Betting Legalization

The U.S. Supreme Court removed the blanket ban on sports betting in 2018.

Breanna Stewart Is Making a LeBron-Style Bet on the WNBA

Stewart won’t commit to a long-term deal yet.

WNBA Finals Ratings Up Despite NFL Competition

The WNBA is averaging around one million viewers per game in these playoffs.
October 14, 2024

WNBA Eyes 16th Team by 2028: Engelbert Evaluates Candidates

Sixteen teams would tie a league record for active franchises.
October 14, 2024

How WNBA Is Preparing to Build on Historic 2024 Season

Key 2025 initiatives for the league include expansion deliberations, a longer season, and a new postseason format.

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