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Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules

The vote will likely take place during the US Open.

Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to WNBA Transgender Controversy

Two former NBA players have said they’re declaring for the WNBA draft.

In Sudden $12.5B Lakers Sale, Big Questions Remain

Why did Mark Walter flip the NBA’s crown jewel in 10 months?
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NFL’s Tom Brady Rules Are Back and Now Apply to Troy Aikman, Too

Aikman was involved in the Dolphins’ GM and coach hires this offseason.

Cubs, Nationals in Trademark Fight with WNBA Over ‘The W’

The baseball teams claim the league’s filing could cause “confusion.”
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Bezos Buys Into Liverpool, Brady Rules Hit Aikman, NFL WAGs Going Viral

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Snapback Sports Gets Patch Deal With Sam Houston State, With Perks

It’s just the second patch deal secured by a Conference USA school.

Scheffler Passes McIlroy, Pulls Behind Woods in Total Earnings

He can break Woods’s record at the BMW Championship in St. Louis.

Saints Great Turns to Ownership

Marques Colston discusses his Champions Fund launch and finding success after football.
Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss 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.

Who Is New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner?

His older brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka.

The Football Marketing Offensive Playbook

How to activate during the moments that matter most to football fans.

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Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules

The vote will likely take place during the US Open.
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; CBS analyst J.J. Watt on the field before Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

J.J. Watt’s CBS Rise Could Reshape the NFL Analyst Pecking Order

Watt will serve as CBS’s top game analyst in Tony Romo’s absence.
August 16, 2026

Stephen A. Smith Vows to Fire Back at NABJ Over ‘Award’

“You had your turn, now mine is coming,” he wrote.
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August 14, 2026

NFL’s Tom Brady Rules Are Back and Now Apply to Troy Aikman, Too

Aikman was involved in the Dolphins’ GM and coach hires this offseason.
Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
August 13, 2026

Lakers Join Sixers, Knicks, Spurs Atop NBA’s National TV Slate

The Thunder, meanwhile, will play 30 national TV games this season.
Nov 24, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; A detailed view of the ESPN Monday Night Football touchdown Pylon on the field at Levi's Stadium.
August 13, 2026

ESPN Kicks Off Increased NFL Preseason Presence After Equity Deal

The ESPN app has 12 out-of-market preseason broadcasts.
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August 13, 2026

Jimmy Traina, Sal Licata, John Jastremski Joining Media Start-Up

Traina left Sports Illustrated earlier this week.
Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; FS1 announcer Jason Benetti during the game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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August 13, 2026

Jason Benetti Will Call NBA Games for NBC This Season

Benetti will supplement NBC’s roster, not replace any of its NBA voices.
August 12, 2026

ESPN Boosting Coverage of PGA Tour Playoffs

The move comes after a trial run in January.

MSG Gets Major Win in Ninth Year of Charles Oakley Legal Battle

A judge granted summary judgment in MSG’s favor.

Cubs, Nationals in Trademark Fight with WNBA Over ‘The W’

The baseball teams claim the league’s filing could cause “confusion.”
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Panini Says Fanatics Cheated to Win NBA, NFL Card Deals

The allegations were made in a new court filing.

Mavs Owner Dumont Hits Back at Cuban in Arena Fight

Cuban is required to arbitrate the dispute privately, Dumont claims.
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Varsity Brands CEO on PE Ownership and the Business of Cheer

Varsity includes a cheerleading business and an athletic apparel division.
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August 4, 2026

Why Investors Want to Bring Athletes Into Ownership Groups

LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Adam Schefter talks on a set before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
July 31, 2026

Schefter Among Early Investors to Cash In on Underdog Sale

Schefter first invested in Underdog in 2021.
At Five Points Sports Bar, in Levittown, Philadelphia Eagles fans watch first quarter action, in Super Bowl LVII, in Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
July 31, 2026

NFL Sunday Ticket Will Still Be Available by Satellite at Sports Bars

DirecTV’s previous deal expired after the 2025 NFL season.
Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter and team executive Jeannie Buss in attendance at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit

In Sudden $12.5B Lakers Sale, Big Questions Remain

Why did Mark Walter flip the NBA’s crown jewel in 10 months?
Oct 13, 2024; London, United Kingdom; The Chicago Bears logo in the end zone before an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
August 14, 2026

Bears Call Indiana Stadium Plans Their ‘Sole Focus’

Bears chairman on Illinois: “Hope is not a strategy.”
August 13, 2026

Knicks’ Title Run Creates $67 Million Bump for MSG Sports

The NBA team’s parent company reported across-the-board financial lifts. 
Mar 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Mark Walter walks on the field after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
August 13, 2026

‘Totally Nuts’: Mark Walter’s Lightning-Fast Lakers Flip

“It is the fastest flip I know of,” a sports economist tells FOS.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order regarding vaccine flexibility, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 10, 2026.
August 12, 2026

White House Denies Involvement in Lakers Sale to Kushner

“This has nothing to do with President Trump or his administration.”
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Disney CEO Bob Iger watches pregame warm ups before the game between Angel City FC and the San Diego Wave at BMO Stadium.
August 12, 2026

Iger, Kushner, Walter Have Sports Empires Beyond the Lakers

The three businessmen already own stakes across major sports leagues.
Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss 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.
August 12, 2026

Who Is New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner?

His older brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka.
Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Los Angeles Lakers logo on the shorts of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
August 12, 2026

Lakers Sold to Kushner, Iger for $12.5B Amid Walter Investigation

It’s the second time in 14 months the team has been sold.
Aug 7, 2026; Bedminster, New Jersey, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 16th hole during the second round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster.

LIV Vendors Say They’re Unpaid as League Seeks to Stay Afloat

LIV’s funding from the Saudi PIF is ending this month.

Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to WNBA Transgender Controversy

Two former NBA players have said they’re declaring for the WNBA draft.

How a Little League Tournament Turned Into a Legal Battle

Two Tulsa teams were disqualified over eligibility issues this summer.

MLB Sets 2027 Field of Dreams, 2028 All-Star Game Amid Labor Fight

Red Sox, Royals get Field of Dreams as Giants land All-Star Game.

Why Jeff Bezos Remains on the NFL Ownership Sidelines

FSG announced the Liverpool deal Friday.
Aug 13, 2026; Dyersville, Iowa, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) leads off the game with a home run against the Minnesota Twins at the Field of Dreams. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
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August 14, 2026

MLB Field of Dreams Game Proves Baseball Sells Nostalgia Best

Netflix’s Field of Dreams game debut was nothing short of sentimental.
Madison Beer attends the Clive Davis party, also referred to as the annual Pre-Grammy Gala, in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 31, 2026.
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August 14, 2026

NFL WAGs Going Viral at Practice Are No Coincidence

The moments are part of a coordinated content rollout to reach women.

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