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Florida State’s Coach Search Puts Roster Budget in Focus

Portal planning is already underway ahead of the Jan. 4 window.

Is the Lamar Jackson Era Over in Baltimore?

Jackson’s contract situation hangs over the franchise.

Multiple States Ban Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports

Arizona and Nebraska passed measures banning transgender athletes from girls sports.

FanDuel’s U.S. Revenue Is Bright Spot As Overall Earnings Miss

Flutter Entertainment cut its full-year revenue guidance by $300 million.

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL Reinstatement Bid Could Force 49ers’ Hand

San Francisco may soon have to decide the receiver’s future.
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11/5/26 – Owners’ $100M Midterm Miss, College Sports Bill’s Uncertain Future, Peyton Tops ‘MNF’ List

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LPGA golfers pose for a photo during WTGL Media Day at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on September 20, 2026.
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WTGL’s First Season Will Pay Players $11M in Prize Money

Individual player payouts will be tied to team finish and player participation.
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Fired Good Good Exec Sues for $1M, Denies Approving Controversial Ad

Good Good’s former CEO cast blame for the ad on its marketing team.

How Jeremy Bloom Is Reinventing the X Games

Jeremy Bloom discusses transforming the X Games into a global brand.

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LPGA golfers pose for a photo during WTGL Media Day at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on September 20, 2026.
First at FOS

WTGL’s First Season Will Pay Players $11M in Prize Money

Individual player payouts will be tied to team finish and player participation.
ESPN analyst Pat McAfee broadcasts live from the sidelines of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on November 15, 2025.
Opinion

How Did Pat McAfee Get So Polarizing?

Some of the criticism is self-inflicted. Some of it is unfair.
November 4, 2026

College Football TV Ratings Remain Down 11% Through October

Four games total have drawn an audience of 10 million or higher.
Oct 31, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries players hold the trophy after winning the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center
November 3, 2026

WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws 3.3M Viewers

The series averaged nearly 1.9 million viewers, the most for a Finals.
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
Exclusive
November 3, 2026

ESPN Hires The Athletic Editorial Director Sergio Gonzalez

The move comes three months after ESPN eliminated Roxanna Scott’s editor-in-chief role.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) talks to CW sports after the game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 22, 2025.
First at FOS
November 3, 2026

The CW Eyes TNT Sports Rights and More CFP Games

TNT Sports’s portfolio includes the NHL, MLB, and French Open.
Jul 11, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; ESPN reporter Michael Wilbon prior to the Phoenix Suns against the Milwaukee Bucks in game three of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
November 2, 2026

Michael Wilbon Takes Indefinite Leave From ESPN, PTI for Health Reasons

The longtime “PTI” cohost insists he’s not retiring.
February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson Jr. after the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 2, 2026

Ernie Johnson Wants NBA to Cut Regular Season Below 82 Games

The TNT Sports host specifically pointed to the Thunder’s recent injuries.
Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; View of a camera with a Fox Sports logo before the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
November 2, 2026

Fox Rides World Cup to $4.57B Quarter As Thanksgiving Hopes Fade

The network’s holiday hopes are dimming with a less attractive NFL matchup.
Nov 2, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Exclusive

LeBron James Demands AI Betting App Stop Using His Likeness

James’s camp sent the company a cease and desist letter.
Good Good Golf

Fired Good Good Exec Sues for $1M, Denies Approving Controversial Ad

Good Good’s former CEO cast blame for the ad on its marketing team.
First at FOS

Broker in NFL Loan Scam Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The company arranged millions in loans to convicted fraudster Luther Davis.
Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys former running back Emmitt Smith attends game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Emmitt Smith Hits Back After Lawsuit Over Failed $2.5M Solar Deal

The longtime Cowboys running back wants the plaintiff sanctioned.
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SportsGrid Up for Sale Amid Revenue Slide

Bankers have been pitching suitors since this summer.
UFL co-owner Mike Repole speaks to the crowd as the UFL franchise Louisville Kings are introduced at Lynn Family Stadium. Wednesday, October 8, 2025
October 9, 2026

Mike Repole Invests in Kentucky Derby Owner Amid Push for Change

The billionaire has amassed a 1.5% stake in Churchill Downs.
October 8, 2026

Filing Details Jeanie Buss’s Side Deal to Remain Lakers Governor

Jeanie Buss was granted five years as team governor.
A drone view shows the Paramount water tower at Paramount studios in Hollywood and the Hollywood sign, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 24, 2026.
October 6, 2026

Newly Formed Skydance Is a Force in Sports Media

The large-scale deal creates a sports media colossus.
Oct 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves fans cheer as pitcher Tyler Mahle (54) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.

Success of The Battery Is Standout of Braves Earnings Report

The club’s real estate venture remains highly profitable.
Pickering High School North
November 4, 2026

High School Athletic Directors Say They’re Running ‘Mini Colleges’

ADs are managing a growing list of demands from athletes and parents.
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Group A - Switzerland v Finland - Swiss Life Arena, Zurich, Switzerland - May 26, 2026 Finland's Aatu Ratyr reacts after clashing with Switzerland's Nico Hischier
November 3, 2026

Global Hockey Heavy Hitters Refuse to Play Reinstated Russia

Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark all refuse to play Russia.
November 1, 2026

Latest Lamar Jackson Injury Complicates Ravens Contract Status

The quarterback suffered a thumb injury on the Ravens’ first play.
Josh Kushner attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 10, 2026.
Exclusive
October 30, 2026

Josh Kushner, Bob Iger Shopping Lakers Stakes Starting at $250M

Sources tell FOS there has been massive interest in minority stakes.
Oct 28, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) celebrates with the MVP trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five of the 2026 World Series at Tropicana Field.
October 29, 2026

Despite MLB Uncertainty, Most of Brewers Roster Will Remain Intact

Most of Milwaukee’s roster is in place for the 2027 season.
Houston Comets
October 29, 2026

New Houston Comets Logos Revealed in Trademark Filings

The Comets are expected to officially announce their team logos Thursday.
Oct 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium
October 28, 2026

Why the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Are Unionizing

Will the cheer squad get what they want at the bargaining table?
LPGA golfers pose for a photo during WTGL Media Day at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on September 20, 2026.
First at FOS

WTGL’s First Season Will Pay Players $11M in Prize Money

Individual player payouts will be tied to team finish and player participation.

LIV Golf’s $300M BC Partners Credit Deal Is Off

LIV has its next bankruptcy hearing on Thursday.

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL Reinstatement Bid Could Force 49ers’ Hand

San Francisco may soon have to decide the receiver’s future.

Renee Montgomery Cautions Friends Running for WNBA Commissioner

She says “it’s not a job that gives you love back.”

Chiefs Help Carry CBS to NFL Ratings Boost

The network has the season’s two most-watched broadcasts—both were Chiefs games.
November 3, 2026

MLB Raises Salary Cap Offer, Pushes Start Back to 2028

Management is continuing its ardent push for a hard cap and floor.
Nov 30, 2024; Toronto, ON, CANADA; Boston Fleet forward Hannah Bilka (19) collides with Toronto Sceptres defender Allie Munroe (12) in the second period at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
November 3, 2026

PWHL Insists Mark Walter Isn’t Selling League

The league maintains that it remains firmly under Walter’s ownership.

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