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Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) controls the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Men’s March Madness Sets Opening-Day Viewership Record

CBS Sports and TNT Sports scored big with Arkansas–Kansas.

Tokyo Series Maintains MLB’s World Series Momentum

Viewership records are set in Japan amid rabid fan reception.
Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck holds the Larry O’Brien trophy prior to the Boston Celtics championship parade.

New Celtics Owners Will Inherit $500M Payroll Conundrum

Boston’s new owners could choose to pay the penalties.
Bill Chisholm

Who Is Celtics Buyer Bill Chisholm?

Little was known about Chisholm before he agreed to buy the Celtics.

Blue Jays CEO Says Guerrero Not Ohtani, but Confident He’ll Sign

Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro is optimistic about keeping the superstar.

Calipari vs. Pitino: March Madness Showdown Set for Huge Ratings

St. John’s will face Arkansas in Saturday’s marquee tournament broadcast.
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Arkansas–St. John’s Showcased the New Winning Formula in the NIL Era

Two legendary, high-paid coaches and their NIL-backed rosters played a classic.
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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ESPN Is Accused of Harassment in Legal Letter From Executive Editor

Cristina Daglas has been on administrative leave since January.
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys manager Amir Khan before a second round men’s NCAA Tournament.

‘It’s Insane’: Amir Khan’s NIL Deals Are Rapidly Multiplying

The McNeese State student-manager has racked up at least 10 brand deals.

Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Portfolio Players, a new bi-weekly show from Front Office Sports, gives you an inside look at the biggest business moves in sports—kicking off with Rashaun Williams in our premiere episode.
Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) dunks the ball during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena

Basketball-Only Schools Could See Power Surge From With Settlement

Football teams might monopolize the revenue-sharing dollars at power conference schools.

How NFL Next Gen Stats and AWS are Modernizing NFL Scouting Combine Analysis

In an era where data is king, evaluating football’s next great talents demands a more sophisticated approach.

Between unprecedented conference realignments, historic media rights deals, the wild world of NIL, and high-stakes competition, this space couldn’t be more exciting right now, but you need someone to help you make sense of it all. That’s where we come in.
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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys manager Amir Khan before a second round men’s NCAA Tournament.

‘It’s Insane’: Amir Khan’s NIL Deals Are Rapidly Multiplying

The McNeese State student-manager has racked up at least 10 brand deals.
Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) controls the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Men’s March Madness Sets Opening-Day Viewership Record

CBS Sports and TNT Sports scored big with Arkansas–Kansas.
March 20, 2025

UNC’s First Four Debut Draws Record TV Ratings

TruTV drew 2.2 million viewers for Tuesday’s victory over San Diego State.
March 20, 2025

ESPN’s Monica McNutt Wants to Build a Life, Not Just a Career

Monica McNutt spoke to FOS about thriving in sports media.
Rory McIlroy arrives on the tee box on the 16th hole to compete in a three-hole aggregate playoff of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass Monday March 17, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. McIlroy won his second Players Championship at +1 over J.J. Spaun.
March 18, 2025

McIlroy Boosts Players Championship TV Ratings Despite Weather Delay

NBC drew 3.6 million viewers for Sunday’s final round.
Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) react after a call on a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
March 14, 2025

ESPN ‘Aggressive’ in NBA Schedule Flexes, On Pace for Record

This Sunday’s Sixers-Mavericks game was subbed out for Magic- Cavaliers.
Behind the scenes with NBC's TODAY show at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
March 13, 2025

NBC, Olympics Reach $3 Billion Rights Extension

The Olympics will remain on NBC through at least 2036.
March 13, 2025

Sports Rebundling Continues As DirecTV, Roku Bet on Live Rights

DirecTV and Roku lean further in to sports to attract viewers.
March 12, 2025

Caps Ensure Home Broadcasters Will Call Ovechkin’s Record

The NHL team will have local simulcasts of four exclusive national games.
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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ESPN Is Accused of Harassment in Legal Letter From Executive Editor

Cristina Daglas has been on administrative leave since January.
A set of trading cards

New Suit Alleges Fanatics ‘Monopoly’ Increased Trading Card Prices

The suit also names the NBA, NHL, and NFL as defendants.
Juan Soto

MLBPA NIL Suit Against DraftKings Can Continue, Judge Says

The sportsbook failed to get the case dismissed.
Nick Kyrgios reacts to a point against Botic van de Zandschulp in the first set of their first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Novak Djokovic’s PTPA Sues Tennis ‘Cartel’

The 163-page lawsuit was filed in three countries and seeks to reshape the sport.

High School Sports Power Signs Eight-Figure Rights Deal in First

The deal pays roughly $1 million annually, FOS has learned.
March 20, 2025

NFL Agent: Edge Rushers Market to Outpace WRs Moving Forward

Maxx Crosby just signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension.
March 4, 2025

Eagles Make Saquon Barkley NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Back Ever

Barkley is coming off a historic 2024 season with the Eagles.
February 18, 2025

Tiger Woods Signs First PGA Tour Player to Wear Sun Day Red

Karl Vilips will wear Sun Day Red at his season debut at the Mexico Open.
Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck holds the Larry O’Brien trophy prior to the Boston Celtics championship parade.

New Celtics Owners Will Inherit $500M Payroll Conundrum

Boston’s new owners could choose to pay the penalties.
Bill Chisholm
March 21, 2025

Who Is Celtics Buyer Bill Chisholm?

Little was known about Chisholm before he agreed to buy the Celtics.
March 20, 2025

Celtics Record Sale Highlights Scarcity Value of Marquee Franchises

The historic deal notably does not include the team’s home arena.
Steve Pagliuca
March 20, 2025

Celtics Co-Owner Casts Doubt on Winning Bid in Scathing Letter

Steve Pagliuca said his offer had “no debt or private equity money.” 
March 20, 2025

6 Teams Have Moved Games Vs. Fever to Larger Venues

WNBA attendance was up 48% last season.
March 20, 2025

Celtics Fetch NBA Record $6.1B Valuation in Reported Sale

William Chisholm’s group will reportedly buy the Celtics for $6.1 billion.
Mar 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Ruiz (66) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
March 19, 2025

Phillies Try to Block NL East Rivals From Analytics Software

The Phillies claim their analytics partner is trying to breach their contract.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
March 19, 2025

Thunder, Sixers Both Resting Stars in Battle for Top-Six Pick

It appears both teams would prefer to lose.

Tokyo Series Maintains MLB’s World Series Momentum

Viewership records are set in Japan amid rabid fan reception.
Unrivaled

How Unrivaled Performed in Year 1

The league delivered an exciting product but modest ratings on cable.
Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; ESPN broadcasters Richard Jefferson (left), Monica McNutt (center) and Mark Jones during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Huntsman Center.

ESPN’s Monica McNutt Doesn’t Rule Out WNBA Work Stoppage

She believes these pro women’s players are laying the groundwork for the future.

IOC Elects First Female, African President As Big Shifts Loom

The Zimbabwean is the first woman and first African in the key post.
Linda Caicedo

‘Disgrace’: Women’s Champions League Ripped After Mess in Madrid

Critical women’s soccer games are being placed on visibly poor pitches.
March 19, 2025

NFL OT, Playoff Seeding, Free Agency Face Big Changes

Potential changes cover a range of critical on- and off-field matters.
March 19, 2025

USL Shakes Up Soccer in the U.S.: Promotion and Relegation Approved

The move aligns the upstart league with the sport globally.

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