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    NBA, MLB Want More Say in Prediction Markets
    The NBA said a new rules proposal “falls well short.”
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    Could Shaq’s Dunkman League Revive the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
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    PGA Tour Unveils First Championship Series Events for 2028 Revamp
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    John Isner Backs Tennis Players’ Push for More Pay
    Stars conducted a 15-minute media boycott at the French Open.
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    Aug 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Fans gather at the 15th tee during the quarterfinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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    LIV Golf to Cancel $40M Season Finale in Michigan
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    NFL’s Next Commissioner: 11 Possible Roger Goodell Successors
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    After $9.6 Billion Seahawks Sale, Which NFL Team Is Next?
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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.
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    Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in 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.
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    Jeff Bezos Reportedly May Join Bid for Liverpool Stake
    A deal could value the Premier League club at roughly $6 billion.
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    Former Viking Kyle Rudolph: Private Equity ‘Great’ for the NFL
    Private equity makes “these assets a little more liquid.”
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    ‘Golf Is Having a Moment’: Topgolf CEO Talks Expansion Plans
    Leonard Green & Partners acquired a 60% stake in Topgolf.

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    NBA, MLB Want More Say in Prediction Markets
    The NBA said a new rules proposal “falls well short.”
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    Royals Stadium’s $600M in City Funding Faces Local Opposition
    Protesters shut down a zoning meeting about the planned ballpark project.
    Jul 24, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ryan Vilade (26) hits a two run home run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
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    Tampa City Council Poses New Hurdles for Rays Stadium
    Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said “it defies common sense.”
    Apr 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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    Tarik Skubal Makes Plea to Stay in Detroit Ahead of Trade Deadline
    Skubal could make his final home start for Detroit on Friday.

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    Jul 25, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Team Spoon guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives the ball in the second half against Team Coop during the 2026 WNBA All Star Game at United Center.
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    WNBA Players Call for More Rest Time After All-Star Weekend
    Players have complained about the post-All-Star schedule for years.
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    WNBA Will Tackle Officiating Woes With New Replay Center
    The WNBA will use the NBA’s replay center facility in New Jersey.
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    Engelbert Dodges Question on Her Future as Commissioner
    The WNBA commissioner has been under pressure over multiple perceived scandals.
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    WNBA Union Leaders Sidestep Cathy Engelbert Questions 
    Engelbert will speak at a press conference Saturday.

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    Feb 4, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers former receiver Steve Smith Sr. on the NFL Network set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    Steve Smith Slated for ESPN Studio Role
    The former All-Pro receiver has been with NFL Network since 2017.
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    ESPN to Launch CFB Show With Josh Pate, ‘BWTB’ Hosts
    The show will air on Fridays.
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    Noah Eagle Expected to Call Netflix NFL Australia Game
    The Sept. 10 matchup will feature the Rams and 49ers.
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    NFL Owners Expect New Deal for Roger Goodell
    NFL media rights, labor talks make continuity a priority.
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    July 17, 2026

    Gilbert Arenas Podcast Lands at Playmaker After Underdog Exit
    Arenas recently departed Underdog after three years.
    May 27, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud (9) brings the ball up court against the Toronto Tempo during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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    July 16, 2026

    WNBA’s Cloud Calls Out Engelbert Over Sports Bettor Threats
    Cloud said she constantly receives racist messages online.
    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
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    July 13, 2026

    ESPN Ending Syndicated Version of ‘Good Morning Football’
    ‘GMFB: Overtime’ first launched in 2024.
    Jan 7, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; PAC 12 sports broadcaster Jacob Tobey prior to the game between the Oregon State Beavers against the Colorado Buffaloes at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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    July 9, 2026

    Jacob Tobey Out as Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
    Tobey had been calling Spurs games since 2024.

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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.
    Jun 16, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; France forward Michael Olise (11) controls the ball against Senegal during a Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium
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    Where World Cup Stars Go to Customize Their Cleats
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    What the World Cup Means to Erling Haaland’s Tiny Hometown
    The tournament’s breakout star is from a rural Norwegian town.
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    Why So Many Media Outlets Are Rushing Into Sports
    Sports coverage has ballooned in every corner of media.

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    Could Shaq’s Dunkman League Revive the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
    The dunking league is hopeful to eventually work with the NBA.
    July 28, 2026

    YouTube TV Bolsters Its Sports Lineup With ESPN, NBC Deals
    The streaming service significantly expands its sports programming.
    Feb 4, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers former receiver Steve Smith Sr. on the NFL Network set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    July 28, 2026

    Steve Smith Slated for ESPN Studio Role
    The former All-Pro receiver has been with NFL Network since 2017.
    Paris 2024 Olympics - Basketball - Men's Quarterfinal - Brazil vs United States - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 06, 2024. Joel Embiid of United States and Lebron James of United States react during the match. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
    July 27, 2026

    LeBron James Turns 76ers Into National TV Fixture
    The NBA had been waiting on James’s decision to finalize its schedule.
    July 24, 2026

    Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. Could Be Delayed Until June 2027
    The delays and costs continue to mount.
    CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf Club.
    July 24, 2026

    Tony Romo Arrested for OWI in Milwaukee
    The CBS NFL analyst is due in court on Sept. 21.
    Feb 7, 2019; Spokane, WA, USA; ESPN personality Neil Everett looks on during a game between the San Francisco Dons and Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 92-62. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
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    July 24, 2026

    Is This the Cruel New Reality of Sports Media Layoffs?
    Layoffs in Portland and Bristol this week were especially cold-blooded.
    Miami Beach, FL - January 31, 2020 - Miami Beach Convention Center: Mike Golic Jr (l), Mike Golic Sr, Trey Wingo and Drew Brees on the set of Golic and Wingo during Super Bowl LIV week. (Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images)
    July 24, 2026

    What The Golics Hope to Accomplish in ESPN Return
    “The Golics” will debut on Aug. 3.

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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    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.

    Deals
    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.
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    Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in 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.

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    49ers’ Strange Offseason Takes Another Turn With Shanahan Crash
    Shanahan will be limited for the start of training camp.
    July 26, 2026

    LeBron Officially Signs $8M Deal As Sixers Continue Roster Shuffle
    James agreed to a two-year deal with the Sixers on Friday.
    April 17, 2026, Boston, MA: Sponsor Signage is displayed during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Friday, April 17, 2026.
    July 24, 2026

    Red Sox 15-Game Win Streak Cost Boston Restaurant Thousands
    A Red Sox promotion became unexpectedly expensive.
    July 17, 2026

    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.”

    Leagues
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    Could Shaq’s Dunkman League Revive the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?
    The dunking league is hopeful to eventually work with the NBA.
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    LIV Golf to Cancel $40M Season Finale in Michigan
    LIV Michigan had been scheduled for Aug. 27–30.
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    WNBA Players Call for More Rest Time After All-Star Weekend
    Players have complained about the post-All-Star schedule for years.
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    NFL’s Next Commissioner: 11 Possible Roger Goodell Successors
    NFL owners eventually will need a successor to Roger Goodell, just not yet.
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    PGA Tour Unveils First Championship Series Events for 2028 Revamp
    The top-tier events will include purses of at least $20 million.
    July 28, 2026

    World Cup Exit Spurs U.S. Soccer Push to Fix Pay-to-Play
    Conversations about U.S. talent pipeline are moving from criticism to solutions.
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