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Ottawa-Senators
11 hours ago

Andlauer Completes Record $950M Senators Acquisition
Long-awaited pact follows three months of due diligence, league review
12 hours ago

FIFA, Kroenke Clash Over SoFi Stadium's World Cup Revenue Sharing
SoFi Stadium's hosting of World Cup matches may be in jeopardy.
12 hours ago

TKO Makes First Big Move After WWE-UFC Merger
Investors drop TKO shares by 15% following SmackDown rights deal
LIV Golf flag pin
12 hours ago

Saudi Prince Dismisses Sportswashing Claims Post Newcastle, LIV Golf
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is bullish on sports.
Deion Sanders and The Rock
14 hours ago

Deion Sanders Reshaping College Football Fanbase With Buffaloes Surge
Deion Sanders has made Colorado "Black America's Team."
A view of the Spurs club badge on the exterior of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
14 hours ago

Tottenham, Valued At $2.8B, Says It's Open To Stake Sale
The club's chairman says new minority investors could come on board.
16 hours ago

England Women’s Team Resolves Pay Dispute After WWC Success
Agreement arrives a month after the end of the 2023 Women's World Cup
Teams without secured venue situations could be left out of a potential XFL-USFL merger.
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XFL-USFL Merger Could Drop Teams, Change League Name
Teams without secured venues could be cut from a XFL-USFL merger.
Fanatics is buying auction marketplace PWCC.
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Fanatics Nabbing WWE Rights In Latest Win Over Panini
Fanatics will take over WWE's trading card rights.
RFK
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RFK Stadium Bill Advances Amid Debate Over Taxpayer Funding of Sports Venues
Congress' vote is the first step towards returning the NFL to D.C.
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Can Amazon Keep Up NFL Viewership Boost After Record Week 1?
The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants face off on Thursday night.
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How College Athletics Secure Top Talent
How colleges are utilizing Daktronics' displays to elevate recruiting.
Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs the ball against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the first half at Albertsons Stadium.
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The First Official Proposal for Promotion-Relegation In College Football
Realignment is forcing Group of 5 schools to rethink their structure.
Could ESPN lose events such as the NBA Finals if it sold ABC.
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Selling ABC Poses Billion-Dollar Dilemma for Disney and ESPN's Future
Losing ABC would create complications as ESPN enters NBA rights negotiations.

Featured Stories

Featured Stories
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Rupert Murdoch's Exit Leaves Lasting Fox Sports Legacy
Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp.
A general view of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Stadium.
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Bipartisan Support for RFK Stadium Bill Grows in Congress
The Commanders exited RFK after the 1996 NFL season for FedEx Field.
Philadelphia Eagles jerseys.
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Fanatics Fumbles Eagles Merchandise, Pauses Future Shipments
Michael Rubin has apologized for crooked Eagles apparel sent to fans.
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Coach Prime Is Ratings Gold, And Everyone Wants A Piece Of The Pie
Colorado games continue to deliver huge viewership numbers.

Media
Deion Sanders and The Rock
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Deion Sanders Reshaping College Football Fanbase With Buffaloes Surge
Deion Sanders has made Colorado "Black America's Team."
NBC will reportedly pay $287 million annually across five years to air broadcast on USA Network.
September 21, 2023

NBC Inks WWE SmackDown Rights for Reported $1.4 Billion
The reported rights fee is about 40% higher than SmackDown's Fox deal.
September 20, 2023

Can Amazon Keep Up NFL Viewership Boost After Record Week 1?
The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants face off on Thursday night.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is tripped up by New York Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium.
September 20, 2023

NFL Viewership Sees 2% Increase in First Two Weeks of 2023 Season
The NFL is experiencing its highest viewership since 2018.
September 19, 2023

WBD Pursues ‘Different’ Path For Sports on Max
Company to place all of its live sports on new streaming tier
Deion Sanders
September 19, 2023

Coach Prime Delivers ESPN Record
Coach Prime Deion Sanders delivered in prime time on ESPN.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
September 18, 2023

'MNF' Returns To ABC Amid Hollywood Strike
ABC will simulcast 15 regular season "Monday Night Football" games.
September 15, 2023

DSG Looks To Use Kings Deal As New Model
Agreement arrives as bankrupt RSN operator nears deadline for reorganization plan

Law
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is among the FTX endorsers who have reached a settlement for their roles in promoting the crypto exchange.
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Lawrence Settles Lawsuit Over FTX
Lawrence has settled while other FTX athlete endorsers still face lawsuits.
Lane Kiffin
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Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Target of $40M Lawsuit
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is being sued by one of his players.
Senate Hearings
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Senate Subpoenas Saudi Investment Fund
Senate hearing reveals deep concerns about the potential PGA Tour-LIV deal.
Jim Trotter
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Reporter Sues NFL, Alleges Discrimination
Trotter alleged Terry Pegula made a "highly offensive and racist" remark.
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Deals
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TKO Makes First Big Move After WWE-UFC Merger
Investors drop TKO shares by 15% following SmackDown rights deal
September 15, 2023

Goldman Sachs Opens Door For Clients To Invest In Sports Teams
Firm initiative opens new opportunities for wealthiest clients
An Everton player displays shirt sponsor Stake.com, a gambling company, during a match.
September 15, 2023

Everton Acquisition By 777 Partners Extends U.S. Presence in Premier League
American entities now control half of Premier League clubs
September 12, 2023

TKO $21B Merger Closes With Ambitions
Newly created company looks to accelerate existing growth trajectory

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Running For Those Who Can’t
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College Athletics
Tickets for Colorado’s upcoming road game against Oregon are more expensive than 14 of 16 Week 3 NFL matchups.
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Deion Sanders' Impact Makes Tickets Pricier Than NFL Games
Colorado-Oregon tickets are pricier than most Week 3 NFL matchups.
Renderings of the University of Virginia's new proposed athletic facilities.
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Virginia Joins The College Facilities Arms Race
UVA plans to upgrade football and Olympic sports facilities.
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How College Athletics Secure Top Talent
How colleges are utilizing Daktronics' displays to elevate recruiting.
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker speaks at post game press conference after 31-7 win over Central Michigan at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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Tucker Firing Would Prevent $80M Buyout
Tucker was suspended after a report of alleged sexual harassment.
SMU has raised $100 million from donors before it forgoes media rights payments for the first nine years of its ACC tenure.
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SMU Raises $100M for ACC Move
SMU has raised $100 million ahead of its 2024 move to the ACC.
September 17, 2023

Coach Prime, Unbeaten Colorado Keep Larger-Than-Life Hype Going
Boulder was the epicenter of college football over the weekend.
September 17, 2023

Learfield Extends PE Role In College Sports
Deal advances private equity's presence in college sports

FOS Exclusives

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs the ball against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the first half at Albertsons Stadium.
exclusive
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The First Official Proposal for Promotion-Relegation In College Football
Realignment is forcing Group of 5 schools to rethink their structure.
Simona Halep
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Former World No. 1 Simona Halep Says ‘There Is No Proof’ Behind Doping Ban
Simona Halep continues to fight her doping ban.
PFL Bellator
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PFL in Discussions to Acquire Bellator
The Professional Fighters League is seeking to purchase Bellator MMA.
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Agency Expands Favre Probe With Subpoenas
Former NFL player Adalius Thomas among those subpoenaed.
PGA LIV
exclusive
August 23, 2023

‘A Lot of Work To Do’ on PGA Tour-LIV Deal
Progress has been slow in finalizing a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf that would reunify pro golf.
Ex-ESPN talents Michele Beadle and Trey Wingo will launch new podcasts with Wondery, which Amazon bought in 2020.
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August 2, 2023

Amazon Plucks Ex-ESPN Talent As It Pushes Further Into Sports
Amazon's Wondery will launch new podcasts with Michelle Beadle, Trey Wingo.
P.J. Fleck
exclusive
July 28, 2023

Another Former Minnesota Player Speaks Out
P.J. Fleck acknowledged “The Fleck Bank" and called allegations 'baseless.'
P.J. Fleck
exclusive
July 26, 2023

Former Gophers Outline Toxic Culture Under P.J. Fleck at Minnesota
Former Minnesota football players describe a culture of intimidation.

Teams
Ottawa-Senators
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Andlauer Completes Record $950M Senators Acquisition
Long-awaited pact follows three months of due diligence, league review
A view of the Spurs club badge on the exterior of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
September 21, 2023

Tottenham, Valued At $2.8B, Says It's Open To Stake Sale
The club's chairman says new minority investors could come on board.
September 21, 2023

England Women’s Team Resolves Pay Dispute After WWC Success
Agreement arrives a month after the end of the 2023 Women's World Cup
September 20, 2023

Royals Miss Self-Imposed Deadline To Select Stadium Site
Ongoing discussions with Jackson, Clay Counties prompt timetable shift
Chelsea-FC
September 20, 2023

Chelsea Gets $500M For Stadium Projects, Club Acquisitions
The Premier League club is receiving crucial new investment.
September 19, 2023

Rays Eye Much More Stable Future With Stadium Deal
Ballpark deal ends years of relocation rumors
September 18, 2023

Legislators Make Pitch To Keep Brewers
Republican-led effort looks to retain MLB club in the state
September 18, 2023

Delay Around Brady's Raiders Stake Sparks Questions
Tom Brady's purchase of a stake in the Raiders is still pending.

Leagues
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U.S. Cricket Ambitions Get Big-Time Boost
ICC to stage major tournament in New York, Dallas, and Miami
Cristiano-Ronaldo
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Saudi Pro League Has Long Way To Go Despite Spending Spree
The league's revenue still trails far behind its European counterparts.
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Latest NFL-NFLPA Drama Spotlights Fake Injury Accusations
The NFL has alleged that the NFLPA told running backs to fake injuries.
The Rock’s XFL and the Fox-owned USFL are expected to combine into one spring football league.
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XFL, USFL Reportedly Expected to Merge Before 2024 Season
Disney and Fox reportedly will likely split the combined league's broadcasts.
Commissioner Jessica Berman expects the NWSL to reach 16 teams in 2026 with two expansion clubs.
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NWSL Taps Boston For Expansion Team
New club set to begin play in 2026
September 18, 2023

NFL's Drive for Diversity in Ownership
The league does not have a majority team owner who is Black.
Chelsea player Guro Reiten completes pass during game
September 18, 2023

WSL's Billion-Dollar Aspiration
England's top women's competition has ambitious goals.

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