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Celtics Record Sale Highlights Scarcity Value of Marquee Franchises

The historic deal notably does not include the team’s home arena.

NFL Agent: Edge Rushers Market to Outpace WRs Moving Forward

Maxx Crosby just signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension.
Hockey

Wild Ask Minnesota for $395 Million Toward Arena Upgrades

The team wants to turn the surrounding area into an entertainment district.

IOC Elects First Female, African President As Big Shifts Loom

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

Nike Struggles Continue, but Signs of Turnaround Appear

The embattled company beats tepid expectations in both revenue and earnings.

Caitlin Clark, Fever Will Play 41 of 44 Games on National TV..

The next-highest team, the Aces, will play in 33 national games.
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.

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 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; American businessman and St. John's donor Mike Repole stands and applauds during the second half against the Butler Bulldogs at Madison Square Garden.

How Mike Repole’s Millions Pulled St. John’s Into the NIL Era

The billionaire-fueled renaissance put the Johnnies back into the national spotlight.

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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Feb 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; A rack of basketballs with the NCAA logo before that start of the UCLA Bruins - Ohio State Buckeyes game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

State AGs Settle NIL Lawsuit Against the NCAA

Players will now be able to negotiate NIL offers before committing to schools.

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.
March 12, 2025

PGA Tour’s $20 Million Signature Events Seeing TV Ratings Boost

Three of the four elevated tournaments have made viewership gains.
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.
Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) and tight end Trey McBride (85) against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Fanatics End 10-Month-Long Legal Battle

Fanatics initially filed the lawsuit last May for breach of contract.

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.

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.
March 18, 2025

Mavericks Take Key Step Toward Potential New Casino, Arena in Irving

Mavericks CEO Rick Welts said the team wants to stay in Dallas.
Mar 17, 2025; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Javier Sanoja (46) is congratulated by Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (86) after scoring against the New York Mets during the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
March 18, 2025

Marlins Pull Illegal Practice Squad Idea After MLB Complains

The job would have paid former pro and college players $150 a day.
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.

NFL OT, Playoff Seeding, Free Agency Face Big Changes

Potential changes cover a range of critical on- and off-field matters.

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

The move aligns the upstart league with the sport globally.
Mar 15, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for play to resume in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose
March 19, 2025

Trump, Putin Discuss Thawing Hockey’s Russia Exile

The conversations added fuel to the already thorny issue.
March 18, 2025

As Jazz, Wizards Race to Bottom, NBA Could Expand Fine Latitude

The league is investigating the Sixers, among other teams.

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