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    WNBA: Fans Were Erroneously Told to Cover XX-XY Athletics T-Shirts
    It marks the latest flash point in fan-involved incidents for the WNBA.
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    Mark Walter in Talks to Sell Chelsea Stake Amid Federal Probe
    Walter agreed to sell the Lakers just last week.
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    Tennis Players Await US Open Purse Before Deciding on Protest
    The US Open hasn’t yet announced how prize money will be allocated.
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    NBA Rips ESPN Reporting on Kawhi Leonard Investigation
    ESPN says it stands by its reporting.
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    Teams, Brands Troll Jayden Daniels After LSU Controversy
    Daniels sent a cease-and-desist letter after LSU gave away his No. 5.
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    ESPN Closes In on Announce Teams for NFL Network Games
    It remains “fluid” whether Jason Kelce will join some game broadcasts.
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    Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules
    The vote will likely take place during the US Open.
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    Buss Family Drama Brewing After Reported Lakers Sale
    Jeanie Buss is contradicting a report that her family will sell.
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    LIV Golf Finally Cancels Its $40M Michigan Finale
    This week’s tournament in Indianapolis will be LIV’s season finale.
    Aug 7, 2026; Bedminster, New Jersey, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 16th hole during the second round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster.
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    LIV Vendors Say They’re Unpaid As League Seeks to Stay Afloat
    LIV’s funding from the Saudi PIF is ending this month.
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    Saints Great Turns to Ownership
    Marques Colston discusses his Champions Fund launch and finding success after football.
    Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss 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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    Who Is New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner?
    His older brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka.
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    The Football Marketing Offensive Playbook
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    Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules
    The vote will likely take place during the US Open.
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    Cubs, Nationals in Trademark Fight with WNBA Over ‘The W’
    The baseball teams claim the league’s filing could cause “confusion.”
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    Project B Will Launch With Olympic Gender Eligibility Policy
    The WNBA has come under fire for lacking an explicit gender policy.
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    Cunningham Controversy Sends XX-XY T-Shirt Sales Surging
    Former Levi’s CMO says her brand has seen a huge boost.

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    ESPN Closes In on Announce Teams for NFL Network Games
    It remains “fluid” whether Jason Kelce will join some game broadcasts.
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    Vote Coming to Ease Tennis Stars’ Schedules
    The vote will likely take place during the US Open.
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    NFL’s Tom Brady Rules Are Back and Now Apply to Troy Aikman, Too
    Aikman was involved in the Dolphins’ GM and coach hires this offseason.
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    Tarleton State Wants to Jump to the FBS
    The Texans are having conversations about how to reach the next level.
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    August 13, 2026

    Jimmy Traina, Sal Licata, John Jastremski Joining Media Start-Up
    Traina left Sports Illustrated earlier this week.
    Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; FS1 announcer Jason Benetti during the game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    August 13, 2026

    Jason Benetti Will Call NBA Games for NBC This Season
    Benetti will supplement NBC’s roster, not replace any of its NBA voices.
    Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    August 12, 2026

    NBA Owner Class ‘Stunned’ by Lakers Sale
    Sources say the sale came together in just days, with no auction.
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    August 11, 2026

    Project B Will Launch With Olympic Gender Eligibility Policy
    The WNBA has come under fire for lacking an explicit gender policy.

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    Trendy Golf Hat Divide Is More Than a Fashion Fight
    As golf has gotten trendier, so has the sport’s style.
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    How Eye Black Became ‘War Paint’ on the Field
    “You’re going into battle, doing something you only do on game days.”
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    Tom Brady Explains His Aggressive Push Into Trading Cards
    Brady talked to FOS about his eponymous card company.
    FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - April 23, 2026 Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav in action
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    India Is Stealing Cricket’s Throne From England and Australia
    India’s insatiable appetite for cricket has shifted the traditional locus of power.

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    NBA Rips ESPN Reporting on Kawhi Leonard Investigation
    ESPN says it stands by its reporting.
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    August 17, 2026

    ESPN Closes In on Announce Teams for NFL Network Games
    It remains “fluid” whether Jason Kelce will join some game broadcasts.
    Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; CBS analyst J.J. Watt on the field before Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    August 17, 2026

    J.J. Watt’s CBS Rise Could Reshape the NFL Analyst Pecking Order
    Watt will serve as CBS’s top game analyst in Tony Romo’s absence.
    August 16, 2026

    Stephen A. Smith Vows to Fire Back at NABJ Over ‘Award’
    “You had your turn, now mine is coming,” he wrote.
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    August 14, 2026

    NFL’s Tom Brady Rules Are Back and Now Apply to Troy Aikman, Too
    Aikman was involved in the Dolphins’ GM and coach hires this offseason.
    Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
    August 13, 2026

    Lakers Join Sixers, Knicks, Spurs Atop NBA’s National TV Slate
    The Thunder, meanwhile, will play 30 national TV games this season.
    Nov 24, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; A detailed view of the ESPN Monday Night Football touchdown Pylon on the field at Levi's Stadium.
    August 13, 2026

    ESPN Kicks Off Increased NFL Preseason Presence After Equity Deal
    The ESPN app has 12 out-of-market preseason broadcasts.
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    August 13, 2026

    Jimmy Traina, Sal Licata, John Jastremski Joining Media Start-Up
    Traina left Sports Illustrated earlier this week.

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    MSG Gets Major Win in Ninth Year of Charles Oakley Legal Battle
    A judge granted summary judgment in MSG’s favor.
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    Cubs, Nationals in Trademark Fight with WNBA Over ‘The W’
    The baseball teams claim the league’s filing could cause “confusion.”
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    Panini Says Fanatics Cheated to Win NBA, NFL Card Deals
    The allegations were made in a new court filing.
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    Mavs Owner Dumont Hits Back at Cuban in Arena Fight
    Cuban is required to arbitrate the dispute privately, Dumont claims.

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    Varsity Brands CEO on PE Ownership and the Business of Cheer
    Varsity includes a cheerleading business and an athletic apparel division.
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    August 4, 2026

    Why Investors Want to Bring Athletes Into Ownership Groups
    LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.
    Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Adam Schefter talks on a set before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
    July 31, 2026

    Schefter Among Early Investors to Cash In on Underdog Sale
    Schefter first invested in Underdog in 2021.
    At Five Points Sports Bar, in Levittown, Philadelphia Eagles fans watch first quarter action, in Super Bowl LVII, in Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
    July 31, 2026

    NFL Sunday Ticket Will Still Be Available by Satellite at Sports Bars
    DirecTV’s previous deal expired after the 2025 NFL season.

    Teams
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    Buss Family Drama Brewing After Reported Lakers Sale
    Jeanie Buss is contradicting a report that her family will sell.
    Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter and team executive Jeannie Buss in attendance at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit
    August 14, 2026

    In Sudden $12.5B Lakers Sale, Big Questions Remain
    Why did Mark Walter flip the NBA’s crown jewel in 10 months?
    Oct 13, 2024; London, United Kingdom; The Chicago Bears logo in the end zone before an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
    August 14, 2026

    Bears Call Indiana Stadium Plans Their ‘Sole Focus’
    Bears chairman on Illinois: “Hope is not a strategy.”
    August 13, 2026

    Knicks’ Title Run Creates $67 Million Bump for MSG Sports
    The NBA team’s parent company reported across-the-board financial lifts. 
    Mar 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Mark Walter walks on the field after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
    August 13, 2026

    ‘Totally Nuts’: Mark Walter’s Lightning-Fast Lakers Flip
    “It is the fastest flip I know of,” a sports economist tells FOS.
    U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order regarding vaccine flexibility, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 10, 2026.
    August 12, 2026

    White House Denies Involvement in Lakers Sale to Kushner
    “This has nothing to do with President Trump or his administration.”
    May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Disney CEO Bob Iger watches pregame warm ups before the game between Angel City FC and the San Diego Wave at BMO Stadium.
    August 12, 2026

    Iger, Kushner, Walter Have Sports Empires Beyond the Lakers
    The three businessmen already own stakes across major sports leagues.
    Josh Kushner and Karlie Kloss 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.
    August 12, 2026

    Who Is New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner?
    His older brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka.

    Leagues
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    WNBA: Fans Were Erroneously Told to Cover XX-XY Athletics T-Shirts
    It marks the latest flash point in fan-involved incidents for the WNBA.
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    Mark Walter in Talks to Sell Chelsea Stake Amid Federal Probe
    Walter agreed to sell the Lakers just last week.
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    Tennis Players Await US Open Purse Before Deciding on Protest
    The US Open hasn’t yet announced how prize money will be allocated.
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    LIV Golf Finally Cancels Its $40M Michigan Finale
    This week’s tournament in Indianapolis will be LIV’s season finale.
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    LIV Vendors Say They’re Unpaid As League Seeks to Stay Afloat
    LIV’s funding from the Saudi PIF is ending this month.
    August 16, 2026

    Caitlyn Jenner Reacts to WNBA Transgender Controversy
    Two former NBA players have said they’re declaring for the WNBA draft.
    Bayonne celebrates after defeating Blackwood in the New Jersey Little League State Championships at the Cresskill Little League Baseball field, Aug 3, 2026, Cresskill, NJ, USA.
    August 14, 2026

    How a Little League Tournament Turned Into a Legal Battle
    Two Tulsa teams were disqualified over eligibility issues this summer.

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