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    CFP Title Game Draws 30.1M Viewers, Most-Watched Since 2015
    Viewership surges 36% for the Hoosiers’ win to seal an undefeated season.
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    Australian Open Fans Struggle With ESPN’s Tiered Streaming
    Watching all the matches online requires the highest tier of ESPN’s service.
    Patrick Mahomes II hits out of a sand trap during the final round of the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., Sunday, July 16, 2023.
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    Adidas Mahomes Golf Line Will Hit Market ‘Sooner Than Later’
    Mahomes’s contract extension includes a new golf line.
    Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Charles Barkley interviews Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
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    Barkley Wants Balanced Schedule for ‘Inside the NBA’ on ESPN
    “We’ve only been on ESPN four times in three months.”
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    Winter Storm Disrupting Sports
    A growing collection of teams and leagues are cancelling and postponing games.
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    NFLPA Fired Lawyer Who Accused It of Retaliation
    The firing was disclosed in a previously unreported court filing.
    Contestants compete in the annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest at Tootsie's 57th Anniversary Birthday Bash on Lower Broadway in Nashville on Oct. 10, 2017.
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    Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Will Continue Under Chinese Ownership
    Nathan’s expects to keep the contest at Coney Island.
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    Molly Qerim Hosting Zuffa Boxing in First Post-ESPN Job
    The move reunites her with former ESPN colleague Max Kellerman.
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    Spirit Close Deal With Rodman As NWSL Labor Dispute Looms
    The NWSLPA filed a grievance against the league’s “High Impact Player” rule.
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    Could Rex Ryan Return to NFL?
    New Giants coach John Harbaugh floated hiring the ESPN personality.
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    NFL Playoffs Keep Setting Viewership Records
    Both NBC and ESPN set network records with their Sunday playoff games.
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    Inside the Technology Shaping the Future of Sports Media
    At ESPN Edge Innovation Conference 2025, ESPN showcased how AI, immersive tech, and a rebuilt direct-to-consumer platform are redefining the future of sports media.
    Mark Cuban shakes hands with D.J. Khaled on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, ahead of the College Football Playoff Championship game at HardRock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
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    College Football’s Billionaire Era Is Officially Here
    Mark Cuban helped Indiana make history in the rev-share and NIL era.
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    Inside the Tulsa Portal House: ‘This Will Translate to Wins’
    The Golden Hurricane set up an over-the-top battle station for football recruiting.

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    Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas on Achilles Injury Status, Mental Health, ‘Grand Slam Track’ Downfall
    St John’s Booster Mike Repole on Red Storm Revival. NIL Chaos
    NBA’s Europe League Plan Faces Legal Threats From Euroleague
    Why Local Sports TV Rights for 29 MLB Teams Are at Risk
    New Brady Rules: Inside NFL’s Front Office Conflict of Interest
    Laura Rutledge Explains Her Controversial ESPN Interviews and Viral Sprint Across the Field

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    Molly Qerim Hosting Zuffa Boxing in First Post-ESPN Job
    The move reunites her with former ESPN colleague Max Kellerman.
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    Stewart on Endless CBA Talks: ‘Just Starting’ to See End of Tunnel
    Stewart is a WNBPA vice president.
    Rachel DeMita
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    Rachel DeMita Bringing ‘Courtside Club’ Show to SiriusXM
    DeMita has more than 1 million followers across all platforms.
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    Mike Repole and Tom Brady’s NoBull Gets $1B Valuation
    NoBull raised $50 million, signed Livvy Dunne, and plans a nutrition division.
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    January 19, 2026

    Here Comes Yet Another Racket Sport: Typti
    Typti, a cross between tennis and pickleball, has big celebrity backing.
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    January 16, 2026

    WNBA Exploring Buying Back 16% Stake Sold in 2022
    The league sold the $75 million stake when it badly needed capital.
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    January 15, 2026

    NFL, PGA Tour Won’t Let Players Endorse Prediction Markets
    The leagues aren’t swayed by Kalshi’s deal with Bryson DeChambeau.
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    January 14, 2026

    Fan-Favorite Hockey Analyst Paul Bissonnette Gets TNT Extension
    The ex-NHL enforcer has become a hot TNT broadcaster and Barstool podcaster.

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    Spirit Close Deal With Rodman As NWSL Labor Dispute Looms
    The NWSLPA filed a grievance against the league’s “High Impact Player” rule.
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    WNBA Announces Schedule Despite Lack of New CBA
    The league plans on playing 44 games this year.
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    Stewart on Endless CBA Talks: ‘Just Starting’ to See End of Tunnel
    Stewart is a WNBPA vice president.
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    WNBA Exploring Buying Back 16% Stake Sold in 2022
    The league sold the $75 million stake when it badly needed capital.

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    Sports Embraces Non-Alcoholic Bev Boom
    Athletes, teams, and leagues are pouring money into the NA beverage category.
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    The Netflix Star Who Makes Sure NBA Players Have Clean Towels
    How a Nets staffer landed a breakout role on “Black Rabbit.”
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    NHL Ditched Its Dress Code. Hockey’s Fashion Era Arrived
    With no dress code, impeccably dressed players are seeing big-money deals.
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    How Florida Became a Hockey Hotbed
    The state of Florida has become a traditional—and highly lucrative—market.

    Media
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    Molly Qerim Hosting Zuffa Boxing in First Post-ESPN Job
    The move reunites her with former ESPN colleague Max Kellerman.
    January 22, 2026

    CFP Title Game Draws 30.1M Viewers, Most-Watched Since 2015
    Viewership surges 36% for the Hoosiers’ win to seal an undefeated season.
    January 22, 2026

    Australian Open Fans Struggle With ESPN’s Tiered Streaming
    Watching all the matches online requires the highest tier of ESPN’s service.
    January 22, 2026

    Could Rex Ryan Return to NFL?
    New Giants coach John Harbaugh floated hiring the ESPN personality.
    January 22, 2026

    NFL Playoffs Keep Setting Viewership Records
    Both NBC and ESPN set network records with their Sunday playoff games.
    Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Charles Barkley interviews Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
    January 22, 2026

    Barkley Wants Balanced Schedule for ‘Inside the NBA’ on ESPN
    “We’ve only been on ESPN four times in three months.”
    January 22, 2026

    Winter Storm Disrupting Sports
    A growing collection of teams and leagues are cancelling and postponing games.
    January 21, 2026

    NFL Divisional Round Ratings Open With Record High—and a Dip
    CBS generated the biggest Saturday audience on U.S. television in 32 years.

    Law
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    NFLPA Fired Lawyer Who Accused It of Retaliation
    The firing was disclosed in a previously unreported court filing.
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    Polymarket Drawn Into Nevada’s Prediction Market Showdown
    Nevada’s gaming regulator is the first to take aim at Polymarket with a lawsuit.
    May 17, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; A bucket of TaylorMade balls are seen during a practice round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club.
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    TaylorMade Sues Callaway Over Alleged ‘Mud Balls’ Claims
    The two companies are among the largest golf equipment manufacturers.
    Mar 27, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney (9) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the United Center.
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    26 Named in NCAA, Chinese Basketball Fixing Scheme
    The unsealed indictment names players, trainers, and “high-stakes gamblers.”

    Deals
    Contestants compete in the annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest at Tootsie's 57th Anniversary Birthday Bash on Lower Broadway in Nashville on Oct. 10, 2017.
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    Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Will Continue Under Chinese Ownership
    Nathan’s expects to keep the contest at Coney Island.
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    January 12, 2026

    Bowling’s Blueprint Is Powering the New Social Gaming Boom
    New venues are fusing sports, entertainment, and good food.
    Sep 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) and catch
    December 17, 2025

    Twins’ New Investments Value Club at $1.75 Billion
    The Twins have also announced a succession plan.
    November 27, 2025

    Patrick Mahomes Deepens His Adidas Ties, Debuts Golf Gear Line
    Mahomes extends Adidas deal and launches his own branded golf apparel line.

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    Bills Owner Defends McDermott Firing, Raises More Questions
    The owner decided to fire the coach after last weekend’s playoff loss.
    January 21, 2026

    Savannah Bananas Say They’re Paying Players $100K
    The highly popular barnstorming team released its first annual update.
    Jimmy Butler
    January 20, 2026

    ‘Fading Dynasty’ Warriors at Crossroads After Butler Tears ACL
    Butler is out for the season and owed $57 million next year.
    Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the second quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High
    January 19, 2026

    Bills’ McDermott Firing Marks Staggering 10 NFL Coaches Out
    Black Monday has come two weeks late for the Bills.
    Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws in the third quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium.
    January 18, 2026

    NFL Conference Championships Have 3 Unproven QBs
    The six highest-paid postseason quarterbacks have been eliminated.
    January 17, 2026

    Giants Land John Harbaugh With 5-Year, $100M Deal
    The struggling team lands the most-coveted figure on the coaching market.
    Sep 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Wrigley Field.
    January 16, 2026

    The Gap Between the Dodgers and Rest of Baseball Keeps Growing
    Kyle Tucker’s four-year, $240 million deal has potentially major labor implications.
    Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) gestures as he is carted off the field after an injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field.
    January 15, 2026

    ‘No Firmly Established Evidence’ for 49ers Injury Theory
    The 49ers have been practicing next to the substation for decades.

    Leagues
    LIV Golf team 4Aces GC at Dutchman's Pipe in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
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    What Do LIV Golf’s Team GMs Do? ‘Wear a Lot of Hats’
    The GM of Dustin Johnson’s LIV team functions like a one-man C-suite.
    Napoli Basketball
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    Italy’s Napoli Basketball Wants In on NBA Europe or EuroLeague
    Napoli’s owner met with EuroLeague’s CEO and hopes to meet with the NBA soon.
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    WNBA Announces Schedule Despite Lack of New CBA
    The league plans on playing 44 games this year.
    Dec 8, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; MLB Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Kent takes questions from the media during the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings at Signia by Hilton Hotel
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    Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class Size Impacts Shrine’s Bottom Line
    The full impact of its 2026 induction class is taking shape.
    May 13, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; A PGA of America flag during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club
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    PGA of America Sees More Leadership Churn
    A third high-profile departure has hit the PGA of America.
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    January 16, 2026

    WNBA Exploring Buying Back 16% Stake Sold in 2022
    The league sold the $75 million stake when it badly needed capital.
    Apr 12, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Fans cheer for Bryson DeChambeau on the no. 18 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club
    January 16, 2026

    SeatGeek Drops Masters Tickets After Resale Crackdown
    Last year, ticket resellers were hit hard by Augusta National.

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