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Native Leaders to Commanders: Drop Old Name for Good

The franchise says there are no plans to revert to its old name.

Stan Kroenke’s $4 Billion Angels Deal Puts a New Ballpark in Play

The factors supporting a stadium replacement continue to grow.
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NFL Players Quietly Dropped Push for Media Locker Room Ban

Talks have been dormant after a 2024 effort.
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Scott Hanson Promises Fewer RedZone Ads to Start 2026 Season

Hanson emphasized such decisions are out of his hands.
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Cathy Engelbert Out As WNBA Commissioner After 2026

The controversial executive is retiring, the league said Friday.
Aug 25, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; General overall view of Seattle Seahawks logo at CenturyLink Field during a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Mark Stevens Is Seahawks’ Top Minority Investor

Other investors joined the Seahawks’ new ownership from the Mittal-Grousbeck group.

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The former gold medalist talks NCAA, the Olympics, & investing in volleyball.

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Administrators call these amateur newcomers the “pajama paparazzi.”

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Cathy Engelbert Out As WNBA Commissioner After 2026

The controversial executive is retiring, the league said Friday.
Exclusive
September 4, 2026

NFL Players Quietly Dropped Push for Media Locker Room Ban

Talks have been dormant after a 2024 effort.
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First at FOS
September 4, 2026

Scott Hanson Promises Fewer RedZone Ads to Start 2026 Season

Hanson emphasized such decisions are out of his hands.
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September 4, 2026

Connor Onion Plans to ‘Go With the Flow’ With RG3 on Fox CFB

Onion and Griffin will call USC–Fresno State on Friday night.
Jan 23, 2020; Kissimmee, Florida, USA; ESPN NFL Countdown analyst Dianna Russini poses during AFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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September 3, 2026

Dianna Russini ‘Absolutely’ Planning Sports Media Comeback

Multiple outlets have publicly stated they’d be willing to hire her.
Opinion
September 3, 2026

Winners and Losers of NBA’s Stiff Clippers Ruling

The punishments have sent shock waves around sports media.
Feb 7, 2022; Westlake Village, CA, USA; ESPN reporter Dianna Russini at Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Opening Night at Oaks Christian High School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
September 3, 2026

The Athletic Concludes Dianna Russini Investigation, Suggests Editor’s Notes

Russini resigned from The Athletic in April.
Sep 30, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks with team owner Steve Ballmer during media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
September 2, 2026

Clippers Punishment Puts Disputed ESPN Report Under Spotlight

An NBA spokesperson previously called the ESPN report inaccurate.

Enes Kanter Freedom Sues Chicago Sky, City of Chicago

Sky owner Michael Alter said Freedom “made himself into a threat.”
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Mark J Rebilas

FIFA Fires Back at UEFA Legal Attack: ‘Smear Campaign’

UEFA has four legal cases concerning FIFA in three states.

Feds Questioning Daktronics Over Reported Kawhi Leonard Ties

The company revealed on its earnings call it’s “cooperating” with the SEC.

Prediction Markets Arrive on Supreme Court’s Doorstep

New Jersey asked the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Aug 25, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; General overall view of Seattle Seahawks logo at CenturyLink Field during a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Mark Stevens Is Seahawks’ Top Minority Investor

Other investors joined the Seahawks’ new ownership from the Mittal-Grousbeck group.
September 3, 2026

Meet the Seahawks’ New Minority Owners

There are multiple PE, VC, and AI investors.
Feb 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view a Wilson NBA basketball and logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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September 3, 2026

‘Deal Terms on the Table’: Inside the NBA’s Prediction-Market Talks

Multiple prediction-market partners are expected in time for this season.
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August 30, 2026

US Open Signs Exclusive Deal With Kalshi

The surprise deal was reached just ahead of this year’s main draw.
Washington Redskins football shirts and a team flag on sale at a sporting goods store in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia, U.S., June 24, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Native Leaders to Commanders: Drop Old Name for Good

The franchise says there are no plans to revert to its old name.
Aug 25, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; General overall view of Seattle Seahawks logo at CenturyLink Field during a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Exclusive
September 4, 2026

Mark Stevens Is Seahawks’ Top Minority Investor

Other investors joined the Seahawks’ new ownership from the Mittal-Grousbeck group.
September 3, 2026

Clippers Sanctions Pair With Already Bleak Media Outlook

The team will likely be much harder to watch this season.
September 2, 2026

Read the NBA’s Report on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and Aspiration

The league found the Clippers illegally went around the salary cap.
September 1, 2026

Skylar Diggins Laments Chicago Sky’s Practice Facility Delay

Diggins said she expects to be with the Sky next season.
September 1, 2026

Stan Kroenke Has Deal to Buy Angels From Arte Moreno

The side announced the deal Tuesday.
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August 31, 2026

Runners-Up Offered Seahawks Stake After Losing Out on Team

The deal is closing “very soon,” a source says.
August 31, 2026

Aaron Donald Return Supercharges Rams’ Status As 2026 ‘It’ Team

His return raised expectations and shortened betting odds. 

Wild Transfer Window Shows How Premier League Towers Over Soccer

Spending in England vastly outstripped the rest of Europe.

PGA Tour Viewership Stays Steady in 2026 After Big Increase Last Year

All four majors also saw viewership increases this season.
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Athlos Will Still Pay $75K for Stadium After Canceling NYC Event

Athlos canceled its third annual New York event, but London’s still on.

Cathy Engelbert Out As WNBA Commissioner After 2026

The controversial executive is retiring, the league said Friday.

Louisiana Judge Sides With Players in Eligibility Fight

The ruling allows players to go from the NFL to college rosters.
Feb 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view a Wilson NBA basketball and logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Exclusive
September 3, 2026

‘Deal Terms on the Table’: Inside the NBA’s Prediction-Market Talks

Multiple prediction-market partners are expected in time for this season.
September 3, 2026

Teams Are Spending Millions to Build Luxury Locker Rooms

It’s a recruiting pitch, a retention tool, and a seven-figure line item.

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