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Garber Signals MLS’s Next Chapter As Owners Begin Succession Process

MLS owners begin a formal planning process regarding several key positions.
Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) during the fourth quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field.

Amazon’s Black Friday NFL Audience Jumps to 16.3M Viewers

The streaming giant posts big results for the day after Thanksgiving.
Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on stage during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.

FIFA’s Wild World Cup Draw: A-List Stars, Heads of State, and Trump

The lavish ceremony will feature plenty of celebrities and heads of state.
Nov 22, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions interim head coach Terry Smith is congratulated by athletic director Pat Kraft following the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State Still in Coach Limbo Months After Franklin Firing

“There’s definitely a sense of urgency to wrap this up.”
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NWSL Union Fights Back After League Vetoes Rodman Contract

Rodman could be the latest American star to leave for Europe.

Ali-Named Boxing Reform Bill Gains Momentum in Congress

A bipartisan bill proposing further reforms to the sport garners support.

Milan’s Olympic Hockey Arena Is Too Short and Behind Schedule

Construction is delayed and the ice may not meet NHL size standards.
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Which Teams Could Actually Trade for Giannis? | Inside the Combat Sports Rights Arms Race

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Nov 12, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, center, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), left, and Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA), right, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, lead Democrat house members down the steps to a press conference at the United States Capitol as members return after a 54-day break, before House lawmakers take up legislation that would end the longest government shutdown in American history and vote on the Senate-passed spending deal..

How the SCORE Act Vote Fell Apart

A vote on the SCORE Act has now been delayed twice due to a lack of support.
Kelsey Plum

WNBA Players Still Frustrated As CBA Talks Heat Up

The sides are swapping financial and logistical proposals after months of inactivity.

NIL Doesn’t End When You Graduate

Deja Kelly on leading the NIL era and owning her next chapter.

How NBA Arena Experiences Went Ultra-Luxe

For the most connected guests, the game has become a secondary attraction.

On Location is Turning the 2026 Winter Olympics into the Ultimate Hospitality Experience

On Location is redefining the Olympic experience by creating lasting connections beyond the Games.

Private equity. Athlete-backed ventures. Billion-dollar deals. The sports industry isn’t just entertainment—it’s a high-stakes asset class. Front Office Sports breaks down the business moves shaping the future of sports.
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Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Dundon in Talks to Sell Hurricanes Stake to Help Fund Blazers Buy

A deal could reportedly value the NHL team at $2 billion.

Stay updated on the latest developments across the WNBA, NWSL, and NCAA, as well as profiles of trailblazing athletes and the trends shaping the future of women’s sports. Immerse yourself in groundbreaking deals, historic viewership milestones, and captivating stories that highlight the business impact and growing influence of women’s sports.
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NWSL Union Fights Back After League Vetoes Rodman Contract

Rodman could be the latest American star to leave for Europe.

OSU-Michigan Is Most-Watched CFB Game This Year

The historic and intense rivalry delivers another robust audience.
Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) during the fourth quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field.
December 4, 2025

Amazon’s Black Friday NFL Audience Jumps to 16.3M Viewers

The streaming giant posts big results for the day after Thanksgiving.
Sep 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Malika Andrews interviews Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during Media Day at the Chase Center.
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December 4, 2025

Malika Andrews Is Leader to Replace Elle Duncan on ESPN WNBA

Andrews is the lead host of “NBA Today” and “NBA Countdown.”
Dec 2, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save against the Chicago Blackhawks during an overtime period at T-Mobile Arena
December 3, 2025

ESPN Knocked for Coverage of Carter Hart’s NHL Return

The game broadcast didn’t mention the reason for Hart’s two-year hockey absence.
Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrate with a turkey after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium.
December 3, 2025

Thanksgiving Ratings Shows No Ceiling for NFL and Networks

Huge viewership jumps have reset expectations of what’s possible.
December 3, 2025

NFL-CFP Scheduling Clash Returns, and TNT Sports Takes Hit Again

Two Saturday NFL games in Week 16 will compete with the CFP.
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December 3, 2025

Chiefs-Cowboys Shatters NFL Regular-Season Ratings Record

The game broke the previous record by 15 million viewers.
Aug 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Former New York Yankees pitcher David Cone at Yankee Stadium.
December 3, 2025

David Cone Could Leave ESPN

Cone’s schedule might be incompatible with his duties at the YES Network.

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OSU-Michigan Is Most-Watched CFB Game This Year

The historic and intense rivalry delivers another robust audience.

Ali-Named Boxing Reform Bill Gains Momentum in Congress

A bipartisan bill proposing further reforms to the sport garners support.
Jun 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; MMA fighter Conor McGregor during halftime in game four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center.

McGregor Escapes Suit Over Alleged Assault at 2023 NBA Finals

The anonymous woman who sued has voluntarily dropped her case.
Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Udonis Haslem speaks after his jersey was lifted to the rafters during the retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center.
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Udonis Haslem Settles Out of FTX Litigation

He follows his former teammate Shaquille O’Neal in settling.
Oct 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks with Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center

Billups Pleads Not Guilty to Rigged Poker Scheme Charges

The Basketball Hall-of-Famer was released on a $5 million bond.

Patrick Mahomes Deepens His Adidas Ties, Debuts Golf Gear Line

Mahomes extends Adidas deal and launches his own branded golf apparel line.
TopGolf representatives celebrate their ribbon-cutting ceremony with Bay County residents in Panama City Beach, Fla., June 26, 2025. (
November 18, 2025

Callaway Offloads Topgolf in $1.1 Billion Sale to PE Firm

The deal unwinds Topgolf’s 2020 merger with Callaway.
Louisville’s Miller Moss and several of his teammates stopped by Olympus Gaming Lounge to play EA Sports College Football 26 with fans for a meet and greet. July 11, 2025
September 29, 2025

Saudis, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner Take EA Private in $55B Deal

Electronic Arts makes “Madden,” “EA Sports College Football,” and more.
July 6, 2025

American Celebs Flooding Into European Soccer

As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Dundon in Talks to Sell Hurricanes Stake to Help Fund Blazers Buy

A deal could reportedly value the NHL team at $2 billion.
December 3, 2025

Calls for Change Grow Louder for Steelers’ Tomlin. His Next Move?

The NFL’s longest-tenured coach is facing heightened scrutiny.
Jalen Williams
December 2, 2025

The Thunder Are 20–1. Their Future Is Even Brighter

OKC has the league’s best record and a war chest of picks.
Waverly took on Mt. Healthy in varsity football action at Waverly High School on October 25, 2024, in Waverly, Ohio.
November 27, 2025

Schools Walk Legal Tightrope Using Trademarked Pro Logos

Borrowing a college or pro team’s mark can be a risk.
Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Real Madrid CF defender Eder Militao (3) in action with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery (33) during a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
November 26, 2025

Real Madrid Stake Sale Could Prove It’s World’s Most Valuable Franchise

“They’d be number one,” multiclub owner John Textor tells Front Office Sports.
Nov 24, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) heads the ball against San Diego FC defender Jeppe Tverskov (6) during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium.
November 25, 2025

San Diego FC Isn’t Performing Like an Expansion Team

The club averaged 28,064 per game in attendance at home.
Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) runs off the field after ending the first inning with a sliding catch against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium.
November 25, 2025

Steinbrenner: No Set Budget Yet for Yankees in 2026

The high-spending club faces numerous questions heading into next season.
Nov 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles against FC Cincinnati in the second half at TQL Stadium.
November 24, 2025

In Top Form, Messi Takes Inter Miami to Conference Finals

Inter Miami is reaching unprecedented heights in its history.

Garber Signals MLS’s Next Chapter As Owners Begin Succession Process

MLS owners begin a formal planning process regarding several key positions.
Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on stage during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.

FIFA’s Wild World Cup Draw: A-List Stars, Heads of State, and Trump

The lavish ceremony will feature plenty of celebrities and heads of state.
Trinity Rodman

NWSL Union Fights Back After League Vetoes Rodman Contract

Rodman could be the latest American star to leave for Europe.
Kelsey Plum

WNBA Players Still Frustrated As CBA Talks Heat Up

The sides are swapping financial and logistical proposals after months of inactivity.
Gianni

Small Number of World Cup Tickets Excluded From Dynamic Pricing

Designated supporters groups won’t face the fluctuating, skyrocketing prices.
December 2, 2025

Tiger Woods Eyes Leaner PGA Tour Schedule—and ‘Financial Windfall’

The PGA Tour is considering a major schedule shift.
Breanna Stewart
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December 2, 2025

WNBA Proposes Cutting Team Housing, Earlier Start to Season

Proposed higher salaries are coming at a cost.

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