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    Adrian Wojnarowski, formerly of ESPN
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    Welcome to NBA Media’s Post-Woj Musical Chairs
    Wojnarowski’s sudden retirement could lead to shake-ups at several outlets.
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    NFL Ratings Still Soaring
    All NFL games through Week 2 are averaging 18.7 million viewers.
    Jun 8, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (GBR) races during qualifying at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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    F1 Drivers Annoyed by Boss’s Ask to Clean Up Dirty Words
    Lewis Hamilton disapproved of the “racial element” to the comments.
    Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre
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    Gag Order Could Complicate Brett Favre’s Congressional Testimony
    The Hall of Fame QB is set to appear before Congress next week.
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    Sixers’ $1.5B Arena Plan Gains Key Support, but Faces Fierce Opposition
    Local opposition is still fierce toward a proposed, $1.55 billion downtown venue.
    Dec 1, 2023; Lynchburg, VA, USA; New Mexico State Aggies wide receiver Trent Hudson (14) celebrates a touchdown catch against the Liberty Flames during the fourth quarter at Williams Stadium.
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    Several Schools Are Interested in Joining the Mountain West
    Sacramento State and New Mexico State are among those looking to move.
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    Woj Exit Took Even ESPN Bosses by Surprise
    A source said “Woj’s worst nightmare would have been Shams breaking the news of his retirement.”
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    Nike Replacing Embattled CEO John Donahoe
    Donahoe’s rocky tenure as the CEO of Nike will end this fall.
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    Jeremiah Smith Becomes Red Bull’s First College Football NIL Athlete
    The freshman Buckeyes receiver already has three touchdowns this season.
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    WNBA’s Breakout Season: Record Viewership and Fan Surge Power 2024
    The WNBA playoffs tip off Sunday.
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    Bears Stadium Push Stalls As Pritzker Repeats Funding Rejection
    Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker provides another sobering assessment of the NFL team’s search for public funds.
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    The Women Fueling The Future Of Football
    In this episode of FOS Explains, fueled by Gatorade, we discuss how women are changing the landscape of the NFL and the business of football.
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    The Champions League Is Back. So Is Crypto Sponsorship
    Crypto investment is making its debut in the biggest European soccer competition.
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    A Tiny Baseball Team’s Attempt to Create Stars
    In the Frontier League, every bit helps to make it to the Show.

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    Northwestern’s Tiny Football Stadium Is Making Big Money
    Despite 35,000 fewer fans in seats, Northwestern is bringing in more revenue.
    Aug 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a Denver Broncos snapping the football in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High.
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    How NFL Streaming Will Work This Season
    Each week will feature at least one game exclusively on a streaming service.
    Aug 25, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of New England Patriots footballs on the field before the game against the Washington Commanders at Commanders Field.
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    The NFL Welcomes the PE ‘Barbarians’
    Fans will barely see any change from the arrival of PE money.
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    Pro Rodeo Is Going All In on America’s Western Culture Obsession
    PBR hopes the cowboy-loving zeitgeist will propel explosive growth.

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    WNBA’s Breakout Season: Record Viewership and Fan Surge Power 2024
    The WNBA playoffs tip off Sunday.
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    The WNBA Wants to Add a 16th Team, but Where? Here’s What We Know
    Potential locations include Denver, Houston, and Boston.
    May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Wilson official basketball with WNBA logo goes through the net during the game between the LA Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena.
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    WNBA Announces New Expansion Team in Portland to Begin Playing in 2026
    The league announced its 15th franchise Wednesday.
    Jordan Chiles, Simone Biles
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    Simone Biles’s Documentary Could Save Jordan Chiles’s Medal Appeal
    The footage questions the notion Chiles submitted her challenge too late.

    Media
    Adrian Wojnarowski, formerly of ESPN
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    Welcome to NBA Media’s Post-Woj Musical Chairs
    Wojnarowski’s sudden retirement could lead to shake-ups at several outlets.
    September 19, 2024

    NFL Ratings Still Soaring
    All NFL games through Week 2 are averaging 18.7 million viewers.
    September 18, 2024

    ESPNers React to Adrian Wojnarowski’s Stunning Retirement
    “We sure didn’t ask him to leave, I can assure you of that.”
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    September 18, 2024

    Woj Leaves ESPN for St. Bonaventure GM Job
    One last Woj bomb for the road.
    NBC Chairman Mark Lazarus onstage at Front Office Sports Tuned In summit in New York
    September 17, 2024

    NBC Chairman: Peacock ‘Added a Lot of Subs’ From Paris Olympics
    Mark Lazarus wouldn’t disclose the number just yet.
    September 17, 2024

    Fox Friday CFB Ratings Start Strong
    Kansas State–Arizona drew 2.58 million viewers in the debut broadcast.
    Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A detail view of an ESPN camera before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium.
    September 16, 2024

    How Long Will Disney Keep Fighting for Venu?
    Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are pushing forward with their joint venture, Venu.
    September 15, 2024

    Amazon Posts 3rd-Best TNF Ratings Ever
    The online retail and streaming giant posts its third-best game average for “Thursday Night Football.”

    Law
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    Brooklyn Nets Sued Over ‘Netaverse’ Trademark Infringement
    Software company Phinge alleges it told the Nets repeatedly to stop using “Netaverse.”
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    Brett Favre Loses Appeal in Shannon Sharpe Defamation Lawsuit
    Favre sued Sharpe in 2023 for his commentary about Favre’s involvement in a Mississippi spending scandal.
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    Deshaun Watson ‘Surprised’ by Latest Sexual Assault Allegations
    Details of Watson’s contract became public after the lawsuit was filed.
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    Deshaun Watson Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit
    He is facing new allegations from a Houston-area woman. 
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    Rogers Tightens Grip on Canadian Sports With $3.46B MLSE Stake
    The Blue Jays owner makes a big move to corner most of the Toronto pro sports market.
    Fans watch TV screens during a game viewing party for fans at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
    September 18, 2024

    FanDuel Parent Buys Italian Gambling Company for $2.6 Billion
    Flutter is making big moves in Italy and Brazil.
    September 12, 2024

    Team USA’s Uniform Maker Is Shooting for a Long-Term Win
    This week’s uniforms are honoring the Armed Forces.
    September 5, 2024

    Amazon Nears Game-Changing Deal to Stream Bally Sports Content
    The online retail and streaming giant nears a long-expected deal to stream most of Diamond Sports Group’s content.

    FOS Exclusives

    Aug 14, 2021; Mason, OH, USA; A view of the ATP Tour logo on the Center Court net as an official ball is in play during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center.
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    ATP and WTA Merger Could Be Finalized in First Half of 2025
    The major pro tennis tours are closing in on a deal.
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    Hanson Could Leave RedZone in 2025
    Scott Hanson has hosted every edition of NFL RedZone. His contract is almost up.
    Colorado Buffaloes football at Oregon Ducks football in Eugene, September 23, 2023.
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    Colorado Alleged Oregon Accessed Its Private Football Data Last Season
    Colorado alleged Oregon accessed its online service that contains practice video.
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    A Social Media Prankster Is Narrating Several of Dov Kleiman’s TikToks
    A nameless person appears in several clips on the NFL aggregator’s account.
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    May 29, 2024

    Controversial NFL Aggregator Had an Asking Price for X Account
    Dov Kleiman was seeking $75,000 for his account in December.
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    May 20, 2024

    ‘This Is Semi-Pro’: Inside One Arena Football League Team’s Collapse
    The collapse of the Georgia Force, as told by the players who lived it.
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    May 3, 2024

    Patrick Beverley Banned (Then Unbanned) From Future ESPN Appearances
    ESPN decided not to book Beverley on shows like ‘First Take’ and ‘Get Up,’ then rolled back the move.
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    March 26, 2024

    Inside the Chaos at ‘SI’
    ‘Sports Illustrated’ has new publishers, but the transition has been messy at best.

    Teams
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    Trout Open to Position Change As $426M Contract Looms Over Angels
    The return of the three-time Most Valuable Player will be a boon for MLB marketers, even with Trout’s reserved personality.
    September 16, 2024

    What Led to Celtics Sale Process?
    The Celtics owners want to sell for $6 billion, despite not owning their arena.
    September 16, 2024

    Red Bull’s Reign in Trouble As High-Stakes F1 Showdown Looms
    Red Bull is falling even before the pending departure of renowned car designer Adrian Newey.
    Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Koby Drake (10) celebrates after a big play against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium
    September 14, 2024

    FSU’s Loss to Memphis Cost $1.3M
    The reigning ACC champions dropped a guarantee game with a hefty price.
    September 9, 2024

    NFL Banks Big on Jets to Drive 2024 Viewership: Will Rodgers Deliver?
    Aaron Rodgers will make his long-awaited return to an NFL field.
    September 9, 2024

    PWHL Reveals Team Names and Logos
    The league chose the new names without team approval or fan surveys.
    September 6, 2024

    Bears President Urges Chicago to ‘Figure This Out’ on New Stadium
    The NFL team executive says the city is losing out on major sporting events.
    September 5, 2024

    Mets Embrace Latest Ticketing Trend to Help Boost Slumping Attendance
    The big-market Mets are the latest to adopt the fast-growing industry trend.

    Leagues
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    WNBA’s Breakout Season: Record Viewership and Fan Surge Power 2024
    The WNBA playoffs tip off Sunday.
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    The WNBA Wants to Add a 16th Team, but Where? Here’s What We Know
    Potential locations include Denver, Houston, and Boston.
    May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Wilson official basketball with WNBA logo goes through the net during the game between the LA Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena.
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    WNBA Announces New Expansion Team in Portland to Begin Playing in 2026
    The league announced its 15th franchise Wednesday.
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    LaLiga Fighting for Big U.S. Debut
    LaLiga has hosted exhibitions in the U.S., but it has something much more meaningful in mind.
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    Messi, Inter Miami Dominate MLS Jersey Sales As Playoffs Draw Near
    Lionel Messi is still the most popular player in the league.
    September 17, 2024

    Champions League Begins: Bigger Prize, More Games, Player Backlash
    The prominent European tournament has a bigger format and larger prize pool, but also rising player criticism.
    September 16, 2024

    McEnroe Defends Laver Cup Despite Criticism, Scheduling Challenges
    The Laver Cup is the tennis version of the Ryder Cup.

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