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Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in the first half at SoFi Stadium.

This Isn’t the Same Eagles Team That Won the Super Bowl

The defending Super Bowl champions hit an unexpected skid.
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift laughs while watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Why Taylor Swift Is Barely on Chiefs Broadcasts This Year

There are several reasons viewers are seeing less of Swift during Chiefs games.
The Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, U.S. November 18, 2025.

Politics Will Determine the Fate of WBD’s Sports Assets

Sports stands at a key intersection in the forthcoming WBD decision.
Jun 3, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly speaks at a press conference before game one of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.

NHL ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Olympic Rink in Italy Will Be Ready

The league is sending personnel to Italy to aid in the facility development.

Amazon Draws 19.4M Viewers for ‘TNF’ Record With Cowboys-Lions

The Thursday game between the Cowboys and Lions draws a record audience.
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College Football Playoff Chaos: Is the System Already Broken?

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Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers of game three of the NLDS during the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Schwarber Reaches 5-Year, $150M Deal to Stay With Phillies

The veteran slugger signs a five-year pact to remain in Philadelphia.
Dec 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward Kendyl Sanders (13) reacts after a play against the California Baptist Lancers during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

University of Utah Taking Investment From Private Equity

Private equity has found its entry into college sports.

Ilana Kloss: Building the Future of Women’s Sports

Founder of the PWHL, Ilana Kloss talks women’s sports and growth strategy.
May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy

If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.

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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Dec 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward Kendyl Sanders (13) reacts after a play against the California Baptist Lancers during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

University of Utah Taking Investment From Private Equity

Private equity has found its entry into college sports.

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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WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback

New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
Gianni Infantino

Fox Quiet on In-Game Commercial Breaks in New World Cup Format

The breaks will happen regardless of conditions.
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift laughs while watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
December 9, 2025

Why Taylor Swift Is Barely on Chiefs Broadcasts This Year

There are several reasons viewers are seeing less of Swift during Chiefs games.
The Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, U.S. November 18, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Politics Will Determine the Fate of WBD’s Sports Assets

Sports stands at a key intersection in the forthcoming WBD decision.
December 8, 2025

Amazon Draws 19.4M Viewers for ‘TNF’ Record With Cowboys-Lions

The Thursday game between the Cowboys and Lions draws a record audience.
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December 8, 2025

ESPN BET Show on Hiatus Amid DraftKings Transition

ESPN switched its gambling affiliation on Dec. 1.
Montvale, NJ -- August 31, 2024 -- Quarterback Siren Edwards of St. Frances is chased by Thai Gray of St. Jospeh in the first half. St. Frances Academy of Baltimore defeated St. Joseph Regional 31-21 in a game played in Montvale.
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December 8, 2025

Tessitore, Orlovsky to Call Omaha High School National Title Game

Certain prep schools have become hotbeds of football talent.
December 8, 2025

Paramount Makes Hostile Bid to Unite CBS Sports, TNT Sports

The CBS Sports parent company looks to “finish what we started.”
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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December 5, 2025

Stephen A. Smith Drops Embattled Solitaire App Maker Papaya

The ESPN personality exits one month after entering a partnership with Papaya.

Welcome to The Business of Football, where cutting-edge strategies and high-value partnerships converge. Explore transformative deals and strategic maneuvers as our analysis guides you through the intersection of football and business for a nuanced understanding of the game outside the lines.
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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.
Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in the first half at SoFi Stadium.

This Isn’t the Same Eagles Team That Won the Super Bowl

The defending Super Bowl champions hit an unexpected skid.
December 8, 2025

NFL’s Most-Watched Team Is on the Brink of Playoff Exclusion

The defending AFC champions have only a slim shot of a playoff return.
Jul 27, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Wrexham AFC defender Max Cleworth (4) goes up for a header against Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the second half at BC Place.
December 8, 2025

Wrexham Welcomes Private Capital Giant Apollo As Minority Owner

It’s the PE firm’s second soccer investment since launching Apollo Sports Capital.
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.
December 3, 2025

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.
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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.
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MLS Signals New Openness to Promotion and Relegation 

Commissioner Don Garber says “there’s no real point in saying never.”

Jeff Kent Stuns 2026 Hall of Fame Vote As Big Names Left Out

The slugging second baseman is a surprise choice for induction.

WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback

New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy

If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Dec 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; United States of America President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney watch from the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

World Cup Draw Is Set, With U.S. to Play Paraguay First

The U.S. is grouped with Australia, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner.
December 4, 2025

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.
December 4, 2025

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.

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