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    NHL Ditched Its Dress Code. Hockey’s Fashion Era Is Here
    With no dress code, impeccably dressed players are seeing big-money deals.
    Feb 20, 2022; Beijing, China; Team ROC forward Vadim Shipachyov (87) skates with the puck as Team Finland forward Iiro Pakarinen (81) and Team Finland forward Sakari Manninen (65) defend in the third period during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at National Indoor Stadium.
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    Less Than 4 Weeks Before Olympics, Milan Hockey Arena Not Ready
    An initial competition amplified worries about the venue’s ice quality.
    Sep 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles against New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during the second half of game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena.
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    WNBA’s Stalled CBA Talks Will Lead to a Free-Agency Sprint
    Free agency has been fully grounded due to delays in CBA negotiations.
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    Some World Cup Cities Could Follow NYC in Charging for Fan Fests
    Some cities have said events will be free, while others won’t commit.
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    Paramount Says Netflix-WBD Deal Is ‘Presumptively Unlawful’
    The CBS Sports parent company alleges the Netflix deal is “clearly anticompetitive.”
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    Tigers and Skubal File a Whopping $13 Million Apart on Salary
    The ace pitcher is seeking a record-level salary in arbitration.
    U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, is shown during a congressional field hearing on Countering Violent Extremism, Terrorism and Antisemitic Threats in New Jersey. Monday, October 3, 2022
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    New Bill Would Bar Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
    The legislation was spurred by suspiciously timed Venezuela trades, not sports.
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    Billionaire-Backed Indiana Heading to First CFP Championship
    The championship game is the culmination of a remarkable two-year run.
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    WNBA Telling Teams They Can Send Free Agent Offers Amid CBA Limbo
    “Without a real salary cap, no one is going to sign anything.”
    Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix greets Phil Knight after defeating the Liberty Flames to win the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Jan. 1, 2024.
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    Oregon-Indiana Is a Battle of Billionaire-Backed Rosters
    Both schools have their richest alumni funding NIL.
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    David Cone Out at ESPN
    The former Yankees and Mets pitcher is leaving the network.
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    Crystal Ball: Our Predictions for the Business of Sports in 2026
    Here’s what FOS journalists think could be on the horizon.
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    The CFP Bowl Game Tickets Everyone Wants
    The second 12-team College Football Playoff is in full swing and tickets to these games are selling at a premium.

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    WNBA Telling Teams They Can Send Free Agent Offers Amid CBA Limbo
    “Without a real salary cap, no one is going to sign anything.”
    Dec 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) talks with Yes Network during the winter meetings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
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    Yankees RSN and Comcast Reach Deal
    After nearly a year of acrimony, a new agreement is quietly struck.
    Napheesa Collier
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    WNBA Hasn’t Countered Players’ Latest Offer As Deadline Closes In
    The deadline for the sides to reach a labor deal is Friday.
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    Mark Cuban Ups His Indiana Football Spending for Transfer Portal
    Cuban graduated from Indiana in 1981. 
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    January 7, 2026

    Tiger Woods’s 50th Birthday Has a Title Sponsor
    The golf superstar is hosting a belated 50th birthday bash.
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    January 5, 2026

    Jason Benetti Is Leading Candidate to Be NBC’s Top MLB Voice
    His contract is not up until later this year.
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    January 3, 2026

    Jameis Winston’s Media Rise Continues on ManningCast
    Winston has earned plaudits for his past Fox Sports media hits.
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    December 29, 2025

    Gooch Getting LIV Extension, but Ownership Stake Unresolved
    Gooch is becoming the new captain of the Smash GC team.

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    WNBA Telling Teams They Can Send Free Agent Offers Amid CBA Limbo
    “Without a real salary cap, no one is going to sign anything.”
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    WNBA Union Highlights Big Gap With NBA Health Benefits
    WNBA players have far more limited health benefits.
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    WNBA, Players Won’t Reach Labor Deal by Friday Deadline
    A “status quo” period now appears likely.
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    WNBA Hasn’t Countered Players’ Latest Offer As Deadline Closes In
    The deadline for the sides to reach a labor deal is Friday.

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    How Florida Became a Hockey Hotbed
    The state of Florida has become a traditional—and highly lucrative—market.
    Dec 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring a basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Crypto.com Arena
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    Pro Team Valuations Are Set to Keep Climbing in 2026
    Asset scarcity and increasing media-rights deals underpin soaring valuations.
    Heated Rivalry (L to R) - Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Cr. Sabrina Lantos © 2025
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    Hockey Needed Some Virality. Then Came ‘Heated Rivalry’
    No one was prepared for the Canadian show’s smash success.
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    MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
    One company under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.

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    David Cone Out at ESPN
    The former Yankees and Mets pitcher is leaving the network.
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    January 9, 2026

    Paramount Says Netflix-WBD Deal Is ‘Presumptively Unlawful’
    The CBS Sports parent company alleges the Netflix deal is “clearly anticompetitive.”
    Aug 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; FanDuel Sports Network reporter Erica Weston (right) interviews Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell (7) after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium.
    January 8, 2026

    MLB Clubs Drop Main Street Sports As RSN Crisis Deepens
    The regional broadcaster draws closer to collapse.
    Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with ESPN’s Taylor McGregor for a post-game interview after the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
    January 8, 2026

    Netflix Eyeing Rising Star Taylor McGregor
    The versatile reporter covers college football, MLB, and UFL for ESPN.
    January 7, 2026

    TGL Ratings Hold Steady Despite ESPN Schedule Shift
    The season opener had an audience of 646,000 viewers on ABC.
    Dec 25, 2011; Green Bay, WI, USA; An NBC TV camera during the game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Bears 35-21.
    January 7, 2026

    NBCU Betting on Big February Sports Run to Reignite Peacock Growth
    Despite a fast-growing set of sports programming, subscribers have plateaued.
    Dec 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) talks with Yes Network during the winter meetings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
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    January 7, 2026

    Yankees RSN and Comcast Reach Deal
    After nearly a year of acrimony, a new agreement is quietly struck.
    Jul 13, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Darren Cahill and the support team for Jannik Sinner of Italy react during the menÕs singles final on day 14 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
    January 7, 2026

    Pam Shriver, Brad Gilbert Out at ESPN As Network Revamps Tennis Coverage
    Darren Cahill’s future is still up in the air after nearly 20 years at ESPN.

    Law
    Oct 24, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on against Nashville SC during the first half at Chase Stadium.
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    Lionel Messi, Logan Paul Resolve Beverage Dispute
    The anti-competitive behavior and trademark dispute dates back to 2024.
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    NFL, Chiefs Looking Into Rashee Rice Domestic Violence Allegations 
    Rice pleaded guilty to two felony charges last year.
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    NFL Asks Supreme Court to Take Up Arbitration Case Against Flores
    The league wants the discrimination lawsuit to stay out of court.
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    Ex-Employee Sues Ducks, NHL For Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
    The woman says she cooperated with a team investigation into harassment allegations.

    Deals
    Sep 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) and catch
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    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.
    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.

    Teams
    Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates his goal against Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) with left wings Artemi Panarin (10) and Alexis Lafreniere (13) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
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    NHL Deepens Ties to Polymarket, Kalshi As Other Leagues Stay Away
    Its new Rangers deal comes after Kalshi broke the ice with the Blackhawks.
    January 8, 2026

    Panthers Embracing ‘Chaos’ As 8-Year NFL Playoff Drought Ends
    Carolina has won its first division title since 2015.
    January 6, 2026

    Ravens Fire John Harbaugh After 18 Seasons and Playoff Miss
    The longtime coach was second in tenure in the league.
    Sep 28, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Elvis Alvarado (61) throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Sutter Health Park.
    January 6, 2026

    Why the A’s Hit a Snag Trademarking ‘Las Vegas Athletics’
    The team has been denied twice in attempts to register its new name.
    January 5, 2026

    Falcons End Rich McKay’s Football Role in Major Organizational Shift
    Atlanta fired coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot on Sunday.
    Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; NFL hall of fame Troy Aikman prior to a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    January 2, 2026

    ESPN Says It Has No Issue With Aikman’s Dolphins Adviser Gig
    “His schedule remains unchanged,” an ESPN spokesman tells FOS.
    December 29, 2025

    Patriots Continue Makeover With First Post-Belichick Division Title
    The 13–3 Patriots are in contention for the AFC’s top seed.
    December 28, 2025

    Bears, Broncos Cap Fast Resets With Titles As Stadium Questions Linger
    Chicago clinched the NFC North after the Packers lost to the Ravens.

    Leagues
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    NHL Ditched Its Dress Code. Hockey’s Fashion Era Is Here
    With no dress code, impeccably dressed players are seeing big-money deals.
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    WNBA Telling Teams They Can Send Free Agent Offers Amid CBA Limbo
    “Without a real salary cap, no one is going to sign anything.”
    Sep 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles against New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during the second half of game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena.
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    WNBA’s Stalled CBA Talks Will Lead to a Free-Agency Sprint
    Free agency has been fully grounded due to delays in CBA negotiations.
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    Some World Cup Cities Could Follow NYC in Charging for Fan Fests
    Some cities have said events will be free, while others won’t commit.
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    Maui PGA Tour Return in Limbo After The Sentry’s Cancellation
    The Sentry, which was canceled, was supposed to be Jan. 8–11.
    Breanna Stewart
    January 8, 2026

    WNBA, Players Won’t Reach Labor Deal by Friday Deadline
    A “status quo” period now appears likely.
    May 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Flag holders unfold the American flag prior to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field.
    January 8, 2026

    MLB Launches Leaguewide Push for America’s 250th Anniversary
    Commemorations of the nation’s founding will involve every league department.

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