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    IOC Kicks Ukrainian Out of Olympic Race for Helmet Honoring War Dead
    Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified Thursday morning.
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    FanDuel Joins DraftKings in Ditching Credit Card Deposits
    Credit cards are “the most expensive forms of payment,” an analyst tells FOS.
    Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates with safety Donovan McMillon (31) following a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. The play set a new NFL single season sack record by Garrett.
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    Browns President: We’re ‘Easy to Pick On Right Now’
    Dave Jenkins oversees a portfolio featuring NFL, NBA, and MLS teams.
    Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field.
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    Iowa Bears? Lawmakers Push for Cross-State Move
    A new proposal seeks to have the Bears move to Iowa.
    Feb 7, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack JROTC does the National Anthem before dribbles the first half of the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lenovo Center.
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    NCAA Refuses Settlement Talks in Athlete Employment Lawsuit
    The NCAA and defendant schools have tried several times to get the case thrown out.
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    Epstein Emails Show His F1 Ties Ran Deep
    The sex trafficker’s circles included many of the biggest names in F1.
    Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Angel Reese (5) of the Rose takes a shot against the Vinyl in the first half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena
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    Angel Reese Rejoins Unrivaled For Team’s Final Three Games
    Reese will rejoin Rose BC to finish out the regular season.
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    NBC’s Winter Olympics TV Viewership Up 93% Through 5 Days
    Viewership nearly doubles compared to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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    Netflix Already Battling Pirating of Its New Sports Podcasts
    A channel got 100k+ views reposting content from The Volume’s football show.
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    LA28 Stands by Casey Wasserman After Reviewing Epstein Ties
    Abby Wambach and Chappell Roan have left Wasserman this week.
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    How Olympic Figure Skating Music Ended Up in a Copyright Quagmire
    Copyright issues are causing chaos for several skaters in Milan.
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    From AUSL to Women’s Hoops: Jon Patricof on Building Leagues
    Jon Patricof on athlete equity, fan-first strategy, and how women’s sports can reshape the future of league building.
    Dec 20, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The mascot of the Nebraska Cornhuskers performs during a break in the game against the Queens Royals in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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    Nebraska Is Second Known School Investigated Over NIL Deals
    The CSC has launched several inquiries into potential NIL rules violations.
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    Milan’s Olympic Village Is Built for Performance—and Partying
    Making Milan’s Olympic Village was a five-year sprint.

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    IOC Kicks Ukrainian Out of Olympic Race for Helmet Honoring War Dead
    Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified Thursday morning.
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    NBC’s Winter Olympics TV Viewership Up 93% Through 5 Days
    Viewership nearly doubles compared to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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    LA28 Stands by Casey Wasserman After Reviewing Epstein Ties
    Abby Wambach and Chappell Roan have left Wasserman this week.
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    How Olympic Figure Skating Music Ended Up in a Copyright Quagmire
    Copyright issues are causing chaos for several skaters in Milan.

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    Netflix Already Battling Pirating of Its New Sports Podcasts
    A channel got 100k+ views reposting content from The Volume’s football show.
    Dec 20, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The mascot of the Nebraska Cornhuskers performs during a break in the game against the Queens Royals in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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    Nebraska Is Second Known School Investigated Over NIL Deals
    The CSC has launched several inquiries into potential NIL rules violations.
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    WNBA Owners Make Small Concessions in Latest CBA Proposal
    The league’s newest offer includes some housing for players.
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    Shannon Sharpe Open to Reunion With Stephen A. Smith, ESPN
    “I’d love to go back if they call,” Sharpe told Front Office Sports.
    Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Charles Woodson (left) and JT the Brick aka John Tournour attend the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
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    February 5, 2026

    Charles Woodson Chooses His Liquor Brand Over Browns Owner Stake
    “I thought I was going to be a proud owner of the Browns.”
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    February 4, 2026

    Chicago Sky ‘Self-Dealing’ Suit Is Reminder of WNBA’s Painful Past
    A minority investor sued team co-founder Michael Alter last week.
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    February 3, 2026

    Even Scott Hanson Had Credential Snafu at NFL Radio Row
    The RedZone host left his pass with an assistant after opening night.
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    February 3, 2026

    ESPN Finalizing Two-Year Deal With Influencer Lily Shimbashi
    Shimbashi’s Sportsish specializes in content for female sports fans.

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    Welcome to the Prediction-Market Super Bowl
    Hundreds of millions of dollars are being traded across many platforms.
    Feb 1, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots players arrive prior to Super Bowl LX at San Jose Mineta International Airport.
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    Private Equity Has Reached the Super Bowl
    The Patriots are one of four NFL teams with PE investment.
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    The New Way Colleges Are Wooing Athletes: Content Studios
    Schools are creating content studios to win recruits and donor dollars.
    Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Ball Arena
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    Spencer Jones Is Having a Moment in the NBA and on LinkedIn
    The Nuggets forward and Stanford grad is a prolific poster and investor.

    Media
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    NBC’s Winter Olympics TV Viewership Up 93% Through 5 Days
    Viewership nearly doubles compared to the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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    February 12, 2026

    Netflix Already Battling Pirating of Its New Sports Podcasts
    A channel got 100k+ views reposting content from The Volume’s football show.
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    February 11, 2026

    ESPN’s Super Bowl LXI Plan Starts Now
    ESPN installed a countdown clock at its Bristol campus.
    February 11, 2026

    Bad Bunny Halftime Saw 7% Dip From Super Bowl Peak
    It was the second-most-watched Super Bowl and fourth-most-watched halftime show.
    February 10, 2026

    Super Bowl LX Viewership Down 2%, Draws 124.9 Million Viewers
    The NFL title game falls slightly from last year’s record viewership.
    February 10, 2026

    MLB Media Set to Handle Half of the League’s Teams in 2026
    The shifts highlight the ongoing disruption across sports media.
    February 10, 2026

    ESPN Takes Over MLB.TV As New Rights Deal Kicks In
    The Disney-owned outlet is distributing the league’s out-of-market package.
    Oct 30, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Amazon Prime analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick speaks during a broadcast prior to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium.
    February 9, 2026

    Ryan Fitzpatrick on His Amazon TV Breakthrough: ‘I Got So Lucky’
    The former quarterback joined Prime Video in 2022.

    Law
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    How Olympic Figure Skating Music Ended Up in a Copyright Quagmire
    Copyright issues are causing chaos for several skaters in Milan.
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    Chicago Sky ‘Self-Dealing’ Suit Is Reminder of WNBA’s Painful Past
    A minority investor sued team co-founder Michael Alter last week.
    A view of a Nike retail store in New York City.
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    Feds Probing Nike for ‘Systemic’ Discrimination
    “This feels like a surprising and unusual escalation,” Nike said.
    Sep 26, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) hits a grand slam home run during the fourth inning Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park
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    Padres Sale Looms After Seidler Family Resolves Lawsuit
    Sheel Seidler dropped most of the claims against two of her brothers.

    Deals
    Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark dribbles up the court against Team USA during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.
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    Fund Backing Women’s Sports Raises $250M and Counting
    Jason Wright oversees a fund that has secured $250 million.
    January 28, 2026

    CVC’s New Sports Business Buys Into $300M Equestrian Company
    Global Sport Group bought a controlling stake in Equine Network.
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    January 27, 2026

    China’s Anta Eyes World Domination With $1.8B Puma Deal
    Anta is now the largest shareholder in both Puma and Amer Sports.
    Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd motions to his team during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center.
    January 27, 2026

    Jason Kidd Joins PE-Backed Youth Sports Company
    The Mavericks coach is an equity holder and member of the board.

    Teams
    Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates with safety Donovan McMillon (31) following a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. The play set a new NFL single season sack record by Garrett.
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    Browns President: We’re ‘Easy to Pick On Right Now’
    Dave Jenkins oversees a portfolio featuring NFL, NBA, and MLS teams.
    Feb 7, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defends Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second quarter at Kia Center.
    February 10, 2026

    NBA Teams Ramp Up Tanking Efforts Ahead of All-Star Break
    Utah’s stars have not been on the court in the final minutes of the last three games.
    February 10, 2026

    Gary Vaynerchuk Wants to Own the Jets—Not Just a 1% Slice
    The celebrity entrepreneur wants to own the Jets outright one day.
    February 9, 2026

    Major Changes Could Come to Seattle Sports in 2026
    The city could also get an NBA team by year’s end. 
    February 7, 2026

    Eli Manning: Why I Passed On Buying Stake in Giants
    Manning told FOS he explored investing in his former team.
    Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) on the sideline before being inducted in the team’s ring of honor at halftime of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
    February 6, 2026

    Falcons CEO: Matt Ryan Dual Role With CBS ‘Was Not on the Table’
    Arthur Blank “didn’t want a consultant,” Falcons exec Greg Beadles told FOS.
    February 4, 2026

    Mavs Deal Anthony Davis to Wizards One Year After Luka Trade
    Trae Young and Davis are both extension-eligible with Washington. 
    February 3, 2026

    Patriots React to Kraft Not Making Hall of Fame: ‘Blows My Mind’
    Kraft reportedly did not receive enough votes to be elected.

    Leagues
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    Grand Slam’s Bankruptcy Plan: Paying Athletes, Stiffing Vendors
    The plan heavily favors athletes over vendors, but it isn’t final.
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    PWHL Still Laser-Focused on Next Round of Expansion
    The PWHL is leaning on its Takeover Tour to inform next moves.
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    NFL Players Push Back on 18th Game: ‘Stop Lying to People’
    Discussion on the 18th game has been ongoing for over a year.
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    NFL Opening-Night Decision Starts in Seattle: Chiefs, Bears in Play
    The Super Bowl champions have a stacked 2026 home schedule.
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    Goodell Says Adding NFL Teams Abroad ‘Very Possible Someday’
    The league has been aggressively expanding its international footprint. 
    February 8, 2026

    Los Angeles Is Preparing for a Very Different Super Bowl in 2027
    The Southern California sports market is very different compared to four years ago.
    February 8, 2026

    Super Bowl LX Ends With Seahawks on Top—and at Crossroads
    The Seahawks claim their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.

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