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What the Core Designation Means Under the New WNBA CBA
Ten WNBA players were cored this week, with one notable absence.
Why Did FIFA Do a Deal With an Obscure Prediction Market?
The product is scheduled to launch on Thursday.
From Gold Medalist to Business Founder
Allyson Felix on investing in women’s sports and what comes next for track & LA28.
‘The Sonics Never Died’: The Long Afterlife of Seattle NBA Merch
Inside “the largest team shop for a team that doesn’t exist.”
Baseball Is Back: MLB Opening Day Prices Soar
MLB Opening Day ticket prices are at record highs. TickPick data breaks down demand, pricing trends, and where fans are paying the most.
College sports is big business. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced some of the biggest changes in its history–from allowing players to profit off NIL and revenue-sharing to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Plus, state and federal lawmakers have taken an interest in legislating the chaos. FOS is covering it all, from the court to the courthouse to the White House.
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UNC Makes Michael Malone Among College Basketball’s Richest
It will be his first college job since 2001.
Women’s Title Game Draws 9.9M Viewers, Third-Highest Since 1989
Last year’s title game drew 8.5 million viewers.
College Tennis In NIL ‘Crisis’: Incoming USTA CEO Craig Tiley
Multiple universities have dropped their Division I programs in recent years.
Michigan’s $10 Million Roster Was Enough to Win a Title
UConn spent millions more, but the Wolverines spent where it mattered.
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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Caleb Williams Didn’t Mean to Start an ‘Iceman’ Fight
“It’s all respect” to NBA legend George “Iceman” Gervin, Williams told FOS.
Caleb Williams’s Investment Playbook: ‘No Vices’
The Bears QB has put money into sports, tech, and wellness start-ups.
Magic Johnson Escapes NFT Investment Scheme Lawsuit
The two sides have reached an “amicable resolution.”
John Textor’s Soccer Empire at Risk
Textor’s stakes in France’s Lyon and Brazil’s Botafogo are up for grabs.
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Sue Bird Expected to Join NBC/Peacock WNBA Coverage
Bird previously hosted Final Four alt-casts for ESPN with Diana Taurasi.
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Loopholes Enable Int’l College Basketball Players to Cash In
Schools have scrambled to find a way to compensate international players.
March Madness Coaches Debate ‘Blueblood’ in NIL Era
The term’s meaning was up for debate at men’s March Madness.
The Planet’s Best Chess Players Are Having Their LIV Golf Moment
Chess’s most prestigious tournament is battling a splashy Saudi event.
College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Media Companies
“There’s only so many tickets you can sell, but content is infinite.”
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Sue Bird Expected to Join NBC/Peacock WNBA Coverage
Bird previously hosted Final Four alt-casts for ESPN with Diana Taurasi.
Court Keeps Kalshi’s Sports Contracts Live in New Jersey
An appeals court handed Kalshi a big preliminary victory.
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Caleb Williams Didn’t Mean to Start an ‘Iceman’ Fight
“It’s all respect” to NBA legend George “Iceman” Gervin, Williams told FOS.
Trump Admin Sues 3 States to Block Prediction-Market Regulations
The CFTC filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut.
Magic Johnson Escapes NFT Investment Scheme Lawsuit
The two sides have reached an “amicable resolution.”
Pirates Break From Frugal Past With Record $140M Konnor Griffin Deal
The low-budget club signs the rookie phenom to a historic contract.
What the Core Designation Means Under the New WNBA CBA
Ten WNBA players were cored this week, with one notable absence.
Masters at Center of PGA-LIV Rift
Also: FIFA taps obscure UAE start-up for prediction market.
