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Feb 4, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Jacari Lane (5) passes against Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako (14) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum.

Why State Courts May Be the Key to Winning More NCAA Eligibility

Athletes have had a string of successes at the state court level.
Feb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Could Tom Brady Get Rejected by Pro Football Hall of Fame?

“Maybe it’s not trending so well for ex-Patriots,” Brady joked.

NFL Podcaster Explains Move to Netflix

Netflix obtained video rights for Middlekauff’s NFL show, 3 & Out.

NFL: Super Bowl Field Standards Won’t Repeat Previous Slip-Ups

An elevated set of field standards is already showing benefits.
Penn State's Gavin McKenna, left, answers a question during a post-game press conference following a Big Ten hockey game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026, in State College.

Penn State Hockey Standout Gavin McKenna Charged With Assault

McKenna was arrested following an incident after the Jan. 31 outdoor game.

Manfred, DeSantis Support Rays Stadium, Funding Questions Persist

Hillsborough County, Fla., enters a “framework” to negotiate with the team.
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NFL Signals Openness to Prediction Markets

The league is “interested” but intends to move with caution.
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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.
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

Padres Sale Looms After Seidler Family Resolves Lawsuit

Sheel Seidler dropped most of the claims against two of her brothers.

From Kobe Bryant to Tom Brady: Mike Repole’s Billion-Dollar Playbook

Mike Repole shares an inside look into building brands & working with star athletes.

Olympic Torch’s Long Road to the Opening Ceremony

How the Olympic Torch made its way to Milan for the Winter Games.
Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the NFL Draft Fan Forum at the Tundra Lodge

The NFL’s Wildly Lucrative Past Decade

The NFL’s empire has exploded since Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
Feb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Could Tom Brady Get Rejected by Pro Football Hall of Fame?

“Maybe it’s not trending so well for ex-Patriots,” Brady joked.
February 4, 2026

NFL Podcaster Explains Move to Netflix

Netflix obtained video rights for Middlekauff’s NFL show, 3 & Out.
Feb 01, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the trophy presentation after the final of the men’s singles at the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park.
February 4, 2026

Alcaraz–Djokovic Is Most-Watched Australian Open Final Since 2017

The 2017 men’s singles final drew 1.1 million viewers.
February 4, 2026

Rich Eisen Talks ESPN–NFL Deal, Chance Jerry Seinfeld Encounter

Eisen shared his insights from working with both networks.
Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden.
February 4, 2026

NBC’s ‘First Sunday Night Basketball’ Draws Season-High Viewership

The NBA is averaging 1.85 million viewers this season.
Feb 1, 2026; Tampa Bay, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) fight during the second period in the 2026 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
February 4, 2026

Stadium Series Sets NHL Viewership Record in Football-Free Slot

The outdoor hockey game didn’t compete with the NFL or college football.
Dec 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a Fox Sports broadcast camera before the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
February 4, 2026

Fox Would Consider ‘Rebalancing’ Sports Portfolio to Keep NFL

Lachlan Murdoch points to potential moves to keep NFL rights.
February 4, 2026

Washington Post Eliminates Sports Department in Mass Layoffs

The paper informed employees of long-rumored cuts on Wednesday.
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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.

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

Padres Sale Looms After Seidler Family Resolves Lawsuit

Sheel Seidler dropped most of the claims against two of her brothers.
Demonstrators rally outside of the Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in two cases related to transgender athlete participation in sports in Washington, DC, on Jan. 13, 2026. The cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., seek to decide whether laws that limit participation to women and girls based on sex violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

The Former D-I Soccer Player Representing Transgender Athletes

“There’s not that many people doing it.”
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.

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.

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.
February 3, 2026

Why the Cavs Can Go Star-Hunting Despite the Dreaded Apron

Cleveland entered the season with the NBA’s highest payroll. 
Feb 1, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots players arrive prior to Super Bowl LX at San Jose Mineta International Airport.
February 3, 2026

Private Equity Has Reached the Super Bowl

The Patriots are one of four NFL teams with PE investment.
Apr 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, left, talks with Patriots owner Robert Kraft courtside during the second half of game two of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.
February 2, 2026

Patriots Defy Odds: Big Free‑Agency Bets Fuel Unlikely Super Bowl Run

New England will still have decent cap space this coming offseason.
February 2, 2026

Seahawks Expected to Hit Market After Trail Blazers Sale Closes

The sale of the Blazers is expected to be completed in March.
February 1, 2026

Seahawks’ Super Bowl Focus Tested As Raiders Close In on Klint Kubiak

The Raiders are eyeing Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
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January 31, 2026

Is It Time You Stopped Hating the Patriots?

This New England team is less detestable than last time. Right?
Jeff Miller

NFL Signals Openness to Prediction Markets

The league is “interested” but intends to move with caution.
Feb 3, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; A banner at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center.

Super Bowl Security Plan Involves Every Level of Government

The plan is consistent with those for the World Cup and Olympics.

Rob Gronkowski Calls Belichick and Kraft’s HOF Snubs ‘Ridiculous’

“No other coach ever in history should go first ballot.”
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) retrieves a fumble in the first half against the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium.

NFL Wants ‘Hardest Problem in Sports’ Solved in 5 Years

Virtual first-down measurements debuted this season.

Bad Bunny Could Be Major Boon for Super Bowl Spanish Broadcast

The rapper was Spotify’s No. 1 global artist in 2025.
February 3, 2026

NFL’s Latest Pro Bowl Experiment: Indoors, Smaller Field—and Crowd

The league dramatically retools its all-star showcase once again.
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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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