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Pat McAfee’s ESPN Value on Full Display in Commissioner Parade

McAfee’s special featured several league commissioners, athletes, and analysts.

NBA, NHL, and WNBA Leaders: AI Will Change Officiating, Impact Games

Several sports commissioners spoke on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday.

MLBPA’s Initial Proposal Sets Stage for High-Stakes Labor Fight

The union, as expected, wants to preserve the sport’s market-based system.

Dave Checketts Says Founding MLS Team Was His ‘Worst Investment’ 

Checketts cofounded Real Salt Lake in 2005 and sold it in 2013.

Bucs Stadium Push Could Complicate Rays Ballpark Deal

The neighboring MLB and NFL teams might battle for the same tax funds.
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Yahoo Sports Lays Off Prominent NFL Reporters

Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald were among those let go.
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Senators Introduce Long-Awaited Bipartisan College Sports Bill

The bill comes one week after the House canceled another vote on the SCORE Act.

The Hidden Economy of Race Weekend

Learn more about the Vintage Flying Museum and how Spectrum Business is helping them achieve their business goals while fueling their dreams.

How Microsoft and the Premier League Are Making Fans Feel Closer to the Game

The Premier League reaches fans in 189 countries. Now, with Microsoft, it is making global fandom more personal through AI.

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 31, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) carries the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Donovan Jones (37) in the second half during the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.

Dave Checketts: Utah ‘Sold Off Their Future’ With PE Deal

The Utah–Otro Capital was approved by the university board in December.
Feb 6, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Pat McAfee on the Pat McAfee Show set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Pat McAfee’s ESPN Value on Full Display in Commissioner Parade

McAfee’s special featured several league commissioners, athletes, and analysts.
May 27, 2026

Why Roland-Garros Is Correcting Everyone About Its Name Now

The tournament started in 1891.
Charles Robinson Yahoo Sports
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May 27, 2026

Yahoo Sports Lays Off Prominent NFL Reporters

Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald were among those let go.
Dec 3, 2022; Al Rayyan, Qatar; United States of America manager Gregg Berhalter acknowledges fans after losing a round of sixteen match against the Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Khalifa International Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
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May 27, 2026

FanDuel Launching World Cup Show With 3 Former USMNT Coaches

‘Coaches Corner’ will debut its first of 10 episodes on June 1.
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The Hidden Economy of Race Weekend

Learn more about the Vintage Flying Museum and how Spectrum Business is helping them achieve their business goals while fueling their dreams.
May 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Ronda Rousey (blue gloves) celebrates defeating Gina Carano (red gloves) after a women's featherweight bout at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
May 21, 2026

How Jake Paul’s MVP Plans to Build on Netflix MMA Debut

Saturday’s debut averaged 12.4 million viewers on Netflix.
May 21, 2026

CBS, TNT Sports Parents Face New Merger Scrutiny by Lawmakers

A group of six U.S. senators raises concerns about the proposed megadeal.
May 20, 2026

NHL Playoffs Deliver Record Second-Round Ratings for ESPN, TNT

The Canadiens-Sabres series brought additional audience milestones.
Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA on Amazon studio analyst Udonis Haslem during the NBA Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

FTX Settlement Costs Udonis Haslem $420K

Haslem’s settlement is 77% less than Shaquille O’Neal’s.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Supreme Court Won’t Tackle Arbitration Issue in Flores Case

The decision means Flores’s racial discrimination lawsuit can proceed to trial.

Padres Star Tatis on Hook for Millions After Legal Setback

A judge ruled the Padres star cannot void an arbitrator’s ruling.
Mar 16, 2025; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Competitive eater Joey Chestnut entertains fans during the game between the Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC at Subaru Park.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Won’t Punish Chestnut After Guilty Plea

Chestnut was charged for misdemeanor battery at an Indiana bar.
Charlie Pliner and Nikolas Rohrmann

How 2 Brown Undergrads Became Sports Dealmakers

An experimental project turned into a permanent course and business deal network.
Casey Wasserman, Chairperson and President of LA28, during the media conference celebrating the 1000-day countdown to LA28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
May 8, 2026

Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms

Private-equity firm TA Associates has removed itself from the running.
April 23, 2026

Want to Own a 100-Year-Old Austrian Soccer Team for $500?

Vestible’s first team is Kapfenberger SV 1919.
April 16, 2026

How Taylor Swift’s Catalog Led Her Former Label Boss Into Sports

Scott Borchetta profited greatly from the sale of Swift’s masters.

Dave Checketts Says Founding MLS Team Was His ‘Worst Investment’ 

Checketts cofounded Real Salt Lake in 2005 and sold it in 2013.
May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights are presented with the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl by Deputy commissioner of the NHL Bill Daly after winning against the Colorado Avalanchein game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena.
May 27, 2026

Golden Knights Reach Final Despite Messy Season

The playoff run is extending a chaotic two months for the NHL franchise.
May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks lift the 2026 Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena.
May 26, 2026

Title-Starved Knicks Fans Push Finals Tickets to $3,700

Demand for games at Madison Square Garden reaches Super Bowl-like levels.
May 26, 2026

James Dolan’s Controversial $30M Thibodeau Firing Has Paid Off

Mike Brown has the Knicks in their first Finals since 1999.
May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) high fives New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena.
May 25, 2026

Knicks Reach First NBA Finals Since 1999

The Knicks are looking for the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973.
May 22, 2026

Man City’s Pep Guardiola Is Leaving: ‘Don’t Ask Me the Reasons’

The six-time Premier League winner ends his epic run one year early.
Nov 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy watches play against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Delta Center
May 20, 2026

NHL Coaches’ Association Pushes Back on Vegas Cassidy Restrictions

Vegas is within bounds, but the move is unusual and controversial.
May 19, 2026

Trail Blazers Lay Off Dozens As Tom Dundon’s Cuts Continue

The team confirmed the departures in a statement Tuesday.

NBA, NHL, and WNBA Leaders: AI Will Change Officiating, Impact Games

Several sports commissioners spoke on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday.

MLBPA’s Initial Proposal Sets Stage for High-Stakes Labor Fight

The union, as expected, wants to preserve the sport’s market-based system.

PWHL Players Publish Every Salary in League

Only 10 players earned six figures, while two-thirds earned less than $60K.

Everything PGA Tour Players Can—and Can’t—Do on Social Media

The new policy was officially rolled out to players last week.
May 14, 2026; Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts on the ninth green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
May 26, 2026

DeChambeau ‘Optimistic’ About LIV Golf Amid Funding Uncertainty

DeChambeau missed the cut at the first two majors of 2026.
May 25, 2026; Paris, France; Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at a change of ends with ice and an ice towel during her first round match against Anna Bondar of Hungary on day two at Stade Roland Garros.
May 25, 2026

French Open Heat Wave Expected to Continue for Rest of Week

Forecasts for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are heating up.

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