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Caitlin Clark Denounces Hate Following Alyssa Thomas Incident

The public comments marked Clark’s first since the June 24 incident.

USMNT’s World Cup Ratings Continue to Surge

Fox and Telemundo are setting soccer viewership records.

Pair of Merging D-II Schools Sue Conference That Kicked One Out

Ursuline College’s athletic recruiting and scheduling are being drastically impacted. 

Golf Brands Are Cashing In on America250-Themed Equipment

Callaway and TaylorMade rolled out collections with significant markups.

Alex Ovechkin Will Return to Washington for One More Season

The one-year contract extension is based heavily on an appearance incentive.
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ESPN Nears Mike Garafolo Deal As It Goes All In on NFL Reporters

ESPN has a deep bench of NFL reporters and personalities.

NBC’s MLB Takeover Could Offer a Glimpse of Baseball’s Future

The network’s “Star-Spangled Sunday” further heralds its return to MLB.
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Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guards Jalen Brunson (11) and Landry Shamet (44) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rich Paul: LeBron Would Have Joined Knicks If Not for Title Win

Paul revealed the Knicks have checked in on James’s free agency.
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New MLBPA Proposal Focuses on Roster Management

The latest labor proposal centered on MLB’s roster management rules.

Josh Childress: Why Now Is the Time for NBA Expansion

Josh Childress on why he invested in the Portland Thorns, the case for NBA expansion, and donating to Stanford NIL.

Italian Americans Have Severe World Cup FOMO

Bars and restaurants in Boston, Philly, and beyond are missing the Azzurri.

How Daktronics Is Reshaping the Modern MLB Ballpark Experience

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Nike’s Rumored China E-Commerce Gamble Could Be a Misstep

Nike will reportedly stop letting other companies sell its products online in China.

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Pair of Merging D-II Schools Sue Conference That Kicked One Out

Ursuline College’s athletic recruiting and scheduling are being drastically impacted. 
Jun 30, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot during her match against Maya Joint of Australia on day two at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Serena Singles Return Draws Record Wimbledon Ratings for ESPN

Williams’s status for doubles remains in question.
July 1, 2026; Santa Clara, California, U.S.; Malik Tillman of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal. Mandatory Credit: Carlos Barria-Reuters via Imagn Images
July 3, 2026

USMNT’s World Cup Ratings Continue to Surge

Fox and Telemundo are setting soccer viewership records.
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July 2, 2026

ESPN Nears Mike Garafolo Deal As It Goes All In on NFL Reporters

ESPN has a deep bench of NFL reporters and personalities.
July 2, 2026

NBC’s MLB Takeover Could Offer a Glimpse of Baseball’s Future

The network’s “Star-Spangled Sunday” further heralds its return to MLB.
July 2, 2026

World Cup Ratings Getting Massive Lift From Bars and Watch Parties

Fox and Telemundo have been greatly aided by World Cup watch parties.
July 2, 2026

PGA Tour’s Biggest Events Deliver Ratings Gains Ahead of TV Talks

The $20 million events are a model for the new Championship Series.
Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NBA on Prime reporter Allie Clifton (right) interviews Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
July 1, 2026

Allie Clifton Credits ‘Road Trippin’ for Changing Her Career

Richard Jefferson approached Clifton to join the podcast in 2017.
Mar 1, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; CBS Sports senior NFL reporter Jonathan Jones during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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July 1, 2026

Jonathan Jones in Advanced Talks to Leave CBS for The Athletic

Jones first joined CBS in 2019.
FILE PHOTO: Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Polymarket Scrutiny Intensifies With Deceptive Marketing Lawsuit

Legal headaches have piled up since its U.S. launch late last year.
Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; A general view of the court and videoboard after game four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

MSG Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Apparent Data Breach

The suit says MSG Entertainment has a “tempestuous history with respect to data privacy.”

Tottenham Boardroom Rivalry Ends With Former Chairman’s Exit

Spurs say they “don’t know anything about” the deal.
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May 22, 2026

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.

Celtics Send Jaylen Brown to Sixers in Swap of Huge Contracts

Paul George is set to make $54 million next year.
June 24, 2026

Cardinals Shake Up Front Office in Long-Term Leadership Plan

Club owner Bill DeWitt Jr. begins to prepare the club for life without him.
Jan 22, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Spirit team owner Michele Kang talks to media during a press conference at BMO Stadium.
June 24, 2026

Michele Kang to Buy Lyon in Deal That Would End Textor’s Ownership

Kang will pay $30 million for around 88% of Lyon.
Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; A New York Knicks Champions bus passes during the New York Knicks Championship Parade through the Canyon of Heroes.
June 18, 2026

Knicks Get Key to NYC in Front of Huge Crowds

The city deployed 10,000 police officers to the one-mile parade route.
June 17, 2026

Dolan: Knicks Have Accepted White House Invite

The NBA champs are headed to the White House.
June 17, 2026

Knicks Championship Parade Will Have Record 10,000 NYPD Officers

The Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973 on Saturday.
June 16, 2026

Portland Fire GM Says Team Is Chasing Playoffs, Not Lottery Odds

Vanja Černivec was with the Golden State Valkyries last year.
June 15, 2026

Fernando Mendoza’s Rookie Edge With Raiders? Access to Tom Brady 

Fernando Mendoza’s relationship with Tom Brady is growing.
Jun 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball while Phoenix Mercury guard Lexi Held (10) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark Denounces Hate Following Alyssa Thomas Incident

The public comments marked Clark’s first since the June 24 incident.

Rich Paul: LeBron Would Have Joined Knicks If Not for Title Win

Paul revealed the Knicks have checked in on James’s free agency.

New MLBPA Proposal Focuses on Roster Management

The latest labor proposal centered on MLB’s roster management rules.

Inside the Spectacle and Science of MLB Fireworks

Postgame fireworks are lighting up baseball for America250.

Brendan Sorsby Embraces 650-Day Wait for Chance at NFL Roster

The quarterback is a man without a home this fall.
Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (right) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
July 1, 2026

LeBron Watch 2026: Where Does the NBA’s Biggest Free Agent Fit Best?

James won’t return to the Lakers after eight seasons.
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - WTA Finals - Riyadh - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 8, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina
July 1, 2026

WTA Finals Moves to Indian Wells After Ending Saudi Arabia Deal

The deal between the WTA and Indian Wells is only for one year.

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