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    Jan 25, 2012; Melbourne, AUSTRALIA; A general view of Rod Laver Arena during the match between Novak Djokovic (SRB) and David Ferrer (ESP) on day ten of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
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    Australian Open’s Rising Popularity Also Brings Growing Pains
    As attendance soars at the tennis major, so have fan complaints.
    Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver attends the Emirates NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at T-Mobile Arena.
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    Silver: NBA Europe Won’t Be ‘Viable’ Enterprise for a While
    He also addressed EuroLeague’s legal warning, saying a clash is not “inevitable.”
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    Gabby Thomas Says Grand Slam Track Did ‘Too Much, Too Fast’
    Michael Johnson’s high-profile track start-up filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.
    Jun 7, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES; Kayla Harrison (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Julianna Pena (not pictured) in a bantamweight title bout during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.
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    UFC on Paramount+ Off to Rocky Start With Price Increases
    A big UFC title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes has been postponed. 
    Jan 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) in the first half at Intuit Dome.
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    Clippers Suddenly NBA’s Hottest Team As Cap Investigation Continues
    The Clippers have the NBA’s best record since Christmas.
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    Project B Tokyo Stop Could Conflict with Proposed WNBA Start Date
    The WNBA is seeking a much earlier start in CBA negotiations.
    May 8, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a Fan Duel microphone jacket during the fifth inning between the Detroit Tigers against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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    MLB Teams Seek Stability As Main Street Sports Looks to Rework Deals
    The clubs are seeking more certainty on the company’s future.
    Jun 2, 2021; Paris, France; Venus Williams (USA) and Coco Gauff (USA) in their doubles match on day four of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros
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    Possible Gauff-Williams Australian Open Match Sets Up Ratings Win
    A potential showdown between the two stars could provide a viewership bounce.
    Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) gestures as he is carted off the field after an injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field.
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    ‘No Firmly Established Evidence’ for 49ers Injury Theory
    The 49ers have been practicing next to the substation for decades.
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    NFL, PGA Tour Won’t Let Players Endorse Prediction Markets
    The leagues aren’t swayed by Kalshi’s deal with Bryson DeChambeau.
    Mar 27, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney (9) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the United Center.
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    26 Named in NCAA, Chinese Basketball Fixing Scheme
    The unsealed indictment names players, trainers, and “high-stakes gamblers.”
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    Inside the Technology Shaping the Future of Sports Media
    At ESPN Edge Innovation Conference 2025, ESPN showcased how AI, immersive tech, and a rebuilt direct-to-consumer platform are redefining the future of sports media.
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    The Netflix Star Who Makes Sure NBA Players Have Clean Towels
    How a Nets staffer landed a breakout role on “Black Rabbit.”
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    NHL Ditched Its Dress Code. Hockey’s Fashion Era Arrived
    With no dress code, impeccably dressed players are seeing big-money deals.

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    NFL, PGA Tour Won’t Let Players Endorse Prediction Markets
    The leagues aren’t swayed by Kalshi’s deal with Bryson DeChambeau.
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    Fan-Favorite Hockey Analyst Paul Bissonnette Gets TNT Extension
    The ex-NHL enforcer has become a hot TNT broadcaster and Barstool podcaster.
    Sep 26, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team USA golfer Bryson DeChambeau plays his shot from the first tee on the first day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
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    Kalshi’s First Athlete Endorser Is Bryson DeChambeau
    The prediction-market platform previously made a deal with the NHL’s Blackhawks.
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    ESPN Wants More Josh Pate in Its College Football Coverage
    The college football analyst stands to make millions.
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    January 12, 2026

    Optimism ESPN-NFL Deal Can Close in April
    The two parties are preparing for two possible timelines, pending regulatory approval.
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    January 12, 2026

    Ex-NBA GM Will Run Overtime Elite Amid Youth Basketball Anarchy
    Landry Fields will run the pro league for under-21 players.
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    January 9, 2026

    WNBA Telling Teams They Can Send Free Agent Offers Amid CBA Limbo
    “Without a real salary cap, no one is going to sign anything.”
    Dec 11, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) talks with Yes Network during the winter meetings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
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    January 7, 2026

    Yankees RSN and Comcast Reach Deal
    After nearly a year of acrimony, a new agreement is quietly struck.

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    Gabby Thomas Says Grand Slam Track Did ‘Too Much, Too Fast’
    Michael Johnson’s high-profile track start-up filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.
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    Project B Tokyo Stop Could Conflict with Proposed WNBA Start Date
    The WNBA is seeking a much earlier start in CBA negotiations.
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    Unrivaled Faces Stiff Challenges As Ratings Plunge to Start Year 2
    Ratings are significantly down from the league’s first year.
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    Athletes Unlimited Softball League Drops Touring Model
    The league will play in six host cities associated with each team.

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    How Florida Became a Hockey Hotbed
    The state of Florida has become a traditional—and highly lucrative—market.
    Dec 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring a basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Crypto.com Arena
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    Pro Team Valuations Are Set to Keep Climbing in 2026
    Asset scarcity and increasing media-rights deals underpin soaring valuations.
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    Crystal Ball: Our Predictions for the Business of Sports in 2026
    Here’s what FOS journalists think could be on the horizon.
    Heated Rivalry (L to R) - Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Cr. Sabrina Lantos © 2025
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    Hockey Needed Some Virality. Then Came ‘Heated Rivalry’
    No one was prepared for the Canadian show’s smash success.

    Media
    Jun 7, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES; Kayla Harrison (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Julianna Pena (not pictured) in a bantamweight title bout during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.
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    UFC on Paramount+ Off to Rocky Start With Price Increases
    A big UFC title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes has been postponed. 
    May 8, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of a Fan Duel microphone jacket during the fifth inning between the Detroit Tigers against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
    January 15, 2026

    MLB Teams Seek Stability As Main Street Sports Looks to Rework Deals
    The clubs are seeking more certainty on the company’s future.
    January 15, 2026

    Kirk Herbstreit Enters Contract Year With ESPN, Amazon
    Herbstreit’s ESPN and Amazon contracts are up after the 2026-27 football season.
    Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) makes a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) during the first half of an AFC Wild Card Round game at Acrisure Stadium.
    January 14, 2026

    Texans-Steelers Blowout Drew 29.1M Viewers for ESPN
    Viewership rose sharply from the comparable game a year ago.
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    January 14, 2026

    Rich Paul Pitches NBA Trades on Podcast: ‘Insane and Fucked Up’
    Paul proposed trading Austin Reaves on his podcast. 
    May 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Washington Nationals hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park.
    January 14, 2026

    Nats Are Latest Team to Join MLB Media Umbrella
    The MLB club is departing the Orioles-controlled MASN after 21 years.
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    January 14, 2026

    Netflix Plans to Sweeten Bid for WBD With All-Cash Offer
    The expected shift could help hasten a closing to the large-scale deal.
    January 14, 2026

    CFP Semifinal TV Ratings Slide
    The lack of college football bluebloods left in the field takes its toll.

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    Mar 27, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney (9) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at the United Center.
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    26 Named in NCAA, Chinese Basketball Fixing Scheme
    The unsealed indictment names players, trainers, and “high-stakes gamblers.”
    Nov 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; American DJ Steve Aoki during the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
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    DraftKings Cofounder, DJ Steve Aoki Accused of Duping NFT Buyers
    The proposed class action expects “tens of millions of dollars” in damages.
    Oct 24, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on against Nashville SC during the first half at Chase Stadium.
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    Lionel Messi, Logan Paul Resolve Beverage Dispute
    The anti-competitive behavior and trademark dispute dates back to 2024.
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    NFL, Chiefs Looking Into Rashee Rice Domestic Violence Allegations 
    Rice pleaded guilty to two felony charges last year.

    Deals
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    Bowling’s Blueprint Is Powering the New Social Gaming Boom
    New venues are fusing sports, entertainment, and good food.
    Sep 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) and catch
    December 17, 2025

    Twins’ New Investments Value Club at $1.75 Billion
    The Twins have also announced a succession plan.
    November 27, 2025

    Patrick Mahomes Deepens His Adidas Ties, Debuts Golf Gear Line
    Mahomes extends Adidas deal and launches his own branded golf apparel line.
    TopGolf representatives celebrate their ribbon-cutting ceremony with Bay County residents in Panama City Beach, Fla., June 26, 2025. (
    November 18, 2025

    Callaway Offloads Topgolf in $1.1 Billion Sale to PE Firm
    The deal unwinds Topgolf’s 2020 merger with Callaway.

    Teams
    Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) gestures as he is carted off the field after an injury during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field.
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    ‘No Firmly Established Evidence’ for 49ers Injury Theory
    The 49ers have been practicing next to the substation for decades.
    January 13, 2026

    Mike Tomlin Quits With Steelers at Crossroads After Playoff Loss
    The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach abruptly walks away.
    Sep 24, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre.
    January 12, 2026

    Cubs Land Bregman Prize While Red Sox Questions Mount
    The veteran third baseman leaves Boston after just one season.
    Black Rabbit
    January 10, 2026

    The Netflix Star Who Makes Sure NBA Players Have Clean Towels
    How a Nets staffer landed a breakout role on “Black Rabbit.”
    Jan 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) celebrates his goal against Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) with left wings Artemi Panarin (10) and Alexis Lafreniere (13) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) and defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
    January 8, 2026

    NHL Deepens Ties to Polymarket, Kalshi As Other Leagues Stay Away
    Its new Rangers deal comes after Kalshi broke the ice with the Blackhawks.
    January 8, 2026

    Panthers Embracing ‘Chaos’ As 8-Year NFL Playoff Drought Ends
    Carolina has won its first division title since 2015.
    January 6, 2026

    Ravens Fire John Harbaugh After 18 Seasons and Playoff Miss
    The longtime coach was second in tenure in the league.
    Sep 28, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Elvis Alvarado (61) throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Sutter Health Park.
    January 6, 2026

    Why the A’s Hit a Snag Trademarking ‘Las Vegas Athletics’
    The team has been denied twice in attempts to register its new name.

    Leagues
    Jan 25, 2012; Melbourne, AUSTRALIA; A general view of Rod Laver Arena during the match between Novak Djokovic (SRB) and David Ferrer (ESP) on day ten of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
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    Australian Open’s Rising Popularity Also Brings Growing Pains
    As attendance soars at the tennis major, so have fan complaints.
    Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver attends the Emirates NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at T-Mobile Arena.
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    Silver: NBA Europe Won’t Be ‘Viable’ Enterprise for a While
    He also addressed EuroLeague’s legal warning, saying a clash is not “inevitable.”
    Jan 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) in the first half at Intuit Dome.
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    Clippers Suddenly NBA’s Hottest Team As Cap Investigation Continues
    The Clippers have the NBA’s best record since Christmas.
    Fiebich
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    Project B Tokyo Stop Could Conflict with Proposed WNBA Start Date
    The WNBA is seeking a much earlier start in CBA negotiations.
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    Alex Morgan Leads Investor Group for Women’s Indoor Golf League
    The former USWNT soccer star is expanding her sports portfolio.
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    January 15, 2026

    NFL, PGA Tour Won’t Let Players Endorse Prediction Markets
    The leagues aren’t swayed by Kalshi’s deal with Bryson DeChambeau.
    Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) looks to pass against Gotham FC during the second half at PayPal Park.
    January 14, 2026

    NWSL Union Files Grievance Over ‘Rodman Rule’ for Star Players
    The NWSLPA says the league “never negotiated” the workaround with the union.

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