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NBC to Retain Media Rights to Preakness Stakes

NBC has held the race’s rights since 2001.

Paramount Antitrust Trial Delayed As Ellison Makes Case for Merger

Company CEO David Ellison is much more outspoken about the transaction.

U.S. Soccer CEO Dodges Questions on Infantino Support

JT Batson deferred broader questions about Infantino to a September board meeting.

Colleges Are Avoiding Transparency on Jersey Patch Deals

Ohio State said the jersey patch deal was made between Learfield and Chase.
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8/5/26 – UFC Freedom 250’s $30M Loss, Bijan’s Record Deal, Infantino Losing Support

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FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - April 23, 2026 Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav in action

India Is Stealing Cricket’s Throne From England and Australia

India’s insatiable appetite for cricket has shifted the traditional locus of power.

Saints Great Turns to Ownership

Marques Colston discusses his Champions Fund launch and finding success after football.
WPBL

Who’s Playing Women’s Professional Baseball?

Sixty players from 11 countries are descending on Illinois for six weeks.

The Football Marketing Offensive Playbook

How to activate during the moments that matter most to football fans.

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news across MLB and beyond, spotlighting the players, executives, and trends shaping the business of baseball.
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Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) waives to the fans before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Red Sox Turnaround Fuels Rutschman Blockbuster

The Red Sox continue their surge as the Orioles’ attempted turnaround fizzles.

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news in the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, NCAA, and more, spotlighting trailblazing athletes and the trends shaping the explosive business of women’s sports.

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FILE PHOTO: Disney+ logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025.

Disney Sells Out of Super Bowl LXI Ad Inventory

ESPN parent company Disney exhausted its inventory on an earlier schedule.
May 16, 2026; Laurel, MD, USA; Napoleon Solo (10) ridden by Paco Lopez leads Iron Honor (9) ridden by Flavien Prat, Chip Honcho (6) ridden by Jose Ortiz Jr., and Taj Mahal (1) ridden by Sheldon Russell down the stretch during the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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August 4, 2026

NBC to Retain Media Rights to Preakness Stakes

NBC has held the race’s rights since 2001.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 16, 2026.
August 4, 2026

Paramount Antitrust Trial Delayed As Ellison Makes Case for Merger

Company CEO David Ellison is much more outspoken about the transaction.
Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald speaks live as a special guest during the ESPN GameDay broadcast on the sidelines at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on November 15, 2025.
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August 4, 2026

Aaron Donald Exploring Media Future Amid Potential Rams Return

Donald retired following the 2023 season.
Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
August 4, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Torches ESPN, Fauci, Others on ‘McAfee’

Rodgers didn’t hold back during his half-hour interview.
Jan 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; CBS Sports sideline announcer Mike Florio on field prior to an AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
August 4, 2026

Mike Florio Talks NBC, ‘PFT Live’ Shifts, 49ers Criticism

The “ProFootballTalk” founder returns as a “Football Night in America” analyst.
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf Club.
August 3, 2026

Is This the Beginning of the End for Tony Romo at CBS?

Romo’s leave has elevated J.J. Watt to CBS’s No. 1 team.
Oct 23, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) with owner Jerry Jones prior to the game against the St Louis Rams at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
August 3, 2026

Tony Romo’s CBS Future a ‘Litmus Test’ for Jerry Jones’s Power

Jones has a history of using his influence with the league’s partners.
DraftKings

DraftKings Dragged Into Prediction-Market Lawsuit Wave

DraftKings Predictions has been sued three times in the last week.
FILE PHOTO: New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., October 24, 2025.

New York Calls Kalshi ‘Illegal Gambling Operation’ in $36B Suit

Kalshi called the lawsuit “political theater.”

Major Figure in NBA Betting Case Pleads Guilty to Poker Fraud

Shane Hennen is implicated in all three federal gambling probes. 
Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups exits the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse after a hearing on illegal gambling schemes, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Chauncey Billups Continues Push for Speedy Poker Trial

Prosecutors are seeking a delay, while Billups pushes for a November trial.
Huddle in the Hamptons

Why Investors Want to Bring Athletes Into Ownership Groups

LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Adam Schefter talks on a set before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
July 31, 2026

Schefter Among Early Investors to Cash In on Underdog Sale

Schefter first invested in Underdog in 2021.
At Five Points Sports Bar, in Levittown, Philadelphia Eagles fans watch first quarter action, in Super Bowl LVII, in Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
July 31, 2026

NFL Sunday Ticket Will Still Be Available by Satellite at Sports Bars

DirecTV’s previous deal expired after the 2025 NFL season.
Underdog Fantasy
July 30, 2026

Underdog Sold to U.K.’s IG Group in Potential $2.15B Deal

IG Group is making a big bet on Underdog’s prediction-market business.
First at FOS

WNBA Season-Ticket Holders Grapple With Soaring Prices

WNBA teams are hiking prices as the league explodes.
August 2, 2026

Tarik Skubal Heads to Dodgers in Blockbuster Trade

The two-time defending champions landed the Tigers’ ace.
Jul 27, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) is greeted at home plate by center fielder Tyrone Taylor (28) after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Citi Field.
July 30, 2026

Meet the Mets’ Prediction-Market Pick: Novig

The Mets chose Novig over industry giants like Kalshi and Polymarket.
July 29, 2026

Shohei Ohtani’s Health Has Become Dodgers’ Biggest Question

The two-way phenom is not pitching and slumping offensively.
July 26, 2026

49ers’ Strange Offseason Takes Another Turn With Shanahan Crash

Shanahan will be limited for the start of training camp.
July 26, 2026

LeBron Officially Signs $8M Deal As Sixers Continue Roster Shuffle

James agreed to a two-year deal with the Sixers on Friday.
April 17, 2026, Boston, MA: Sponsor Signage is displayed during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Friday, April 17, 2026.
July 24, 2026

Red Sox 15-Game Win Streak Cost Boston Restaurant Thousands

A Red Sox promotion became unexpectedly expensive.
July 17, 2026

WNBA Union Blasts Chicago Sky For Yet Another Facility Delay

The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - April 23, 2026 Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav in action

India Is Stealing Cricket’s Throne From England and Australia

India’s insatiable appetite for cricket has shifted the traditional locus of power.

6 Takeaways From Larry Berg’s Introduction As MLS Commissioner

Berg told FOS that media revenue is “uncapped upside.”

U.S. Soccer CEO Dodges Questions on Infantino Support

JT Batson deferred broader questions about Infantino to a September board meeting.
Golf - LIV Golf - Korea - Asiad Country Club, Busan, South Korea - May 31, 2026 Ripper GC's Cameron Smith in action during the fourth round
August 4, 2026

Australian LIV Players Lament Possibility of League Folding

LIV New York is being played this week at Trump Bedminster.
Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) waives to the fans before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
August 4, 2026

Red Sox Turnaround Fuels Rutschman Blockbuster

The Red Sox continue their surge as the Orioles’ attempted turnaround fizzles.

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