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The Los Angeles Chargers host executives from UCLA Health on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.

The Multibillion-Dollar Business of Pro Athlete Recovery

What started as ice baths has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry.
Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian gestures after a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium

Texas and Miami CFP Rankings Stir Outrage

The two programs—and their fans—find fault with current CFP rankings.

WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback

New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Dec 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; United States of America President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney watch from the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

World Cup Draw Is Set, With U.S. to Play Paraguay First

The U.S. is grouped with Australia, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner.
Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell reacts during the fourth quarter against BYU at Jack Trice Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

Penn State Closes In On ISU’s Matt Campbell

Campbell has spent the past 10 seasons at Iowa State.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) speaks with TNT Sports hosts after winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

How TNT Sports Fits Into the Netflix-WBD Deal

TNT Sports continues to prepare for its future within Discovery Global.
Aug 1, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announces Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 All Star game at Wrigley Field
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MLB Sent Memo Warning Players About Prediction Markets

The league told players its same betting rules apply to prediction markets.
May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy

If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Stephen A. Smith Drops Embattled Solitaire App Maker Papaya

The ESPN personality exits one month after entering a partnership with Papaya.

NIL Doesn’t End When You Graduate

Deja Kelly on leading the NIL era and owning her next chapter.
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Polymarket and Kalshi Shitpost Their Way to Success

Polymarket and Kalshi’s social media posts are unhinged. Investors call it “authenticity.”

On Location is Turning the 2026 Winter Olympics into the Ultimate Hospitality Experience

On Location is redefining the Olympic experience by creating lasting connections beyond the Games.

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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Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Dundon in Talks to Sell Hurricanes Stake to Help Fund Blazers Buy

A deal could reportedly value the NHL team at $2 billion.

Stay updated on the latest developments across the WNBA, NWSL, and NCAA, as well as profiles of trailblazing athletes and the trends shaping the future of women’s sports. Immerse yourself in groundbreaking deals, historic viewership milestones, and captivating stories that highlight the business impact and growing influence of women’s sports.
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WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback

New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Stephen A. Smith Drops Embattled Solitaire App Maker Papaya

The ESPN personality exits one month after entering a partnership with Papaya.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) speaks with TNT Sports hosts after winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
December 5, 2025

How TNT Sports Fits Into the Netflix-WBD Deal

TNT Sports continues to prepare for its future within Discovery Global.
Nov 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
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December 5, 2025

Jameis Winston Returns to Fox for Sunday NFL Pregame Shows

He was a hit during Super Bowl week.
The Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, U.S. November 18, 2025.
December 5, 2025

After Bidding War, Netflix to Buy WBD Assets in $82.7 Billion Deal

The blockbuster deal will have wide-ranging impacts across entertainment.
December 4, 2025

OSU-Michigan Is Most-Watched CFB Game This Year

The historic and intense rivalry delivers another robust audience.
Nov 28, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) avoids a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) during the fourth quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field.
December 4, 2025

Amazon’s Black Friday NFL Audience Jumps to 16.3M Viewers

The streaming giant posts big results for the day after Thanksgiving.
Sep 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Malika Andrews interviews Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during Media Day at the Chase Center.
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December 4, 2025

Malika Andrews Is Leader to Replace Elle Duncan on ESPN WNBA

Andrews is the lead host of “NBA Today” and “NBA Countdown.”
Dec 2, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save against the Chicago Blackhawks during an overtime period at T-Mobile Arena
December 3, 2025

ESPN Knocked for Coverage of Carter Hart’s NHL Return

The game broadcast didn’t mention the reason for Hart’s two-year hockey absence.

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The Los Angeles Chargers host executives from UCLA Health on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.

The Multibillion-Dollar Business of Pro Athlete Recovery

What started as ice baths has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry.

Ali-Named Boxing Reform Bill Gains Momentum in Congress

A bipartisan bill proposing further reforms to the sport garners support.
Jun 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; MMA fighter Conor McGregor during halftime in game four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center.

McGregor Escapes Suit Over Alleged Assault at 2023 NBA Finals

The anonymous woman who sued has voluntarily dropped her case.
Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Udonis Haslem speaks after his jersey was lifted to the rafters during the retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center.
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Udonis Haslem Settles Out of FTX Litigation

He follows his former teammate Shaquille O’Neal in settling.
Oct 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks with Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center

Billups Pleads Not Guilty to Rigged Poker Scheme Charges

The Basketball Hall-of-Famer was released on a $5 million bond.

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.
Louisville’s Miller Moss and several of his teammates stopped by Olympus Gaming Lounge to play EA Sports College Football 26 with fans for a meet and greet. July 11, 2025
September 29, 2025

Saudis, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner Take EA Private in $55B Deal

Electronic Arts makes “Madden,” “EA Sports College Football,” and more.
July 6, 2025

American Celebs Flooding Into European Soccer

As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Dundon in Talks to Sell Hurricanes Stake to Help Fund Blazers Buy

A deal could reportedly value the NHL team at $2 billion.
December 3, 2025

Calls for Change Grow Louder for Steelers’ Tomlin. His Next Move?

The NFL’s longest-tenured coach is facing heightened scrutiny.
Jalen Williams
December 2, 2025

The Thunder Are 20–1. Their Future Is Even Brighter

OKC has the league’s best record and a war chest of picks.
Waverly took on Mt. Healthy in varsity football action at Waverly High School on October 25, 2024, in Waverly, Ohio.
November 27, 2025

Schools Walk Legal Tightrope Using Trademarked Pro Logos

Borrowing a college or pro team’s mark can be a risk.
Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Real Madrid CF defender Eder Militao (3) in action with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery (33) during a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
November 26, 2025

Real Madrid Stake Sale Could Prove It’s World’s Most Valuable Franchise

“They’d be number one,” multiclub owner John Textor tells Front Office Sports.
Nov 24, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) heads the ball against San Diego FC defender Jeppe Tverskov (6) during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium.
November 25, 2025

San Diego FC Isn’t Performing Like an Expansion Team

The club averaged 28,064 per game in attendance at home.
Oct 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) runs off the field after ending the first inning with a sliding catch against the Toronto Blue Jays during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium.
November 25, 2025

Steinbrenner: No Set Budget Yet for Yankees in 2026

The high-spending club faces numerous questions heading into next season.
Nov 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles against FC Cincinnati in the second half at TQL Stadium.
November 24, 2025

In Top Form, Messi Takes Inter Miami to Conference Finals

Inter Miami is reaching unprecedented heights in its history.

WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback

New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy

If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Dec 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; United States of America President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney watch from the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

World Cup Draw Is Set, With U.S. to Play Paraguay First

The U.S. is grouped with Australia, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner.

Garber Signals MLS’s Next Chapter As Owners Begin Succession Process

MLS owners begin a formal planning process regarding several key positions.
Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on stage during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.

FIFA’s Wild World Cup Draw: A-List Stars, Heads of State, and Trump

The lavish ceremony will feature plenty of celebrities and heads of state.
Trinity Rodman
December 4, 2025

NWSL Union Fights Back After League Vetoes Rodman Contract

Rodman could be the latest American star to leave for Europe.
Kelsey Plum
December 4, 2025

WNBA Players Still Frustrated As CBA Talks Heat Up

The sides are swapping financial and logistical proposals after months of inactivity.

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