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Sky–Fever Game With Freedom Ejection Was WNBA’s Most Watched in Years

Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena at Sunday’s game.
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ESPN Removing BottomLine Ticker on College Football Games

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Kerri Walsh Jennings’s Playbook for the Future of Volleyball

The former gold medalist talks NCAA, the Olympics, & investing in volleyball.

Dan Snyder ‘Invisible’ in NFL Three Years After Commanders Sale

Snyder has had little to no contact with former NFL associates.

The Football Marketing Offensive Playbook

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

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Sky–Fever Game With Freedom Ejection Was WNBA’s Most Watched in Years

Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena at Sunday’s game.
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Michael Jordan Not Expected to Return to NBC’s NBA Coverage

Jordan served as a special contributor for the network last season.
August 26, 2026

Sky–Fever Game With Freedom Ejection Was WNBA’s Most Watched in Years

Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena at Sunday’s game.
ESPN College Football Broadcast
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August 26, 2026

ESPN Removing BottomLine Ticker on College Football Games

ESPN has previously removed the ticker from College Football Playoff games.
August 26, 2026

Paramount-WBD Merger Fight Splits Red States and Blue States

Iowa’s AG took aim at her counterpart in California.
Internet streaming service DAZN's logo is pictured in its office in Tokyo, Japan March 21, 2017. Picture taken on March 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
August 26, 2026

DAZN Acquires EverPass Media, Gains Sunday Ticket’s Commercial Rights

The London-based company is expanding its U.S. foothold.
Feb 22, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) is interviewed by FanDuel Sports Network reporter Kendra Douglas after the game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
August 25, 2026

Main Street Sports Group Sues Comcast, Charter Over Unpaid Fees

The regional sports network operator is seeking unpaid carriage fees.
Aug 17, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; A fan uses a phone to watch the doubles match between Serena Williams and Venus Williams of the United States against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine and Peyton Stearns of the United States during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
August 25, 2026

ESPN Using RedZone Branding for US Open Coverage

It remains unclear who will host the RedZone-style tennis coverage.
Jun 27, 2026; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Callaway sign at the driving range during the third round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament.
August 25, 2026

Callaway CEO Apologizes for Good Good Ad

Golf Channel said it’s postponing the premiere of “Big Break x Good Good” by one week.
Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners, speaks during a reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for the reigning Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rose Garden at the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026.

Walter’s Company Says There’s No Fraud, No Victim, and No Fire Sale

TWG Global insists the Dodgers are not up for grabs.

49ers Owner Arrested in Ohio

Jed York spent one day in jail.
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Facing Fraud Lawsuit Over ‘Prime’ Logo

A graphic designer is suing Sanders and multiple companies alleging false promises.
Nov 6, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama guard Kai Spears (32) a walk on guard, takes a three late in the game at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

New York Times Loses $9.25M Defamation Verdict to Ex-Alabama Player

The outlet called the inaccurate report “an honest mistake.”
Varsity Brands

Varsity Brands CEO on PE Ownership and the Business of Cheer

Varsity includes a cheerleading business and an athletic apparel division.
Huddle in the Hamptons
August 4, 2026

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.
August 25, 2026

WNBA’s Sky Ban Kanter Freedom From Arena Indefinitely

Sky owner Michael Alter denounced the actions of the former NBA player.
August 25, 2026

Kalshi Lands 5 MLB Teams as Prediction-Market Boom Continues

Other teams are maintaining distance from the industry.
Aug 24, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) reacts after striking out during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park.
August 25, 2026

Padres Will ‘Live Within Our Means,’ New Owners Say

The Padres rank seventh in the league in luxury tax payroll.
August 23, 2026

Dan Snyder ‘Invisible’ in NFL Three Years After Commanders Sale

Snyder has had little to no contact with former NFL associates.
August 23, 2026

‘Natural Next Step’: Brenda Song Takes Rams Fandom to Broadcast Booth

The actress has become an increasingly visible Rams ambassador.
August 21, 2026

Marc Lore Sells Wolves in Another NBA Ownership Stunner

The move comes just 14 months after Lore took over in Minnesota.
First at FOS
August 20, 2026

Key NFL Committees Clear Way for $9.6 Billion Seahawks Sale

The sale is now likely to be ratified next week.

Unrivaled Valued at $650M After Latest Funding, Players Own 30%

Unrivaled will move out of its Florida arena in 2028.

NHL Moving Closer to Expansion in Thriving Sun Belt Market

The league continues efforts toward a 33rd team, and maybe a 34th.
First at FOS

NFL Will Continue Strict Taunting Crackdown in 2026

Taunting and celebrations will again be points of emphasis.

PGA Tour Not Offering Another Lifeline to LIV Players Just Yet

LIV’s future is uncertain after its 2026 season ended.
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Dae'quan Wright (8) makes a touchdown catch against the Miami Hurricanes in the second half during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium.
August 24, 2026

More NFL Players Considering College Returns

Dae’Quan Wright can return to college thanks to a lawsuit he filed.
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August 24, 2026

Joy Taylor Slams NFL’s ‘Greedy’ Schedule Expansion

“You can’t dedicate your entire life to watching the NFL,” she said.

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