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Novig Founder Isn’t Worried About Kalshi, Polymarket’s Head Start

The Novig CEO says prediction markets are a better product than traditional sportsbooks.

Cathy Engelbert Responds to Alyssa Thomas’s Callout

Thomas received a Flagrant 2 foul and one-game suspension last week.

Boston’s Rocky World Cup Still Delivered Tournament Classics

Scotland, a knockout thriller, and America250 are making up for difficult preparations.

Jordan Spieth Says Betting Is Changing Golf—and Could Affect Outcomes

The golfer suggested U.S. Open fans were betting against Wyndham Clark.

Free Agents Set to Reap Rewards of NHL Record Salary Cap

Attention will be focused on Sergei Bobrovsky and John Carlson, among others.

Rape Cases Hang Over World Cup Knockout Stage

Three players have ongoing rape cases, while others have been accused.
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7/1/26 – LeBron Leaves the Lakers, Kawhi to Toronto, Sorsby Drops NFL Fight, Serena Falls at Wimbledon

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NFL Teams Push to Turn Futbol Fans Into Football Devotees

NFL teams are courting international soccer fans during their World Cup visits.

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

The technology powering baseball’s next chapter.

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

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

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news in the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, NCAA, and more, plus spotlights trailblazing athletes and the trends shaping the explosive business of women’s sports.
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Jun 11, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert meets with the working media before Portland Fire against the Las Vegas Aces at Moda Center.

Cathy Engelbert Responds to Alyssa Thomas’s Callout

Thomas received a Flagrant 2 foul and one-game suspension last week.

World Cup Sets Group Stage Ratings Records for Fox, Telemundo

Both Fox and Telemundo have posted an extensive series of viewership milestones.
Rob Stone speaks during the Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff NCAA football pregame show, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Pentacrest in Iowa City, Iowa.
June 30, 2026

A Bandwagoner’s Guide to the USMNT World Cup Run

Rob Stone breaks down the Americans’ outlook ahead of Wednesday.
June 30, 2026

Comcast’s NBCUniversal Split Could Give the NFL More Leverage

The forthcoming split will reverberate throughout the entire media business.
May 1, 2026; Louisville, KY, USA; Dave Portnoy walks and gives a thumbs up to his fans during the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Mandatory Credit: Scott Utterback/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
June 29, 2026

Dave Portnoy Discusses His Book, Barstool’s Talent Pipeline

Portnoy also addressed his relationship with the Big Ten.
Aug 12, 2021; Dyersville, Iowa, USA; Movie actor Kevin Costner leaves the field before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees at Field of Dreams. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
June 29, 2026

Elle Duncan Wants Kevin Costner on Netflix ‘Field of Dreams’ Game

Netflix will stream the game Aug. 13.
Jun 28, 2026; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Viktor Hovland follows his drive on the 1st hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John Dufour-Imagn Images
June 29, 2026

NBC Misses First Hour of Red Sox–Yankees Amid PGA Tour Delay

The Travelers Championship experienced a weather delay on Sunday.
June 29, 2026

Comcast Reverses Course, Will Spin Off NBCUniversal

The dramatic plan entirely flips the company’s position from five months ago.
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 29, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his first round match against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic REUTERS/Toby Melville
June 29, 2026

Tennis Stars Stand Down on Wimbledon Media Protests

Jannik Sinner is reportedly considering boycotting the US Open Mixed Doubles.
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.
Charlie Pliner and Nikolas Rohrmann
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.

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.
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June 15, 2026

Gareth Bale Launches Sports Fund, Still Eyeing Cardiff Bid

“It’s about being patient, finding the right club, and the right path for us to take.”
Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Clippers Set to Trade Kawhi to Raptors as Aspiration Ruling Looms

Adam Silver has indicated that a ruling is coming soon.

Free Agents Set to Reap Rewards of NHL Record Salary Cap

Attention will be focused on Sergei Bobrovsky and John Carlson, among others.

Slippery Grass Surface Once Again Takes Spotlight at Wimbledon

Maja Chwalińska was injured after slipping on the grass.

Josh Childress: Women’s Sports Attracting ‘New Pool of Capital’

The former NBA player also weighed in on expansion and Stanford athletics.

Dusty May Believes NIL Era Experience Will Aid NBA Transition

May is the first college coach to make the jump since 2019.
Jun 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) congratulates infielder Jackson Holliday (7) at home plate after Holliday hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
June 29, 2026

Underperforming Teams Make for Uncertain MLB Trade Market

Many clubs don’t yet know whether they will be buyers or sellers.
June 29, 2026

NBA Set for Summer of Chaos: LeBron, Kawhi, Gambling

Kawhi Leonard is the latest star on the trade block.

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