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    The Business of March Madness
    Why Schools Can’t Post Their Highlight Footage NCAA Sues DraftKings Over ‘Madness’ Prediction Markets Leverage ‘Madness’ Mid-Majors Lobby for Bigger Games How Conferences Cash In

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    Michael Johnson to Repay $500K in Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy Deal
    The troubled track league struck a deal with some vendors, filings show.
    The March Madness logo is pictured during a second-round game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament between Nebraska Cornhuskers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday March 21, 2026.
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    Coinbase Takes Heat for Pushing March Madness Markets
    Viral posts showed that users feel pummeled by sports event contract promotion.
    Feb 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) drives against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
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    The Worst NBA Teams Are in an All-Time Tank War
    The NBA’s three worst teams have lost 39 straight games.
    Apr 13, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 14th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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    Inside Augusta National’s Latest ‘Masters Perfect’ Upgrades
    This spring, golf fans are being wowed by the latest feat from the club.
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    Sweet 16 Runs Show Veteran Coaches Are Still Thriving in the NIL Era
    Five of the NCAA’s Sweet 16 coaches are 67 or older.
    Matt Vasgersian
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    Matt Vasgersian Credits Netflix for Landing Barry Bonds
    Vasgersian said every MLB rightsholder has tried to lure Bonds to broadcasting.
    Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts with third baseman Max Muncy (13) after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the eleventh inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.
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    Bipartisan Bill Wants Sports Banned on Prediction Markets
    It’s the latest indicator that prediction markets have gone mainstream.
    Spotify
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    Spotify Lays Off 15 Employees, Including Ringer Staffers
    The layoffs impacted 3% of Spotify’s staff.
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    March Madness Tips Off With Record 9.8M Opening Day Viewers
    Games on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV were up 6% from last year.
    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Green Bay Packers alumni welcome fans to the 2025 NFL Draft before the first round on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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    NFL Network to Continue Draft Broadcast Under ESPN
    NFL Network has produced its own draft broadcast since 2006.
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    Darryn Peterson Says ‘Mind Stuff’ Derailed Bizarre College Season
    Peterson would not confirm whether he was declaring for the NBA draft.
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    Paul Rabil: Why Owning a Team Is a 100x Bet
    Paul Rabil shares how he left an established league to build PLL.
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    AI College Recruiting Reels Aren’t Fooling Scouts
    College coaches and recruiters are way ahead of cheating athletes.
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    Inside the Sports Experience Economy: How On Location Is Shaping FIFA World Cup 2026™ Hospitality
    On Location is delivering premium, once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.

    Videos
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    Muggsy Bogues on March Madness, NIL & ‘Space Jam’
    Dell Curry on Jersey Retirement, Steph, Seth and the Legacy of No. 30
    Annie Costabile Explains How WNBA Deal Came Together
    Miami (OH) AD’s Message to Media and Bruce Pearl
    The Sonics Are Coming Back. Here Is How
    Adidas Accuses Sneaker Site of Extortion Over Leaks

    Business of College Athletics

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    College sports is big business. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced some of the biggest changes in its history–from allowing players to profit off NIL and revenue-sharing to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Plus, state and federal lawmakers have taken an interest in legislating the chaos. FOS is covering it all, from the court to the courthouse to the White House.
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    March Madness Tips Off With Record 9.8M Opening Day Viewers
    Games on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV were up 6% from last year.
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    Sweet 16 Runs Show Veteran Coaches Are Still Thriving in the NIL Era
    Five of the NCAA’s Sweet 16 coaches are 67 or older.
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    Darryn Peterson Says ‘Mind Stuff’ Derailed Bizarre College Season
    Peterson would not confirm whether he was declaring for the NBA draft.
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    College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Media Companies
    “There’s only so many tickets you can sell, but content is infinite.”

    Exclusives

    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Green Bay Packers alumni welcome fans to the 2025 NFL Draft before the first round on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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    NFL Network to Continue Draft Broadcast Under ESPN
    NFL Network has produced its own draft broadcast since 2006.
    Mar 13, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) high-fives guard Jrue Holiday (5) while entering the line up to play against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center.
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    Tom Dundon’s Group Buying 80% of Blazers in Deal’s First Phase
    Dundon is set to take control of the team before April.
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    Texas A&M Athlete Targeted in First NIL Investigations, Emails Show
    A Texas A&M spokesperson said in a statement the inquiry has been resolved.
    Feb 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; NBC Peacock play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle during an NBA All Star Rising Stars game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    Noah Eagle, Michael Grady, Zora Stephenson to Call WNBA on NBC
    WNBA games are returning to NBC for the first time since 2002.
    Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred before game three of the 2025 MLB World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
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    March 19, 2026

    MLB Makes Multiyear Prediction-Market Deal With Polymarket
    The league’s stance on prediction markets has rapidly evolved.
    Oct 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former player Orel Hershiser reacts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before game four of the 2025 MLB World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    March 19, 2026

    Hershiser, Gonzalez Join NBC MLB Opening Day Coverage
    The World Series legends will join Jason Benetti in the broadcast booth.
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    March 18, 2026

    Fox Corp. and Kalshi in Advanced Talks on Deal
    The deal would include Fox News, but not Fox Sports.
    Matt Barnes, Nick Swisher, and Eric Davis on All The Smoke.
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    March 18, 2026

    Matt Barnes and All The Smoke Launch Baseball Podcast
    It’s the company’s latest expansion beyond basketball.

    Featured Stories

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    Beau Brune/LSU
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    College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Media Companies
    “There’s only so many tickets you can sell, but content is infinite.”
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    Alex Eala Has Become One of the Biggest Draws in Tennis
    Eala will face Coco Gauff in the third round at Indian Wells.
    Jun 9, 2021; Paris, France; The racket of Coco Gauff (USA) after she smashed it during her match against Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) on day 11 of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros
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    The ‘Rage Room’ Is the Hottest Place in Tennis
    The idea came from a player podcast.
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    Mark DeRosa Is Still Baseball’s Swiss Army Knife
    DeRosa is the sport’s utility player both on the field and off.

    Media
    Spotify
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    Spotify Lays Off 15 Employees, Including Ringer Staffers
    The layoffs impacted 3% of Spotify’s staff.
    March 23, 2026

    March Madness Tips Off With Record 9.8M Opening Day Viewers
    Games on CBS, TNT, TBS, and truTV were up 6% from last year.
    Apr 13, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 14th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
    March 23, 2026

    Inside Augusta National’s Latest ‘Masters Perfect’ Upgrades
    This spring, golf fans are being wowed by the latest feat from the club.
    Matt Vasgersian
    March 23, 2026

    Matt Vasgersian Credits Netflix for Landing Barry Bonds
    Vasgersian said every MLB rightsholder has tried to lure Bonds to broadcasting.
    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Green Bay Packers alumni welcome fans to the 2025 NFL Draft before the first round on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The draft runs through April 26.
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    March 23, 2026

    NFL Network to Continue Draft Broadcast Under ESPN
    NFL Network has produced its own draft broadcast since 2006.
    March 22, 2026

    Why Teams Aren’t Posting Their Own March Madness Highlights
    The NCAA’s strict game highlights policy limits what teams themselves can post.
    Ben Strauss
    March 20, 2026

    Ben Strauss Discusses WaPo Layoff, His New Role at ESPN
    The longtime media reporter was laid off while covering the Super Bowl.
    March 19, 2026

    WBC Title Game Draws Record 10.8M U.S. Viewers
    The tournament ends its breakthrough run in emphatic fashion.

    Law
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    Michael Johnson to Repay $500K in Grand Slam Track Bankruptcy Deal
    The troubled track league struck a deal with some vendors, filings show.
    Jun 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) celebrates after the Guardians beat the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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    Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Now on Unpaid Leave
    The Guardians duo was previously placed on the league’s non-disciplinary list.
    Kalshi's logo is displayed on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a betting curve is projected in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and a $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE
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    Arizona Charges Kalshi With ‘Running an Illegal Gambling Operation’
    It’s the first time Kalshi has been charged with crimes over sports offerings.
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    Judge Tosses Mark Gastineau’s $25M Suit Over ESPN Documentary
    Gastineau consented to use of his name and likeness, the judge ruled.

    Deals
    Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark dribbles up the court against Team USA during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.
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    Fund Backing Women’s Sports Raises $250M and Counting
    Jason Wright oversees a fund that has secured $250 million.
    January 28, 2026

    CVC’s New Sports Business Buys Into $300M Equestrian Company
    Global Sport Group bought a controlling stake in Equine Network.
    Puma store
    January 27, 2026

    China’s Anta Eyes World Domination With $1.8B Puma Deal
    Anta is now the largest shareholder in both Puma and Amer Sports.
    Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd motions to his team during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center.
    January 27, 2026

    Jason Kidd Joins PE-Backed Youth Sports Company
    The Mavericks coach is an equity holder and member of the board.

    Teams
    Feb 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) drives against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.
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    The Worst NBA Teams Are in an All-Time Tank War
    The NBA’s three worst teams have lost 39 straight games.
    Mar 13, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) high-fives guard Jrue Holiday (5) while entering the line up to play against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center.
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    March 20, 2026

    Tom Dundon’s Group Buying 80% of Blazers in Deal’s First Phase
    Dundon is set to take control of the team before April.
    Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) makes a layup against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center.
    March 20, 2026

    How a Failed New Orleans Bid Led RAJ Sports To Kings Co-Ownership
    Lisa Bhathal Merage credits former NBA commissioner David Stern.
    March 18, 2026

    Mets Chase Dodgers With $370M Payroll and Mounting Expectations
    The MLB club enters 2026 with renewed optimism despite last year’s disappointment.
    Mar 13, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Portland Thorns defender Sam Hiatt (16) blocks a kick from Washington Spirit midfielder Leicy Santos (10) in the first half at Audi Field.
    March 18, 2026

    Kings Co-Owner Is Taking Over Women’s Sports in Portland
    “It feels like this is my purpose, this is why I’m here.”
    Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia looks on during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.
    March 16, 2026

    Ishbia in Talks to Buy Stakes From Minority Owners Who Sued Him
    The parties have hit pause on their legal dispute to enter mediation.
    Mar 14, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Legacy FC forward Nichelle Prince (12) runs with the ball during the second half of the game against NY/NJ Gotham FC at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images
    March 14, 2026

    Stadium-Hopping Boston Legacy Enjoy ‘Surreal’ Debut
    More than 30,000 fans attended the expansion team’s first match.
    Raquel Aguiree displays a Boston Legacy shirt at a neighborhood meeting on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Brookfield School to discuss the pro women's soccer team's draft plans for a training facility in Brockton in the old Removal Park area.
    March 14, 2026

    Boston Legacy Make NWSL Debut After Long Road to Opening Day
    After many hurdles, professional women’s soccer is back in New England.

    Leagues
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    WNBA, WNBPA Sign Term Sheet for 7-Year CBA
    Next, the players and board of governors will vote to ratify.
    Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
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    How Pittsburgh Is Remaking Itself for the NFL Draft
    Local schools, hotels, and transit systems all adjust to forthcoming influx.
    Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Egon Durban walks on the sideline with Tom Brady before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    NFL Owners To Vote on Raiders Succession Plan
    The plan creates a path for the Raiders to leave the Davis family.
    Apr 16, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at Audi Field.
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    FIFA Issues Light Fine to Israel Over Palestinian Team Complaint
    FIFA said the West Bank’s status “remains an unresolved…highly complex matter.”
    Mar 17, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11), left, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) watch the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers from the bench in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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    Bucks–Giannis Standoff Adds Fuel to NBA’s Tanking Crisis
    The Bucks reportedly want to shut Antetokounmpo down for the season.
    Oct 29, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; USA Head Coach Emma Hayes speaks with midfielder Lo’eau Labonta (11) during the second half of the match against New Zealand at CPKC Stadium.
    March 19, 2026

    FIFA Rules All Women’s Teams Must Have Female Coaches
    One head or assistant coach must be a woman for FIFA competitions.
    Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts to call by the referees in the third quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium.
    March 19, 2026

    NFL Eyes Replacements If League Doesn’t Reach Referee CBA Deal
    The league is amassing a list of alternates as labor negotiations continue.

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