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ESPN: Layoffs Mostly Tied to NFL Network Acquisition
Disney completed its acquisition of NFL Network earlier this year.
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ESPN Expected to Lay Off NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
Pelissero had been at NFL Network since 2017.
ESPN to Lay Off Karl Ravech After More Than 30 Years
Ravech had been with the network since 1993.
Inside the EY 2026 Sports Engagement Index: The Real Map of American Sports Participation
EY’s latest index explores how shifting U.S. fan behaviors are expanding the definition of sports engagement.
Sports Bars Are Cashing In From Summer of Soccer
The World Cup has brought a windfall to America’s biggest sports bars.
Clase Azul Tequila Founder’s Soccer Ownership
Arturo Lomeli talks about managing a tequila brand and two soccer clubs.
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John Textor Seeks $400M From Michele Kang in Lyon Takeover Suit
Textor claims Kang convinced him to give up control of Lyon while plotting to oust him.
Mark Cuban Gearing Up for Lawsuit Over New Mavs Arena
Cuban seeks to prove Patrick Dumont unlawfully cut him out of opportunities.
Seahawks Set NFL Record With $9.612B Sale to Khosla
Vinod Khosla’s wife will “serve as the controlling owner.”
Two Bidders Pull Ahead in Seahawks Sale Process
One of the two groups includes at least one former Seahawks player.
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Red Sox Revival Turns MLB Trade Deadline Upside Down
Boston has risen from the AL’s worst record to a playoff position.
Pending Labor Talks, MLB Is Set for Earliest Opening Day in 2027
Labor woes cloud the consideration of next year’s slate.
Home Run Derby Ratings Drop 7% on Netflix
The event’s pivot to streaming results in a slightly lower average audience.
MLB All-Star Game Ratings Get a Boost From World Cup
The midseason showcase’s audience rises with a World Cup lead-in.
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Why WNBA Union Won’t Monetize Viral Sophie Cunningham Incident
Cunningham can still use her own NIL to license the image.
WNBA Union Blasts Chicago Sky For Yet Another Facility Delay
The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.
WNBA Denies Report That Silver Influenced Thomas Suspension
The NBA owns 42% of the WNBA.
WNBA’s 3-Point Contest Tickets Slightly Exceed All-Star Game
Caitlin Clark has yet to participate in a WNBA 3-Point Contest.
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NFL Owners Expect New Deal for Roger Goodell
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ESPN: Layoffs Mostly Tied to NFL Network Acquisition
Disney completed its acquisition of NFL Network earlier this year.
John Textor Seeks $400M From Michele Kang in Lyon Takeover Suit
Textor claims Kang convinced him to give up control of Lyon while plotting to oust him.
MSG Dodges Data-Breach Suits But Lawyer Warns Privacy Fight Isn’t Over
“We’re only hitting the tip of the iceberg,” one attorney said.
The Most Powerful Lawyer in Sports Is Representing Paramount
Kessler is defending Paramount’s merger with WBD against antitrust claims.
Key Figure in Basketball Gambling Scandals to Plead Guilty in Poker Case
Shane Hennen is a defendant in three gambling-related scandals.
WNBA Union Blasts Chicago Sky For Yet Another Facility Delay
The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.
Red Sox Revival Turns MLB Trade Deadline Upside Down
Boston has risen from the AL’s worst record to a playoff position.
