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    Founder and CEO of TMRW/Sports, Mike McCarley left, and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler answer questions after announcing the WTGL golf league at SoFi Center on January 6, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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    Media Rights Negotiations Ramping Up For WTGL
    The league is planning to launch in November or December.
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    The updated figure still trails the viewership for last year’s Super Bowl.
    Michael Rubin; Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Fanatics owner Michael Rubin attends the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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    Inside Fanatics’s Battle to Block a Polymarket Hire
    The two sides informed the court that they have reached a settlement.
    Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) runs baskc after making a 3-pointer during a men's college basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Kansas Jayhawks at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.
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    What Happened to the ‘Sac-12’ and Its $50M Promise?
    The “Sac-12” group says it’s still committed to financially supporting the Hornets.
    Jan 29, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; Ronda Rousey celebrates after winning the women’s Royal Rumble match during the Royal Rumble at The Dome at America's Center.
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    Rousey Says UFC Was Not Interested in Fight With Carano
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    Guardians GM: MLB Economics Make Top FA Signings ‘Impossible’
    The claim stands as a microcosm within upcoming labor talks.
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    Bears $5B Stadium Plan Ramps Up As Indiana Pushes Ahead
    The NFL team draws closer to finalizing a long-awaited stadium deal.
    Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; eam World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in-between games during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.
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    How Ohanian Became Giannis’s Sports Investment Whisperer
    “It all started with a DM from Thanasis,” Ohanian tells FOS.
    Jul 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives the ball against Connecticut Sun guard Leila Lacan (47) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit:
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    ESPN to Fill ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Void With ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’
    The franchise will feature 12 games over a nine-week span.
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    All the Scandals and Surprises From the Milan Cortina Olympics
    Male ski jumpers were accused of receiving penis-enlarging injections.
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    How Ski Mountaineering’s Hype Man Went From TikTok to NBC
    Max Valverde’s gushing over the niche sport vaulted him to Olympic broadcaster.
    Feb 11, 2026; Livigno, Italy; Jaelin Kauf of the United States during freestyle skiing women's moguls final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park
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    The Surprise Hit of the Winter Olympics: First-Person Drone Views
    Tiny drone cameras have reshaped the Olympics viewing experience.

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    Nike’s sub-brand, which stands for All Conditions Gear, originally debuted in 1989.
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    All the Scandals and Surprises From the Milan Cortina Olympics
    Male ski jumpers were accused of receiving penis-enlarging injections.
    Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Mitch Marner of Canada celebrates with Macklin Celebrini after scoring their fourth goal in overtime to win the match against Czechia in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
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    Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Snoop Dogg looks on in the womens figure skating short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena.
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    John Fanta to Make ‘NBA on NBC Sports’ Play-by-Play Debut
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    Jan 30, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a basket against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at the Chase Center.
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    Orioles Owner Met With Jeffrey Epstein
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    A channel got 100k+ views reposting content from The Volume’s football show.
    Dec 20, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The mascot of the Nebraska Cornhuskers performs during a break in the game against the Queens Royals in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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    February 9, 2026

    Nebraska Is Second Known School Investigated Over NIL Deals
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    February 7, 2026

    WNBA Owners Make Small Concessions in Latest CBA Proposal
    The league’s newest offer includes some housing for players.
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    February 5, 2026

    Shannon Sharpe Open to Reunion With Stephen A. Smith, ESPN
    “I’d love to go back if they call,” Sharpe told Front Office Sports.
    Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Charles Woodson (left) and JT the Brick aka John Tournour attend the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
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    February 5, 2026

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    Feb 11, 2026; Milan, Italy; Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States skate during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena.
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    Olympic Figure Skaters Pay Out of Pocket for $9,000 Costumes
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    Epstein Emails Show His F1 Ties Ran Deep
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    Milan’s Olympic Village Is Built for Performance—and Partying
    Making Milan’s Olympic Village was a five-year sprint.
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    Welcome to the Prediction-Market Super Bowl
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    Founder and CEO of TMRW/Sports, Mike McCarley left, and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler answer questions after announcing the WTGL golf league at SoFi Center on January 6, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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    Media Rights Negotiations Ramping Up For WTGL
    The league is planning to launch in November or December.
    February 19, 2026

    Super Bowl LX Viewership Revised, but Still Falls Short of Record
    The updated figure still trails the viewership for last year’s Super Bowl.
    Jan 29, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; Ronda Rousey celebrates after winning the women’s Royal Rumble match during the Royal Rumble at The Dome at America's Center.
    February 19, 2026

    Rousey Says UFC Was Not Interested in Fight With Carano
    Both fighters will undergo more medical testing than what’s required.
    Jul 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives the ball against Connecticut Sun guard Leila Lacan (47) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit:
    February 19, 2026

    ESPN to Fill ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Void With ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’
    The franchise will feature 12 games over a nine-week span.
    Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Snoop Dogg looks on in the womens figure skating short program during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena.
    February 18, 2026

    Latest in Alt-Casts: Men’s Hockey Quarterfinal Gets a ‘Snoop-Cast’
    Team USA plays Sweden in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
    John Fanta is set to make his NBA play-by-play debut for NBC.
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    February 18, 2026

    John Fanta to Make ‘NBA on NBC Sports’ Play-by-Play Debut
    Fanta will be on the call for Wolves-Blazers on Tuesday.
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    February 18, 2026

    After Fixing All-Star Format, NBA and NBC Weigh Saturday Changes
    NBC is eyeing a potential 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 tournament.
    Apr 2, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Ronda Rousey (black attire) and Shotzi (green hair) during Wrestlemania Night 2 at SoFi Stadium.
    February 17, 2026

    Netflix Leans Further Into Spectacle Fights With Rousey-Carano
    The fight will run in partnership with Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions.

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    Michael Rubin; Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Fanatics owner Michael Rubin attends the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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    Inside Fanatics’s Battle to Block a Polymarket Hire
    The two sides informed the court that they have reached a settlement.
    Nov 13, 2024; Irving, TX, USA; Mike Tyson speaks to the media about his upcoming fight with Jake Paul at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.
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    Mike Tyson, Ric Flair’s Ex-Weed Biz Partners Granted Extension
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    Chicago Sky ‘Self-Dealing’ Suit Is Reminder of WNBA’s Painful Past
    A minority investor sued team co-founder Michael Alter last week.
    A view of a Nike retail store in New York City.
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    Feds Probing Nike for ‘Systemic’ Discrimination
    “This feels like a surprising and unusual escalation,” Nike said.

    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.
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    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
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    Bears $5B Stadium Plan Ramps Up As Indiana Pushes Ahead
    The NFL team draws closer to finalizing a long-awaited stadium deal.
    Feb 17, 2026; Lee County, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) poses for a photo during media day at JetBlue Park.
    February 18, 2026

    Red Sox Change Their Tune on Fanatics Jersey Issues
    The MLB club takes responsibility for a jersey design error.
    February 18, 2026

    Mahomes Reworks Deal, Clears $43.6M for Cap-Strapped Chiefs
    The quarterback’s contract is restructured for the fourth straight year.
    February 18, 2026

    Knicks, Rangers Could Be Spun Off Into Separate Public Companies
    Activist shareholders have long said the teams are undervalued.
    February 17, 2026

    Padres Stay Aggressive With Sale Looming and Dodgers Ahead
    The small-market club extends G.M. A.J. Preller.
    February 15, 2026

    NBA Still Not Done With ‘Enormously Complex’ Clippers Investigation
    Adam Silver said the team has been “fully cooperative” so far.
    Nov 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) and Ryan Smith after a game against the New York Knicks at the Delta Center.
    February 13, 2026

    Jazz Owner Defends Team After $500,000 Tanking Fine From NBA
    The Pacers were also fined $100,000 by the NBA.
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    February 12, 2026

    Orioles Owner Met With Jeffrey Epstein
    The meeting has not been previously reported.

    Leagues
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    Guardians GM: MLB Economics Make Top FA Signings ‘Impossible’
    The claim stands as a microcosm within upcoming labor talks.
    Bruce Meyer and Tony Clark of the MLBPA
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    MLBPA Elects Bruce Meyer As Interim Executive Director
    He’s known as someone not afraid to ruffle feathers.
    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks owner Jody Allen holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
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    Seahawks Finally Up for Sale 10 Days After Super Bowl Win
    The late Paul Allen paid $194 million for the team in 1997.
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    49ers’ Record 38,000-Mile Season Schedule Includes Mexico, Australia
    The franchise will play games in Australia and Mexico this fall.
    Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) is introduced before the WNBA Finals Game 3 against Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 8, 2025.
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    WNBPA Seeks 25% of League Revenue in Counterproposal
    The union lowered its proposed salary cap to below $9.5 million.
    February 17, 2026

    Tony Clark Out As MLBPA Chief
    The MLB CBA expires later this year.
    February 16, 2026

    What We Heard at NBA All-Star Weekend
    The WNBA was notably absent.

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