Thursday, July 9, 2026

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With billions of dollars flying around, live sports rights are a hotter discussion than ever. Front Office Sports goes deep on the state of negotiations, how much top talent is getting paid, ratings, and more.

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
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Adam Schefter Nearing Long-Term ESPN Extension

The agreement would keep Schefter under contract into the 2030s.
July 9, 2026
July 1, 2026; Santa Clara, California, U.S.; Christian Pulisic of the U.S. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

It’s Open Season on Christian Pulisic After USMNT World Cup Exit

Ex-U.S. soccer stars have been among Pulisic’s most prominent critics.
July 9, 2026
Mar 28, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a Philadelphia Flyers logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Flyers Owner Remains in Limbo Amid Comcast Spin-Off

Sources say Comcast Spectacor’s long-term home is still unclear.
July 8, 2026
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How Obscure Sports Get Mainstream TV Deals

For niche sports, getting on TV often matters more than getting paid.
July 8, 2026