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Matt Palumb
May 08, 2026 | 6:00 AM

Pro Lacrosse’s Top Ref Is As Famous As the Players

The last celebrity referee is in the Premier Lacrosse League.
Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) goes up for a rebound against Connecticut Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) and Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
May 07, 2026 | 3:02 PM

Expanded Basketball Tournaments Will Yield NCAA $50M a Year

The deal guarantees the NCAA will be able to cover additional operating expenses.
Potawatomi Sports Book patrons watch from the bar the University of Wisconsin men play UCLA on Friday, March 14, 2025. The venue is open for the first time during March Madness and is expecting to be busy over the next few weeks in Milwaukee.
May 07, 2026 | 2:44 PM

Live Sports Streaming Ad Market Rife With Fraud, Experts Say

The rise of streaming has led to issues with ad sales.
May 07, 2026 | 2:42 PM

Tournament Darling LIU Had 1,000 Ineligible Athletes, NCAA Says

LIU merged its Brooklyn and Long Island campuses in 2019. 
May 07, 2026 | 2:20 PM

Most Big 12 Schools Turning Down $30M RedBird Credit Line

11 schools say they’re declining the money. They have a one-year window.
May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) prepares to take a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.
May 07, 2026 | 1:15 PM

NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M

Next season’s salary cap confirmed bullish projections from the league and union.
May 07, 2026 | 12:50 PM

Lexie Hull Thinks Offseason Basketball Leagues Could Eventually Merge

Hull has played in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled.
Mar 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Opinion
May 07, 2026 | 12:31 PM

Draymond Green Embarrassed Himself With Charles Barkley Diss

Green took an ill-advised swipe at Barkley’s four seasons in Houston.
Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; General view of Court Philippe Chatrier for the Coco Gauff of the United States and Aryna Sabalenka womenÕs final on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
May 07, 2026 | 12:00 PM

Venus Williams, John Isner Expand Roles on TNT French Open Coverage

Genie Bouchard is also joining TNT’s coverage.
May 2, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze (11) reacts to his goal against the CF Montréal in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit
May 07, 2026 | 11:31 AM

How Atlanta Unexpectedly Became the Epicenter of U.S. Soccer

U.S. Soccer is opening a new national HQ in Georgia.