Friday, August 7, 2026

Why ESPN Bet Failed | How Project B Could Disrupt WNBA CBA Negotiations

ESPN is folding ESPN Bet and “winding down” its partnership with Penn Entertainment after failing to pace their lofty market-share goals. FOS media and entertainment reporter Ryan Glasspiegel has the latest on this failed experiment and what it means for the sports betting industry.

Plus, women’s sports reporter Annie Costabile talks through former WNBA MVP and current union president Nneka Ogwumike signing with the Project B women’s basketball league, and what this says about the W’s ongoing labor discussions.

Also, Stephen A. Smith gets ripped for his sketchy solitaire partnership, Rico Dowdle starts a hilarious GoFundMe campaign, and a college basketball team loses by 90 points to avoid a big fine.

Up Next

Rizzo on Netflix’s Rise in Live Sports

Anthony Rizzo on Netflix sports, MLB labor talks, and the Yankees Polymarket…
August 6, 2026

Larry Berg on Taking Over MLS

Larry Berg on becoming MLS commissioner, private equity, and the World Cup’s…
August 4, 2026
Sponsored

Saints Great Turns to Ownership

Marques Colston discusses his Champions Fund launch and finding success after football.
July 28, 2026