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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Sports Business

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center.

LeBron James on the Verge of Losing Two 21-Year Streaks

James has qualified for every All-Star Game since 2024.
January 8, 2026
Jan 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) and Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) celebrate during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena.

Winning Gets in the Way of Wizards, Nets Tank Jobs

The NBA recently floated rule changes to curb tanking.
January 7, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (26) celebrates a pick six during the second quarter in an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.

NFL Sees Highest Viewership in More Than 35 Years

The league posts its second-best viewership total on record.
January 7, 2026
Dec 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks during the second half at the TD Garden.

Celtics Contending Again Despite Cutting $300M in Projected Salary

Jayson Tatum has not been ruled out for the 2025–26 season.
January 6, 2026