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USA TODAY Sports

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Victor Wembanyama broke out as a massive star this past season for the San Antonio Spurs. His relationship with Nike is reportedly expanding. https://t.co/jLLcCnvcbd

ESPN

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More than 100 women's college basketball players have joined a unionization campaign with the United College Athletes Association, the organization announced, making them the largest group of college athletes to formally push to collectively bargain with their schools.

Snoop Dogg

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Death Row Records

Kurupt x Dj Battlecat’s new album “Tales From My Hood” out now on all platforms! 🎶 Link 🔗 in bio.

ClutchPoints

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Latest Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA: 🔹 Warriors plans after losing out on LeBron 🔹 Peyton Watson, Nuggets 🔹 Potential Trade/Buyout candidates 🔹 Twitter Q&A https://t.co/zw6zqa2gtG

Richard Deitsch

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I love this deal for @TempoBasketball. Morrow is controllable — two more years on her contract, with a team option for 2028. She's just 23 and had a ridiculous motor at LSU. There's more there. Most important: No first round pick traded. Well done to Monica Rogers, Eli Horowitz &

Alexa Philippou

Breaking: The Toronto Tempo have acquired Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow in a trade that’s sending the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick to Connecticut.

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DC Open Quadruples Revenues: How It Rewrote Its Economics

DC Open tennis revenues have quadrupled since 2019, while total prize money has doubled.

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CBS-NFL Renewal Urgency Eases With Paramount-Warner Deal Stalled

Complications related to the merger of the Paramount and Warner Bros. movie studios may have taken some of the air out of the NFL's game ball.

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What the NFL Should Learn From the World Cup’s Bar Boom

The World Cup showed U.S. sports leagues are in danger of missing out on value created by fans coming together when they can’t make it to the stadium.

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FIFA’s Contentious Funding Plan Conjures Super League Memories

The controversial breakaway circuit rocked club soccer five years ago. Gianni Infantino’s proposed commercial entity is drawing a similar reaction.

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Underdog’s $1.3B Sale Agreement Reveals New Details About Company

Underdog's prediction market growth is one of the drivers of newly released user activity and revenue information.

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Banks Are Rushing to Grab College Sports’ Newest Ad Space

Banks are rushing to claim the newest ad space in college sports. Here's why SoFi, JPMorgan Chase and others are looking at jersey patches.

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Mayweather Needn’t Reveal Records in Tyson, Pacquiao Case

Judge rules Floyd Mayweather Jr. needn't reveal financial info to company suing him for alleged breach tied to fights with Mike Tyson & Manny Paquiao.

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UEFA to Boycott World Cup

Concacaf joins European nations in rejecting FIFA's proposal

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Adidas Stock Plunges Record 19% Despite World Cup Revenue Boost

Adidas posted record revenue, but higher marketing expenses dinged earnings, and the stock was on track for its biggest-ever one-day decline.

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NFL’s Former Top Lawyer Jeffrey Pash Joins Proskauer

Former NFL general counsel Jeffrey Pash is joining Proskauer, the firm announced. Pash is one of the nation's most prominent sports attorneys.

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Yankees, Knicks Deal Just the Start of DAZN’s Latest U.S. Plans

DAZN is eager to offer sports teams a new distribution option as RSN strategies get shaken up. New York will now serve as a proving ground.

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RISE to Feature Terri Carmichael Jackson, Jessica Caggiano on WNBA

The WNBAPA's Terri Carmichael Jackson and outside counsel Jessica Caggiano will discuss the 15-month bargaining stretch and 150-hour marathon negotiation that led to the largest salary increase in professional sports CBAs.

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Bron Breaks Ohtani's Record 💰

The King's 76ers uni is best-selling jersey in first 48 hours of announcement (Fanatics)

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NFL Mobile App’s Patent Infringement Case Advances

A judge denied the NFL's motion to dismiss a patent infringement lawsuit related to how users of the app can allegedly cast videos onto TVs.

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Notre Dame's SoFi Patch 💰

Fighting Irish announce sponsorship deal worth $18-20M annually 📸

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LeBron Broke the NBA Aging Curve. Can He Keep Doing It?

LeBron James averaged 20.9 points per game last season—a record for an NBA player at age 41. He also holds the records for ages 37, 38, 39 and 40.

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JPMorgan’s Ohio State Deal Shows Evolution of College Sports

Ohio State's new patch deal with JPMorgan Chase, which pays a reported $15M per year, shows the rapid professionalization of college sports.

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UEFA Slams FIFA Plans 😠

Infantino hopes to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors (multiple reports)

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LeBron’s Prep-to-Pro Path a Relic as Amateur Sports Turn Pro

When the NBA and NBPA banned high school players, NIL and the transfer portal weren't available. Worth considering as LeBron James starts 24th season.

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Sporticast: LeBron James Still Reigns in the NBA

LeBron James will finish his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers. This Sporticast podcast breaks down the surprise signing, and LeBron's legacy.

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Ohtani Card Gets $10M Bounty 👀

Topps unveiled special card honoring B2B MVP

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Deion's Advice to Marshawn 🤝

Beast Mode reveals what Prime told him about taking advantage of post-retirement ventures 🎥

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LeBron’s Reverse ‘Fresh Prince’ Move Makes Philly the Toast of TV

In taking his talents Back East, James is about to rewrite the NBA's TV playbook.

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Giants' Facility Renderings

NY reveals first look at new locker room, weight room and more 📸

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UConn Coach Geno Auriemma Joins ‘Sportico Sports Business’

Geno Auriemma discusses the dramatic change in sports over the last 40 years, UConn's basketball success, the process of documentary filming and more.

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College Soccer’s Foreign Influx Hurts U.S. Talent Development

College soccer can and should be a valid pathway for growing elite U.S. talent. But the number of international players is creating roadblocks.

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GB Wants to Generate Revenue

Packers president Ed Policy says team has to be 'more aggressive' with earning profit

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The Packers Lost Money Last Season—a Rare NFL Misfire

The Packers had an operating loss for the first time since the 1989 season, outside of the COVID-19-impacted 2020 campaign, as player costs soared.

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Ryan Clark on ESPN Firing 🗣️

Former NFL Live analyst was informed during show 🎥

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LeBron's Career Earnings 😱

James currently highest-paid player in NBA history

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LeBron's 76ers Jersey Sold Out 💸

LeHunger Games Fanatics Edition has begun 📸

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Wasserman Near Deal to Sell Agency to Providence for $3.4B

Providence Equity is nearing a $3.4 billion deal to buy the rest of Casey Wasserman's talent agency, now called The Team.

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LeBron James Joins 76ers With $1.7 Billion in Career Earnings

The Philadelphia 76ers are the fourth team in the career of LeBron James, who has earned $1.7 billion in salary and endorsements since he turned pro.

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LeBron's 1st Autographed 1-of-1 76ers Trading Card Revealed by Topps

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🚨 LEBRON SIGNING WITH 76ERS

The King returns to the East with 2-yr, $8M deal per Shams. Read James' statement here 📲

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕

Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

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World Cup Rights in Limbo as Media Giants Await Key FIFA Rulings

Make it rain: Gianni Infantino and FIFA have some decisions to make before bidding for the next set of men's World Cup media rights opens.

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Underdog’s Prediction Market Push Leverages Its Online Edge

Launching Aristotle Exchange ahead of NFL season is a significant development for Underdog, which is devoting heavy resources to prediction markets.

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Texas Tech’s Campbell Warned Big 12 He Had Sorsby ‘Receipts’ on Cincy

A text obtained by Sportico shows how Texas Tech board chair Cody Campbell tried to push back on Cincinnati coach Matt Satterfield's tampering claims.

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Mets’ First-Half Citi Field Revenue at $149 Million as Team Craters

Ticket revenue at Citi Field was flat, but concessions and parking revenue both fell at least 10% during the team's disastrous first half.

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Panthers' Renovation Rendering

Pics of what stadium will look like after $1.3B project. More images here 📲

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Sporticast: A Tale of Two Billion-Dollar Sports Family Empires

The Waltons and Mittals are growing two family sports ownership empires. This Sporticast podcast also breaks down ESPN's latest round of layoffs.

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Fox, Telemundo Combine for $1.2B in World Cup Ad Sales Revenue

Purists never stopped moaning about FIFA's World Cup hydration breaks, but you won't hear Fox Sports execs complaining about the new revenue.

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Ryan Clark Addresses ESPN Exit

Former NFL safety pushes back on report he 'wasn't forced' from analyst job

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Chiefs' New Stadium Renderings 😲

Tap for first look at domed stadium set to open in 2031 📸

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Thrift Shopper Paid $3 for Wilt Jacket

Teenager lands major profit for NBA legend's Finals warm-up. Tap to see 📲

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Messi-Driven Inter Miami Sponsor Boom Expands After World Cup

The new deal is the 14th sponsorship the club has signed in 2026, inclusive of new partners, renewals and extensions.

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UK Investment Firm Discloses 5.6% Stake in Manchester United

Boldhaven has big bet on Man United, whose stock is up 84% since its April 2025 low. The firm is now the second-biggest institutional holder.

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World Cup Final Sets TV Record 🤯

Spain-Argentina averaged 66.4M combined viewers in US, largest non-Super Bowl audience since 1994 Olympics (FOX)

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Fox Crushes World Cup Ratings Record as Final Draws 38.9M

Spain's extra-time World Cup final victory over Argentina peaked with a staggering 51.69 million viewers.

Insider: Blazers, Portland Still Far Apart

Jake Fischer says there's 'real fear' that team could leave city

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NFL Made $14.5B in 2025 🤑

League raked in more than all NBA, MLB and NHL teams COMBINED (Sportico)

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NFL 2025 National Revenue Tops $14B, Teams Get $450M

The NFL's $450 million per-team payout from media and other league deals is more than the combined total for NBA, NHL and MLB teams.

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ESPN Layoffs Hit On-Air Talent After $3B NFL Network Deal

In a note to staffers, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro acknowledged that the transaction with the NFL led to “some difficult decisions about job impacts.”

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Haaland, Vozinha Lead World Cup’s Instagram Followers Surge

See which 2026 World Cup stars gained the most Instagram followers, from Erling Haaland and Vozinha to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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Ultra Rare Shohei Card ✨

Ohtani Gold Logoman expected to resale for $5M. Tap for first look 📸

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Wrigley Rooftop-View Case Raises Proximity Issue Across Sports

Wrigley View Rooftop contends if the Cubs win their lawsuit against rooftop seats, other sports could exploit that finding to charge their neighbors.

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Sporticast: Guiding MLS After Don Garber

The MLS commissioner search is down to two candidates. This Sporticast podcast breaks down Larry Berg and David Nathanson's candidacies.

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How World Cup Prediction Markets Fared: Data for Kalshi, Others

Data analysis of market share between Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood and all the other federally regulated prediction market exchanges.

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Messi-Yamal 1-of-1 Card 🤯

Topps capitalizing on iconic 2007 photoshoot 📸

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Wheeler Sells House for $26M

Phillies star's NYC penthouse purchased for record neighborhood price (NY Post)

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Bulls Game-Used Court Sells for $1.8M 💵

10 pieces of wood autographed by MJ and Pippen were used during 1996, 1997 and 1998 3-peat

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Walmart Heiress Explores Las Vegas NBA Expansion Bid

Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie, who are worth $18 billion, are looking to secure an NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas.

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Wilt Jacket Sells for $89K 💰

One lucky teenager can turned $3 thrift find into a BAG (AP)

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Club Sportico: World Cup Winners & Losers

It's not just Spain leaving the U.S. a winner after the 2026 World Cup. And it's not just Argentina who suffered a loss this summer. Here's our recap.

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Tebow Agrees to New Contract with ESPN

Former Heisman winner agrees to multi-year extension

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The Big, Beautiful, Commercial, Chaotic World Cup

After Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup, FIFA and North American hosts can celebrate a commercially successful tournament.

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Lamine Yamal’s First World Cup a Launchpad for His Global Brand

Lamine Yamal has been described as the "future of football." No more—Spain's World Cup victory should launch his global brand to a new level.

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Ryan Fox Career Earnings 💰

Up an extra $3.2M after 2026 British Open win 📲

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Flagg's Autograph Story ✍🏼

Mavs star recalls practicing signature in HS after signing rare card

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Club Sportico: What’s the Point of World Cup 3rd Place Match?

It's unclear whether Kylian Mbappé will go for the Golden Boot on Saturday, or whether England fans will relish a final chance to sing Wonderwall.

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Brady Buys Rare Mendoza Card

Raiders minority owner purchased 1-of-1 autographed collectible 🎥

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49ers Exec Marathe Removes Name From MLS Commissioner Search

San Francisco 49ers exec Paraag Marathe removed his name from consideration in the search for a new MLS commissioner. He was one of three finalists.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for July 17

Personnel, partnerships, products and purchases for this week in sports business.

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Texas Rangers Set Stage for Abrupt Streamer Switch a Year Ago

MLB's Texas Rangers swapped Victory+ for BZZR midseason. Connections between the new digital platform and the franchise help explain the jump.

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Lakers' New Uni Sponsor 💼

Deal to be worth $30M+ annually per ESPN. See it here 📲

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MLS’ 3 Commissioner Finalists: Berg, Marathe, Nathanson

Larry Berg, Paraag Marathe and David Nathanson all have direct soccer ownership ties, but also have distinct skill sets for the MLS commissioner role.

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Chattanooga FC Could Benefit From Spain’s World Cup Run

The Tennessee city saw a substantial tourism boost from hosting Spain, and its MLS Next Pro team may be able to ride that momentum to new growth.

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The World Cup Vibes Have Been Immaculate, but Joy Comes at a Cost

OPINION: The World Cup saw memorable cultural exchanges and some great play. It also may have ushered in a new era of match stoppages.

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Kerr of the Moment: Record Mile Attempt Is Months in Making

By going after the 27 year old world record in the mile, Josh Kerr is drawing eyeballs to track and field, benefiting sponsors and his competitors

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Fox Draws Largest MLB All-Star Game Audience Since 2018

Miguel Vargas homered in his first All-Star Game, blasting a towering solo shot in the eighth inning to secure a 4-0 win for the American League.

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Roger Goodell Wants the NFL to Suit Up in Japan

Asked by Sportico what new international destination he'd like the NFL to play in, commissioner Roger Goodell answered, "Tokyo."

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LeBron Impacting Schedule 📆

Adam Silver says where 4x champ decides to sign 'will influence' Christmas, opening week schedule

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MLB Bans AI Access on iPads

League taking step to prevent artificial intelligence use during games (The Athletic)

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Flores v. NFL Discrimination Case to Remain in Court, Judge Says

Brian Flores' case against the NFL and several teams will remain in federal court and not go to an NFL-overseen arbitration process, a judge rules.

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Kuz Calls Out Athlete Spending

Bucks forward says it's 'exhausting' hearing players complain about taxes

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Sporticast: The English Speakers Watching the World Cup in Spanish

Andrés Cantor joins the Sporticast to talk about Telemundo's World Cup coverage, his love for Argentina, the USMNT's exit and possible expansion.

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Getting Down to Business: 4 Takeaways for Argentina vs. Spain

What the 2026 World Cup Final matchup means for the global soccer industry, its top sponsors, stars and fans.

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Adam Silver Projects 2027 Launch Date for NBA’s Local Streaming Hub

While the commissioner did not identify a likely partner, the smart money is on a deep-pocketed streamer.

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New York Yankees, Apollo Discuss Financing Deal Worth $2B to $3B

The New York Yankees and Apollo are in talks for the firm to invest more than $2 billion into the MLB team and its related businesses.

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Herro's Florida Home For Sale

Former Heat guard's mansion listed for $12M Tap or details 📲

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ESPY’s New ‘Best Tunnel Fit’ Award Takes Athlete Styles to Next Step

The ESPYS' Best Tunnel Fit award reflects the growing business of athlete fashion, luxury partnerships and personal branding.

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Japan Video-Game Publisher Goes Global With Nippon Baseball Game

The video-game publisher is releasing the latest in its Pro Spirits franchise Thursday, highlighting Nippon Professional Baseball for a new audience.

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Fox Boosts Quiet MLB All-Star Game With Countless Player Voices

In an All-Star Game dominated by the pitchers, Fox's broadcast kept things interesting with mic'd-up players and drones overhead.

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Hey Jude: Bellingham Breakout a Boon to Icons Memorabilia

Icons Memorabilia, long defined by Lionel Messi, landed England’s Bellingham pre-World Cup and is positioned to extend its lucrative tournament run.

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England-Argentina Should Shatter Records for Fox, Telemundo

The prospect of Messi's final World Cup appearance combined with a 60-year England vigil should make for a Wednesday afternoon blockbuster.

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Ohtani Card Sells for $3.3M 🤯

Most expensive 1-of-1 Shohei collectible ever bought in private sale

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Seahawks New Owners Line Up Billions in Tax Breaks

The record $9.6 billion purchase of the Seattle Seahawks led by Vinod and Neeru Khosla provides the Khoslas with huge tax breaks via the current code.

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Netflix’s $50M Bet on Home Run Derby Pumps New Life Into Exhibition

The Home Run Derby seems to fit Netflix’s sweet spot of entertainment-heavy sporting events, though its 2026 presentation felt surprisingly subdued.

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Sporticast: How Is the Seattle Seahawks Deal Being Financed?

Vinod and Neeru Khosla took a different path to the NFL than any other owners. This Sporticast podcast breaks down the $9.6b deal from all angles.

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Shohei Cleats Could Draw Record Price 💰

Ohtani's shoes from Dodgers' opener at Tokyo Dome hitting auction block (USA Today)

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NHL Players to Get Record $170M Rebate as League Business Thrives

NHL players are on track to receive an extra 5.5% of their 2025-26 salaries to ensure the league's revenue is split 50-50 between owners and players.

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Japan’s SoftBank Hawks’ Revenue Topped 12 MLB Clubs Last Year

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan generated more revenue than 12 teams in MLB, data shows.

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Top CFB NIL Valuations 💰

What Arch and more will earn this upcoming season 📲

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Paul Hastings LLP Launches Sports Practice Amid Global Boom

The law firm generated its best revenue yet in the most recent fiscal year, and now it’s formalizing its position in the sports world with a trio of new hires.

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Wimbledon 2026: Women’s Czechs and Balances, Sinner’s Dominance

Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Wimbledon men's final to defend his title, while Linda Noskova became the 10th women's champion in the past 10 tournaments.

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Exclusive: Vinod Khosla to Buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion

The Seattle Seahawks will be sold to billionaire Vinod Khosla. The Sun Microsystems co-founder will buy the team from Paul Allen's estate.

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Seahawks Sell For $9.6B

Group led by 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla agrees to record purchase of NFL franchise (Schefter)

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And After All … Those England Wins, Oasis UK Streams Up Over 100%

Wonderwall returned to the UK's top 40 chart and Oasis streams have doubled since England adopted the tune as their World Cup anthem.

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️

Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

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Wemby Panini Sells for $1.4M🤑

2024 'Kaboom' card becomes most expensive ever sold 📸

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Wemby to Sign $252M Deal

Spurs star agrees to 5-year maximum rookie extension with option for fifth season (Shams)

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Kawhi Trade Value Could Change Based on Aspiration Scandal

The Clippers and Raptors hope to complete a trade involving Kawhi Leonard, but it's on hold as they await a league report on the Aspiration scandal.

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UFC 329 to Break Gate Record

Dana White says 'Conor McGregor effect' expected to bring $25 million 🎥

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for July 10

Personnel, partnerships, products and purchases for this week in sports business.

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Club Sportico: Top Screenwriters Script LeBron’s Last Act

Sportico asks two top sports movie writers whether LeBron James should return to Cleveland, or write a different final act, maybe with Steph Curry.

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The Face of Soccer in the United States Is … David Beckham?

The Brit with the golden right foot has been everywhere during this World Cup—including the commercial breaks.

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ESPN Close to Extending Schefter

NFL insider's new deal would run into 2030s (FOS)

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Kalshi’s Weather Delay Bets Raise Regulatory Questions

Want to wager on an MLB team starting its game a few minutes late? Kalshi has set the groundwork for that to happen.

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Zion Williamson Tells Ex-Agent to Pay Up in Latest Legal Brief

Zion Williamson and his former agent continue their seven-year litigation as Williamson argues that Gina Ford can't delay paying him $685K in fees.

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Savannah James Calls Out Critics 👀

LeBron's wife says critics have made a career out of talking about LeBron. Tap for video 🎥

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Jayden Daniels Joins Gatorade

Commanders QB newest member of company's athlete roster

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Ex-Hawks GM Tapped by Project B to Woo Global Hoops Stars

Project B plans to launch an "elite" global men's basketball league in January 2027, with players ranging from teenage prospects to NBA vets.

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NBA’s Lagging Salary Cap Is Forcing Teams to Change Roster Plans

The NBA salary cap is inching, rather than leaping, upwards, and teams' financial constraints have only become tighter.

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Sporticast: Captain America’s World Cup Fall From Grace

Christian Pulisic bothered a number of fans for comments made after the USMNT's World Cup exit. This Sporticast podcast breaks down the U.S. loss.

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Brunson Game 1 Jersey Price 😵

Fan drops $1M on piece of NBA Finals history 📸

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Rays' Stadium Renderings 🏟️

Tampa Bay reveals first look of proposed ballpark with 'first-of-its-kind transparent roof' 🎥

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Wimbledon Fery Tale Features a Wild Card and a Silver Spoon

Arthur Fery, just the second wild card to reach a men's singles Wimbledon semifinal, would not have qualified for the tournament based on ranking.

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IOC Pulls Plug on Nordic Combined at 2030 Winter Olympics

IOC approves 2030 Winter Olympics changes, adding freeride and Synchro9 while removing Nordic combined.

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Bob Myers' 76ers Pitch to Bron

Philly exec says Sixers give LeBron 'best chance to win' 🎥

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U.S. World Cup Exit Isn’t So Bad for Fox—Thanks to Hydration Breaks

Preliminary Nielsen data suggests that more than 30 million people tuned in for Fox's coverage of Belgium's 4-1 rout of the USMNT.

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NIL Era’s Goofiest Lawsuit Hinges on Agent’s ‘Employee’ Status

Noah Reisenfeld once defended NIL agents charging college athletes 20% commissions. Now he accuses Lil Wayne's agency of trying to exploit him.

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IOC Conditionally Lifts Ban on Russian Athletes Ahead of LA 2028

Russian athletes may be eligible to compete at the LA 2028 Olympics after the IOC removed its suspension, with some conditions.

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NCAA Eligibility Lawsuits Continue Even with New Rules

At some point, college sports end for athletes, but the "when" remains a legally contentious topic despite new NCAA rules giving athletes more time.

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Feds Detail Hoopster Kerr Kriisa’s Alleged $2.2M Criminal Side Hustle

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa is accused in a criminal indictment of defrauding two victims while playing at four schools.

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Rogers Completes Toronto Sports Empire With $3.1B MLSE Purchase

The deal gives Rogers Communications full ownership of teams in four of the five biggest North American leagues and sets stage for a minority sale.

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U.S. Soccer Is at the Rubicon

The U.S. men's knockout game vs. Belgium is the World Cup moment that investors spent billions hoping would come for the USMNT in 2026.

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Versant to Acquire Full Swing Golf Tech From Bruin Capital for $530M

Tiger Woods was an early adopter of Full Swing's next-gen golf simulator.

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U.S. World Cup Run Boosts Both Nike and Adidas Jersey Sales

The U.S. Men's National Team is performing well at the 2026 World Cup, and in a merchandise first, both Nike and Adidas have hot-selling jerseys.

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World Cup Nationalism Drives Media as U.S. Seeks ‘Soccer Nation’ Status

Want proof that the U.S. is now “a soccer nation” that truly treats the sport like the rest of the world does?It’s the unapologetic media homerism.

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How Do You Say ‘Phenom’ In French? Club Sportico

Paul Seixas is a rare teenager competing at the Tour de France. He's also seeking to end France's 41-year drought in the sport's biggest race.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for July 3

Personnel, partnerships, products and purchases for this week in sports business.

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Dolan's Son Taking Over NYR

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