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"In my mind, [Brock Purdy's] always been the best quarterback in the entire league." 49ers linebacker Fred Warner with high praise for Brock Purdy following their win vs. the Rams 🙌

Rookie Watch

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Malachi Toney had Florida A&M’s secondary COMPLETELY LOST on this route. The Hurricanes WR might be the BEST slot route runner in all of CFB 😱🔥 (via 305sportss/IG)

Super 70s Sports

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Late night weed smoking take: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is the best movie of the 21st century so far. What’s yours?

Darren Rovell

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Topps sold more than 250,000 base cards and pulled in more than $2.5 million so people could chase this card. How a card that is ordered six months ago and arrived before summer is found just now is wild.

Topps

NEWS: The 1-of-1 Jack Hughes ‘Golden Goal’ autograph card has finally surfaced 🤯

Greg Beacham

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After his 0-tackle Rams debut, Myles Garrett admits he’s not 100% after his knee issue in camp: “This was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there, and I’ve got to be better.”

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Sabrina Ionescu Reflects on WNBA’s New CBA Impacts

As a keynote speaker at Sportico's RISE event, Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu emphasizes how the WNBA's new CBA impacts every single person in the league.

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NFL 2026: What’s Next for the NFL’s Investment Arm, 32 Equity?

The NFL's venture arm, 32 Equity, is considering a new fund with a deep-pocketed institutional partner that could usher in a new phase for the league.

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Sporticast: Are Late U.S. Open Matches a Victimless Crime?

The U.S. Open's late nights are angering fans. This Sporticast episode also talks about LIV Golf's bankruptcy and the NFL season kickoff.

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LIV Golf’s Bankruptcy Through the Eyes of One of Its Creditors

The bankruptcy filings include a full-term sheet for LIV’s pending $300 million financing arrangement with BC Partners.

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LIV Golf Secures Initial Court Approval as Bankruptcy Case Begins

LIV Golf's lawyers told a U.S. bankruptcy court judge Wednesday that the golf circuit is far from "free fall."

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SEC’s LSU Threat Puts Conference Autonomy to the Test

College sports has long been run by the NCAA but conferences are now taking their powers to court, as SEC v. LSU and Big 12 v. Texas Tech have shown.

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NFL 2026: As Netflix Gets More Games, Will It Lose Any Magic?

Netflix is expanding its NFL package from two games to five this season. It remains to be seen how many more games massive streamers might add.

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Ward Joins Guardians Ownership

Browns CB follows Travis Kelce in purchasing minority stake in franchise

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Messi to Buy Spanish Team 🇪🇸

Leo agrees to become owner of La Liga 2 club Eldense (The Athletic)

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LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy

DeChambeau, Rahm and more free to leave as league owes players at least $45M (BBC)

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New Buzz On 24-Team CFP 👀

Negotiations could open door for major expansion (ESPN)

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LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy: What to Know and What Comes Next

It’s the latest move in the breakaway circuit’s fight for survival after the PIF of Saudi Arabia pulled funding.

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White Tennis Shoes for Fall? Nike, Reebok, Adidas All Say So

Amid a dour year for lifestyle shoes, the biggest brands are changing their approach.

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Esports Was Supposed to Be Bigger Than the NBA. What Happened?

Competitions and live tournaments can still draw huge audiences—and pay millions in prizes—but the hype now seems more like COVID-induced delusion.

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Notable Football Concession Items

Colts, Dolphins and more have new food items this season. Tap to see 📸

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Tiafoe Rides Success in Armstrong Stadium to US Open Quarterfinals

Frances Tiafoe has won all four of his 2026 US Open matches in Louis Armstrong Stadium, improving his career record on that court to 10-0.

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Liverpool's New Shirt Sponsor ✈️

Turkish Airlines signs massive deal to be main sponsor from next season

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NFL 2026: As Team Values Soar, Can Anything Slow Them Down?

NFL team valuations have tripled since 2020 to an average of $9.34B. The bull case for NFL franchises is clear, but what keeps owners up at night?

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Renderings of 76ers, Flyers Arena 😲

Tap for first look at South Philly venue set to open in 2030 📸

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Sporticast: An NFL Safety’s Journey From Truck Hits to Trucking Biz

Antoine Bethea joins the Sporticast podcast to talk about his career since retiring from the NFL, and how athletes are getting savvier in retirement.

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When NFL Players Are Fined, Where Does the Money Go?

When NFL players get fined, money doesn't go to the league or teams. Sportico explains where NFL fine money goes, how fees are established and more.

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The Sun Never Sets on Kroenke’s Sports Empire: Club Sportico

Stan Kroenke's sports teams—which include the Rams, Avalanche, Nuggets and Arsenal—will play more than 300 days per year following Angels deal.

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Goodell Contract Extended After $270B Team Value Gain Since 2006

Roger Goodell since a four-year contract extension. The average NFL team was worth $900 million in 2006 when he took charge. It is now $9.34 billion.

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How DEN Built $175M Facility 😳

Broncos' 'state-of-the-art' complex took 750,000 total man hours to complete (ESPN)

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She Had Game: What Gloria Steinem Had to Say About Women and Sports

Gloria Steinem, who died this past week at the age of 92, refused to accept sports, in particular, as a patriarchy, working to create paths for equality for women who chose to compete on the same level with men.

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Can NASCAR’s New Championship Format Be Both Fun and Fair?

NASCAR has updated how it determines its annual champion, moving away from an elimination-style playoff and using the final 10 races to pick a winner.

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‘NBA 2K27’ Is Not for the Nostalgic

The basketball video game franchise takes some small steps forward but lacks some of the creative touches its studio included 20+ years ago.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Sept. 4

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

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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to Retire at End of Year

Engelbert oversaw unprecedented growth at the WNBA but also endured backlash to her leadership style. She retires after seven years as commissioner.

Gators' Crypto Deal 🤑

Florida Gators

@FloridaGators

The Florida Gators are proud to partner with XRP 🐊 ℹ️ https://t.co/Ls7rM409gC

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Ruling for LSU’s Ex-NFL Players Sets Up State-Federal Court Clash

As a state judge in Louisiana rules that players who signed NFL contracts can join LSU, the SEC is suing LSU in federal court as legal battle widens.

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The US Open Is Louder Than Ever. Stop Expecting It to Be Quiet

Every year fans complain about crowd noise at the U.S. Open. But New York's Grand Slam reflects the spirit of the city and the growth of tennis.

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If You Eff Around, Pablo Torre’s Probably Going to Find Out

In handing down a virtual death sentence to the Clippers over the Kawhi Leonard saga, the NBA validated Torre's Pulitzer Prize win.

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College Sports’ Problem With the Substitution Effect

There's a real possibility of decreasing college sports donor dollars and diminishing spectator demand if NIL bills and ticket prices keep rising.

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FIFA Accuses UEFA of 'Smear Campaign' in Court Filing

Filing comes in response to UEFA requests for discovery of evidence connected to FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan (AP)

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Wolverine in Norwich Talks 😯

Hugh Jackman 'very, very interested' in buying stake in English club (TalkSport)

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Don’t Wear Loud Versace If You’re Losing: The Codes of Sports Styling

From the NFL to MLS, working with athletes has its rewards, codes and challenges: “It’s literally a trigonometry class to get clothing to work.”

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The Athletic Completes Dianna Russini Review

Investigation concludes that former NFL reporter violated company's standards because of relationship with Mike Vrabel (AP)

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The Fix Is Not In: Can Sports Gambling’s Trust Crisis Be Solved?

If outcomes of games are called into question, the whole system falls apart. The nightmare scenario: People see professional sports as pro wrestling.

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Raiders Get $75M for Upgrades

Team secures major public funding for Allegiant Stadium improvements

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As Big 12 Promotes Energy Drinks, Its Schools’ Research Is Mixed

Big 12 university research on energy drinks raises questions about league's Monster deal, though one Texas Tech kinesiologist finds it "kinda cool."

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Sporticast: 2 Words to Explain Stan Kroenke’s Angels Purchase

Stan Kroenke's deal to buy the Angels would bring his sports empire to $28 billion worth of franchises. The Sporticast podcast breaks it down.

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NBA Docks Clippers’ Draft Picks, Suspends Ballmer in Cap Caper

The NBA severely punishes the Clippers by stripping team of 5 draft picks and other penalties as NBA finds cap circumvention in Kawhi deal.

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Clippers to Appeal Punishment

Team statement ‘vehemently’ rejects NBA’s findings, citing ‘heavily biased investigation’ 📸

Mark Cuban Praises Pablo Torre

BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe -- stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, issuing a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence

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Kawhi's Post After Punishment

Star accepts 'full responsibility for lapses in judgment' by people in his inner circle

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NBA Punishes Clippers

League strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

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Angels Owner Wants New Stadium

Stan Kroenke intends to build a $2.5B ballpark after buying team (Forbes)

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The US Open’s Hardest-Working Player Is 38 Years Old

Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, who is 38 years old, has played in 28 tournaments this year. His attitude is simple—if there's an event, he plays it.

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Colts' Viral Gift to Intern 🥹

Now THAT'S a way to find out you're being promoted 🎥

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Amazon Expands Regional Sports Play With 6 NHL Team Deals

Amazon Prime Video will be the exclusive streaming home for the NHL's Ducks, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild and Blues starting this season.

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Highest-Paid College Football Coaches: Cignetti Reigns at $13.2M

Curt Cignetti is atop the college pay chart after signing four deals at Indiana. Fifteen coaches have deals worth at least $10.75 million per year.

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Trout, Rams Talked About Sale

Star vet consulted NFL players on new owner Stan Kroenke after Angels purchase (LA Times)

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Stan Kroenke to Buy MLB’s Los Angeles Angels

Stan Kroenke is expanding his sports empire by buying the Los Angeles Angels, joining the Nuggets, LA Rams, Avalanche and more.

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LA Angels to Be Sold

Stan Kroenke agrees to buy franchise from Arte Moreno

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Alex Eala, Left Off Ashe, Sends US Open Ticket Prices Soaring

Alex Eala's U.S. Open first-round match will be in Louis Armstrong Stadium, where the cheapest tickets have surged to more than $300.

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Tony Romo Releases Statement

CBS broadcaster takes responsibility for 'failures' after being placed on indefinite leave

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Sports Television Is Fragmenting. Can YouTube TV Keep It Together?

YouTube TV executives share the product pivots, partner agreements and marketing campaigns that have helped it reportedly surpass 10 million users.

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Allen Launches New Studio 🎥

Bills QB will serve as CEO and be executive producer on all projects (Variety)

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Sporticast: ‘The First Thing I’ll Tell You Is, Make More Money’

Marc Ganis joins the Sporticast podcast to discuss the changing nature of sports dealmaking and potential pitfalls. He also talks NFL business.

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UCLA Fires Athletic Director

School moves on to former Lakers exec Tim Harris amid 'significant financial deficit' under Martin Jarmond (ESPN)

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Club Sportico: Introducing Tennis Scorigami

The 2026 US Open has begun, and Sportico's new tennis scorigami bot is tracking every unique scoreline during the tournament.

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NHL’s Islanders Selling Stake to Venture Capital Investor

VC investor David Shuman, who is chairman of the board at Oura, is buying a stake in the NHL's New York Islanders.

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SB Nation Launches App Home for Its 200 Fan Communities

SB Nation is launching a new app for its nearly 200 communities, giving fans a new way to keep up with their favorite teams and chat on game day.

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What Makes a Perfect Serve? IBM Stats at the US Open Offer Clues

Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Coco Gauff's serves could determine their ability to win the US Open. IBM has a new stat measuring their performance.

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At the U.S. Open, You Get Paid $140K for Losing

For many of the players who lose in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open main draw, it will still be their richest payday of the year.

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U.S. Open “Will Become Tennis Disneyland,” According to USTA CEO

Grand Slam tennis tournament will add new experiences for children and adults in years to come, per the USTA CEO, amid already rising ticket prices.

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Callaway’s Not So Good-Good Call Is Cautionary Tale for Being Edgy

In looking to win over a generation of younger duffers, Callaway took its eye off the ball.

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Latest on NBA Vegas Expansion

League asking interested groups to submit a 'more detailed portfolio' (The Athletic)

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Rays Stadium Deal Approved 🏟️

Hillsborough County Commission approves Tampa Bay's $2.3B home

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 28

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

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Jeanie Buss Mounts Case Against Siblings to Remain Lakers Owner

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss is taking her siblings to court to maintain her ownership and leadership role on the team.

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It’s Official: The U.S. Open Is a 3-Week Event

US Open Fan Week is a miracle. In a city where a rum and coke costs $20, hundreds of thousands of fans watch the world's best tennis players for free.

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RIP, Pro Bowl. Here’s What the NFL Should Cut Next

Just 1.92 million viewers tuned in for February's flag football exhibition, which had been unceremoniously dumped onto ESPN's Tuesday night schedule.

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KD Could Earn Massive Investment Payout 🤑

Reported $12.9B 'Hugging Face' sale could make Rockets star even richer 📲

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The NFL Now Owns a Piece of DAZN, Too

DAZN acquiring EverPass, which streams live games for sports bars, means the NFL, RedBird Capital and TKO become minority shareholders in DAZN.

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Callaway, PGA End Good Good Deals

Tap in for details on fallout from ad backlash 📲

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UEFA Pursues Possible Criminal Probe Over FIFA’s Kushner Deal

UEFA is seeking subpoenas of Joshua Kushner, Thrive Capital, Greg Maffei and the U.S. offices of FIFA over the global soccer body's failed FFE deal.

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Sports Is a Universal Language, With Some Help From AI Translations

Instead of committing to the expense of a full localized production, sports leagues can use technology to understand whether an audience exists.

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Sporticast: The Changing Face of Sports Ownership

The Sporticast podcast explains the Seahawks' and other teams sales, the state of LIV Golf, and the ongoing Mark Walter saga.

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Offseason 'Hard Knocks' Back🙌

NFL media announces return of series on HBO. Full details 📲

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NFL Owners Approve $9.6 Billion Seahawks Sale to Khoslas

The enterprise value of the Khosla purchase is an NFL-record $9.612 billion, with the $12 million a likely nod to Seattle’s fan base known as the 12s.

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥

Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

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Michael Jordan Done at NBC

NBA legend not expected to return to the network (FOS)

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Dodgers, Cadillac F1 Team Not for Sale, Says Walter’s TWG

The holding company for Mark Walter's sports assets says the Dodgers and the Cadillac F1 team won't be sold, unlike the Lakers.

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U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Morphs Into Showcase for Singles Stars

The US Open Mixed Doubles semifinals will feature four teams of singles stars, a total flip from last year, when a pair of doubles specialists won.

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GT Teases NASA Uni Patch 🚀

Yellow Jackets AD makes pitch for new football sponsor 📸

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Buss Brothers Buy Padres Stake

Longtime Lakers execs Joey and Jesse join new ownership group

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LIV Golf Lays Off Majority of Staff as It Charts 2.0 Version

LIV Golf completed layoffs today as it deals with the fallout of PIF ending its funding of the golf tour after spending $5 billion.

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Iconic MJ Ferrari to Be Sold 💸

Jordan's 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello could fetch $1.3M in auction

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Unrivaled Hoops Valuation Hits $650M in New Funding Round

The women's 3x3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart considers moving away from its Miami home base after the upcoming third season.

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Roku Adds NWSL Games in Expanded Free Streaming Push

NWSL and Roku announced a streaming partnership starting Aug. 30 and expected to continue past Fox's acquisition of the streaming company.

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How the Viral 20-0 NFL Game Hit the Vibe-Code Lottery

Building a game that lets users assemble an all-time NFL roster took Nick Baumeyer just a day with AI's help. Now, he’s trying to scale it up.

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LSU Wades Into Choppy Waters in Fired Hoops Assistant’s Trial

McNeese head coach Bill Armstrong, Wade’s former top assistant at LSU, is suing his former school over his 2022 firing for cause.

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Josh Harris Talks Landing LeBron on ‘Sportico Sports Business’

Harris, who owns five sports teams, knows the important of culture-building and surrounding yourself with the right people to help teams win.

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Sneaker Industry Faces ‘Hangover’ as Dick’s Shares Drop 27%

Heavy promotions and lackluster demand for lifestyle sneakers is sending a shiver through the athletic footwear industry from Nike to Under Armour.

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NFL x Disney Merch Collab ✨

Designs for all 32 teams released. See them here 📲

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Mamdani's US Open Tickets Initiative

1,000 'affordable' tickets to be made available for NYC residents (The Athletic)

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College Football Morphing Into the NFL Has Big Legal Implications

The Cleveland Browns waived tight end Dae’Quan Wright so he could sign with LSU in a move that may have major legal ramifications for college sports.

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Sporticast: Mr. Haaland’s Haircut

Erling Haaland's haircut is a masterclass in athlete social media. This Sporticast podcast also talks about the surprise Timberwolves sale.

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Jed York Could Face Punishment From NFL After No-Contest Plea

49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest after an arrest for suspicion of prostitution. It will be reviewed under the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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Chelsea Kicks Off Season After Losing $650M in 3 Years

Chelsea has racked up massive losses off the field and is now facing potential ownership changes among Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali and Mark Walter.

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Feds Expand Cam Colvin Fraud Case, Seek to Restrict His Online Presence

In a superseding indictment, the former college football player and self-proclaimed billionaire is now accused of defrauding victims of $2.7 million.

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Dodgers Prez Talks Sale Rumors

Stan Kasten dismisses questions about sale of team after Lakers purchased for $12.5B

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EPL Ratings Will Test Whether World Cup Made U.S. a Soccer Nation

Erling Haaland made a name for himself here among people who generally don't watch a ton of soccer. Can the Man City phenom repeat the trick on NBC?

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NCAA Wins Stay of Nationwide Eligibility Injunction

The NCAA landed a big legal win on Friday with the 10th Circuit staying a nationwide injunction that let ex-college players to return to NCAA sports.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 21

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

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂

Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

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Marc Lore to Sell Timberwolves, Lynx at $4.5 Billion Valuation

Venture capital investor Marc Stad is buying control of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lyxx from Marc Lore at a $4.5 billion enterprise value.

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Club Sportico: Is the Little League World Series Actually Big Business?

The Little League World Series is the main reason its organizer brought in $42m in revenue in 2024. This Club Sportico essay examines the business.

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Wolves, Lynx Get New Owner 🐺

Marc Stad completes deal to become controlling owner of NBA, WNBA franchises at $4.5B valuation (Shams)

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LSU-Ole Miss on GameDay 🍿

Lane Kiffin's Week 3 return to Oxford getting prime-time treatment

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NFL Still Has Misgivings About Nielsen’s Ratings Measurement

NFL media topper Hans Schroeder carefully fielded questions about the state of the league's legacy media rights deals.

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Kai Spears Wins $9.25M Jury Verdict in Defamation Suit Against NYT

A jury sided with former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears in his multimillion dollar defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.

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Jets Owner Buys F1 Team Stake

Woody Johnson now a part of Aston Martin's Formula One ownership team

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NFL’s Falcons to Sell 10% to Arctos at Over $10 Billion Valuation

The Falcons will be the fourth NFL team in Arctos' portfolio, joining the Bills, Chargers and Browns. Arthur Blank paid $545 million for Atlanta.

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Minority Owner Keeping Lakers

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has no plans to sell 4 percent share (ESPN)

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U.S. Open’s $108M Prize Pool Aims to Satisfy Player Demands

2026 US Open prize money for men's and women's singles winners will be $5.5 million. First round losers will take home $140,000, up 27% from 2025.

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Falcons Selling Minority Stake

Private equity firm Arctos to purchase 10 percent of franchise (CNBC)

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US Open's Historic Prize Money

Even first-round losers will take home $140K of $108M total. Full purse breakdown here 😯📲

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ESPN Unlimited Turns 1: What We’ve Learned and What’s Next

ESPN execs seek to bolster the cable bundle’s most valuable channel while reaching a generation that's swapped channel flipping for feed swiping.

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NFL’s Preseason Schedule Is Full of Streaming Surprises

ESPN will stream 32 preseason NFL games this year across its channels, including NFL Network, and its app. Would streamers buy preseason rights?

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Next MLS Commissioner Larry Berg Has 2 Years to Divest LAFC Stake

Offloading MLS commissioner Larry Berg’s LAFC stake could happen more quickly than the period the league has set, and existing LPS may get involved.

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Kawhi-Clippers Saga Puts Player-Sponsor Deals in Crosshairs

The NBA could punish the Los Angeles Clippers over how its rule in introducing Kawhi Leonard to team sponsors, but there could be a legal fallout.

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U.S. Open Pushes Beyond Queens to Bring Tennis to the People

The USTA has built on the success of Arthur Ashe Kids Day to provide a full week of free events for tennis fans throughout New York City and beyond.

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Sporticast: The Paradox of Sports Democratization

Roger Ehrenberg joins the Sporticast podcast to talk about the Lakers sale, franchise ownership theses for tech billionaires, and sports innovation.

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LIV CEO's Quote On League 🗣️

Scott O'Neil confident about the future 📸

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Shohei Shoes Sell for Record😯

Ohtani's 2025 Tokyo Series New Balances are highest-selling baseball cleat ever 📸

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US Open Drink Price Comp 👀

'Honey Deuce' may be inflation proof...for now. See breakdown here 📲

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Latest Nielsen Tweaks Won’t Lead to Another Huge Sports Ratings Boom

Sports are the last bastion of co-viewing, an experience that has largely died out as Americans continue to lose themselves in their personal screens.

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Players Era’s Kansas Term Sheet Includes Big Cash and Caveats

Players Era will give KU $3.1 million in NIL and travel support to participate in its upcoming multi-team events. But there is (not so) fine print.

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McAfee, Kelce Get Increased TV Roles

Pat to be featured on 'Monday Night Countdown' and Jason will call games for NFL Network

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SafeSport’s New CEO Looks to Shine a Light on Problems

SafeSport CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, seeking to restore the center's reputation, is taking a page from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s playbook.

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Fever-Dream Sets Viewer Mark📈

Angel vs. Caitlin delivered most-watched WNBA regular season game ever on cable

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Lakers Sale Complicated by Jeanie Buss Spat With Siblings

The Lakers' sale has hit a snag as minority but controlling owner Jeanie Buss says her siblings can't sell family's stake. It could become a lawsuit.

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Buss Family Releases Statement

Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse intend to move forward with sale of Lakers despite Jeanie's resistance 📲

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Most Expensive CFB Rosters 💰

One team could be worth over $50M. Tap for full list 📲 (CBS Sports)

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Mountain West, 5 Departing Schools Agree to $49M Settlement

The payment is about half of what the MWC had originally sought to recoup from the five schools that left it for the Pac-12.

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Boehly to Sell Chelsea Shares

Blues owners considering selling four years after purchase (multiple reports)

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JB Talks NBA Money 🗣️

76ers star opens up on consequences of wealth on his life

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NBA Ad Sales Soar to $2.1 Billion in First Season of New Rights Deals

The New York Knicks capped off the NBA's triumphant 2025-26 campaign with their first title in 53 years.

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MJ Finals Jersey at Auction 👀

Jordan's uni from Game 3 of 1998 season expected to sell for $10-15M (Joopiter)

MLB Owners Approve Padres Sale

San Diego Padres

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MLB owners have unanimously approved Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano as new owners of the San Diego Padres. Details: https://t.co/oJhHGcCvKq

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MLB Owners Approve Padres Record $3.9B Sale to Feliciano, Jones

The Padres' purchase by José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, tops the previous MLB-record price of $2.42 billion by Steve Cohen for the Mets.

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