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USA TODAY Sports

The Spurs showed signs of life and gutted out their first win of the NBA Finals in Game 3. Here's when Game 4 will be played. https://t.co/nemhUGGMkN

NBS Golf

Nelly Korda’s swing has a little something to it. 😮‍💨 PGA Coach Justin Kraft shares two keys worth stealing from the new U.S. Women’s Open champ.

SportsCenter

"Tonight, it looked like he was playing to be an MVP rather than playing to win Game 3." @StephenASmith discusses Jalen Brunson's Game 3 performance with @notthefakesvp ✍️

USA TODAY Sports

Brendan Sorsby decision didn’t just shake college sports — it’s isolating Texas Tech as schools talk about removing Red Raiders from future schedules. https://t.co/bP3lePlqpY

ClutchPoints

"I don't think any of us are surprised or expect anything different than strong performance and him being on his front foot in terms of attack mode." Mitch Johnson discusses Victor Wembanyama’s Game 3 performance 🗣️ (via @NBA)

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Jalen Brunson Caught in a Fraught Era for Signature Shoes

Even though the Knicks' star point guard is rapidly rising in the New York sports pantheon, a namesake sneaker wouldn't solve Nike's struggles.

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Andreeva, Zverev Win First Slams: Takeaways From Chaos French Open

Mirra Andreeva and Alexander Zverev won their first Grand Slams at a French Open filled with chaos. They will take home $3.3 million in prize money.

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Knicks-Spurs Finals Begins on Red-Hot Ratings Pace for ABC

NBA fans are flocking to their screens as the New York Knicks look to keep Victor Wembanyama under wraps.

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NBA Finals Game 1 Viewership Numbers

Most-watched opener in 8 years. Tap for full breakdown 📲

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Maja Chwalińksa Could Quintuple Earnings With Roland Garros Win

2026 French Open finalist Maya Chwalinska has earned $1.6 million at Roland Garros. The No. 114-ranked player struggled to pay for a hotel last week.

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Club Sportico: Fiesta in the NBA Finals? It's Not Black and White

The San Antonio Spurs aren't allowed to wear their Fiesta jerseys during the NBA Finals. Should they also have to wear white at home?

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Bears Closer to Indiana Move

Team board votes to advance new stadium plan

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Shedeur's $17.7M NFLPA Income Detailed

Most of Sanders' record-breaking income came from trading cards (FOS)

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Breaking News

FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error (AP)

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New York's Other Knickerbockers Weigh In on the NBA Finals

In light of the New York Knicks' historic 2026 success, we surveyed the city's other Knickerbockers about the NBA Finals.

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Crazy Marlins Payroll Stat 😳

Giancarlo Stanton may end year as Miami's highest-paid player... and he hasn't been on team since 2017 (Passan)

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Kalshi Ditches 'Gambling' Language in New Trademark Filings

In a series of applications, including for Kalshi Power Index, the company adjusted how it describes itself to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo leads a group of 11 that made nearly a billion dollars over the past year. They'll be among the biggest names at this summer's tournament.

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Sporticast: Stephen Curry Takes His Longest-Distance Shot Yet

Steph Curry's new Li-Ning sneaker deal will open the door to millions more in China. This Sporticast podcast also talks World Cup expectations.

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MSG Game 3 Tix Over $6K 😅

Get-in price rising after Knicks take 1-0 Finals lead

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OSU Approves $100M Settlement With Strauss Sex Abuse Plaintiffs

OSU's board of trustees voted Wednesday to approve a resolution with 279 of 280 plaintiffs currently suing school over sex abuse by Richard Strauss.

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NBA Gets Dream Finals as Wemby Ratings Boom Meets Knicks Mania

As New Yorkers prepare to call in sick, Disney's ad sales team is sucking the scatter market dry.

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What's Holding Up Ilia Malinin's 'QuadGod' Trademark? Doc Martens

The boots manufacturer Dr. Martens explored a potential objection to figure skater Ilia Malinin's quest to trademark his nickname, the "QuadGod."

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Brunson's Clutch Playoff Scoring Measures Up to Michael Jordan

Jalen Brunson isn't just good in crunch time during the playoffs. He's GOAT-level. Sportico crunched the numbers ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals.

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Knicks Partner Chase Played the Long Game-and It's Paying Off

Chase has been the marquee partner for the Knicks and MSG since 2010, and the banking giant's brand will be on the court during the NBA Finals

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NBA Clippers-Ballmer Probe Clouded by Exec's Prison Sentence

Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg sentenced to 14 years in prison, with prosecutors describing him as as serial fraudster. Can the NBA trust him?

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One NBA Finals Foe Knicks Won't Have to Face? Jet Lag

Western conference teams have an inherent advantage, scientists say. Sportico breaks down how the divide plays into San Antonio vs. New York Knicks.

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Bill Foley Wins With NHL's Golden Knights, EPL's Bournemouth

Bill Foley's teams are on a hot streak. The value of the Golden Knights and Bournemouth are both up 4x since he bought them.

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Ex-Bama Hoops Player's Defamation Suit vs. NYT Heads to Trial

A key case involving what counts as accurate in sports reporting is headed to trial as a judge denies a motion for summary judgment in Spears v. NYT.

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Sporticast: Why is Serena Williams Coming Back to Pro Tennis?

Serena Williams is coming back to pro tennis after four years off. This Sporticast podcast also talks about the NHL and NBA Finals series.

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Curry's Li-Ning Deal: Access to China Without Western Baggage

Steph Curry's new Li-Ning deal should unlock marketing opportunities in China as Chinese consumers turn away from Western apparel brands.

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Historic Finals Tix Difference

Get-in price for Game 1 in San Antonio is 5x less than Game 3 in NY 🤯📸

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Mavs Announce New Arena Site

Former Valley View Mall location expected to open ahead of 2031-2032 season. Dallas' full statement 📲

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NBA Finals: Are the Knicks This Good, or Was the East Just Weak?

The 2026 NBA Finals odds make the New York Knicks underdogs, but the data doesn't support the notion that the Eastern Conference is historically weak.

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Serena Returns to Tennis With $500 Million Career Earnings

Serena Williams will return to the tennis court for the first time in nearly four years. She ranks No. 40 among the highest-paid athletes of all time.

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Russell Wilson Going to TV

10-time Pro Bowl QB finalizing deal to join CBS Sports as analyst (Schefter)

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Tennis Star Elina Svitolina Joins French Startup Tiva's Funding Round

The brand has added the No. 7 women's tennis player in the world to its cap table as it hopes to carve out a new category serving athletes with what it calls "performance cosmetics."

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Bears Stadium Update

Illinois House adjourns for summer without voting on bill to help build new stadium

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WNBA App Subscriptions Rose 500%, but Not Everyone Is Happy

The WNBA App has seen nearly 500% growth in League Pass subscribers in recent years. An updated app this year presented myriad issues for users.

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No FIFA License, No Problem? EA Sports Fakes It for World Cup

Electronic Arts is trying to meet consumer demand for a World Cup integration into its soccer video game without getting into trouble.

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The French Open Is Testing the Popularity Limits of Men's Tennis

French Open upsets have given Roland Garros and the rest of men's tennis a chance to measure its popularity when stars like Sinner and Alcaraz are out.

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Brendan Sorsby Made $90K+ in Bets

Court documents show Texas Tech QB made at least 40 bets on Indiana football in 2022 (AP)

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Shedeur Deal Sets Record 💰

Sanders earned $17.7M in NFL licensing income shattering Tom Brady's previous high (Front Office Sports)

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Gotham FC to Name Florida Panthers' CRO Zarthar as President

The NWSL club is hiring Mark Zarthar from the NHL's Florida Panthers to be its president. Gotham has won two of the last three championships.

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Roland Garros Upsets Leave Massive Opportunity in Men's Field

French Open losses by Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner mean the round of 16 will feature no former champions for the first time in the Open Era.

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Sinner's Collapse Shakes Up French Open as WBD Sells Out Ads

Fiendishly hot temperatures at Roland Garros took Jannik Sinner out of contention for his first French Open title.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 29

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

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The AL Has Just 4 Teams Over .500. Here's Why

Only four of the American League's 15 teams have records over .500 as of May 28, thanks to several disappointing teams and MLB's "balanced schedule."

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Luka Invests in Roman Team

Dončić part of ownership group relocating Italian basketball team Vanoli Cremona to Rome

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Champions League Finalists Arsenal, PSG Worth Combined $10B+

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, two of the world's most valuable soccer clubs, will each earn at least $160 million for their Champions League run.

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Knicks' NBA Finals Trip Recalls the O.J.-Driven Media World of 1994

In 1994, the NBA Finals were disrupted by one of the most surreal media spectacles in American history: the O.J. Simpson Bronco car chase in LA.

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MLS Says Viewership Up 62% Outside of Apple Season Pass Paywall

MLS has seen viewership grow in a World Cup year after ditching its Season Pass subscription service in a revised Apple TV deal.

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MLB's Marlins Sell Ownership Stake at $1.55 Billion Valuation

A pair of families with ties to South Florida recently bought roughly 15% of the Miami Marlins at a $1.55 billion valuation.

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Steph, Ayesha to Open 3 Restaurants 🍽️

Power couple collabing with award-winning chef to bring new spots to Charlotte 📲

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MLS' Crew to Sell 37% Stake to Nationwide at $900M Valuation

Nationwide partnered with the Haslams to secure the 18th NWSL franchise. Now the insurance giant is buing a large LP stake in the Haslams' MLS team.

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MLB Proposes Salary Cap in CBA

Owners propose system for first time since 1994 strike after MLBPA insists they would not approve change (AP)

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Squash Giant Trinity College Adds NCAA Fencing to Bolster Budget

By adding fencing to its sports slate, the Hartford, Conn.-based school is boosting its bottom line and closing the gap with Ivy League competitors.

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GeoSports Trivia Game Went From 'Vibe Code' to Viral Fame

The daily game that blends geography and sports trivia has exploded to internet fame in less than a month. But its creator is in no rush to cash in.

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Sporticast: Party Like It's 1999!

The New York Knicks are in their first NBA finals since 1999. This Sporticast episode breaks down why licensed merch perfectly embodies that drought.

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Varsity Avoids Jury Again With Third Antitrust Settlement

The Open Championship Series and Cheer South have reached a resolution with Varsity Brands just two weeks before their lawsuit was headed to trial.

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Don Garber Joins the Latest Episode of 'Sportico Sports Business'

MLS commissioner Don Garber speaks candidly about the upcoming World Cup, MLS franchise valuations and his succession.

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Man United Reports 9-Month Profit, Despite $22 Million Amorim Payout

Firing coach Ruben Amorim cost Manchester United $22 million, but the club's broadcast and retail revenue surged with a third-place EPL finish.

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New York's Knicks Frenzy Tests a Reshaped Retail Market

The Knicks first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 forced New Yorkers scrambling for merchandise to confront a changed sports retail landscape

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Gucci Agrees to $150M+ F1 Deal

Fashion house announces partnership with Alpine 'at the intersection of luxury and sport'. Full statement here 📲

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MLS Boss Don Garber: 'We Had a Succession Plan. It Changed'

MLS commissioner Don Garber spoke about his future, and the league's ongoing commissioner search, during a recent episode of Sportico Sports Business.

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NCAA Rules Sorsby Ineligible

Texas Tech QB releases statement after having request for reinstatement denied 📸

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Travis Kelce Buys Guardians Stake

Chiefs TE to be minority investor in hometown team. Tap for Mahomes' troll 🎥

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Enhanced Group Shares Tumble After PED-Friendly Opener

The competition that encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs saw its shares drop almost 43% to just north of $3 after its first event.

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Knicks-Rangers Split: Explaining MSG Sports' $13.5B Breakup

MSG Sports is considering a split of the Rangers and Knicks, who are worth a combined $13.5 billion, per Sportico. Here is a breakdown of the deal.

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Old Knicks Finals Tix Prices😬

Quite the increase from 1994 to 2026 📸

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Billionaire Soon-Shiong Buys Pro Volleyball Team in Los Angeles

Patrick Soon-Shiong is buying an MLV expansion team in Los Angeles. He and Ben Priest will co-own the volleyball franchise, which will debut next year

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Kalshi Partner Puts Parlay Loss Data Behind $40,000 Paywall

Dune, an official Kalshi partner, made the change following reporting that showed retail losses from Kalshi parlays.

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Wemby Card Sells for $5.1M 🤑

Highest sum ever for non-autographed NBA card

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Fernando Tatis Jr. Owes $3.74M to Big League Advance Investors

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Big League Advance Fund are battling in two courts and in arbitration over investment contracts as BLA Scores Key Win.

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Knicks' Finals Ticket Prices 💰

Breaking news: they aren't cheap. Tap for FOS' breakdown 📲

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Sporticast: What's Up With the French Open Fashion Friction?

Fashion brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton are getting deeper into tennis with Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka. This Sporticast podcast breaks it down.

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What MSG Tix Cost for 1999 Finals 💰

Knicks tickets during a title run have always been a hot item

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The Case for Sports Radio: Why It's Still Very Much In the Game

OPINION: In a world defined by isolation and algorithms, sports and audio together still deliver a real-time communal bond.

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Inside Tennis' Secret Crackdown on Luxury Accessories

Tennis tournaments are quietly changing and enforcing new rules against players carrying designer handbags on court

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'Bridgewater Act' Becomes Law

Law inspired by NFL QB allows coaches to spend up to $15K to help student-athletes in Florida. Full details here 📲

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 22

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

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Club Sportico: What the Boss Taught Me About World Cup Tickets

The ongoing shift in ticketing is apparent everywhere from the World Cup to Bruce Springsteen's tour. But there's one major difference between them.

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Forbes' Highest-Paid Athletes List Drops

Rankings for LeBron James, Steph Curry, more revealed

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Bears Plan to Leave Chicago

Team says new stadium options in city have been 'exhausted' in statement. Tap to read 📲

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Stafford's $55M Extension Makes Him NFL's First $500M Player

Matthew Stafford's $55 million extension ranks near the top of the NFL's pay chart. His career earnings will exceed $500 million if he plays in 2027.

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Sinner's Runaway French Open Odds Only Ever Topped by Nadal

Jannik Sinner's odds to win the 2026 French Open are -275, making him the second biggest favorite ever at Roland Garros, after Rafael Nadal in 2009.

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Fox to Test Indy 500 Viewer Excitement Via Sweaty Palms

Fox will use Mediaprobe's palm-based sweat-tracking wearables both at the Indianapolis 500 and for at-home viewers.

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EFL Championship Final Worth $490M If Winner Stays in Premier League

Hull City and Middlesbrough play in the Championship Playoff final with a $275 million revenue gain at stake and $490 million if the winner stays up.

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Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champ, Dies at 41

Just six days before his death, the driver had captured his 69th Truck Series victory at Dover.

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Sark Talks SEC Spending 💰

Texas HC believes every school in conference pays 'minimum $30M' for their rosters

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LIV Golf Pitch Deck Seeks Up to $350 Million in Capital Raise

With the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia no longer behind the upstart tour, LIV Golf has gone to market in hopes of finding new financial backing.

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Brendan Sorsby, Plaintiff or Defendant, Is a Litigator's Dream

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is getting a crash course in law this year as he sues the NCAA, is being sued by Cincinnati and could sue the NFL.

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Athlos, Ohanian's Women-Only Track Meet, to Expand to London

The Alexis Ohanian-founded women's track and field meet will add a second date and first outside New York City for the 2026 edition of Athlos

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Sporticast: What Arsenal's Win Means for EPL's American Owners

Stan Kroenke has built one of the world's most valuable collections of sports teams. This Sporticast podcast discusses the keys to its success.

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MCBB Planning 'Diamond Cup' 🏆

Eight-team pool-play event would involve blue bloods UConn, UNC, Kansas and more in 2027-28 (CBS Sports)

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Arctos' Browns Investment Latest in 30+ Team Portfolio

The Browns are the third NFL franchise where Arctos invested, and the firm now owns at least three team stakes in all five major U.S. men's leagues.

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Athlos, Ohanian's Women-Only Track Meet, to Expand to London

The Alexis Ohanian-founded women's track and field meet will add a second date and first outside New York City for the 2026 edition of Athlos

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Rousey-Carano Had 12M+ Viewers

Most watched MMA event ever in U.S.

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Southampton Barred From $300M Championship Playoff Final

Middlesbrough will replace Southampton in the Championship playoff final, which is often dubbed the "World's Richest Game" for the money at stake.

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Stan Kroenke Just Keeps Winning as Arsenal, Avalanche Hunt Titles

Stan Kroenke's sports empire has been winning on and off the field with league championships and teams worth a combined $23 billion.

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NFL's Hiring Practices Accused of Doing Too Much, Too Little on Race

NFL's coaching hiring practices are under attack for different race-related reasons. A key factor is that teams, not the league, hire coaches.

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Sporticast: How to Interpret a Knicks/Rangers Spinoff

A Knicks, Rangers spinoff is underway. This Sporticast podcast discusses what MSG's move might mean for the NBA and NHL franchises.

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'Miracle on Ice' Ring Sells at Auction

Ring was given to Herb Brooks during Team USA's Olympic win in gold medal game

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Flag Football Leagues Timeline

NFL exec says launch date will likely be summer 2027; will feature draft, combine 🎥

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Rest vs. Rust: Knicks Should Benefit From Week Off, Data Says

New York Knicks fans are worried the team may lose momentum after a week-plus off, but similarly rested playoff teams have historically fared well.

John McEnroe Is a Sports LEGEND 🤩

Watch the McEnroe brothers streaming LIVE from Roland-Garros on B/R's Youtube at 9am ET Sunday 🔜

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Knicks, Rangers Split Advances With SEC Filing

Madison Square Garden Sports is taking the next step in seperating the Knicks and Rangers, who are worth a combined $13.5 billion.

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Roland-Garros Hits YouTube: TNT to Simulcast McEnroe Morning Hour

The Mac Zone with John McEnroe will show whiparound French Open tennis for two hours each day early in the tournament, including an hour on YouTube.

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Why Teams Don't Just Lose-They Change

Quiet but powerful shifts in teams show up under pressure. It's not in the playbook. But once it takes hold, it can change everything.

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Preakness Prize Money 💰

Results, finishing times and highlights from Saturday's race 📲

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Ronda Rousey's Fight Salary 🤑

Not bad for 17 seconds of work. Tap to see purses for Ngannou, Carano and more 📲

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Rory Shows Brooks His Watch ⌚️

Omega only produces 20 per year

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Thousands in Jockey Sponsorship Money at Stake in Preakness

The Preakness Stakes means five-figure sponsorship deals for jockeys like Jose Ortiz, who is attempting to win the Triple Crown with multiple horses.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 15

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

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Club Sportico: The Winner of the NFL's Social Super Bowl Is...

The 2026 NFL schedule release videos are out. Club Sportico ranks them all, with commentary, from No. 32 to No. 1.

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Ariel Investments Cuts Stake in Dolan's Sphere by 22%

Ariel is still the third largest institutional holder of Sphere's shares, which have been on a tear, up 455% from their April 2025 low.

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NCAA to Pay $303M as Volunteer Coaches Settlement Approved

A federal judge has approved the $303 million settlement in Ray v. NCAA, which involves volunteer coaches, and he explains why in a ruling.

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Fixing College Hockey: A Former Yale Blueliner Weighs In

A former Yale defenseman offers a prescription for reforming college hockey.

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Rays' $2.3B Stadium Approved

Hillsborough County have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (Spectrum News)

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Top NFL Game Broadcasts: Projected TV Ratings Leaders for 2026-27

With the much-reviled Eagles set to pay a rare holiday visit to the Cowboys, Fox is set to enjoy a Thanksgiving Day ratings feast.

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KAT's $60K Offer for Cena Card

Knicks star places big bounty on WWE legend's 1-of-1 WrestleMania 41 patch autograph card

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Chelsea x Jay-Z Partnership 🤝

Blues announce deal with Roc Nation to 'grow' reach in US

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Knicks Playoff Run Could Generate $140M+ in Revenue

The Knicks have already played five playoff home games and are likely in line for at least five more that would push revenue to at least $140 million.

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Sporticast: A Secret World Cup Ticket Market

Will FIFA lower prices, will fans eventually buy remaining seats at current levels, or will FIFA find a way to move tickets into the secondary market?

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WNBA, NBA Approve Sun Sale

Team's relocation to Houston official for 2027 📸

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Gotham FC in Advanced Talks to Move to NYCFC's New Queens Stadium

Gotham FC is in advanced talks to move to the Queens, New York, venue being built by NYCFC. The NWSL team currently plays in New Jersey.

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'Quarterback' Season 3 Cast 📺

Jayden Daniels and Baker headline. Netflix premiere date here 📲

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Kalshi Retail Bettors Have Lost $100M+ on Parlays This Year

Prediction markets are leaning into parlays, which have been a reliable revenue driver for years at traditional sportsbooks.

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Food Deal at PGA Champ. 😮‍💨

All general admission tickets come with all-you-can-eat-and-drink options. See them here 📲

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Dick Glover Named Blitz Executive Chairman

Sports media executive Dick Glover, who helped launch Sportico in 2020, is tasked with expanding Blitz Analytics' footprint among media companies.

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2.5M Viewers for Fever-Wings 📈

Clark vs. Bueckers matchup was second most-watched regular season game across ESPN Networks

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Daryl Morey Landing Spots 📍

Where former 76ers president could end up after firing 📲

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Canadian Soccer Media Firm Finally Escapes Rogers' TV Bottleneck

The conclusion of a multiyear legal battle has paved the way for the Canadian Premier League to reach millions of TV viewers, a boon to the competition's growth aspirations.

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Under Armour Anticipates Hit From Curry Brand Exit, Narrows Focus

Under Armour said it will incur a small financial hit this year from its decision to get out of the Curry Brand signature shoe business.

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Red Sox Heated Rivalry Night Sets Fenway Ticket Promo Record

Fans of Rachel Reid's 'Heated Rivalry' series will celebrate Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov at Fenway Park before an August Boston Red Sox game.

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Nebraska-Playfly Arbitrator Ruling Raises Stakes in House NIL Fight

In a legal win for the College Sports Commission, an arbitrator has upheld a CSC decision to deny NIL deals involving PlayFly and Nebraska athletes.

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Sergio Ramos to Buy Sevilla

Real Madrid legend to own childhood club (multiple reports)

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I Went From Fintech to Football. Nothing Was the Same

In fintech, when something broke, it was interrogated. When something worked, it was scaled. That mindset is rare in sports, says exec Shivaas Gulati.

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Sporticast: Fox, NBC Add More NFL Games

Networks' appetite for NFL games continues. This Sporticast podcast also talks Seahawks bidders, WNBA season start and Sportico's Invest West event.

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As College Sports Roils, an Apparel Company Pitches Its Stressed Stock

DBGI issued millions worth of shares to its college sports partners. Then its stock price cratered. What comes next for the e-commerce retailer?

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Dabo Talks Facing NIL Rosters

Clemson HC explains why it's hard to compete against bigger budgets and alumni bases

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Fuzzy Math: For Fans, the NFL's Free TV Share Is Closer to 33% Than 87%

While the NFL Media Committee hasn't been shy about dealing in deep-pocketed streamers, free TV remains the league's primary distribution vehicle.

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Flipped Script: At This Week's Upfronts, It's 1941 All Over Again

Everything old is new again at the TV upfronts, where sports are No. 1 on the broadcast networks' call sheets.

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Bruin Capital Buys Stake in Sports Promoter Matchroom

Bruin Capital's investment, a highly coveted asset in the private equity world, is expected to fuel Matchroom's expansion in the U.S. market.

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Fox Funds Harvard Research: Can Sports Cure Loneliness Epidemic?

Fox Sports has begun funding the Fandom & Social Connection Initiative at Harvard to test fandom's effects on wellness and political polarization.

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Club Sportico: MLB Backstops Are Becoming Billboards

Images from all 30 MLB stadiums in 2016 and 2026 highlight the growing prevalence of physical, digital and virtual advertising behind home plate.

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Mavs Hire Ex-TV Analyst as GM

Mike Schmitz most-recently served as Blazers assistant general manager

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More Than 50% of WNBA Players Are With New Teams This Season

The 2026 WNBA season team rosters are out, and more than half of the league's players are on new teams thanks to free agency and an expansion draft.

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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 8

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

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Even With a Strong Q3, MSG Sports Misses the Goal on Earnings

The parent company of the New York Knicks and Rangers didn't perform as analysts expected, but it can still boost its fiscal year with a deep run in the NBA playoffs.

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Made defender pay for gambling on the steal

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Mike Brown Calls Out Refs 😠

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Knicks' celebrity row was star-studded for Finals Game 3

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Grading Raw in Paris 🔠

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Wemby Jokes About Villain Role

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2018 Lottery Re-Draft 🔄

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CAITLIN CLARK GAME-WINNER 🔥

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Mike Brown Calls Out Refs 😠

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New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Four

Knicks' celebrity row was star-studded for Finals Game 3

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Grading Raw in Paris 🔠

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Wemby Jokes About Villain Role

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2018 Lottery Re-Draft 🔄

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Josh Hart Calls Out Finals Prices 🫵

Josh Hart Calls Out Finals Prices 🫵

Game 4 Ticket Prices Drop 📉

Mercedes F1 Team Posts Record $223M Profit as Drivers Dominate

Knicks Finals Tickets Crunch Tests NYC's High-End Hotel Concierges

World Cup Streams Land in Airports Through Fox, ReachTV Deal

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Jalen Brunson Caught in a Fraught Era for Signature Shoes

Andreeva, Zverev Win First Slams: Takeaways From Chaos French Open

Knicks-Spurs Finals Begins on Red-Hot Ratings Pace for ABC

NBA Finals Game 1 Viewership Numbers

Maja Chwalińksa Could Quintuple Earnings With Roland Garros Win

Club Sportico: Fiesta in the NBA Finals? It's Not Black and White

Bears Closer to Indiana Move

Shedeur's $17.7M NFLPA Income Detailed

Breaking News

New York's Other Knickerbockers Weigh In on the NBA Finals

Crazy Marlins Payroll Stat 😳

Kalshi Ditches 'Gambling' Language in New Trademark Filings

The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup

Sporticast: Stephen Curry Takes His Longest-Distance Shot Yet

MSG Game 3 Tix Over $6K 😅

OSU Approves $100M Settlement With Strauss Sex Abuse Plaintiffs

NBA Gets Dream Finals as Wemby Ratings Boom Meets Knicks Mania

What's Holding Up Ilia Malinin's 'QuadGod' Trademark? Doc Martens

Brunson's Clutch Playoff Scoring Measures Up to Michael Jordan

Knicks Partner Chase Played the Long Game-and It's Paying Off

NBA Clippers-Ballmer Probe Clouded by Exec's Prison Sentence

One NBA Finals Foe Knicks Won't Have to Face? Jet Lag

Bill Foley Wins With NHL's Golden Knights, EPL's Bournemouth

Ex-Bama Hoops Player's Defamation Suit vs. NYT Heads to Trial

Sporticast: Why is Serena Williams Coming Back to Pro Tennis?

Curry's Li-Ning Deal: Access to China Without Western Baggage

Historic Finals Tix Difference

Mavs Announce New Arena Site

NBA Finals: Are the Knicks This Good, or Was the East Just Weak?

Serena Returns to Tennis With $500 Million Career Earnings

Russell Wilson Going to TV

Tennis Star Elina Svitolina Joins French Startup Tiva's Funding Round

Bears Stadium Update

WNBA App Subscriptions Rose 500%, but Not Everyone Is Happy

No FIFA License, No Problem? EA Sports Fakes It for World Cup

The French Open Is Testing the Popularity Limits of Men's Tennis

Brendan Sorsby Made $90K+ in Bets

Shedeur Deal Sets Record 💰

Gotham FC to Name Florida Panthers' CRO Zarthar as President

Roland Garros Upsets Leave Massive Opportunity in Men's Field

Sinner's Collapse Shakes Up French Open as WBD Sells Out Ads

Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 29

The AL Has Just 4 Teams Over .500. Here's Why

Luka Invests in Roman Team

Champions League Finalists Arsenal, PSG Worth Combined $10B+

Knicks' NBA Finals Trip Recalls the O.J.-Driven Media World of 1994

MLS Says Viewership Up 62% Outside of Apple Season Pass Paywall

MLB's Marlins Sell Ownership Stake at $1.55 Billion Valuation

Steph, Ayesha to Open 3 Restaurants 🍽️

MLS' Crew to Sell 37% Stake to Nationwide at $900M Valuation

MLB Proposes Salary Cap in CBA

Squash Giant Trinity College Adds NCAA Fencing to Bolster Budget

GeoSports Trivia Game Went From 'Vibe Code' to Viral Fame

Sporticast: Party Like It's 1999!

Varsity Avoids Jury Again With Third Antitrust Settlement

Don Garber Joins the Latest Episode of 'Sportico Sports Business'

Man United Reports 9-Month Profit, Despite $22 Million Amorim Payout

New York's Knicks Frenzy Tests a Reshaped Retail Market

Gucci Agrees to $150M+ F1 Deal

MLS Boss Don Garber: 'We Had a Succession Plan. It Changed'

NCAA Rules Sorsby Ineligible

Travis Kelce Buys Guardians Stake

Enhanced Group Shares Tumble After PED-Friendly Opener

Knicks-Rangers Split: Explaining MSG Sports' $13.5B Breakup

Old Knicks Finals Tix Prices😬

Billionaire Soon-Shiong Buys Pro Volleyball Team in Los Angeles

Kalshi Partner Puts Parlay Loss Data Behind $40,000 Paywall

Wemby Card Sells for $5.1M 🤑

Fernando Tatis Jr. Owes $3.74M to Big League Advance Investors

Knicks' Finals Ticket Prices 💰

Sporticast: What's Up With the French Open Fashion Friction?

What MSG Tix Cost for 1999 Finals 💰