📰🏟️ Going through it
Why the College Football Playoff is changing—again…
Kyle Nowak
I'm Kyle, writer and editor for The DONUT and Press Sports. Michigan alum, ex-poker pro, dog lover, outdoorsy, Sanderson fan, and Psych binge-watcher. Go Blue!
NBA
The curious case of generational basketball prospect Mohamed Dabone
Mohamed Dabone is quickly becoming one of the most hyped young basketball prospects in history—one that many say could even challenge King James for his seat on Dabone da throne.
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📰🏟️ V curious
Basketball’s 13-year-old (?) generational prospect…
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📰🏟️ The great reset
How MLB’s new media deals could reshape baseball broadcasting…
MLB
How MLB’s new media rights deals could reshape baseball broadcasting
Major League Baseball is shaking up its broadcast game. New media rights deals with NBCUniversal, Netflix, and ESPN will boost league revenue and reshape how fans watch baseball—just as MLB positions itself for a blockbuster round of negotiations in 2028.
Business of Sports
The NCAA could soon graduate to a new eligibility model
Fetch the NCAA’s lawyers some throat lozenges—they must be hoarse from constantly yelling “I object.” Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Blake Bustard, whom the NCAA deemed ineligible for this upcoming season, beat the organization in court last week to earn another year of playing time, marking the latest legal
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📰🏟️ Graduation day?
How the NCAA’s eligibility rules could change…
Media & Broadcasting
Fanatics launches the most-comprehensive fan loyalty program to date
Fanatics is leveling up fandom. Its new Fanatics One program rewards users across merch, cards, and betting with perks like athlete meetups, exclusive memorabilia, and Super Bowl invites.
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📰🏟️ That’s sus
Fan loyalty gets an upgrade…
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📰🏟️ Secret weapon
The Detroit Tigers’ key to success…
Media & Broadcasting
Sports streaming is reaching standing-room only
ESPN and Fox are both launching major new streaming services on August 21. Here's how their offerings stack up—and what it means for fans, subscriptions, and the future of live sports.
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📰🏟️ New type of balls
Plus: NFL says no smelling salts…