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Technology in Sports
New thinking on concussion recovery is flipping the script. Experts now say light activity—not extended rest—may actually help healing. With millions of sports-related concussions each year, the shift could reshape how athletes bounce back.
Women’s Sports
Several WNBA teams are moving games to bigger arenas—and it’s not a coincidence they’re playing Caitlin Clark’s Fever. Record crowds, soaring viewership, and media deals are reshaping the league’s growth story in real time.
MLB
Pete Rose's family wants him off baseball’s ineligible list—opening the door to Cooperstown. MLB is reviewing the case, and for the all-time hits leader, the Hall of Fame debate is back on. Should his legacy be rewritten, or is the ban still deserved?
Technology in Sports
Drones are disrupting pro sports, and leagues want action. A new bipartisan bill would let local officials take them down—before fans or players are put at risk.
Golf
Golfers are divided over AimPoint—a putting technique built on data and feel. Some pros swear by it, others want it banned for slowing the game. Here's why the green-reading method is sparking heated debates on the PGA and LPGA Tours.
MLB
MLB and ESPN are parting ways after 35 years. With broadcast rights talks breaking down, the league is eyeing streaming options—while ESPN plots its next digital move. Here's what it means for the future of watching baseball.
College Sports
The Big Ten and SEC are meeting to push major changes to the College Football Playoff—including expanding to 14 or 16 teams. With billions on the line, this power move could shake up how the sport crowns its champ.
MLB
Steve Cohen wants to turn Citi Field’s parking lots into an $8B entertainment hub—complete with parks, restaurants, and a casino. The plan could reshape how sports teams grow off the field…if he can get past the red tape.
Business of Sports
Tech execs like Pichai and Nadella are going all in on cricket—backing leagues in the US and UK with millions in funding. With growing fan interest and Olympic momentum, the sport may finally break through in America.
Pickleball
Six-time MLB All-Star J.D. Martinez just signed a deal to go pro—in pickleball. As more athletes retire to the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., Martinez is joining names like Brady, Bouchard, and LeBron in giving the paddle a serious swing.
NBA
A-Rod and Marc Lore just won arbitration in their bid to take over the Timberwolves—but they still need NBA owner approval to seal the deal. With valuations soaring and billionaires backing the bid, the four-year saga is almost over. Almost.
nhl
The NHL is replacing its All-Star Game with a new 4 Nations tournament—featuring Canada, the US, Sweden, and Finland—in a push to boost global viewership and fan interest ahead of the Olympics and a planned World Cup of Hockey.