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Tennis
A massive lawsuit backed by Novak Djokovic and Bill Ackman alleges tennis’s top governing bodies are operating like a “cartel,” risking players’ health and earnings. Meanwhile, March Madness heats up, EA Sports ups payouts, and MLB opens in Tokyo.
NCAA Basketball
March Madness is back, and the data is here to help your bracket survive the chaos. Plus: the longest road trip in college hoops history, NHL owner rankings, and a new record for Steph Curry. All that and more in 3.56 minutes.
MLB
From Steph Curry’s new front-office gig to early MLB breakout candidates and the booming women’s shoe industry, here’s what’s making noise beyond the box score this week in sports.
Business of Sports
Sports nerds took over MIT. From Sloan’s analytics influence to $100M media deals and wild March Madness odds, this one’s loaded. Also: Jokić rewrites the record books and we need a favor to keep our emails out of spam 🙏
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.