The A’s break ground on planned $1.75B Vegas stadium
The A’s have officially broken ground on their long-planned Vegas stadium. But with funding gaps, timeline doubts, and 38 other major venues in the works, it’s far from a sure thing.
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The NIL era is reshaping the NBA Draft
The NIL era has turned college basketball into a safer bet than the second round of the NBA Draft. With fewer prospects declaring, front offices are adjusting to a shrinking talent pool—and players are doing the math.
It’s shaping up to be a busy NBA offseason
The offseason chaos has started early. Desmond Bane is off to Orlando, Kevin Durant wants out, and Giannis might be thinking the same. Game 6 of the Finals tips tonight, but the trade season is already in full swing.
FanDuel and Kalshi want to parlay a partnership into more parlays
FanDuel and Kalshi are exploring a bold partnership that could shake up both sports betting and prediction markets. But regulators aren’t exactly fans yet.
Major League Baseball finally joins the creator economy
MLB just stepped into the creator economy, acquiring a stake in Jomboy Media. No editorial strings attached—just a content-savvy power play that could reshape how the league engages with fans online.
How the Goodyear Blimp became synonymous with sports
It was never supposed to be a sports thing. But somewhere between World War II and the Rose Bowl, the Goodyear Blimp became a floating icon—trading in helium and horsepower for sideline fame and prime-time flyovers.
Both NBA Finals teams are brought to you courtesy of Paul George
Neither the Thunder nor Pacers would be in the NBA Finals without Paul George—who’s now watching from Philly. Here’s how one player’s trades created two contenders and what’s at stake for bettors, broadcasters, and NBA history.
The weather cost Florida Gulf Coast a shot at the NCAA tourney
Florida Gulf Coast’s baseball team won its final ASUN tournament game, but weather delays and conference rules stole their shot at the NCAA tournament. A postseason dream soaked by rain and red tape.
POV: Indiana Fever ticket prices following Caitlin Clark’s injury
Indiana Fever ticket prices nosedived after Caitlin Clark was sidelined with a quad strain, with some resale prices dropping over 80%. As the WNBA's biggest draw, Clark’s absence could have league-wide economic ripple effects—unless she returns quickly.
More changes are coming to the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff is scrapping its current seeding format and handing the keys to the SEC and Big Ten starting in 2026. What’s changing now, what’s coming next, and why it matters.
You can now compete against pro athletes with $2M on the line
Fanatics Games is throwing 50 fans into battle with 50 pros—including Brady, Durant, and Harden—with $2M in prizes up for grabs. First place gets $1M. Think you’ve got game?
Are the biggest MLB contracts actually worth it?
Juan Soto's $765M deal is under fire—but he's not the only one. We broke down MLB's top 10 biggest contracts to see who's earning their salary and who's striking out. The results might surprise you.
NFL
The NFL and college football are locked in an escalating broadcast battle
The NFL’s 2025 schedule puts it in direct competition with college football, challenging a decades-old law that once kept the peace. From Black Friday to Christmas Day, the broadcast battlefield is getting crowded—and college football may be the underdog.
MLB
Ballparks are locked in a concessions arms race
The latest MLB rivalry? Ballpark food. Teams are one-upping each other with outrageous menu items—from $100 burger stacks to burritos the size of a bat—all in a bid to win over fans and fatten revenue. Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks—this is the stadium food era of excess.
Media & Broadcasting
ESPN finally unveils its standalone streaming service
ESPN is going all-in on streaming. The sports giant just announced a standalone service launching before football season—no cable required. It’ll include the full ESPN network lineup, personalized features, and ESPN Bet integration.
College Sports
Co-Chair Saban + the College Sports Commission
Nick Saban will reportedly have a new title—College Sports Commissioner (sort of). If true, he’ll co-chair a new presidential commission tasked with reining in the chaos of modern college athletics, from booster money and the transfer portal to TV deals and athlete pay.
Technology in Sports
Welcome to a new era of play-calling
Texas high school football just took a high-tech leap. A new rule from the UIL will allow every player on the field to wear tech for real-time play-calling—signaling the possible end of traditional huddles and hinting at the sport’s next evolution.
MLB
Is Major League Baseball gaslighting players about strike zone changes?
MLB swears every team was told the strike zone buffer shrank this season. Players, coaches, and execs say… not so much. As blown calls pile up, is baseball heading for another rule shakeup?
F1
Formula 1 is doubling down on the US as sales rumors swirl
Formula 1 just inked a deal to keep the Miami Grand Prix on the calendar through 2041. As the U.S. becomes a cornerstone of the sport, expansion, viewership gains, and sale rumors are shifting F1’s global future.
Horse Racing
The Kentucky Derby: An event steeped in history and tradition
The 150th Kentucky Derby isn’t just a race—it’s a spectacle steeped in tradition. From legendary trainers to Triple Crown lineage, here’s what to watch in 2025.
NBA
Rookie Kobe jersey sells for record $7M
A Kobe Bryant jersey from his 1996-97 rookie season just shattered records with a $7M sale—making it the most expensive Black Mamba collectible ever and a sign that the sports memorabilia market is booming.
Soccer
European soccer is getting America-nized
Wrexham’s Hollywood-backed climb up the English soccer ladder is just the latest chapter in a growing trend: American and Canadian investors are buying into European clubs at record levels. Some are thriving, others are blowing billion-dollar leads.
Tennis
Tennis legend Andre Agassi is taking up pro pickleball
Andre Agassi is trading his racket for a paddle. The tennis Hall-of-Famer will make his pro pickleball debut at the US Open Championships alongside phenom Anna Leigh Waters. He’s not alone—more tennis stars are entering the world’s fastest-growing sport.
NFL
How the NFL Draft's “Mr. Irrelevant” nickname came to be
Once a tongue-in-cheek nickname for the NFL Draft's final pick, “Mr. Irrelevant” has evolved into a beloved underdog tradition—with Disneyland trips, a spoof trophy, and even a future 49ers QB. Here’s how it all started.