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MLB Opening Day 2.0 has arrived
MLB Opening Day is here, March Madness is stacked with powerhouses, and the NFL might ban the tush push. Plus: rising stars, wild stats, and a figure skater using neurotherapy to win gold.
Warren Buffett’s $1M bracket pool has its first winner
A college manager with rap skills lands 10 NIL deals, March Madness lacks upsets, and Warren Buffett finally gives away his $1M bracket prize. Plus: buzzer-beaters, bizarre F1 disqualifications, and a heartfelt farewell to George Foreman.
The lawsuit that could change the game of 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.
How to best pick upsets, according to data
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.
Inside the growing women’s athletic shoe movement
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
How one conference shapes the future 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
The thinking on concussion recovery is changing
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
Why some WNBA teams are shopping for new homes
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
Should Pete Rose be eligible for the MLB Hall of Fame?
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
Pro sports has a drone problem
Drones are swarming pro sports venues—and leagues are pushing back. A new bipartisan bill could let local authorities shoot them down, as drone incidents rise and concerns over stadium safety grow.
Golf
The putting technique dividing the golf world
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 getting a divorce
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 meetings that could upend college football
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
Behind Steve Cohen’s $8B push to turn Citi Field into an entertainment district
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 CEOs love cricket
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
Former MLB All-Star J.D. Martinez eyeing a career in 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
The prolonged battle for the Minnesota Timberwolves is almost over
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.