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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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.
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
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.
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.
ESPN8: The Ocho is back
ESPN8: The Ocho returns this week with four days of gloriously strange competitions—from slippery stair races to underwater chess. What started as a Dodgeball movie joke is now serious fun.
This proposed law could shape the future of college sports
The most sweeping college sports legislation in years—the SCORE Act—could upend NIL rules, athlete rights, and the NCAA’s legal standing. Here's what it means and why the debate is heating up.
Baseball teams are using bobblehead giveaways to drive up attendance
A new trend is shaking up baseball: bobblehead giveaways. MLB teams are seeing massive spikes in attendance on promo nights, with some games selling out entirely. From minor league boosts to Dodgers-scale sellouts, it turns out a collectible doll can still pack a ballpark.
Why 30 of the 32 NFL second-round draft picks are still unsigned
Winter is coming…and so are unsigned NFL rookies. With 30 of 32 second-rounders still without contracts, the issue of guaranteed money has sparked a modern-day standoff. Here's why the logjam is happening—and who might break first.
There’s growing pushback to a new law that could kill sports betting
A bipartisan push is mounting to reverse a new tax law provision that limits gambling loss deductions — and could gut sports betting in the US. Pros and casuals alike say the law makes betting untenable, pushing more bets offshore.
The AL home run record is quaking in its boots
Aaron Judge’s Yankees and Cal Raleigh’s Mariners are both swinging for AL home run history. Plus, Soto, Witt Jr., Skubal, Kershaw, and Machado’s milestones.
Things are hot at London’s All England Club, on and off the court
Wimbledon 2025 is chaos in the best way—23 seeds gone after round one, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula among them. Prize money’s up, temps are hotter, and the celebrity box is stacked.
MLB
MLB All-Star starters revealed
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game starters are locked in — Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, three Tigers, and more fresh faces ready to light up the Midsummer Classic.
MLB
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.
NBA
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.
NBA
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.
Business of Sports
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.
MLB
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.
Business of Sports
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.
NBA
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.
College Sports
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.
Women’s Sports
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.
College Sports
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.
Business of Sports
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?