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.