TV deals, streaming wars, and viral commentary—get the stories behind how sports reach the world.
Media & Broadcasting
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
College football’s newest NIL strategy…
MLB
Plus: NFL rules are changing…
MLB
Plus: Duke is upset with "The White Lotus"...
MLB
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.
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.
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 🙏
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
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.
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.
nhl
The NHL is replacing its All-Star Game with a new 4 Nations tournament—featuring Canada, the US, Sweden, and Finland—in a push to boost global viewership and fan interest ahead of the Olympics and a planned World Cup of Hockey.
MLB
MLB ump Pat Hoberg, once praised for a perfect World Series game, has been fired over a gambling rules violation involving 141 bets—eight during games he worked. No game-fixing found, but the league says integrity matters.