ESPN and NFL closing in on ‘Next Era’-defining media deal
In 1987, an eight-year-old cable network in just 41 million homes acquired the rights to eight NFL regular…
Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka among pairs hoping to compete in U.S. Open mixed doubles
The U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament keeps getting more intriguing. With the deadline for registration approaching next week,…
Why North Carolina is more valuable than you think in college football’s future
No power-conference program residing outside the Big Ten and SEC has a chance to boost its financial portfolio…
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Fever veteran Sydney Colson, the funniest WNBA player
INDIANAPOLIS — Sydney Colson, widely considered one of the funniest players in the WNBA, wasn’t fearful of any…
The most unforgettable fashion at WNBA All-Star Weekend, from ‘orange carpet’ to tunnel walks
INDIANAPOLIS — The narrative arc of the WNBA’s explosive growth can be traced in many ways: a positive…
Memphis’ Big 12 pitch, including $200 million in sponsorships, isn’t gaining traction: Sources
By Chris Vannini, Ralph D. Russo and Justin Williams The University of Memphis pitched itself to the Big…
Rob Manfred recruited a star-studded group of retired players. The union sees trouble
The Major League Baseball Players Association believes commissioner Rob Manfred is trying to use the clout of highly…
Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2025 broadcast rankings, rated by fans
The recent shocking news that the St. Louis Blues and FanDuel Sports Network are parting ways with legendary…
Who’s the WNBA’s biggest trash-talker? Top athlete? Players dished in our anonymous poll
The WNBA talent pool is deeper than ever. The MVP race features two multi-time winners in A’ja Wilson…
Do WNBA players think Caitlin Clark will be the league’s face in five years?
There is not one defining feature that makes up the face of a sport. A player’s success on…
Trump calls for Washington Commanders, Cleveland Guardians to revert to previous names
President Donald Trump wants the NFL’s Washington Commanders and MLB’s Cleveland Guardians to revert to their previous team…
MLB players make it clear they don’t want to play for the A’s, but which managers, teams do they like?
For most major leaguers, the ground beneath their feet rarely feels stable. Eight- and nine-figure contracts are the…