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An ode to Pavlov's Dog, Gladiator and the internet's best sports video series.
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New NFL Kickoff Rules Yield Return in Preseason, But That May Not Last
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NFL kickoff rules led to a return rate of 70.5% in the preseason, up from 55% in 2023, but that rate historically drops for the regular season.
on Sep 6
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Multimillion-Dollar NIL Hoops Tourney to Finalize Plans Soon
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Players Era Festival, the men's basketball multi-team event slated to debut in Las Vegas this fall, plans to unveil "a major sponsor" next week.
on Sep 5
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Commanders Fire VP Over Goodell, Jerry Jones, Fan Comments
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Rael Enteen, Washington's vice president of content, was secretly recorded criticizing Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones and Commanders' fans.
on Sep 5
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Business Beyond the Game: Mario Götze Inspired by Montana, Durant
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Mario Götze has already invested in more than 40 early-stage startups across tech and wellness through his private investment vehicle Companion-M.
on Sep 5
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Derek Jeter, Eli Manning Invest in Steve Cohen’s TGL Franchise
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Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Jimmy Fallon, John McEnroe, Michael Strahan and CC Sabathia invested in the New York TGL franchise that tees off Jan. 7.
on Thu, 7PM
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Hamby Disputes WNBA Claim That It’s Not Her Employer
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Dearica Hamby and the WNBA continue their legal duel over whether the league is her joint employer, as a case involving a college athlete is key.
on Tue, 2AM
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Diamond’s Bankruptcy Saga Is About to End. Now Comes the Hard Part.
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After 20 months of monitoring the Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy case, it wasn’t at all surprising to hear Judge Christopher Lopez couch his ruling on the long-simmering matter in baseball terms. A self-professed enthusiast of the grand old game, Judge Lopez has peppered his commentary from the...
on Nov 15
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Diamond Sports Exits Bankruptcy as Re-org Approved
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Twenty months after Diamond Sports Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the owner and operator of the 16 FanDuel Sports Network RSNs on Thursday was granted a new lease on life in a Houston court room. At the close of a 90-minute confirmation hearing this morning, Judge Christopher...
on Nov 14
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Cavaliers’ Undefeated Start Sparks Boom for Team Business
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Few teams in NBA history have come off the blocks with such ferocity as this year’s Cleveland Cavaliers, who at 13-0 hold the longest undefeated start to a campaign since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors went 24-0. Those Dubs ended with the best regular season record in history at 73-9 but were...
on Nov 14
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A Trademark Trial That Could Rock the Sports Licensing World
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Whether a school image on sports apparel is used to identify the school or is merely ornamental is a key question in a trial set to start this week.
on Nov 13
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Ex-NBPA Lawyer: Caitlin Clark Could ‘Wield Her Power’ in CBA Talks
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Caitlin Clark could change the tenor of the collective bargaining agreement negotiating room if she opts to take an active role.
on Nov 10
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NBC’s NBA Deal Costs More Than Its NFL Package. Yes, It Makes Sense.
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A cross-conference collision between the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings rarely lends itself to anything worth characterizing as a “rivalry,” but Sunday night’s meeting still managed to draw a crowd on NBC. According to Nielsen, 16.18 million viewers tuned in to the flagship broadcast,...
on Nov 8
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Braves Post Revenue Bump as MLB Works Diamond RSN Deal
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Atlanta generated $70.99 million in third quarter TV revenue as the parent company of its legacy RSN prepares to emerge from bankruptcy.
on Nov 7
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WNBA’s Rapid Coach, Executive Turnover Reflects Its New Moment
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Firings at the coach and general manager positions represent the WNBA's evolution and the added accountability owners are expecting.
on Nov 6
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New England Patriots President Expects NFL ROI to Beat Stocks
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In August, the NFL approved new ownership rules that allow private equity firms to buy passive minority stakes in franchises. The decision came after franchises appreciated nearly 40x over the past 30 years and reached $5.93 billion on average, according to Sportico’s calculations. But NFL team...
on Nov 5
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Unrivaled Expands Roster Spots as Caitlin Clark Decision Looms
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Unrivaled has expanded its initial roster from 30 to 36 players ahead of its first season, which starts in January in Miami.
on Nov 1
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Pickleball Team Owner Flips Medical Device Fortune to Sports Investing
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In five years Ron Saslow has gone from medical device maker to a sports investor at the core of the pickleball explosion through his Thirty-5 Capital.
on Oct 31
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Mel Tucker, Michigan State Battle Over $95M Contract
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Former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker accuses the school of race discrimination but Michigan State is fighting back.
on Oct 28
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Commissioner Rob Manfred Says He’s Bullish on the Economics of MLB
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Saturday that gross revenue will be higher this season, particularly based on Yankees-Dodgers World Series matchup.
on Oct 27
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NWSL’s CBA Reform Clears Path to World-Class Talent
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Recent changes to the NWSL's collective bargaining agreement should free the league up to attract the best women's soccer talent in the world, according to Matthew L. Reece and Binta Niambi Brown.
on Oct 25
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NHL’s Lightning Sold for $1.8B, Vinik Retains Control
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The sale price represents 19 times what Jeff Vinik paid for the team in 2010 as the club became an elite franchise on and off the ice.
on Oct 25
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From the garbage can to the owner's suite
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Seven years before they won their first title, the New York Liberty were bad. Really bad. And it might lead to players investing in the teams themselves.
on Oct 25
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Intuit Dome Opens With Clipper Foes up Against The Wall
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The Wall is a steep 51-row multiple section of seats adjacent to the visitor’s bench that’s unlike anything in any other professional hoops arena.
on Oct 24
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TNT to Air 3-on-3 Women’s Basketball League Unrivaled
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Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier's 3-on-3 basketball competition, based in Miami, will start in January 2025.
on Oct 18
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NWSL’s San Diego Wave Sale Closes as Team Faces Lawsuit
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Lauren Leichtman and her husband Arthur Levine bought the Wave in a two-part transaction that valued the team at $120 million in the second portion.
on Oct 17
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Why Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin Turned Down Record $88M Deal
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Igor Shesterkin could’ve gone into this season as the highest-paid goaltender ever. But he passed.
on Oct 17
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NWSL Team Values 2024: Angel City, KC Lead, Average Up 57% to $104M
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The NWSL will set season records for TV ratings, attendance and revenue in 2024. The 14 teams are worth $1.5 billion collectively as valuations soar.
on Oct 17
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College sports has a fan control problem
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'Sorry we put your team in danger. Here's a $250,000 check.'
on Oct 17
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Lynx, Liberty Playoff Runs Fueled by Millions in Non-Player Spending
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Both WNBA Finals contenders Minnesota and New York have built potential dynasties with high-salary staffers and "gold standard" training facilities.
on Oct 16
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Minnesota Twins for Sale as Pohlad Family Hires Allen & Company
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The Pohlad family bought the Twins in 1984 and is baseball's fourth longest-tenured ownership group. Sportico valued the club at $1.7 billion.
on Oct 16
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Griffey, Jeter Cards Featured in PSA’s ‘Gem Mint 10’ Collectibles Fete
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PSA, the collectibles authenticator, is showing off rare cards it has given the highest grades to, including one of a current superstar.
on Oct 16
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Ivy League Beats Antitrust ‘No Scholarships’ Lawsuit
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Reasoning that the Ivy League and its schools are not a sufficient athletics market for purposes of antitrust review, a judge tosses the Choh lawsuit.
on Oct 10
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Dave Roberts Seeks Change in NLDS Format as Dodgers Force Game 5
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It's become clear after three years of this format that division winners come into the division series flat, having to sit around for five days.
on Oct 10
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Guardians Closer’s Stock Sale Gives Investors Cut of His Salary
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Cleveland Guardians closaer Emmanuel Clase is selling shares for $12 a piece that come with rights to a portion of his future pro baseball earnings.
on Oct 10
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Rafael Nadal to Retire From Tennis With $560M in Career Earnings
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Nadal earned $135 million in prize money during his 23-year career and more than $400 million off the court from sponsors and appearance fees.
on Oct 10
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New York Islanders Sell First Jersey Patch to Solo Stove
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The New York Islanders and Solo Stove have signed the NHL team's first jersey patch deal. It includes a presence at UBS Arena, nearby developments.
on Oct 10
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Sports Tech M&A Takes Off in 2024 Despite Late Stage VC Slump
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Mergers and acquisitions activity in sports tech reached record levels in the first half of 2024, says investment bank Drake Star in a new report.
on Oct 10
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NFL Kickers Have a Leg Up in 2024
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NFL stats show that kickers are on pace to break records in field goal makes, attempts and percentage in 2024.
on Oct 10
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Sporticast 387: Diddy’s Sports Deals, MLB Player Loans
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MLB players take out loans after the season ends. This Sporticast sports podcast also talks about Diddy's sports donations and crypto sponsorships.
on Oct 10
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Lindor, Crown Jewel of Cohen Era, Leads Mets on MLB’s Wild Last Day
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Lindor’s two-run homer in the top of ninth Monday at Truist Park put the Mets in the playoffs and beat the Braves in the first game of a doubleheader.
on Oct 10
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California Legislators Say Their NIL Law Is Being Overlooked
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State Sens. Nancy Skinner and Steven Bradford write that schools are failing to take advantage of their seminal 2019 college athlete legislation.
on Oct 10
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NFL Reporter Trotter Settles Retaliation Lawsuit With League
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After a year in court, Jim Trotter announced via X he has reached a settlement with the NFL in his retaliation lawsuit
on Oct 10
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MLB Playoffs 2024: How Much Players Earn in Postseason
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Texas Rangers players each received $506,263 last year for their World Series win, but the playoff payouts would soar if more big market teams move on.
on Oct 10
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Derek Jeter Launches Company to Grow Hollywood Footprint
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Derek Jeter told The Hollywood Reporter he wants his company, Cap 2, to prioritize family-friendly storytelling in documentary and scripted formats.
on Oct 10
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Ballpark Tensions Ease as Padres Take Lead Over Dodgers in NLDS
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The sellout crowd in San Diego was fairly respectful Tuesday, as opposed to their brethren about 120 miles up the coast two days earlier.
on Oct 9
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Nike’s JuJu Watkins Extension a Product of NIL-Era Recruiting
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Watkins is one of several top young women's basketball players to join the apparel brand.
on Oct 9
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For MLB Players Not in Playoffs, It’s Time to Take Loans
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The end of the baseball regular season leads to an uptick in personal for players looking to bridge the gap until next season's salary kicks in.
on Oct 9
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Ex-MLB Pitcher Matt Garza Winds Up for Disability Insurance Trial
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Garza settled with Lloyd's of London, but is still pursuing damages against his insurance agents and business manager over a $10 million policy.
on Oct 9
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Guardians, Brewers, Twins Head to MLB Media as RSN Era Ends
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Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez goes full Fonzie as the Guardians reach a deal to triple their in-market reach.
on Oct 9