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May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM

The Pro Athletes Using OnlyFans

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Saturday Edition May 16, 2026 POWERED BY OnlyFans is known primarily as an adult platform. But now pro athletes who struggle to pay for their niche sports are using it to supplement their income. And often, reports FOS contributor Hilary George-Parkin [[…
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May 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM

Betting Company Layoffs Pile Up

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 15, 2026 POWERED BY Penn Entertainment headlines three betting companies with layoffs this week. Analysts say the cuts reflect a broader shift hitting the online gambling industry as growth slows, investors demand profitability, and …
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May 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM

NFL Schedule Brings Early Drama

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 15, 2026 POWERED BY There are roughly one quadrillion ways to arrange the NFL’s 272-game schedule, and the league released its full schedule Thursday night, unveiling a slate that, like last year, puts more games than ever in exclusive…
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May 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM

Polymarket’s Soccer Spree

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 14, 2026 POWERED BY Polymarket is continuing its aggressive push into global soccer. Front Office Sports was first to report Thursday that the prediction-market company has reached a multiyear agreement with Italy’s Serie A after alr…
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May 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM

PGA Walks Prize-Money Tightrope

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 14, 2026 POWERED BY The PGA Championship—the second major of the year—tees off Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia. The tournament has one of the strongest fields in golf. But the prize money in recent years has lagged…
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May 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM

ACC Punts on PE—for Now

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 13, 2026 POWERED BY The ACC still isn’t sold on private equity, even after the Big 12 struck a landmark private-capital deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital. Commissioner Jim Phillips said Wednesday that nothing…
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May 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Disney Turns Up Super Bowl Hype

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 13, 2026 The upcoming Super Bowl LXI, set for SoFi Stadium, played a starring role in Disney’s upfront presentation to advertisers Tuesday in New York—as did NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who made an onstage appearance. It will be Disne…
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May 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM

NFL Slices Up Sunday Schedule

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 12, 2026 The NFL keeps adding more standalone games across its soon-to-be-announced schedule, but those extra windows are coming at the expense of traditional Sunday afternoon football. The shift is gradually shrinking the beloved witch…
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May 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Scheffler Chases History at U.S. Open

Scheffler Chases History at U.S. Open Be there this June to witness Scottie Scheffler's attempt to complete his career Grand Slam at the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on his 30th birthday. The U.S. Open isn’t about perfection—it’s about survival. Resilience. Glory. Don’t just watch history. F…
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May 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM

World Cup’s Slow Ticket Sales

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 12, 2026 The World Cup starts in one month, and thousands of tickets remain unsold. Prices are starting to fall—barely—but FIFA will need a more dramatic drop in costs if it wants to fill stadiums. “It’s revenue maximization from FIFA,” o…
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May 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM

WNBA Media Deals Top $3B

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 11, 2026 POWERED BY The WNBA’s media-rights haul has now topped $3 billion after the league added several new partners to its landmark TV package. The expanded deal shows just how much the league’s value has climbed as broadcasters a…
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May 11, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Trump Says NFL Is Pricing Out Fans

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 11, 2026 President Trump is taking aim at the rising cost of watching the NFL on TV as more games move to streaming platforms that require subscriptions. His comments come as the DOJ investigates the league’s business practices and just d…
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May 10, 2026 at 12:07 PM

How Atlanta Became U.S. Soccer HQ

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Sunday Edition May 10, 2026 POWERED BY On Thursday, U.S. Soccer opened a new headquarters and training center just outside of Atlanta, a city with the highest attendance in MLS, eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, and an NWSL team on the horizon. At…
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May 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Bowling's High-Cost Problem

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Saturday Edition May 9, 2026 If you feel like bowling has gotten pricer, you’re not wrong. A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Lucky Strike (formerly Bowlero) has built a monopoly through the acquisition of hundreds of alleys across the U.S., driving up p…
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May 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM

FIFA Prices Draw Politicians’ Ire

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 8, 2026 As the World Cup draws nearer to its June 11 kickoff, politicians in the U.S. are sounding the alarm on ticket prices. The mayor of New York City, members of Congress, and even the president are criticizing FIFA for its strategy…
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May 8, 2026 at 11:22 AM

NCAA Tourney Expansion’s $50M Lift

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 8, 2026 The NCAA finalized a decision Thursday to expand both the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, starting this upcoming season. As part of the agreement, CBS and TNT—who have the rights to sell NCAA tourn…
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May 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM

Most of Big 12 Not Taking $30M Yet

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 7, 2026 POWERED BY More than half of the Big 12 schools have already decided to decline the option for a line of credit up to $30 million as part of the conference’s new deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital. Tex…
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May 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM

NFL-Ref Labor Standoff Nears End

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 7, 2026 POWERED BY After a long labor standoff, the NFL and NFL Referees Association are progressing toward a new labor agreement that would avoid a work stoppage and help avert a disastrous start to the 2026 season. — Eric Fisher […
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May 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM

Race for Golf’s Biggest Payday

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 6, 2026 The U.S. Open Golf Championship kicks off in June. But tournament organizers haven’t yet decided whether they’ll match or one-up the $22.5 million record purse the Masters paid out this year. The U.S. Open purse last year was $2…
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May 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM

The Business of Fandom

As the world’s attention turns to the global game this summer, one thing is clear: The organizations that win aren’t just building audiences—they’re building belonging. In sports, fandom is a blueprint for loyalty. Teams have long mastered what many industries are still chasing: how to create emo…
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May 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Cuban Paid for Mendoza

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 6, 2026 POWERED BY Mark Cuban told Front Office Sports he helped Indiana land quarterback Fernando Mendoza after a conversation with school leaders during the College Football Playoff. The billionaire alum’s first donation to Hoosiers …
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May 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Sabalenka Calls for Boycott of Slams

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 5, 2026 POWERED BY Aryna Sabalenka said tennis players might boycott Grand Slam tournaments if they don’t feel they’re being paid what they deserve. Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina said they would support a possible boycott as well. Ov…
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May 5, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Europe's Soccer Giants Cashing In

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 5, 2026 The major European men’s soccer leagues have traditionally been a top-heavy situation with power teams dominating. That’s proved particularly true in the current season, with the prospect of a lower-revenue upstart breaking throug…
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May 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM

LIV Golf Looks Beyond Saudi Cash

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 4, 2026 POWERED BY In the wake of losing its funding from the Saudi PIF, LIV Golf is looking elsewhere for financial support. On Monday the league announced that it retained U.S.-based Ducera Partners as its investment banking advise…
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May 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM

NBA Playoffs Bring Early Drama

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 4, 2026 POWERED BY The NBA’s first round delivered three Game 7s, a stunning Sixers comeback, and some of the league’s strongest early playoff ratings in decades. Now the second round begins with questions around Joel Embiid and Luka D…
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May 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Why Schools Are Cutting Tennis

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Sunday Edition May 3, 2026 POWERED BY As college sports become more expensive, administrators nationwide have raised concerns about the future of Olympic sports. Now, tennis is at risk: In just one week, four Division I schools announced they would elimin…
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May 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Kentucky Derby’s Makeover

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Saturday Edition May 2, 2026 POWERED BY Saturday’s Kentucky Derby will be marked by its usual tradition, but Churchill Downs is also clearly trying to make the event feel more modern. FOS’s Ben Axelrod [[link removed]] explains how NBC’s race coverage is…
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May 1, 2026 at 8:16 PM

‘Bumpy Road’ to New Browns Stadium

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition May 1, 2026 The Browns continue to move forward with building a domed stadium in suburban Ohio, even with critical pieces of the funding plan still unsettled. “It was a bumpy road to get here, but we’re excited we’re here,” Browns owner Jim…
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May 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Back For Year 2: Asset Class

Sports has become one of the hottest investment opportunities in the global market. Franchise valuations are climbing to record highs; private equity is reshaping team ownership; athletes are evolving into institutional investors; and leagues are becoming platforms for global capital. Meanwhile, …
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May 1, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Verstappen’s Miami Test

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition May 1, 2026 POWERED BY Formula One returns in Miami this weekend for its first race in five weeks and another test for its unpopular new cars. The long break gave teams and drivers more time to adjust, but many still are not sold on the ne…
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April 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM

LIV Loses Saudi Lifeline

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 30, 2026 The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia announced it is officially ending its funding of LIV Golf on the same day the league announced a new board structure led by two corporate restructuring experts. — David Rumsey [[l…
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April 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Scoop: Zuck, Cook Eye Seahawks

Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook Among Rumored Seahawks Bidders At least four potential majority buyers have expressed interest in the Seahawks, including two very familiar names: Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Apple’s Tim Cook. Read the story. [[link removed]] Copyright © 2026 Front Office Spor…
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April 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Big 12 Gets $12.5M From RedBird

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 30, 2026 POWERED BY The Big 12 approved a five-year deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital focused on driving new revenue for the conference and its schools. The deal includes $12.5 million for the league to re-in…
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April 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM

NBA Pitches Anti-Tanking Lottery

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 29, 2026 POWERED BY The NBA is floating a new draft lottery system that wouldn’t give the league’s worst teams the best odds at getting the top pick. Not everyone is happy with the latest proposal to crack down on tanking, with mul…
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April 29, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Bombshell Puma Shoe Lawsuit

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 29, 2026 POWERED BY Four-time NCAA champion and two-time world champion Abby Steiner is suing Puma, claiming its shoes caused the foot injuries that derailed her sprinting career. The lawsuit says the spikes were defective and unsafe…
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April 28, 2026 at 8:52 PM

Guilty Plea in NBA Gambling Scheme

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 28, 2026 Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is the first defendant to plead guilty in the two federal gambling cases that rocked the league last year. He admitted Tuesday that he tipped off gamblers using “inside inform…
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April 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM

NFL Draft Audience Falls

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 28, 2026 POWERED BY The NFL Draft moved faster this year after the league cut first-round pick times from 10 minutes to 8, but the TV audience still slipped a bit from 2025. Even so, 13.2 million viewers tuned in Thursday night as th…
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April 27, 2026 at 8:22 PM

Policing 'Wild' Prediction Markets

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 27, 2026 POWERED BY The day after President Donald Trump criticized the rapidly growing prediction-market industry, saying its growth has turned the world into “a casino,” the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission told F…
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April 27, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Red Sox Clean House

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 27, 2026 POWERED BY The Red Sox fired Alex Cora and five coaches after a rough 10–17 start to a season that began with high expectations. Now Fenway Sports Group is staring down one of its biggest tests yet in Boston. — Eric Fishe…
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April 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Why Athletes Are Becoming Photogs

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Sunday Edition April 26, 2026 This week at Fever media day, Caitlin Clark turned the tables on reporters by asking to take a group photo of them. Clark is among a group of athletes who have picked up the camera at games. It’s a fun trend—but real full-time p…
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April 25, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Mendoza’s Unique NFL Arrival

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Saturday Edition April 25, 2026 POWERED BY As the NFL Draft wraps Saturday in Pittsburgh, much of the conversation still surrounds first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza. His NFL entrance is unique—a perfect storm that makes him unlike any rookie who came be…
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April 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM

Cardinals Reset Pay for Running Backs

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 24, 2026 POWERED BY The Cardinals took a big swing selecting Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team also helped reset the salary structure for running backs: Love will be in line for a four-year, $53.02 …
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April 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM

NFL Draft Delivers Trades, Drama

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 24, 2026 POWERED BY The NFL Draft opened with no suspense at the top, as the Raiders took Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall. But the rest of the night quickly picked up, with trades and a surprise QB selection by the Rams. — Eric …
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April 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM

Tech Issues Hit World Cup Fans

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 23, 2026 POWERED BY FIFA’s latest World Cup ticket drop had fans waiting hours for a chance to buy tickets on Wednesday. And when fans finally reached the front of the line, many received error messages. Some fans said on social me…
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April 23, 2026 at 10:20 AM

NFL Hits Back At Media Criticism

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 23, 2026 POWERED BY A growing number of federal officials and politicians are raising issues with the NFL’s media strategy, with most criticism focused on an increasingly fragmented and expensive experience for consumers. Now, the le…
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April 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM

6 Teams That Will Shape NFL Draft

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 22, 2026 POWERED BY The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night will shine a spotlight on several teams facing some of the biggest questions in the league, both on and off the field. Six teams—including the Giants and J…
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April 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Clock Ticking on $5B Bears Stadium

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 22, 2026 POWERED BY With time almost up to keep the Bears in Illinois, state legislators are potentially coalescing on a bill that would help support a $5 billion domed stadium in the suburbs. An amendment to a long-discussed “megapr…
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April 21, 2026 at 8:04 PM

College Sports Salary Cap at Risk

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 21, 2026 House v. NCAA plaintiff attorneys filed a motion on Monday requesting a court order that would curb the College Sports Commission’s “over-zealous” scrutiny of every NIL deal. If they prevail, it could mean the end of any semb…
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April 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM

Premier League Title's High Stakes

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Morning Edition April 21, 2026 POWERED BY What looked like a runaway race for Arsenal to capture the Premier League title is now anything but, and the implications on and off the pitch are significant. — Eric Fisher [[link removed]] First Up So…
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April 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM

$381M Mets Aren’t the Only Losers

Read in Browser [[link removed]] Afternoon Edition April 20, 2026 POWERED BY The Mets, which have the second-highest payroll in the league, marked their 11th straight loss on Sunday to the Cubs—and their longest losing streak since 2004. The team’s 7–15 record isn’t pretty, but the Mets …