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Kevin Warren confirmed due diligence is complete on the Lost Marsh Golf Course site, while Illinois lawmakers have had only minimal contact with the team since June.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for $12.5 billion to a group led by Joshua Kushner, a 25 percent premium over last year's valuation.

A reported consortium including Jeff Bezos, Eduardo Saverin and Amit Bhatia would acquire a one-third stake in Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group.

Dana White says a new 'massive show' conceived by executive producer Craig Borsari is in development following record UFC Google search volume in June 2026.

Neon, pastel and 'B.U.D.' hats reflect golf's changing demographics, drawing a sharp line between the old guard and a younger, more diverse wave of players.

A new RCLCo report identifies 107 sports venue-anchored mixed-use projects in various stages of development, reshaping urban landscapes across the country.

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla said he will not pursue an NBA expansion franchise in Seattle, citing a personal preference for the NFL.

Lewis Kalb, a 73-year-old retiree from Medford Lakes, N.J., won a Phillies charity auction and called the third inning of a game against Washington.

The funding resolution advances talks on the Portland Trail Blazers' arena as owner Tom Dundon holds firm against contributing to renovation costs.

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch confirmed the network will not amend its current NFL contract, pushing any renegotiation until after the 2029-30 season.

Williams driver Alex Albon is turning his 14 cats, dog and horse into a brand, with pet-themed merchandise set to drop at the Singapore Grand Prix.

The 2026 event in Westfield, Indiana, drew 14.3 million unique viewers and featured more than 350 youth teams from 13 countries.

Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian says MVP will pay fighters 50 percent of revenue — a split he argues the UFC cannot match without destroying its margins and enterprise value.

Cleveland's reported switch to artificial turf would give 17 NFL teams synthetic surfaces, tipping the league away from natural grass despite player opposition.

The number of athletes acquiring ownership stakes in professional sports teams is rising, with investors targeting community ties and influence over financial contributions.

The Premier League club is targeting the United States as a key market in a global retail expansion aimed at offsetting rising team costs.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter is among early investors set to profit from a potential $2.15 billion sale of sports betting company Underdog.

The $2.6 billion venue shifts Cleveland from natural grass, tipping the NFL's playing surface split to 17 artificial turf teams against 15 grass teams.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison rallied employees after a $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition was paused by an antitrust lawsuit, reducing urgency on the NFL's CBS broadcast renewal.

Eddie Hearn's Matchroom and Jake Paul's MVP are joining forces on premium live events and athlete development, targeting global growth for female fighters.

Coming off a career-best 17.5-sack season, the Jacksonville pass rusher earned a peer-voted top-50 ranking that validates every dollar of his five-year extension.

Rookies, veterans and franchise quarterbacks report today as the 2026 season begins — and every rep in pads carries a price tag.

The rookie outfielder's first career grand slam in the eighth inning turned a 3-3 tie into a 7-3 Boston win, pushing the Sox to within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot.

The Tribal Chief puts his championship on the line against Jey Uso as WWE's $1.5 billion ESPN deal tries to convert passionate fans into paying subscribers.

The Chargers' star safety earns a top-50 peer vote, validating his elite play and a four-year, $76.4 million extension signed in 2024.

Cincinnati erupted for three runs in the 10th inning to defeat St. Louis 6-3, moving above.500 for the first time in July.

Each of the 32 NFL franchises saw revenue jump 5 percent from 2024, lifting franchise valuations and setting up a bigger salary cap in 2026.

The veteran forward's two-year deal pushes his NBA career past 25 seasons and makes Philadelphia a serious Eastern Conference contender.

Cycling crowns its champion in Paris while Formula 1, the PGA Tour and MLB generate massive revenue and reshape player valuations.

GM John Lynch confirms Kyle Shanahan's recovery is on track for the Sept. 10 Rams matchup in Melbourne, removing a potential distraction for the Super Bowl contender.

Utah's young center is eligible for a big payday next summer, and his elite rim protection makes the case hard to argue against.

Cathy Engelbert's non-answer on her future creates uncertainty as the WNBA chases a media rights deal expected to far exceed its current $60 million annual agreement.

Errol Spence Jr. makes his middleweight debut against Tim Tszyu after a three-year absence — a high-stakes return with championship implications on the line.

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey signed by the entire 1998 Chicago Bulls championship roster sold for $12.5 million in a private auction.

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones dominated the championship series, delivered the franchise's first title and earned Finals MVP honors.

The WNBA topped 1.1 million fans at midseason 2026, a 12 percent jump over the previous record, and franchise valuations are already moving.

The WNBA's championship chain became a viral sensation in Chicago, reflecting the league's booming cultural and commercial appeal.

The veteran guard hit five three-pointers and added four assists, giving Chicago a critical 15-point cushion over New York.

Chicago's lineup roughed up Pittsburgh's rookie ace for five earned runs, cutting Milwaukee's division lead to two games.

Star defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, sidelined since Week 2 with a career-threatening neck injury, joins five teammates on Baltimore's PUP list as training camp opens.

The linebacker's expected short NFI stay spares Chicago's defensive plans and protects the value of his $19.5 million deal.

San Francisco's five-run third inning against the Mets, fueled by Jung Hoo Lee's two-run single, gave the Giants the lift they needed in a tight Wild Card race.

Salvador Perez launched a two-run shot against the Minnesota Twins, passing George Brett's franchise record and staking his claim as Kansas City's greatest power hitter.

The Oakley All-Tournament Team spotlights top young talent as the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships air on ESPN and NFL Network, reflecting the league's long-term bet on grassroots growth.

Sean Stellato, known for negotiating multi-million dollar NFL contracts, heads to Rome next month to compete for Italy's national team and a 2028 Olympic berth.

Ed Policy's remarks signal potential operational changes for the league's only publicly owned franchise, raising questions about future spending.

LeBron James signed with Philadelphia, calling it his final career decision and immediately shifting the Eastern Conference power structure.

The shortstop erased a two-run deficit with a clutch blast against division-leading Houston, making Anaheim's winter trade look very smart.

The Wings' No. 1 overall pick made WNBA history at the State Farm 3-Point Contest, and the business upside for Dallas is real.

Schmitt's ninth-inning solo shot secured a 4-3 win over Los Angeles, pushing San Francisco to 52-48 and raising real questions about his contract future.