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Some were rubbed the wrong way by Fox’s $375 million broadcasting contract with Tom Brady, including one of his coworkers, Terry Bradshaw, who has been with the company since 1994. During an appearance on the To The Point — Home Services podcast (via Sports Illustrated), Bradshaw shared his disgruntlement with his company. Brady may be […]

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are doing more than running a podcast. They are building a powerhouse. What began as All the Smoke, a basketball-focused show, has evolved into a full-scale sports media brand. Barnes called it “a tremendous blessing” while breaking down their latest moves on The Rich Eisen Show, AwfulAnnouncing reports. Since parting […]

The NCAA landscape is shifting once again, and Texas State football is at the center of the latest NCAA football conference realignment. According to multiple reports, including ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Bobcats have officially informed the Sun Belt Conference of its intent to join the Pac-12 Conference, with plans to finalize the move by Monday. […]

ESPN has made a major investment in the future of lacrosse and women’s sports. ESPN and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) have announced a new five-year media rights agreement that will begin in 2026 and includes a three percent investment stake in the PLL for ESPN, according to CNBC. The deal also includes all of […]

Nicole and David Tepper just changed the game off the field. Their foundation, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF), announced a record-shattering $10 million in grants to support food banks across North and South Carolina, Panthers reports. This sweeping donation marks the largest single commitment in the organization’s history and comes at a time […]

Paige Bueckers continues to show that her rookie year is about more than basketball. The Dallas Wings guard just made a bold entrance into the fashion world, starring in the new Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95 campaign, per Complex. For a player already averaging 18.2 points, 5.9 assists, and two steals per game, this […]

Adonis Spicer might not help athletes with their on-court production, but if they have any interests off the court, he’s the right person for the job. Spicer owns his own public relations company called Spicer PR, and he wears many hats. He is a publicist and image consultant with his company, but he has been […]

The Golden State Valkyries could not be having a much better debut season on or off the court. Amid the WNBA expansion team’s hot start to the 2025 season, the Valkyries already have the highest value of any team in the league. The Valkyries are estimated at $500 million, the most in the WNBA. That […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just pulled off the biggest transaction in U.S. sports history, and Byron Scott couldn’t help but crack a smile at Boston’s expense. On Wednesday, Jeanie Buss and the Buss family agreed to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter, the CEO of TWG Global. The deal places the […]

Over the last year or so, whispers have run rampantly throughout league circles about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, Mark Walter had been positioning himself fairly aggressively to one day buy the franchise, but that would also require Jeanie Buss selling it, something very few people thought would ever happen. To take […]

Juneteenth represents delayed liberation, but in the hands of today’s NBA stars, it’s also a blueprint for urgent action. Players like Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Jrue Holiday are using their platforms to build lasting power through schools, investment funds, documentaries, and grassroots giving. They aren’t just commemorating the past. They’re creating a […]

Lately, Nike has been dishing out new sneakers. A combination of retro style merged with contemporary sensibilities. The latest athlete to get in on the action is Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.  On Thursday, Nike officially announced the release of a limited edition sneaker featuring Chiles, per Erin Lassner of The Hollywood Reporter. Chiles will have […]

Jeanie Buss has for the longest been the face of the Buss Family and their Los Angeles Lakers ownership, a legacy that spans back to 1979. On Wednesday, a majority of the six siblings voted in favor of selling the Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter, who is also the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. […]

For the first time since 1979, the Buss family will no longer own the Los Angeles Lakers, with Mark Walter purchasing the team at a valuation $10 billion. This move, understandably, took the sports world by storm, as it majorly shook up one of the most popular teams in one of the biggest cities in […]

The NBA world was greeted with shocking news on Wednesday when it was announced that the Buss family would be selling their majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers’ sale was valued at $1o million and majority ownership would belong to Mark Walter, the CEO and chairman of TWG Global. But even after […]

One of the most iconic sports franchises in the entire world, the Los Angeles Lakers, has been sold for the first time since 1979. Jeanie Buss and the Buss family have sold their majority ownership in the Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion. The sale represents a record-breaking deal and has massive ramifications moving […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received big news on Wednesday as Mark Walter, who is the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is buying majority ownership of the team. Walter has investments in numerous professional sports teams, and the Dodgers have won two World Series under his ownership. This is massive news for the Lakers and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most legendary organizations in basketball and the world of sports, and it was led by the Buss family for a long time. It looks like that time is coming to an end as Jeanie Buss plans on selling the franchise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “BREAKING: The Buss […]

AJ Dybantsa hasn’t even played a single college game, and yet he’s already a titan in the world of name, image, and likeness (NIL). The incoming BYU freshman and top high school basketball prospect has racked up an eye-popping $4.1 million NIL valuation, putting Dybantsa at the pinnacle of college basketball earners, per Afrotech. He’s […]

The WNBA just announced a multi-year extension to its 11-year, $2.2 billion agreement with Scripps Sports from July 2024, keeping regular-season games airing on ION for the next decade and beyond. The deal marks a major move for the league’s expanding future, especially financially, and the WNBA Players’ Association (WNBAPA) argues that it should’ve been […]

The landmark antitrust settlement that approved a $2.8 billion payout for ex-NCAA athletes brought out objections from over a dozen groups of former players. Among them are eight women’s players who filed an appeal claiming that the fair share of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money was being taken from female athletes. Former soccer, […]

Charles Barkley’s pockets got a whole lot deeper thanks to a casual round of golf with Michael Jordan nearly 30 years ago. The Hall of Fame forward and iconic broadcaster recently reflected on a pivotal moment that reshaped his financial future, and it all started with a simple tip from MJ, TheSpun reports. Back in […]

Tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams are set to launch a new video podcast on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The sisters shared a brief look at their upcoming show on Tuesday, teasing fans with a glimpse of the Williams sisters’ latest venture. Serena Williams posted on X, “Big […]

For weeks, whispers circled like a fast break—Michael Jordan, the six-time NBA champion and cultural icon, was reportedly joining NBC’s NBA coverage for a massive $40 million a year. That figure raised eyebrows, not just for its size, but because it would have eclipsed his highest single-season salary during his playing career, per MSN. But […]

Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

There is a chance that the 2025 NBA Finals is the only time ESPN utilizes Doris Burke, Mike Breen, and Richard Jefferson together as the commentating trio. At least, according to The Athletic. They published a story talking about Burke, Breen, and Jefferson’s first season together, which was the result of the firings of likes […]

It’s always funny when I see people talk about television ratings, especially sports TV ratings. For the past few months, the NBA social media fandom has been obsessing over the rise and fall of NBA TV ratings relative to the matchups that are shown.  A lot of people are using the ratings to say that […]

The New York Liberty are basking in the spotlight lately, and the franchise has added yet another reason to celebrate. The organization has raised capital from a group of investors at a record valuation for a professional women’s sports franchise of $450 million. A total of 10%-19% of the team’s shares were sold, but it’s […]

The footwear industry just experienced a massive shake-up as Dick’s Sporting Goods recently announced a $2.4 billion acquisition of rival retailer FootLocker. After promoting themselves as a one-stop shop for everyone’s sneaker needs, Dick’s will look to expand their command over the sneaker space in attempting to corner the market for the world’s most recognizable […]

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is following in the footsteps of his wife, tennis legend Serena Williams, in making a game-changing move in women’s sports with his latest investment. A renowned advocate for women’s sports, Ohanian acquired a 10% stake in Chelsea FC Women for $26 million. The investment, which values the club at over $265 […]

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is channeling her Olympic spirit into a new venture: The culinary world. The 28-year-old athlete is set to open Taste of Gold, a restaurant located in Terminal A near Gate A8 at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. Partnering with The Playmakers Group, the establishment […]

Lauren and Jrue Holiday are stepping into a bold new chapter—not as athletes this time, but as team owners. The two-time Olympians have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage through their Holiday Family Trust, according to reports by ESPN. Their investment is exclusive to the Courage, a proud National Women’s Soccer League […]

Colorado football star quarterback Shedeur Sanders is appearing in a new advertisement for the sports drink Gatorade. Sanders appears in a black and white ad throwing footballs while speaking in voice-over narration, per the ad. The ad went viral on Tuesday, just hours before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft. Sanders is one of […]

Chauncey Billups’ net worth in 2025 is $35 million. Billups is a basketball coach who currently serves as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Before his coaching days, Billups was also a former NBA player. As a player, he is a five-time All-Star, a three-time All-NBA player, an NBA champion, and a Finals […]

Rory McIlroy’s net worth in 2025 is $200 million. McIlroy is a professional golfer who competes in the European and PGA Tours and is currently ranked second in the World. In April 2025, McIlroy finally completed the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters Tournament to give him victories in all four major golf tournaments. […]

Michael Malone’s net worth in 2025 is $8 million. Malone is a basketball coach who recently was fired by the Denver Nuggets in a shocking move right before the playoffs were to start. Malone led the Nuggets to the 2023 NBA title and twice served as one of the coaches for the annual All-Star Game. […]

Alexander Ovechkin’s net worth in 2025 is $80 million. Still going strong after 20 years in the NHL under his belt, Ovechkin continues to have a storied career. The three-time NHL MVP has had many nicknames, records, and accolades throughout these past two decades. Ovechkin will go down in the history of ice hockey as […]

Geno Smith’s net worth in 2025 is $30 million. Smith is the new starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders following a recent trade. Back in college, Smith was an Orange Bowl MVP and All-Big East team member. Here is a closer look at Geno Smith’s net worth in 2025 as he prepares for this […]

Taylor Jenkins’ net worth in 2025 is $5 million. Jenkins is the former head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies after they shockingly fired him with just nine games remaining in the 2024-25 season. As a coach, he also led the Austin Toros to an NBA D-League championship. Here is a closer look at Taylor Jenkins’ […]