ESPN goes long on streaming with big NFL and WWE deals
In an absolute blitz of news this week, the cable sports institution ESPN showed how it is fully transforming into a streaming-first player.
US Open will offer the largest purse in tennis history at $90 million
The champions of this year’s US Open are set to enjoy the biggest payday in tennis history. Tournament organizers announced on Wednesday that the men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn $5 million at this year’s tournament, a 39% …
Another sex toy interrupts final seconds of WNBA game, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounces ‘totally unacceptable’ trend
Yet another sex toy was thrown onto a WNBA court, this time in the closing seconds of the Atlanta Dream’s 86-65 win over the Chicago Sky.
An ex-NFL player has been convicted in a dogfighting case. A record number of dogs were taken from him
A former NFL player has been convicted for running an operation that bred and trafficked “grand champion” dogs and their offspring for dogfighting, the Department of Justice said.
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley says he’s not part of Trump’s sports council: ‘Definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned’
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley said Monday he was surprised to learn he had been named to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition because he had turned down the opportunity earlier this year.
Daikin, Astros Foundation Fund $55K HVAC Upgrades at Bayland Center
Bayland Community Center in Harris County received major HVAC upgrades through a $55,000 donation from Daikin and the Astros Foundation as part of their new Cooling Communities initiative.
Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack, according to authorities.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal high-stakes poker games
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday and is accused by the Department of Justice of being a part of a high-stakes illegal gambling ring that ran out of one of his California homes.
Women’s soccer is enjoying a historic moment. But progress is uneven
Sport is all about history, about legacy, about storylines emerging over years of competition. Each major soccer tournament, then, is a marker that helps fans to track the progression of players, of teams and of the game in general.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit
Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit
Deion Sanders had his bladder removed earlier this year after doctors found a tumor, says he’s beaten cancer
Deion Sanders said on Monday he has fought – and beaten – cancer after having his bladder removed, shedding light on the latest health struggles that have plagued the Hall of Famer. The University of Colorado head football coach, 57, …
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba suspended after skipping MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer announced Friday that Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be suspended for the team’s next match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday.
NFL to fine more than 100 players and two dozen team employees for selling Super Bowl tickets over face value
The NFL is fining more than 100 players and approximately two dozen team employees for selling their Super Bowl LIX tickets above face value, the league confirmed on Friday.
Venus Williams, 45, becomes oldest player to win WTA singles match in more than 20 years
Venus Williams rolled back the years to produce a brilliant display as she eliminated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 of the DC Open.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe settles sexual assault and battery lawsuit
Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has reached a settlement with the anonymous woman who filed a lawsuit against the famed tight end, accusing him of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery, according to a statement from …
