Fox RSN auction hits 1st-round snag as MLB presses bankers on digital rights pitch
Digital rights issues throw curve ball into sale of regional sports networks.
MLB strikes deal with MGM as legal gambling expands in US
MGM Resorts has made its third deal in four months with a major U.S. sports league, becoming Major League Baseball's official gaming partner in the U.S. and Japan.
NFL's Eagles donate $50K to bail 9 out of jail in social justice effort
The Eagles Social Justice Fund provided the $50,000 grant, composed of player donations and a matching contribution from the team itself.
2nd-tier United Soccer League recognizes union
Players in the second tier of U.S. men's soccer leagues have formed a union for collective bargaining.
Condoleezza Rice calls on NFL to boost coaching pipeline for women
Women in coaching
MLB withdraws donation to Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith before Miss. runoff vote
Hyde-Smith faces Democrat challenger Mike Espy in a runoff election vote on Tuesday
Phil Mickelson wins $9M against Tiger Woods in pay-per-view game marred by technical problems
Mickelson won on the 22nd hole, making a 4-foot birdie putt on a specially set up 93-yard, par 3.
Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson: $9M match underway on Black Friday
The match marks the first time ever that golf has made use of a pay-per-view model.
NBA star Blake Griffin signs sports marketing partnership with WinView
Griffin on investing
Packers star Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to California wildfires recovery
State Farm, one of Rodgers’ corporate partners, will match Rodgers’ contribution by donating up to $1 million toward recovery efforts
NY casino planning to offer sports betting
The rise of sports betting
The secret to the Harlem Globetrotters' longevity
Harlem Globetrotters latest tour
Amazon bids for Disney's 22 regional sports networks: Report
Amazon is reportedly one of several companies or firms to submit first-round bids to buy the networks.
LeBron James collectibles head to Foot Locker: Report
NBA greats on sale thanks to a Funko partnership.
MLB MVPs Mookie Betts, Christian Yelich are budding business stars
Now formally recognized as two of baseball’s best players, both Betts and Yelich will undoubtedly attract attention from top corporate sponsors.
Baseball owners extend Manfred's contract, TV deal with Fox
Baseball owners have extended the contract of Commissioner Rob Manfred and signed off a new television deal with Fox after two days of meetings in Atlanta.
NFL's Cleveland Browns could hire female head coach, executive says
The Browns have been without a permanent head coach since firing Hue Jackson earlier this season.
MLB, Fox extend TV broadcasting deal through 2028
The agreement also grants Fox expanded streaming, social media and highlight rights.
Cleveland Cavaliers owner selling Detroit casino in $1B deal
Businessman and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has reached an agreement to sell Greektown Casino-Hotel in downtown Detroit for $1 billion.
Caroline Rose Hunt, Texas oil heiress, philanthropist, dies
Caroline Rose Hunt, a philanthropist, luxury hotel magnate and daughter of Texas oilman H.L. Hunt, has died at age 95.

















