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Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) shoots the ball Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament first round game against the Siena Saints at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
by Griffin Senyek and Ben Axelrod
### Duke–Michigan Amazon Showcase Canceled Over TV Rights Dispute
The Big Ten had disputed that the ACC possessed the game’s rights.
by Mark Maske
### After $9.6 Billion Seahawks Sale, Which NFL Team Is Next?
NFL owners aren’t rushing to sell despite soaring values.
Jul 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
by Ellyn Briggs
### Sophie Cunningham’s Unlikely Path to WNBA Stardom
The reserve guard has become one of the WNBA’s most famous players.
by Margaret Fleming, Mike Jakeman, Dennis Young, and Ben Axelrod
### The 2030 World Cup Wish List
FIFA is at a crossroads on several key issues.
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7/24/26 – Mark Cuban Buys Into A’s, Raiders Sign Mendoza, Sophie Cunningham’s Meteoric Rise
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by Ellyn Briggs
### Sports Bars Are Cashing In From Summer of Soccer
The World Cup has brought a windfall to America’s biggest sports bars.
Jun 16, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; France forward Michael Olise (11) controls the ball against Senegal during a Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium
July 16, 2026
### Where World Cup Stars Go to Customize Their Cleats
The world’s best players turn to a Scottish craftsman for perfect cleats.
July 10, 2026
### What the World Cup Means to Erling Haaland’s Tiny Hometown
The tournament’s breakout star is from a rural Norwegian town.
July 10, 2026
### Why So Many Media Outlets Are Rushing Into Sports
Sports coverage has ballooned in every corner of media.
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July 8, 2026
### How Obscure Sports Get Mainstream TV Deals
For niche sports, getting on TV often matters more than getting paid.
## More in Leagues
Apr 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
by Eric Fisher
### Tarik Skubal Makes Plea to Stay in Detroit Ahead of Trade Deadline
Skubal could make his final home start for Detroit on Friday.
Los Angeles Sparks's Kelsey Plum (10) guards Las Vegas Aces' Aja Wilson (22) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
July 23, 2026
### WNBA All-Star Game Ticket Prices Exceed $200, Sellout Expected
SeatGeek is seeing order volume three times higher compared to last year.
Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
July 23, 2026
### LeBron’s Free Agency Continues to Stall NBA Offseason
James’s ongoing free agency has lasted longer than his previous three combined.
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### Inside the EY 2026 Sports Engagement Index: The Real Map of American Sports Participation
EY’s latest index explores how shifting U.S. fan behaviors are expanding the definition of sports engagement.
Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Argyle High School player Grady Emerson during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park.
July 23, 2026
### MLB Draft Picks Sign Record Deals Amid Fraught Labor Talks
Eighteen of the top 20 selections have already signed contracts.
May 14, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) follows through on a jump shot against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half at College Park Center.
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July 23, 2026
### WNBA Union Increases All-Star Prize Money Even With New CBA
The 3-Point Contest winner will take home $70,000.
July 22, 2026
### WNBA, Union Trying to Make Peace Amid Player Safety Concerns
The league and the union will meet regularly to discuss safety.
July 22, 2026
### World Cup Ignites MLS Ticket Sales, Ratings Stay Mostly Flat
Single-game ticket sales for the Philadelphia Union are up 218%.