Drew Brees 'currently undecided' on plans for fall after report he's done at NBC - The Athletic
"Despite speculation from media about my future this fall, I'm currently undecided," Brees wrote on Twitter.
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Miami Grand Prix draws record U.S. TV viewership for live F1 race - The Athletic
The previous record for a live race telecast was 1.744 million for the 1995 Brazilian Grand Prix on ESPN.
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Joe Buck to make ESPN debut for PGA Championship with ManningCast-style broadcast - The Athletic
Peyton and Eli Manning — along with Troy Aikman, Josh Allen, Charles Barkley, Fred Couples, Jon Hamm and Doris Burke — will be among the...
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Tom Brady to join Fox Sports as lead analyst following retirement from NFL - The Athletic
In a tweet, Brady said he is "excited" but has "unfinished business" with the Buccaneers.
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Chelsea: Todd Boehly consortium signs £4.25bn agreement to buy club - The Athletic
Chelsea have confirmed Todd Boehly’s consortium has agreed terms to buy the Premier League club from Roman Abramovich in a £4.25 billion...
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NYC sues Activision-Blizzard claiming Bobby Kotick rushed Microsoft sale to avoid liability
New York City is suing Activision-Blizzard, claiming that CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to Microsoft to save himself.
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Diego Maradona’s match-worn ‘Hand of God’ shirt from Argentina vs England sold at auction for record £7.14m - The Athletic
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona during his legendary performance against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals has sold at auction for £7.14...
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Urban Meyer, Fox Sports deep in negotiations for former Jaguars coach to return to network: Sources - The Athletic
Meyer was fired by the Jaguars just 13 games into after his NFL coaching tenure following three national championships as a college coach at Ohio...
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Activision Blizzard shareholders approve $70B Microsoft acquisition
Activision Blizzard shareholders have voted in favor of the proposed $70B acquisition from tech-giants Microsoft.
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Texans' Laremy Tunsil launches NFT of NFL Draft gas mask video, with portion benefiting charity - The Athletic
The Houston Texans offensive tackle is minting a one-of-one NFT of the clip, he announced on Wednesday, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the...
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Following Jerry West criticism, HBO says it stands behind 'Winning Time' - The Athletic
NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West demanded an apology and a retraction from producers of HBO's “Winning Time” over the series’ portrayal of him...
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Following Jerry West criticism, HBO says it stands behind 'Winning Time' - The Athletic
NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West demanded an apology and a retraction from producers of HBO's “Winning Time” over the series’ portrayal of him...
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Marshawn Lynch, rapper Macklemore join Kraken ownership group - The Athletic
Former Seattle Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch and rapper Macklemore joined the Seattle Kraken ownership group as minority investors. Terms of the...
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Sale of Bucs QB Tom Brady's last TD football voided: Reports - The Athletic
The auction ended at 10 p.m. ET on March 12, less than 24 hours before Brady announced on social media he would come back for a 23rd NFL season.
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California lawyer quits: Governor Gavin Newsom accused of meddling with Activision Blizzard lawsuit
California Governor Gavin Newsom is being accused of "interference" in the Activision Blizzard lawsuit as a top lawyer resigned in protest.
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NBA average viewership up 19% for 2021-22 vs. last season across ABC, TNT, ESPN - The Athletic
Average NBA viewership rose 19 percent in the 2021-22 regular season across ABC, ESPN and TNT compared to the prior year, the league said Tuesday. It...
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Former PlayVS employee sues for wrongful termination and pregnancy discrimination in LA court
High school esports platform, PlayVS, is being sued for wrongful termination by a former employee who also outlined a pattern of harassment and a...
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2022 World Cup broadcast schedule: All U.S. games airing at 2 p.m. ET on Fox - The Athletic
English-language rights holder Fox Sports will air all 64 2022 World Cup matches live across Fox and FS1, with each one also streaming live on the...
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Topps replaces Panini as official sticker partner for UEFA European Championship - The Athletic
Topps has agreed a deal to replace Panini as UEFA’s exclusive partner for stickers, trading cards and collectables for the European...
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Rockstar Games reveals update on internal gender pay gap changes
In a new transparent move, Rockstar Games UK has just released an official internal report into the gender pay gap.
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Buffalo Bills, Erie County and New York State reach agreement to build new $1.4 billion stadium in Orchard Park - The Athletic
The $1.4 billion price tag will be covered by a public-private partnership, including $850 million in public funds from taxpayers.
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Lions to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' during 2022 training camp - The Athletic
Dan Campbell has been appointment viewing since his “bite a kneecap speech." Now, NFL fans will get an extended and up-close look at...
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Activision Blizzard face another lawsuit over “rampant sexism” in the company
Activision Blizzard is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit, with a current employee detailing an “alcohol-soaked culture of sexual harassment.”
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Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit to join Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football'; Herbstreit to still call college games for ESPN - The Athletic
Amazon Prime Video formally announced that Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit have joined Prime Video to call its exclusive coverage of NFL...
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G2 Esports suing NFT company Bondly for $5m damages over "botched" deal
Gaming and entertainment organization G2 Esports have filed a lawsuit against NFT partner Bondly for up to $5.25 million in damages.
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Joe Buck expected to leave Fox Sports for ESPN's Monday Night Football: Sources - The Athletic
Buck is expected to reunite with Troy Aikman, who also left FOX and publicly said he hopes to work with Buck again.
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MLB, Players Association agree to CBA; Opening Day set for April 7 - The Athletic
Players and owners on Thursday agreed on major points of a new collective bargaining agreement. The commissioner’s office and Major League Baseball...
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MLB, Players Association agree to CBA deal; Opening Day set for April 7 - The Athletic
Players and owners on Thursday agreed on major points of a new collective bargaining agreement. The commissioner’s office and Major League Baseball...
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