The Tampa Bay Rays recently announced new details about their move to the New York Yankees’ George M. Steinbrenner Field this season as repairs continue at Tropicana Field following damage done by Hurricane Milton in October. Tampa Bay has committed to creating “a team-branded atmosphere for fans to enjoy,” but the franchise will be limited …
Dodgers’ Deferred Deals Infuse New Cash Into Old Tactic
DALLAS — The last time we saw the Los Angeles Dodgers, they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 5 and the World Series over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Since then, they’ve been rebuilding the clubhouses at Dodger Stadium, have added free agent pitcher Blake Snell to their depleted rotation and re-signed …
Dick Allen, Dave Parker Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
DALLAS –The late Dick Allen was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame along with Dave Parker on Sunday as the Classic Era Committee met to determine the outcome at the annual Winter Meetings. On the third try, the 16-member committee, which changes annually, elected Allen. The ballot, made of all players whose careers …
Alabama’s $83.3M Football Budget Couldn’t Buy the Tide a CFP Berth
For all the talk about meaningful wins and the relative strengths of their schedules, SMU has prevailed over Alabama in the bid for what amounted to the only up-for-grabs berth in the first 12-team College Football Playoff. The selection committee’s decision to promote the 11-2 Mustangs over the 9-3 Crimson Tide not only eliminates the …
NFL Drops Watson Assault Case, Guaranteed Contract Intact
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who in October reached an out-of-court settlement with a woman in Texas who sued him for sexual assault and battery, will not face punishment by the NFL. As a result, the matter is closed to the NFL, which in 2022 suspended Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million for conduct detrimental. A …
College Football Bowl Schedule and Scores for This Season
College football has been wildly upended over the last few years by conference realignment, NIL and players transfers. Despite the changes, one of its oldest traditions endures: bowl games. These end-of-year games date back to 1902 when Michigan beat Stanford 49-0 in the Rose Bowl, which was originally dubbed “Tournament East-West football game.” The college football bowl game schedule looks …
Rays, A’s Win Crucial Stadium Financing Votes
Major League Baseball’s two murky stadium situations got a little more clarity on Thursday night. In Florida, the St. Petersburg city council approved to uphold its commitment toward the construction of the Historic Gas Plant District, which includes a new $1.3 billion domed stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 4-3 vote in favor approved …
NBA’s 2025 Return to China Aided by New Mavs Owners
The NBA is headed back to China for the first time since 2019 with a pair of preseason games in October 2025 in Macao between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, according to a league announcement. China was a major economic growth area for the NBA and a regular destination for preseason games, including 28 …
BYU’s Jewish QB Signs NIL Deal With Matzo Maker Manischewitz
Jake Retzlaff, the quarterback for 18th-ranked BYU, signed a sponsorship deal with Manischewitz, the first NIL deal made by the Jewish food brand. Retzlaff is the first Jewish quarterback to ever play for the Mormon university, as well as one of just three Jewish students currently attending the school, which enrolls nearly 33,000 undergraduates. As …
Messi Fueled 13% MLS Sponsorship Rise in 2024, Report Says
The Lionel Messi tide continues to lift all boats in MLS when it comes to attracting new sponsorships. Ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup, SponsorUnited released its latest report on MLS marketing partnerships, which found sponsorship dollars for the league and its clubs rose to $665 million in 2024, up 13% from a year ago and …
Jordan’s NASCAR Suit ‘Baseless,’ CEO France Says in Court Brief
Disparaging the lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports as a “misguided attempt to dress up private business frustrations in antitrust garb,” NASCAR this week motioned a federal judge to dismiss the case altogether. NASCAR CEO Jim France, a co-defendant, separately filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that his inclusion is …
Souper Time: Commanders Make Campbell’s CEO Team President
The Washington Commanders hired Mark Clouse as their new team president after he spent the last five-plus years as the CEO of Campbell’s, the famed consumer products company that recently forged a sponsorship with the Commanders and other organizations affiliated with majority owner Josh Harris. Though Clouse does not have a sports business background, it …
Club Sportico: College Basketball Finally Has a New Villain
This week’s Club Sportico focuses on the college basketball’s “new villain,” UConn men’s coach Dan Hurley, who is drawing attention—and plenty of criticism—for his animated and often angry sideline demeanor. Hurley’s Huskies have won the last two national championships, but the team is struggling. UConn lost three straight games in Maui, despite being favored against Memphis, Colorado …
Yankees World Series Rings Remain Sticking Point in Giuliani Trial
Rudy Giuliani owns four Yankees World Series rings, one from each title that the MLB team won when he was mayor of New York City. Now he and his family are fighting to keep them. Giuliani is currently facing a handful of legal challenges, including bankruptcy and a defamation case that he lost last year …
Colorado’s Hunter, Sanders May Buck Trend by Playing in Bowl
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders suggested Tuesday that his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and two-way star Travis Hunter could participate in a college football bowl game this year despite being projected as high first-round NFL Draft picks. The Buffaloes are technically still in College Football Playoff contention because of the expanded field, though their 37-21 …