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Paramount Antitrust Trial Delayed as Ellison Makes Case for Merger

Company CEO David Ellison is much more outspoken about the transaction.

U.S. Soccer CEO Dodges Questions on Infantino Support

JT Batson deferred broader questions about Infantino to a September board meeting.

DraftKings Dragged Into Prediction-Market Lawsuit Wave

DraftKings Predictions has been sued three times in the last week.

Aaron Rodgers Torches ESPN, Fauci, Others on ‘McAfee’

Rodgers didn’t hold back during his half-hour interview.

Australian LIV Players Lament Possibility of League Folding

LIV New York is being played this week at Trump Bedminster.
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Front Office Sports Today

Meet The Next MLS Commissioner Larry Berg

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry (92) celebrates after recovering the fumble in the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Colleges Are Avoiding Transparency on Jersey Patch Deals

Ohio State said the jersey patch deal was made between Learfield and Chase.
Dec 28, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) dribbles the ball past Philadelphia 76ers forward JJ Redick (17) and guard Ben Simmons (25) during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. The Blazers won 114-110. Mandatory Credit:

Why Pro Athletes Are Saying Their Big Contracts Weren’t So Big

“I think people should listen, because they’re telling the truth,” Chris Bosh told FOS.

Saints Great Turns to Ownership

Marques Colston discusses his Champions Fund launch and finding success after football.
WPBL

Who’s Playing Women’s Professional Baseball?

Sixty players from 11 countries are descending on Illinois for six weeks.

The Football Marketing Offensive Playbook

How to activate during the moments that matter most to football fans.

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news across MLB and beyond, spotlighting the players, executives, and trends shaping the business of baseball.
Learn more about Baseball

Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) waives to the fans before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Red Sox Turnaround Fuels Rutschman Blockbuster

The Red Sox continue their surge as the Orioles’ attempted turnaround fizzles.

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news in the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, NCAA, and more, spotlighting trailblazing athletes and the trends shaping the explosive business of women’s sports.

Learn more about Women’s Sports

First at FOS

WNBA Season-Ticket Holders Grapple With Soaring Prices

WNBA teams are hiking prices as the league explodes.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 16, 2026.

Paramount Antitrust Trial Delayed as Ellison Makes Case for Merger

Company CEO David Ellison is much more outspoken about the transaction.
Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald speaks live as a special guest during the ESPN GameDay broadcast on the sidelines at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA prior to the start of the Pittsburgh Panthers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on November 15, 2025.
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August 4, 2026

Aaron Donald Exploring Media Future Amid Potential Rams Return

Donald retired following the 2023 season.
Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
August 4, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Torches ESPN, Fauci, Others on ‘McAfee’

Rodgers didn’t hold back during his half-hour interview.
Jan 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; CBS Sports sideline announcer Mike Florio on field prior to an AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
August 4, 2026

Mike Florio Talks NBC, ‘PFT Live’ Shifts, 49ers Criticism

The “ProFootballTalk” founder returns as a “Football Night in America” analyst.
CBS sportscaster and former NFL quarterback Tony Romo chats with the media Tuesday, June 27, 2023 during the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Championship & Pro-Am at Metamora Fields Golf Club.
August 3, 2026

Is This the Beginning of the End for Tony Romo at CBS?

Romo’s leave has elevated J.J. Watt to CBS’s No. 1 team.
Oct 23, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) with owner Jerry Jones prior to the game against the St Louis Rams at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
August 3, 2026

Tony Romo’s CBS Future a ‘Litmus Test’ for Jerry Jones’s Power

Jones has a history of using his influence with the league’s partners.
August 2, 2026

How the Nostalgia Account 20 Years Ago Sports Went Viral

Nostalgic sports content is proving extremely popular.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Adam Schefter talks on a set before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
July 31, 2026

Schefter Among Early Investors to Cash In on Underdog Sale

Schefter first invested in Underdog in 2021.
DraftKings

DraftKings Dragged Into Prediction-Market Lawsuit Wave

DraftKings Predictions has been sued three times in the last week.
FILE PHOTO: New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., October 24, 2025.

New York Calls Kalshi ‘Illegal Gambling Operation’ in $36B Suit

Kalshi called the lawsuit “political theater.”

Major Figure in NBA Betting Case Pleads Guilty to Poker Fraud

Shane Hennen is implicated in all three federal gambling probes. 
Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups exits the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse after a hearing on illegal gambling schemes, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Chauncey Billups Continues Push for Speedy Poker Trial

Prosecutors are seeking a delay, while Billups pushes for a November trial.
Huddle in the Hamptons

Why Investors Want to Bring Athletes Into Ownership Groups

LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Adam Schefter talks on a set before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
July 31, 2026

Schefter Among Early Investors to Cash In on Underdog Sale

Schefter first invested in Underdog in 2021.
At Five Points Sports Bar, in Levittown, Philadelphia Eagles fans watch first quarter action, in Super Bowl LVII, in Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
July 31, 2026

NFL Sunday Ticket Will Still Be Available by Satellite at Sports Bars

DirecTV’s previous deal expired after the 2025 NFL season.
Underdog Fantasy
July 30, 2026

Underdog Sold to U.K.’s IG Group in Potential $2.15B Deal

IG Group is making a big bet on Underdog’s prediction-market business.
First at FOS

WNBA Season-Ticket Holders Grapple With Soaring Prices

WNBA teams are hiking prices as the league explodes.
August 2, 2026

Tarik Skubal Heads to Dodgers in Blockbuster Trade

The two-time defending champions landed the Tigers’ ace.
Jul 27, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) is greeted at home plate by center fielder Tyrone Taylor (28) after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Citi Field.
July 30, 2026

Meet the Mets’ Prediction-Market Pick: Novig

The Mets chose Novig over industry giants like Kalshi and Polymarket.
July 29, 2026

Shohei Ohtani’s Health Has Become Dodgers’ Biggest Question

The two-way phenom is not pitching and slumping offensively.
July 26, 2026

49ers’ Strange Offseason Takes Another Turn With Shanahan Crash

Shanahan will be limited for the start of training camp.
July 26, 2026

LeBron Officially Signs $8M Deal As Sixers Continue Roster Shuffle

James agreed to a two-year deal with the Sixers on Friday.
April 17, 2026, Boston, MA: Sponsor Signage is displayed during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Friday, April 17, 2026.
July 24, 2026

Red Sox 15-Game Win Streak Cost Boston Restaurant Thousands

A Red Sox promotion became unexpectedly expensive.
July 17, 2026

WNBA Union Blasts Chicago Sky For Yet Another Facility Delay

The facility has been delayed multiple times since being announced in 2024.

6 Takeaways From Larry Berg’s Introduction As MLS Commissioner

Berg told FOS that media revenue is “uncapped upside.”

U.S. Soccer CEO Dodges Questions on Infantino Support

JT Batson deferred broader questions about Infantino to a September board meeting.

Australian LIV Players Lament Possibility of League Folding

LIV New York is being played this week at Trump Bedminster.

Red Sox Turnaround Fuels Rutschman Blockbuster

The Red Sox continue their surge as the Orioles’ attempted turnaround fizzles.

UFC’s White House Event Lost $30M, but Business Kept Growing

The business grew despite red ink from the June showcase.
August 3, 2026

MLS Taps Private Equity Veteran As Next Commissioner

Don Garber had led the league since 1999.
August 3, 2026

LIV’s $30M New York, Indy Events Move Ahead Despite Questions

LIV Golf New York begins at Trump Bedminster on Thursday.

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