MLB proposes 154-game season and best-of-seven division series in CBA talks
The proposal would trim the regular season from 162 games starting in 2029 and expand the division series to best-of-seven.
ESPN · +14 outlets
A'ja Wilson wins record 5th WNBA MVP, will skip pregame ceremony to focus on Game 3
Wilson's fifth MVP is a WNBA record and comes as the Aces trail in their semifinal series, while Caitlin Clark finished fourth in voting.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings, calling its online platform an illegal sports betting business
The Florida tribe argues DraftKings' online operation violates its gaming compact, escalating legal scrutiny of sportsbook operators.
CBS News · +14 outlets
NFL tells Supreme Court prediction markets are betting and should be state-regulated
The NFL breaks with other leagues by siding with state regulators over federal oversight of prediction markets such as Kalshi.
Sports Business Journal · +14 outlets
Multiple Power Four programs face investigations over alleged NIL cap evasion
Between five and 10 schools, including CFP contenders, are under scrutiny over third-party arrangements designed to skirt spending limits.
CBS Sports
MLB readies lockout plan and curbs club-player contact in memo
The guidance signals the league is preparing for a potential work stoppage as CBA negotiations continue.
Sports Business Journal
Caitlin Clark denounces online hate directed at teammate Kelsey Mitchell
Clark said she has spoken with Mitchell since the Fever guard described the online abuse she has received and the difficulty of playing in Indiana.
ESPN · +6 outlets
CFP executive director backs 24-team playoff and endorses college sports bill
Rich Clark called a 24-team field 'spectacular,' with ESPN seen as a likely exclusive broadcaster if the format expands.
Frontofficesports · +5 outlets
SEC weighs rule requiring intra-conference transfers to sit out a season
League officials will discuss a proposal aimed at curbing player movement between SEC schools.
CBS Sports · +3 outlets
Sean Payton takes over Broncos offensive playcalling from Davis Webb
The head coach reclaims playcalling duties starting Sunday against the Chargers as Denver tries to fix a sputtering offense.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LeBron James expected to make 76ers preseason debut vs. Nets
The Philadelphia debut would be LeBron's first game action since joining the 76ers in the offseason.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Big Ten says it has no expansion discussions as PCSA cap looms
Commissioner Tony Petitti said the 18-member conference has had no expansion talks for quite some time.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Aleksander Ceferin reverses pledge and will seek fourth term as UEFA president
Ceferin told delegates in Berlin he is staying on despite previously saying he would leave.
sports.yahoo · +6 outlets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atletico Madrid ownership group
The two-time NBA MVP becomes the latest star athlete to take a stake in a European soccer club.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Man City's 115 Premier League charges loom over Liverpool clash
Enzo Maresca said his players are focused on the Liverpool game as the long-running Premier League case against City continues.
BBC · +13 outlets
MLB sets NLCS start times; Dodgers and Brewers open the series
Game 2 in Milwaukee gets a 2 p.m. PT start while the rest of the NLCS games begin at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. PT.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Victor Montagliani to seek final Concacaf term, ruling out run against Infantino
The decision removes a potential challenger and boosts Gianni Infantino's re-election prospects as FIFA president.
BBC
Guardians make Gavin Williams decision for ALDS Game 4 against White Sox
Cleveland, which avoided a sweep in Game 3, is trying to force a Game 5 against Chicago.
sports.yahoo · +4 outlets