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NFL teams enter their World Cup era
Both the New York Giants and Jets are bringing next week’s NFL Draft fan parties to an unusual place by their New Jersey-centric standards: Manhattan, the center of New York City. Instead of the typical party at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jets Draft Night presented by Verizon will be ...
Report: Padres sale enters final stage with deal expected
The Padres’ sale process “is approaching its conclusion,” with an agreement between the Seidler family and a preferred bidder “expected as soon as early next week,” according to a source cited by THE ATHLETIC. The development would “cap a months-long auction that has drawn four finalist groups and a...
Kingdom Holding Co. set to purchase majority stake in Al-Hilal SFC
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is “set to acquire a majority stake” in Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal SFC from the PIF, marking “the next stage of the kingdom’s privatization efforts for its local league.” The deal values Al-Hilal at $373.2M according to a statement. The prince’s conglo...
Rams roll out updated uniforms, refreshed brand identity
The Rams “unveiled a subtly refined uniform look” ahead of the 2026 season, with “small but noticeable tweaks marking the franchise’s first major update since 2020.” The refresh “builds on the team’s existing visual identity,” with the Rams emphasizing a “cleaner and more modern presentation while m...
NBA’s potential return to Seattle putting pressure on Kraken to start winning
The recent NBA Board of Governors vote to explore expansion bids in Seattle has the Kraken “facing even more urgency to finally deliver on the ice,” according to James Mirtle of THE ATHLETIC. The Kraken appear to be “stalling out,” as they will miss the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. Gr...
Islanders see year-over-year increased attendance for first time at UBS Arena
Attendance for Islanders games “increased year-over-year for the first time in the five-year history” of UBS Arena despite the team’s “late-season collapse and failure to make the playoffs for the second straight season,” according to Ben Dickson of NEWSDAY. Fans and team officials said that the boo...
Free Canadiens watch party tickets hit resale market
Canadiens fans are “now having to pay” to attend playoff watch parties advertised as free after “resellers snapped up limited tickets and listed them for sale on Facebook,” according to Jack Wilson of the MONTREAL GAZETTE. The Canadiens are holding watch parties outside the Bell Centre next week for...
Sabres open online store ahead of long-awaited playoff appearance
The Sabres are “opening an online store” -- just in time for the playoffs, which will give fans the option of shopping from their computer or electronic device for licensed NHL playoff merchandise, according to Michael Petro of the BUFFALO NEWS. It coincides with the team winning the Atlantic Divisi...
My Blue heaven: Survey shows Dodgers have firm grip as L.A.’s favorite team
A Loyola Marymount Univ. survey asking L.A. County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local media market showed that “nearly half picked the Dodgers,” according to Bill Shaikin of the L.A. TIMES. The Dodgers’ lead over the Lakers -- 43% to 28% -- represente...
Commanders unveil 2026 uniforms with nods to past, new spear logo
The Commanders unveiled their 2026 uniforms that reintroduce their Super Bowl-era sets and also debuted an alternate look the team is calling the “Hail Raiser,” an all-black uniform with a black helmet featuring a Spear W logo helmet decal on both sides. The uniforms represent an attempt to reconnec...
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