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House hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act set for Wednesday
The House Judiciary subcommittee looking into the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Outkick Media President Clay Travis, Citizen’s Grill founder and managing partner Jim Hallers and Curtis LeGeyt, the president / CEO of the National Association of Broadcaster...
Zuffa Boxing, Dana White’s new boxing property, causes stir among the sport’s traditional promoters
Dana White gripped the microphone and smirked as he told reporters about his disbelief over what he viewed as a lack of resistance from legacy boxing promoters. The proverbial seas were parting for him and his new property, Zuffa Boxing.
White: UFC White House venue build-out ‘going perfectly’ ahead of Freedom 250 card
The build-out of the temporary venue for next week’s Freedom 250 card at the White House is on schedule, with UFC president & CEO Dana White promising “an incredible unique experience for our fans.” White was on site for several days this week in D.C. to help oversee the construction of the area...
Ohio State board approves $100M Strauss abuse settlement
The Ohio State Univ. Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve $100M to settle with hundreds of survivors of former univ. doctor Richard Strauss’ sexual abuse, with the resolution “purported to be the final settlement” in the fallout from the cases, according to Behrens & Wozniak of the COL...
Sports Betting: Stretching the truth from a Costa Rican villa
Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from “Over/Under: An Unexpected History of Sports Betting,” by David Bockino. (Pegasus Books, June 2, 2026)
Professional leagues are spending millions on grassroots, but they’re missing the biggest audience
Every major professional sports league in America is now running a grassroots program. The NFL has NFL Flag with 765,000 kids. The NBA has Jr. NBA. MLS launched MLS GO. All of them are operated through RCX Sports, the official youth sports operator for every major U.S. league.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Will everything work out?
Anyone who has worked on major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, MLS Cup, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, Olympics or Paralympic Games knows well the pent-up angst that precedes the opening whistle or cauldron lighting. It’s a gnawing, pit-of-the-stomach aching that at any moment something unwanted i...
Racing industry reacts to sudden passing of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch
The racing industry on Friday continued to react with disbelief over the sudden passing of NASCAR champion driver Kyle Busch, as NASCAR tries to process the loss of one of its foremost superstars.
Intentionality behind collegiate support systems that benefit Black athletes should extend to non-athletes
Since 2002, Black student athletes at Division I schools have increased their graduation rate from 56% to 82%. This improvement is supported by higher education reforms, including mandating stronger academic performance to be eligible to participate in college sports and requiring athletes meet benc...
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As someone who grew up reading about the 'Black Sox Scandal,' and seeing what happened to Pete Rose and just understanding how bright that line seemed to be in all of American sports, I'm stunned that there would be a question at the court level that this is acceptableFlorida AD Scott Stricklin, on the decision for a judge to grant an injunction to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026.
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