Justin Verlander’s Quest for 300 Wins Remains Alive and Well at 42Â
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Verlander knows that his career is in its twilight, given his age and a series of injuries to his neck and arm. He’s also well aware that if…
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Everybody Hates Duke, and CBS Couldn’t Be Happier About It
One of the dirtiest dirty little secrets about sports is that casual fans are responsible for the bulk of the impressions that make up a high-rated broadcast, which…
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William Chisholm to Buy Celtics in Record $6.1 Billion Deal
A group led by William Chisholm and backed by private equity fund Sixth Street has reached an agreement to buy the Boston Celtics, according to multiple people familiar…
The NCAA Has Diversified Its Revenue Beyond March Madness TV Deal
The NCAA reported a record $1.38 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024, and the vast majority of it came from one contract: its partnership with CBS and Turner to broadcast…
TV Slips to Second-Screen Status as YouTube, Netflix Steal Share
For the better part of 70 years, television was the centerpiece of the American household, so much so that all the furniture in your family room is probably still…
The ACC Had a Rough Basketball Season. Here’s One Expert’s Fix
North Carolina’s First Four victory Tuesday night—after sneaking into the NCAA tournament as the last team selected—only partially makes up for what has been a rough…
MLB’s Highest-Paid Players 2025: Soto, Ohtani Each Top $100M
A Major League Baseball player has never made $100 million in a single year, with $72 million the prior high-water mark from salaries and endorsements. Yet in 2025, a…
ATP, WTA Sued by Pospisil-Led PTPA for Restraining Player Pay
In a case that could reshape the governance of professional tennis, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and 12 players including Vasek Pospisil, Nick…
SEC’s 14-Bid NCAA Basketball Dominance Was Inevitable
The Southeastern Conference shattered the record for most teams selected for the men’s NCAA tournament field on Sunday, with 14 of 16 schools going dancing. Why are we…
Duke First, Florida Last Among No. 1 Seeds in Basketball Spending
The No. 1 seeds in this year’s men’s March Madness tournament exemplify a wide range of spending habits for their programs. The Duke Blue Devils had a men’s basketball…
UCLA Gets Top Women’s Seed Despite Being Outspent by South Carolina
UCLA is the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 women’s March Madness tournament, but it is far from the biggest spender. The Bruins spent $7 million on women’s basketball in…
Men’s Tennis Injuries Are Spiking. Is It Part of a Broader Sports Trend?
A number of sports leagues face the same issue: Modern playing styles that put increased physical demands on athletes’ bodies are contributing to an increase in…
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