What’s Next for Dianna Russini After Leaving The Athletic?
Russini resigned from The Athletic this week.
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Sophia Wilson on Historic NWSL Contract
Sophia Wilson signed the first seven-figure contract in NWSL history.
LIV Golf CEO: League Looking for New Investors
Scott O’Neil admitted LIV will need to raise money moving forward.
Brandon Marshall Nearly Quit FS1 Over Nick Wright Argument
Marshall tells FOS he took issue with Wright’s lack of “take integrity.”
How Taylor Swift’s Catalog Fueled Scott Borchetta’s Push Into Sports
Scott Borchetta profited greatly from the sale of Swift’s masters.
Netflix Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Touting Importance of Live Sports
The streaming giant touts big results from its live sports content.
Wings Shut Down Question to Azzi Fudd About Paige Bueckers Relationship
The Wings selected Fudd first overall earlier this week.
LIV Golf Loses Mexico Live Stream for Nearly Three Hours
The league’s broadcast feeds were down for more than an hour.
Damon Jones Will Plead Guilty in NBA Betting Case
Jones will appear at a hearing April 28 in Brooklyn.
NBA Bends 65-Game Awards Rule For Doncic, Cunningham
Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, lost his appeal.
LIV Golf’s Future: Three Big Questions If Saudi Funding Dries Up
LIV players could be seeking a return to the PGA Tour.
Saudi PIF Drops Al-Hilal Soccer Team Amid Sports Pivot
The PIF is reportedly considering an exit from LIV Golf.
French Open Will Allow Wearables Like Whoop on ‘Trial Basis’
The trial will extend to the US Open and Wimbledon.
NBA Is in Talks With Kalshi and Polymarket
Discussions ramped up after the CFTC began engaging with leagues, sources say.
New Jersey Gov. Blames FIFA For Possible $100 World Cup Train
FIFA said it’s “quite surprised” by New Jersey’s attack.
NFL Draft Week Brings Tension, Trade Rumors, Pittsburgh Frenzy
Trade talk grows while hotel rooms in Pittsburgh remain historically expensive.
Thunder Rack Up Another Lottery Pick With Clippers Play-In Loss
L.A. hands over its pick while scandal still hangs over the team.
Mea Culpa: NBC’s Kevin Kisner Apologizes for Torching CBS Masters Coverage
Kisner admitted he “crossed the line” with his now-viral rant.
2026 WNBA Draft Was Second-Most Watched in Event History
Viewership trends mirror those of the NCAA women’s basketball title game.
ESPN Going All Out for WWE WrestleMania in Las Vegas
There has been plenty of crossover between ESPN and WWE this week.
NFL, YouTube in Advanced Talks for 5-Game Package
The deal has yet to be finalized.
LIV Golf: ‘Full Throttle’ Through 2026 Despite Shutdown Rumors
The league is still playing its Mexico City tournament this week.
Fanatics-Tom Brady Flag Football Deal With Saudis in Peril
The event is expected to continue with or without Saudi funding.
Efforts to Fight Sports Streaming Fragmentation Ramp Up in D.C.
“It’s not only confusing, it’s also damn expensive.”