Jason Clinkscales Archives

October 27, 2023 | MLB

World Series Game 1 resale values up from last year

Baseball is a regional sport and has been for some time now. Even if the TV numbers don't come close to what many viewers are thinking about, fans in Texas and Arizona are going to watch this series and sell out their ballparks for a chance to witness history.

October 26, 2023 | Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner to rejoin Team USA for November exhibitions

Brittney Griner is following up on her promise to play for her country.

October 26, 2023 | College Football

Oregon State, Washington State make claim to control Pac-12 operations

The two schools that will remain in the Pacific 12 Conference continue the fight to retain control over the group's assets once its departing members officially move on.

October 26, 2023 | MMA

Major media companies help shut down popular sports piracy site

In a press release on Thursday, the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) announced that it successfully put an end to Watchwrestling.ai and domains associated with it.

October 25, 2023 | New York Jets

Columnist: Pat McAfee an 'accomplice' to controversial Aaron Rodgers vaccine stance

Rodgers, whose anti-vax stance is well-known, is a handsomely paid guest on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesdays — an arrangement that rightfully makes some squeamish.

October 25, 2023

Army joining AAC as football-only member in 2024

Though both Army and Navy football will be in the AAC, their rivalry game will remain a non-conference affair.

October 24, 2023 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James, Peyton Manning and the Obamas are teaming up for Netflix basketball series

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, NFL great Peyton Manning, and the former President and First Lady of the United States, Barack and Michelle Obama, are using their storytelling platforms to become a dream team of sorts.

October 24, 2023 | NBA

Timberwolves, Lynx ownership change could be delayed

On the eve of their season opener, the Minnesota Timberwolves long-awaited change in primary ownership could be put on hold.

October 24, 2023 | Utah Hockey Club

NHL reverses ban on social cause-themed stick tape

Just two weeks after a controversial policy was revealed to the wider public, the NHL pivoted on an issue that would have become a season-long headache as more players would have chosen to defy it.

October 23, 2023 | NBA

NBA team staffers had 'contentious' call with league over Hawk-Eye concerns

Less than a day from the dawn of a new NBA season come concerns over a new technology that may not be fully ready for primetime.

October 23, 2023 | NFL

ESPN's 'First Take' headed to HBCU alma maters of Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe

ESPN's "First Take" will go on the road to the schools that have ties with its hosts.

October 23, 2023 | MLB

ESPN, MLB have opt-outs of current rights deal

With a diminished profile on the network over the last few years, could ESPN do what seemed unthinkable and walk away from Major League Baseball? Could the reverse happen? Both are possible.

October 20, 2023 | Seattle Mariners

Mariners president shaded by congressman in ongoing House leader debacle

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry DiPoto was probably having a fine Friday evening until politian Adam Smith zinged him online.

October 20, 2023

Aces' thrilling win gives WNBA most-watched Finals Game 4 ever

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty put on a show in the WNBA Finals and were rewarded with stellar ratings.

October 20, 2023 | Boxing

Tyson Fury reveals career plans following Francis Ngannou, Oleksandr Usyk fights

Though he talks a lot about life after boxing, Tyson Fury often finds himself back in the ring. This time, however, he's toying with a concrete number of fights before retiring for good.

October 19, 2023 | New York Yankees

Company offering collectors 'shares' of Mickey Mantle's childhood home

A sports memorabilia firm is offering shares of Mickey Mantle's childhood home. What, exactly, does that mean?

October 19, 2023

Disney's latest financial report shows ESPN's profit decline in 2023

Even after shedding jobs and engaging with partners about future ownership opportunities, ESPN is still facing significant challenges to its profit margins.

October 18, 2023 | Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo suing mattress maker for defective product, image use

Sleep is a serious matter for everyone, which could be why a former NBA MVP is taking to the courts about where he rests his body.

October 18, 2023 | Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid expected to sign endorsement deal with Skechers

After years with a former upstart brand, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is bringing his star power - and size 17 feet - to an unexpected place.

October 17, 2023 | MMA

Paramount shutting down Showtime Sports, including live boxing and MMA events

For the first time in generations, American premium cable will be completely devoid of live sports. On Tuesday, Paramount Global announced that it is shutting down Showtime Sports by the end of 2023.

October 17, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Al Michaels on Swift-Kelce effect on the NFL: 'We love it'

For those are still caught up in the Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce romance, one of sports' signature voices shared his observations from the broadcast booth.

October 17, 2023 | NFL

NFL drove ratings spikes for Amazon, strike-impacted networks in September

It is long past cliche at this point to say that "the NFL is king" when it comes to TV viewership, but the league truly lords over the landscape in light of an unusual television season.