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'Colonel' Bob Sheridan, legendary boxing announcer, passed away
The man who called arguably the biggest upset in sports history, along with some of boxing's most iconic fights has died.
Breanna Stewart wins second WNBA MVP award, first for Liberty
In a banner year for one of the WNBA's founding teams, Breanna Stewart continues to bring home hardware. Stewart, the centerpiece of the New York Liberty, won the league's MVP award for the second time in her career, and for the first time since nabbing the award while leading the Seattle Storm in 2018.
LSU women's hoops coach Kim Mulkey had heart procedure over the summer
LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey had a heart procedure done over the summer after "accidentally found" an issue during a stress test.
Chicago Bears minority owners buy shares of Premier League team
The Chicago Bears are still not a good football team, but business among some of its investors has picked up.
ESPN to shut down New York, Los Angeles studios by 2025
ESPN plans to shed more costs, although this change looks different from what has played out over the course of 2023. According to Puck News, the sports division of Disney aims to shutter two of their non-headquartered studios by no later year 2025.
You won't believe the grades the Bears received from the hometown newspaper
The hometown newspaper of the Bears found a new way to describe how bad they are as a football team.
Jaguars president refutes reports on threat to relocate without stadium funding
Jacksonville Jaguars president Mark Lamping swears that there is no relocation ultimatum tied to whether or not the organization receives stadium funding.
A'ja Wilson wins second straight WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
The five-time All-Star is also in the running for her second straight MVP thanks to a career-high in scoring, averaging 22.8 points per game, stats that also stand out this year as the WNBA expanded its schedule to 40 games.
Adidas sues LIV Golf for trademark infringement
Even after making peace with the PGA Tour, LIV Golf just can't seem to avoid litigation.
Crown prince of Saudi Arabia dismisses claims of 'sport washing'
With many of the world's leaders speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, the words from one of the most scrutinized — and feared — heads of state will certainly leave their mark on the global sports industry.
New WWE rights deal brings Smackdown back to USA network in 2024
It looks as if WWE's "Smackdown" is going back to a familiar place. Joe Otterson of The Hollywood Reporter reported that Comcast, owner of NBCUniversal, will bring the wrestling program back to USA Network beginning in October 2024.
Investigations could stop Vince McMahon from serving as TKO chairman
An explosive new report revealed that Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of the newly merged TKO, could be forced to step down because of criminal investigations against him.
NYC cricket stadium proposal rejected ahead of 2024 World Cup event
A proposal for a 34,000-seat temporary cricket stadium in New York City that was backed by City Hall was rejected on Wednesday after the international governing body chose to go another direction.
Former ESPN host addresses Stephen A. Smith vs. Terrell Owens feud
Marcellus Wiley, who worked with Smith at ESPN until leaving the network for FS1 in 2018, shared his insights on the feud between SAS and Kellerman.
Author laments HBO's cancellation of 'Winning Time'
Just after its second season finale, Warner Bros. Discovery pulled the plug on another Sunday primetime show in a further sign of its controversial cost-cutting measures.
Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake opening massive new sports bar in New York
Tiger Woods and music star Justin Timberlake announced that they will open a new sports bar in midtown Manhattan in New York City called the T-Squared Social Club.
Report: XFL, USFL in advanced talks to merge
The report said that this "would be structured as a merger of equals and would require regulatory approval," according to a source.
Mike Greenberg continues campaign for the Jets to trade for Kirk Cousins
Mike Greenberg seems to be taking the woes of the New York Jets pretty hard. On the Monday edition of ESPN's "Get Up," the veteran TV and radio host beat the drum even louder for the Jets to trade for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Tampa Bay Rays to announce new stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays are finally going to say farewell to Tropicana Field.
Commanders president puts end to name change speculation
The new ownership certainly understand that reforming the old ways of the Commanders takes more than another rebrand.
Nebraska volleyball game aims to set new attendance record in women's sports
The University of Nebraska is about to set a record not only for women's volleyball but women's sports. The Cornhuskers are hosting Nebraska-Omaha at Memorial Stadium, the school's famed football stadium that seats over 85,000 fans.
ESPN to air ACC, College Football Playoff games in movie theaters
ESPN has shown college football games on the silver screen before, working with a different company to show the 2021 and 2022 College Football Playoff and national title games.
Madison Square Garden gets new permit amid battle over transportation center
Long embroiled in a battle over its location, "The World's Most Famous Arena" was given another short-term reprieve that makes no one happy.
Former goalie, veteran NHL analyst leaves ESPN for TNT
It appears that the NHL on TNT found its new analyst between the boards.
Three regional sports channels find new owners
The shifting landscape of regional sports networks will settle in three markets after their soon-to-be former owner made deals to sell them to teams.
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