Sports Industry News

Lawsuit alleging Fanatics, leagues monopolizing sports card industry dismissed

A New York federal judge dismissed all counts Monday in a lawsuit filed against Fanatics, the NFL, the NBA, MLB, their respective players associations and OneTeam (the commercial arm of the players associations) accusing them of conspiring to…

Yankees' Netflix debut is latest example of sports' complicated TV landscape

Just a decade ago, if you were a Yankees fan in New York, you just needed a cable subscription to watch every regular-season game and the playoffs. Now, in 2026, it could require navigating 10 networks, five (or more) subscriptions and approaching…

Lawmakers ramp up fight against sports betting on prediction markets

The political battle over sports betting on prediction markets is heating up as professional leagues dive deeper into the national gambling frenzy. Lawmakers in both parties are attempting to stifle the growing popularity of sports betting on…

Sports betting has hooked young men. Prediction markets are now targeting women

In a TikTok ad for prediction market platform Kalshi, a young woman appears to place a bet as her friends anxiously look over her shoulder. “I was about to be unable to pay my rent, but I got two years of rent through Kalshi's predictions.

New bill targets sports prediction markets: What are they, and why could some be banned?

What is the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act and how could it change the sport?

Boxing in the United States is on the brink of significant change. The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act — the first proposed change in U.S. federal law on boxing since the introduction of…

Nebraska and Indiana traded sports, plus Kyle Whittingham's Utah exit

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MLB The Show 26 Review: A Solid Portrait Of The Sport's Past And Future

MLB The Show 26 is a mirror of the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies. (I imagine many of you who are familiar with me and my “brand” expected the Phillies to prominently feature in this review, and I'd hate to disappoint, but hear me out on…

Diageo: United Spirits Sells Stake in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt

Dow Jones Newswires is a market-moving financial and business news source, used by wealth managers, institutional investors and fintech platforms around the world to identify trading and investing opportunities, strengthen advisor-client…

Sports Emmys Nominations 2026 List

It's a wide world of TV sports out there, and it's time to celebrate the best of it. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is out with the nominations for the 47th annual Sports Emmy Awards. See the list below. Honoring excellence in…

Netflix expands live sports offering with Major League Baseball streaming deal

Netflix is set to expand its live sports offering with a significant new partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), kicking off on Wednesday night with the Opening Night game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. Following…

Pop-up bar dedicated to women's sports now open in Boston

Women in sports are having a much-deserved moment in Boston, from new professional teams to a spike in fan interest. While fans wait for more permanent bars dedicated to women's sports, viewers can get by with a pop-up, 261 at Para Maria. Located…

Google TV's new Gemini features keep fans updated on sports teams and more

Google unveiled three Gemini-powered features for Google TV on Tuesday, including AI-powered visual responses, the ability to deep dive into virtually any topic, and narrated overviews of sports games. A particularly noteworthy addition is the…

Concern on campus as legal sports gambling grows during March Madness

Robert started placing bets through a friend's illegal sportsbook in high school, and he kept using illegal books in college until he was old enough to bet legally. At school in North Carolina, which legalized sports gambling in 2024, he, his…

Canadian sport system 'broken, unsustainable,' commission finds

Canadian sport needs an overhaul. That was the conclusion of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission's final report released Tuesday. 'The work must begin now,' said Lise Maisonneuve, a former chief justice of the Ontario court of justice, who…