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Outdoor Sports Participation Growth Bodes Well for Footwear Industry
Demand for athletic performance shoes doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In a new report on the outdoor industry from SFIA (Sports & Fitness Industry Association), pickleball, climbing and soccer are among the top five growth sports…
Bloomberg Business of Sports: Indy 500
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of…
With Arsenal's Premier League title, have the Kroenkes completed sport? Well, almost…
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment are on the cusp of completing sport. In the last five years, the American company — owned and headed up by Stan Kroenke, a multi-billionaire, and Josh, his son — has overseen the LA Rams winning the…
The intersection of sports cards and gambling: How hitting a grail card led to rehab
Zachary Capp is a self-described gambling addict. He's been to rehab for his addiction twice in the last 11 years. The first time it was because the Las Vegas native couldn't stay away from casinos, sports betting and daily fantasy sports websites.
Red Sox' Trevor Story undergoes sports hernia surgery
Boston Red Sox starting shortstop Trevor Story will likely miss significant time after undergoing successful hernia surgery Thursday. The team announced that Story, 33, underwent the procedure before Friday's series opener against the Minnesota…
Memorial Day weekend sports guide: NBA and NHL playoffs, Indy 500, Premier League, WNBA
With the extended holiday weekend comes a wall-to-wall sports slate. There's something for just about everyone across the next four days. The NBA and NHL continue their anticipated conference finals from the East to the West. MLB and the WNBA heat…
The Whitakers: 21 relatives. One great sporting dynasty: 'You've always got family around'
Wherever show jumper William Whitaker competes in the world, there is almost certainly another relative taking part. Welcome to what might be the greatest family dynasty in sport. “Nine times out of 10, there's a good chance there'll be…
Joe Root on Tendulkar, McCullum and the art of batting: 'If cricket is all about you, it's a depressing sport to play'
The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. The first thing The Athletic notices upon meeting Joe Root up close is the thickness of his forearms. Now 35 and about to embark on his 14th consecutive home Test summer…
Red Sox's Story undergoes sports hernia repair surgery
The Boston Red Sox will be without their starting shortstop for the foreseeable future. Trevor Story underwent a successful sports hernia repair surgery, the Red Sox announced on Friday. Story chose to go the surgical route rather than opt for rest…
Primary schools to lose out as Labour scraps 2012 Olympic legacy sports grant
Funding for primary school sport in England is to be cut by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012 Olympic legacy, to the dismay of school leaders. The Department for Education said that the £320m fund paid…
Forbes drops latest richest athletes list featuring major sports stars | Sporting News
Cristiano Ronaldo just broke a sports record that had stood for over 10 years. Forbes released its 2026 list of the 10 highest-paid athletes on May 22. The top 10 earned a combined $1.4B over the past 12 months. Every one of them cleared $100M for…
Dodge's New Copperhead Sports Car Will Start Where The Viper Left Off
Dodge may finally be preparing a true flagship performance car again, and this time it looks like the brand is reaching back into its Viper-era playbook for inspiration. During Stellantis' 2026 Investor Day presentations, Dodge reportedly showed…
A Reborn Echo Park Sports Bar Goes for the Unexpected
Find inventive cooking and a bit of bedlam at the newly reopened Holloway Ben Mesirow is an Echo Park native, who writes and edits TV, fiction, food, travel, and sports. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent…
Sports TV Ad Spending to Top $20 Billion in 2027
Cannes Lions is where the biggest ideas take center stage. Join ADWEEK for must-see conversations, top industry leaders, and the moments everyone will be talking about. Live sports advertising is set to become a more than $20 billion business in…
Dick Vitale's latest health update has sports world celebrating | Sporting News
Few voices in sports are more recognizable than Dick Vitale, which is why the latest update surrounding the legendary broadcaster quickly brought an emotional response from fans across basketball. Vitale shared encouraging news this week in his…
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