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Sports Industry Layoffs Ramp Up as MLB.com Fires Writers Just Before Spring Training
The sports media industry was hit by yet another round of layoffs Thursday afternoon when MLB.com made the decision to let go of multiple writers. First reported by Awful Announcing, the layoffs were confirmed by at least two separate writers.
Watch Jason Wright: Women's Sports Are The Small Caps of Sports
Jason Wright: Women's Sports Are The Small Caps of Sports Jason Wright, former Washington Commanders president of operations, tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on 'The Close' that Ariel Investments is deploying $250 million to build one of…
Olympics Officials Signal Sanctions on Russia in Sports May End
After a decade as a pariah in international sports, the onetime powerhouse Russia may be coming back in from the cold. Russia has faced a series of sanctions and suspensions from the Olympics first because of a state-sanctioned doping program and…
Sports App Sleeper to Partner With Kalshi on Prediction Markets
A fantasy sports app that once sued the US derivatives regulator will partner with Kalshi Inc. to offer wagers on its platform, the latest entrant into the surging prediction markets industry. Sleeper Markets, which says it has more than 10 million…
The Sports Economy's $8.8 Trillion Potential
In 2026, the world will witness a rare convergence of mega sporting events: the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, and the Youth Olympic Games. Billions will tune in, but sport's real influence extends far beyond stadiums. It…
How is Lindsey Vonn skiing on a torn ACL? Why downhill is different than other sports
It's the biggest question in the first days of the Milan Cortina Olympics: How is Lindsey Vonn possibly skiing on a knee with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament? It's the sort of injury that generally sidelines top athletes for about a year.
Harrogate amputee padel player on sport's role in recovery
Andrew Simister only had one padel lesson under his belt when he was asked to enter an international tournament. It was 2023, and Andrew was in recovery from a catastrophic road accident that resulted in his right leg being amputated above the…
Bloomberg Business of Sports: Super Bowl LX
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…
Chinese sports brands set sights on European expansion at 2026 Winter Olympics
With the Winter Olympics now under way in Milan and Cortina, Chinese brands involved in the Games are mounting an ambitious marketing push across Italy and Europe, with sportswear and sports equipment naturally taking centre stage. At the forefront…
Phillies Honor Women and Girls in Sports
This past Wednesday, February 4, was recognized nationally as National Girls and Women in Sports Day. In order to honor this special day, female members of the Phillies front office held two great events to get girls in the game. In the morning…
MLB opens doors to future baseball leaders on National Girls & Women In Sports Day
NEW YORK -- Every year, National Girls and Women In Sports Day recognizes trailblazing women in the sports world. But a crucial part of this annual celebration is to show young girls and women that they can become the next wave of trailblazers, and…
Olympics-Nordic combined-Milano Cortina spotlight falls on sport fighting to stay in Games
TESERO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Milano Cortina Games mark a pivotal moment for the sport of Nordic combined, which is fighting for its future on the Olympic programme as women remain excluded and the men seek broader global…
EA Sports FC 26 Reveals Team Two For The Future Stars Lineup
Posted in: EA Sports FC, Electronic Arts, Games, Video Games | Tagged: EA Sports, EA Sports FC 26 Electronic Arts revealed the members of the EA Sports FC 26 Future Stars lineup for Team Two, featuring several high-profile players EA Sports FC 26…
Texas Rangers Academy Notebook for Feb. 6, 2026: Texas Rangers Youth Academy celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Rangers Youth Academy celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day with career panel USA Baseball brings a Community Coach Clinic to the Youth Academy on Feb. 7 Academy players to participate in Black History Month Showcase at Globe Life Field…
Coca-Cola shifting sports drink business BodyArmor to Atlanta, report says
Coca-Cola will migrate its sports drink business BodyArmor Sports Nutrition from New York to Atlanta, an effort that brings several of the company's hydration brands under one unit, according to trade publication Beverage Digest. The BodyArmor…
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