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Disney+ has secured a global streaming partnership with the Korea Esports Association, making the 2026 League of Legends KeSPA Cup and other major Asian esports tournaments available on its platform. The deal also includes live coverage of Esports Champions Asia in late April, featuring titles such as Street Fighter 6, The King of Fighters XV, Tekken 8, eFootball, PUBG Mobile, and Eternal Return. Previously, Disney streamed KeSPA events only within Asia, so this marks the first worldwide rollout. The move positions Disney+ as a new entrant in the competitive esports broadcast market.
Washington Mystics dismissed GM Jamila Wideman after one season due to strategic differences with owner Michael Winger. Coach Sydney Johnson will now oversee basketball operations, leveraging his player‑development reputation. The move comes as the team prepares for free agency, aiming...
ESPN+ has secured exclusive streaming rights for the inaugural Rock League season, the world’s first professional curling league. The league launches on April 6 with six mixed‑gender franchises spanning Canada, Europe, Asia‑Pacific and the United States. A roster of 60 athletes...
Revel Bikes, the Colorado mountain‑bike maker, has appointed Levi Olsen as its new sales and site leader. Olsen, a Golden resident, brings extensive experience across specialty retail, distribution and direct‑to‑consumer roles, previously at Spot Bikes, CeramicSpeed and Challenge Tires. He...
The U.S. sporting goods market reached $130 billion in wholesale sales in 2025, marking a 3.7% year‑over‑year increase and a 34.7% rise since 2020. Pickleball led category growth, climbing 22% to $410 million, while athletic footwear posted a 7.4% gain, outpacing the...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reviving a downtown stadium proposal at the former Michael Reese Hospital site, despite the NFL and the Bears deeming it unviable. The Bears remain focused on two suburban options—team‑owned land in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and...
The Chicago Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley six days before the regular season ends, ending a six‑year tenure that produced only one playoff appearance. The decision follows mounting fan frustration,...
Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman has been retained by the Miami Dolphins in an undefined consulting capacity, including a seat in the team’s draft war room. The arrangement follows his earlier involvement in the Dolphins’ search for...
All‑Pro nose tackle Dexter Lawrence has formally requested a trade from the New York Giants, according to ESPN. The 28‑year‑old, who is under a four‑year, $87.5 million contract through 2027, will still attend the team’s offseason workouts while negotiations stall. Lawrence’s...
The WNBA is set to add three new franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, with votes due by April 9 and approval expected. Each team carries a $250 million expansion fee, but Cleveland and Detroit have secured outside capital at post‑money valuations...
Australian cycling accessories maker Knog announced new North American distribution agreements, adding BTI and QBP as its United States partners and Live To Play Sports as its Canadian distributor. The change ends an eight‑year exclusive relationship with Selle Royale USA,...
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has ended its $100,000‑per‑player sponsorship with the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces after two seasons. The deal, announced in May 2024, was scrutinized for potentially circumventing the league’s salary cap, prompting a second...
The Tampa Bay Rays are back at Tropicana Field for their 2026 home opener after a $60 million, year‑long renovation that added a new roof, upgraded suites, turf, video board and locker rooms. The upgrades, praised by CEO Ken Babby, leave...
The NCAA Division I Cabinet is considering a rule that would permanently bar pre‑college athletes who enter a professional draft and do not withdraw from competing in college sports. The proposal, slated for a 2026 rollout, targets basketball, baseball and...
The Masters Tournament’s ticket lottery draws over 2 million applicants, with odds roughly 1 in 200. 2026 ticket prices start at $125 for practice rounds and rise to $160 for tournament days, a $20 increase from the prior year. While resale...
