Bears Free $10.5M Cap Space via Salary Conversions
The #Bears converted salaries of TE Cole Kmet and G Jonah Jackson into signing bonus, creating a combined $10.5M of 2026 cap space. Chicago now holds $11.5M of space, and a $10.7M draft pool.
Jets Lock up 30th‑pick WR Omar Cooper Jr.
As the #30 overall pick, WR Omar Cooper Jr. (Indiana) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $17.4M contract with the New York #Jets, including a $9.1M signing bonus. Cooper Jr. is represented by On Time Agency.
Athletes First Leads 2026 NFL Draft First‑Round Agency Picks
2026 #NFL Draft 1st Round by Agency Athletes First: 9 Excel Sports Management: 4 CAA Sports: 3 Win Sports Group: 3 Klutch Sports: 2 Rosenhaus Sports: 2 VaynerSports: 2 AthElite Agency: 1 GSE Worldwide: 1 Priority Sports: 1 The Familie: 1 Young Money APAA Sports: 1 Younger & Associates: 1 On Time Agency: 1
Seahawks Give 32nd Pick Price Fully Guaranteed $16.7M
As the #32 overall pick, RB Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $16.7M contract with the Seattle #Seahawks, including an $8.6M signing bonus. Price is represented by VaynerSports.
Titans Lock up #
As the #31 overall pick, ED Keldric Faulk (Auburn) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $17M contract with the Tennessee #Titans, including an $8.8M signing bonus. Faulk is represented by Athletes First.
29th Pick Peter Woods Secures Fully Guaranteed $17.9M
As the #29 overall pick, DT Peter Woods (Clemson) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $17.9M contract with the Kansas City #Chiefs, including a $9.5M signing bonus. Woods is represented by Young Money APAA Sports.
Patriots Lock up OT Caleb Lomu with $18.9M Guarantee
As the #28 overall pick, OT Caleb Lomu (Utah) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $18.9M contract with the New England #Patriots, including a $10.2M signing bonus. Lomu is represented by Excel Sports Management.
CB Chris Johnson Lands $19M Fully Guaranteed Dolphins Deal
At #27 overall, CB Chris Johnson (San Diego State) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19M contract with the Miami #Dolphins, including a $10.3M signing bonus. Johnson is represented by AthElite Agency.
26th Pick Rutledge Secures $19.2M Fully Guaranteed Deal
As the #26 overall pick, G Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech), will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19.2M contract with the Houston #Texans, including a $10.4M signing bonus. Rutledge is represented by Priority Sports.
Bears Lock up #25 Pick Dillon Thieneman, $19.5M Guaranteed
As the #25 overall pick, S Dillon Thieneman (Oregon) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19.5M contract with the Chicago #Bears, including a $10.6M signing bonus. Thieneman is represented by CAA Sports.
KC Concepcion Inks $19.7M Guaranteed Deal with Browns
As the #24 overall pick, WR KC Concepcion (Texas A&M) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $19.7M contract with the Cleveland #Browns, including a $10.8M signing bonus. Concepcion is repped by The Familie.
Malachi Lawrence Inks $20.2M Guaranteed Cowboys Deal
As the #23 overall pick, LB Malachi Lawrence (Central Florida) will sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $20.2M contract with the Dallas #Cowboys, including an $11.1M signing bonus. Lawrence is represented by Win Sports Group.
ED Mesidor Set for Fully Guaranteed $20.4M Chargers Deal
As the #22 overall pick, ED Akheem Mesidor (Miami) is expected to sign a fully guaranteed 4-year, $20.4M contract with the Los Angeles #Chargers, including an $11.3M signing bonus. Mesidor is represented by Rosenhaus Sports.
Amazon's NBA Glitches Offset by Triple Multiview Feature
Amazon has had its share of issues with the NBA this year but I do love that they have a triple multiview option for tonight’s games.
NFL Draft Goes Remote Amid Pandemic Lockdown
📺 🏈 April 23, 2020: The first round of the NFL Draft aired across ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. With a nationwide lockdown on major events including sports having occurred 6 weeks prior, this draft — taking place remotely from...
Voters Must Judge $1,700 Household Stadium Subsidy
An objection I'm hearing is that this deal is about more than economic return (though that's the chief booster talking point). So, let's vote on it. $1 billion subsidy spread across 585K Hillsborough Co households is $1,700 per HH. Let's...
Public Photos Fuel Potential Character Assassination of Patriots Coach
With basically everyone a potential photographer these days, and with Mike Vrabel being super recognizable & not exactly hiding while in public places, makes you wonder how many photos there may be. And those in possession of them could sell...
Wisconsin Sues Major Prediction Markets over Illegal Sports Betting
NEW: The Wisconsin Department of Justice has sued prediction market platforms Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and https://t.co/jeBmEO492C in state court over alleged illegal sports betting, seeks preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to halt sports-event contracts. https://t.co/MxLvGJoq4c
F1 Faces Uncertainty Over Middle East Race Schedule
How much uncertainty is there in Middle East events right now? @F1 is considering re-adding Bahrain GP onto the schedule in October, while also assessing whether it can do Qatar/UAE a month later. More from @JustBirny 👇 https://t.co/LuXsdL6ZHP
Don't Rush KC Lease Extension; Let V
There is absolutely zero reason to rush this. The team has an additional year on its existing lease, which could easily be extended. There is no excuse not to put this to the citizens of KC for a vote. None....
Broadcast Networks Should Prioritize NFL Over Entertainment?
Should Broadcast Networks Scrap Entertainment Programming? Broadcast TV = Sports or More Specifically @NFL 🏈🏈🏈 https://t.co/QGAFvtVgGb
ABC Overtakes ESPN for MNF, but ESPN Dominates Draft
Monday Night Football is now viewed more on ABC than on ESPN, but viewers still choose to tune in to ESPN for their #NFLdraft coverage. Holla @andrewelkadi for the #mediarights insights.
Smart, Original SportsBiz Coverage Drives Better Business
Unparalleled coverage of the #sportsbiz industry. Smart, original editorial designed for better business outcomes: Check it all out at https://t.co/Ja1yYjwFgP https://t.co/Cq0rqIOTkx
NFL Media Rights Deal Redefines College Sports Landscape
This is a small but good example of the sweeping impact the NFL media rights negotiations will have on college sports - there is no bigger issue facing the industry (not athlete employment, not the portal, not postseason expansion, etc)
FanDuel and DraftKings Each Pour $1.16M Into Nebraska Ballot
Sportsbooks that have contributed to the Nebraska online sports betting ballot measure signature campaign: FanDuel: $1.16 million DraftKings: $1.16 million BetMGM: $250,000 Fanatics: $75,000
Fans Decry Sky‑High Prices for 2026 World Cup Tickets
Comments in... Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive? Fans are critical of FIFA’s pricinng of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament https://t.co/Fu4MqkBm80
League Pass $40 Gives Access to 167 WNBA Games
There's a record 200+ WNBA games on national TV this year, but WNBA League Pass still looks like a good deal at $40/season. It'll include 167 games (minus local blackouts) by my math. https://t.co/G6DyHuqNK5
Royals Stadium to Receive over $1.4 Billion in Public Funds
The Royals stadium is set to get $600m in city tax money, "at least $350m" and maybe more from the state, and between $428m and $873m in property tax breaks, for starters. Let's call it "at least $1.4 billion," though...
Vrabel Photos Highlight NFL Privacy and Conduct Issues
You can read A LOT of gossipy Mike Vrabel stories. Or you can read something smart 👇 Vrabel Photos Test Realities of NFL Privacy, Workplace Conduct: https://t.co/QKLdXLCqpY via @sportico @McCannSportsLaw
DOJ Shifts Sports Broadcasting Act Probe to Vegas
DOJ probe into Sports Broadcasting Act moved to Vegas this week as officials met with TV station operators at NAB convention to discuss sports TV marketplace and the SBA. W/@DanaMattioli https://t.co/1oyi55NoJX via @WSJ
Top Athletes Team Up with New Investment Platform
Star Athletes Join Investment Platform. - Cade Cunningham - Cooper Flagg - Kevin Durant - Tyrese Haliburton - Azzi Fudd - Cameron Brink - Sophie Cunningham - Dak Prescott - Justin Jefferson - Bobby Witt Jr. - Corbin Carroll - Logan Webb - Mike Trout - Tarik Skubal - Nacho...
Sports Powers TV
Front Office Sports Takes Big TV Swing With Daily Syndicated Show: Sports Is ‘What’s Really Driving Broadcast Television These Days,’ Jeff Zucker Says (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/zk3rdR1f4P via @variety
Go Asset-Light: Empower Locals, Franchise Epic Pass Globally
Time for a change in strategy. Go asset light. Let local owners and communities create unique experiences. Work with them to franchise the Epic Pass and market to the world.
Revenue Up, EBITDA Soars After Betting Platform Cuts Marketing
Sports betting handle and monthly active users fell year-over-year in PENN's first full quarter since rebranding from ESPN BET to theSCcore bet, but the company increased revenue 5%; Adjusted EBITDA improved by nearly 88%, largely due to massive cutbacks in...
ESPN, NFL Network Still Won’t Leak Draft Picks
It has become an annual thing but once again on the record: ESPN and NFL Network front-facing reporters will not tip picks (if they find out early) on social during the first round of the Draft.
Push to Keep Bears in Chicago Amid Indiana Offer
Are #DaBearss #ArlingtonHeights bound? Push to keep storied #NFL team in #Chicago area, on the #IL side, after #IN makes tempting offer. #Bears #realestate #CRE #football https://t.co/59GtWMGcxR
NFL Draft Hosting Drives Surge in Local Viewership
Per @nielsen: You can see how hosting the NFL Draft amps up viewership in that city. https://t.co/hD1W2QpEmC
College Game Guarantees Revealed: Pay Rates by Sport
good morning I've FOIA'd over 1,000 college game contracts, across multiple sports. Here's what I learned about how game guarentees differ (whats the going rate for WBB games? or softball?), who pays the most, and more:
Moca Network Eyes Digital Identity Partnerships with Turkish Football Clubs
The @Moca_Network team has had productive and promising discussions with Turkish sports groups including @Fenerbahce @Fenerbahce_EN to bring digital identity and enhance loyalty networks with $moca ID.
Valuable Spurs Tumble Into Premier League Relegation Zone
Tottenham is the 10th most valuable soccer team in the world. And, oh, if you haven't peeked at the @premierleague table recently, @SpursOfficial sits in the relegation zone. Here's @novy_williams, @kbadenhausen and me on that and a whole lot more...
Peacock Gains 2 Million Subscribers Yet Remains Unprofitable
With February's Super Bowl/Olympics/NBA All-Star Game run, Peacock added 2 million subscribers to 46 million total. It's still losing money. (charts via @THR) https://t.co/bkeeUKzYCy
KC Baseball Stadium Costs Taxpayers $600M Plus More
#KC's #MLB team gets the #Royal treatment. as $1.9B downtown stadium project announced. City taxpayers w/fork over $600M, unspecified amt from #MO, $800M from team. To anchor 85-acre shopping/dining district. #realestate #CRE #retail #baseball https://t.co/LSyDs9PQK5
Mendoza's $57.3M Rookie Deal Amid 18.5% Bonus Surge
NEWS: Lots of reports on what what Fernando Mendoza will earn in his first NFL contract. Correct # is $57.3M over first 4 years, with a 5th-year option. Rookie signing bonuses are up 18.5% from 2025, 2nd biggest jump ever....
Stadium Announcement Revealed as Spectacle, Not Policy
This is just really good reporting that conveys how the stadium announcement was a dog-and-pony show, not a policy presentation. So many unanswered question. More of this please. https://t.co/WTHZG1s501
Vail Ski Visits and Revenues Tumble Across Board
New season-to-date skier metrics from Vail Resort: ▪️Total visits: ⬇️ 14.9% ▪️Lift revenue: ⬇️ 5.6% ▪️Dining revs: ⬇️ 11.7% ▪️Ski school revs: ⬇️ 12% CEO Rob Katz says $MTN has seen a "moderate" decline in '26-27 pass sales.
Imagine Watching Four Major Games Simultaneously Tonight
Society if we could quad-box NFL Draft (ESPN), Knicks-Hawks (Prime Video), Yankees-Red Sox (Fox), and Sabres-Bruins (TNT/HBO Max) tonight. https://t.co/njWI1gtF8k
Goodell Joins Disney's Push for 2027 Super Bowl
Now even NFL boss Roger Goodell is getting in on Disney's months-long bid to promote the 2027 Super Bowl (of course, the NFL is now a 10% owner of Disney's ESPN).... https://t.co/Bs6iVSzFJI via @variety
Tax Cuts Funding Tax Cuts: Propaganda, Not Certainty
Funding a property tax cut with more property tax cuts ... OK then. Reminder to media outlets, the term "tax certainty" is propaganda that the Bears PR team made up to make its subsidy request more politically palatable: STOP...
Bleacher Report GM Previews NFL Draft Show Lineup
With the first round of the NFL Draft tonight, we’re talking to Bennett Spector, the GM of @BleacherReport, on how his platform is covering the event with a show featuring @MicahhParsons11, @MalikNabersSzn and @adamlefkoe https://t.co/X0wJ0vOcV8
Comcast Earns $2.2B From Events, yet Q1 Profit Falls
Comcast Generates an Extra $2.2 Billion From Olympics, Super Bowl, But Sees Q1 Profit Slip https://t.co/ZtG8X95Lrf