Gabriela Jaquez Inks $1.21M Three-Year Deal with Sky
As the #5 overall pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, G Gabriela Jaquez will sign a 3-year, $1.21M fully protected contract with the Chicago Sky through 2028, plus a team option in 2029: 2026: $380,219 2027: $395,428 2028: $434,971 2029: $491,517 (option)
Lauren Betts Inks $1.3M Three-Year Deal with Mystics
As the #4 overall pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, C Lauren Betts will sign a 3-year, $1.296M fully protected contract with the Washington Mystics through 2028, plus a team option in 2029: 2026: $407,163 2027: $423,450 2028: $465,795 2029: $526,348 (option)
Storm Locks #3 Pick Thiam to $1.388M Deal
As the #3 overall pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, C Awa Fam Thiam will sign a 3-year, $1.388M fully protected contract with the Seattle Storm through 2028, plus a team option in 2029: 2026: $436,016 2027: $453,457 2028: $498,803 2029: $563,647 (option)
Olivia Miles Inks $1.486M Three‑year Deal with Lynx
As the #2 overall pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, G Olivia Miles will sign a 3-year, $1.486M fully protected contract with the Minnesota Lynx through 2028, plus a team option in 2029: 2026: $466,913 2027: $485,590 2028: $534,149 2029: $603,588 (option)
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The longshot dream of the @TempoBasketball getting Lauren Betts just got "slightly" more possible with Miles going No. 2.
WNBA Front Offices Sprint Through Expansion, Free Agency, Draft
It's been an all-out sprint for #WNBA front offices since the new CBA was agreed to. Expansion draft, slew of free agent signings, and now the #WNBADraft. A lot in a very short span of time.
New Podcast Episodes Discuss NBA, Masters, NHL Media
PODCASTS: Out now: Joe Buck. Tomorrow: Roundtable with @AustinKarp, @paulsen_smw and @JoshACarpenter. Topics: New NBA playoff media partners, our thoughts on Russini/Vrabel, the Masters TV coverage and which NHL teams can draw nationally. TO SUB/LISTEN: https://t.co/jq91gZ7Mmt
DIRECTV Users Stream Former
MLB TV Now Allows DIRECTV Subs to Stream Ex-FanDuel Teams For Free https://t.co/pfaMsfSOYz via @TVAnswerMan
WNBA Set to Reach 52-Game Season by 2029
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a pre-draft address mentions that the new CBA allows expanding the season to 52 games per team by 2029. The recent history: 2024: 40 games 2025: 44 2026: 44 … 2029: 52 https://t.co/bM7HzxBKAG
Penske Supports FCC Protecting Local Broadcast Sports Ecosystem
Indy racing legend Roger Penske, winner of the 2019 Presidential Medal of Freedom from @POTUS Trump, backs @FCC Chairman @BrendanCarrFCC on “the need to wisely connect the availability of professional sports on broadcast television to the societal benefits ......
States Target Sweeps, Sportsbooks, and Prediction Markets
There are 3 major categories of gaming bills still being discussed in statehouses this legislative season (a non-exhaustive list): - Sweeps bans: MD, MN, OK, TN - Sportsbook restrictions: CO, CT, MA (plus long-shot bills in NJ, NY, OH) - Prediction Market bans:...
Chernin Group Backs Real's Rapid Social Sports Growth
Glass Break: The Chernin Group recently led a minority investment round in Real, a fast-growing social box score/PBP app with a fascinating backstory Details at @FOS https://t.co/TjfrntcK9u
Direct Democracy Blocks Sports Subsidies; Officials Easier to Sway
Direct democracy is historically a stumbling block for sports subsidies: Royals owner John Sherman could certainly pour money into fighting a stadium ballot measure, but it's been proven way easier to win over a handful of local elected officials. https://t.co/209xlVYFVD
Bob Myers Valued at $30M for Bulls Rebuild
Thesis that I’m stealing/borrowing/evolving from @SherwoodStrauss Warriors book. If this is what NBA players are worth, Bob Myers should be worth at least $30 million to a team like the Bulls that desperately needs to get it together https://t.co/Bayy5lZoO1
Big Ten's Strategist Unnecessary Amid Smooth College Sports
Hard to figure why the Big Ten would possibly need a strategist given the seamless state of major college sports
WNBA Draft Top Pick Salary Jumps to $500K
Tonight's WNBA Draft will be the most financially historic in league history because of the new labor deal. Last year, No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers got a $78,831 first-year salary. Tonight, No. 1 will get a $500,000 salary, $2.2 million over...
Watch NBA Play-In on Prime Video with Free Trial
How to Watch the NBA Play-In Tournament On Amazon’s Prime Video; Free Trial Available https://t.co/LvTFg1jiGe via @TVAnswerMan
Curry's Jersey Leads; Knicks Dominate Merch; Thunder Re‑enter Top Ten
Stephen Curry had the NBA's top-selling jersey for 25-26 season, while the Knicks ranked #1 for team merch sales. The Thunder (No. 8) make the top 10 team sales for the first time since 2018-19. https://t.co/UI9aYNuGIf
Dink Pate's College Move Proves Sports Line Blurry
Dink Pate going to play college basketball is further proof that efforts to draw a "line" between pro and college sports will need to be dotted and zigzagged and it will be persistently subject to legal challenge and change. My...
NHL Agents Divided on CBA, Eye Bill Daly as Commissioner
Some interesting insights here: 🏒 NHL agents are split almost evenly on whether the players “got enough” in the recent CBA. 🏒 Agents were largely “stumped” on who should be the next Commissioner, with many defaulting to Bill Daly. Sentiment is Bettman...
Extra Points Library 2.0 Adds 11k+ Contracts and Analytics
Introducing a massive update to our college sports data tool: Extra Points Library 2.0 With more than 11,000+ contracts/budgets, historical attendance data, custom analytics and more: https://t.co/FGtIFGBtnW
NBA's Woes Trace to Overpaid Media Rights Deals
On some level I think the NBA’s problems stem from the league getting overpaid for media rights because streamers were desperate for content and agreed to uneconomic deals, which made the owners rich and reduced the financial pressure on them...
Lifetime NIL Deals for College Athletes Are Unrealistic
It would be crazy for a school to offer a lifetime NIL deal to a student-athlete... How long can an NIL agreement between a school and athlete last? The full explanation is in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off https://t.co/yBVisUkFCL...
WNBA's Top Draft Pick Set for $500K Salary
WNBA’s No. 1 Draft Pick Will Earn $500,000. But Who Will It Be? https://t.co/hdNoRVXXB8 via @sportico @germanotes
Roundhouse Capital Settles £251m Loans, Pays Moshiri £67m
Everton new parent company Roundhouse Capital publishes accounts. It paid Farhad Moshiri £25m up front with a further £42m due at future dates, as well as paying off £251m of existing loans. https://t.co/pS7qY8I1Wl
NUFC's 2024/25 Finances Soar After Historic Trophy
Review of Newcastle United's financial results for 2024/25, when they won their first major trophy for 70 years after defeating Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. They also qualified for the lucrative Champions League after finishing fifth in the Premier League...
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Not only have Spurs found themselves in the relegation zone for the first time for many years, they have also been knocked off the PL's most profitable Club position by rivals Arsenal, and overtaken by Burnley and West Brom. Total...
R&D Tax Credit Rewards Creative Accounting, Not Innovation
Chelsea managed a £500k tax credit in 2024/25 for 'Research and Development'. According to legislations, these are given for 'an advance in science or technology-going further than routine improvements'. I never knew creative accounting came under the heading of science...
Chelsea Overspends by £355 M, up From £10 M Last Season
In terms of day to day cash management, from ticket, broadcasting, commercial sales less wages, overheads etc (and excluding player transactions) Chelsea spent £355m more than they generated in 2024/25, compared to just £10m in 2023/24 https://t.co/hfjbfmXSJM
Fulham Clinches ‘Last PL Club to Publish Accounts’ Award
Congratulations to Fulham for winning the coveted 'Last Premier League Club to publish their accounts' award for season 2024/25. I'll pop down to @JamesTCobbler mighty Timpsons later to get a trophy for them. https://t.co/2jEWZGexfk
Chelsea Posts £262m Pre‑tax Loss Despite Revenue Rise
Chelsea submit 24/25 accounts.🔑figures ⚽️Revenue £491m ⬆️5% ⚽️Wages £359m ⬆️6% ⚽️Average weekly wage £152,000 ⚽️Amortisation £214m ⬆️9% ⚽️Player write downs £12m ⚽️Underkying loss £296m ⚽️Player sale profits £58m ⚽️Pre tax loss £262m ⚽️Total losses over the years £1,543m ⚽️Player purchases £305m ⚽️Total cost of squad £1,509m ⚽️Player sales £126m ⚽️Share issue in...
BlueCo Loses £1.7bn in Two Years, £10.4m Weekly
Chelsea parent company BlueCo 22, which owns both Chelsea and Strasbourg, and strips out all the transactions between group companies, lost £630m in 24/25, taking total losses since the company formed in 2022 to £1,675 million, or £10.4m a week...
Masters Winner's Prize Soars to $4.5 Million
A lot on the line today at #TheMasters The Masters winner's prize has ballooned to $4.5 million over the past few years ⛳️💰 https://t.co/URXtjAGxAr
League Two Clubs Average £5.8m Revenue, Wimbledon Leads
As Morecambe and the MK Dons franchise have used loopholes to delay publishing 24/25 accounts, here are the figures for the rest of League Two. Not all clubs report full figures. Revenue averaged £5.8m in 24/25 with AFC Wimbledon by...
YouTube TV Sports Plan: Channels vs $54.99 Value
YouTube TV Sports Plan Channels List: $54.99 a Month - Is It Worth It? https://t.co/0VlueYeVcl via @TVAnswerMan
Morecambe FC Exploits Loophole, Delays Accounts Amid Ownership Doubts
Morecambe FC, relegated three times in four seasons, and with owners who have failed to convince fans that they have the interests of the club at heart, use a legal loophole to delay publishing their accounts for an extra three...
WNBA Secures Seven Broadcast Partners, Expanding Media Reach
The WNBA has seven league rights partners, it’s kind of wild—ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, USA, Amazon, CBS, Ion, NBA TV
NFL Must Secure Media Deals Before September Kickoff
New pod: MoffettNathanson's Michael Nathanson on what the NFL must do to lock in its next round of media deals ahead of September’s kickoff—and what’s at stake if it doesn’t. https://t.co/HlGcniYsuv
Fox Sports App Ends 2026—Switch Platforms Now
Fox Sports App Shutting Down May 2026: What to Do On Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV https://t.co/9pqX8e2YGJ via @TVAnswerMan
Chelsea's Accounts Now Posted on Companies House
Chelsea accounts now uploaded at Companies House website. Will be visible within ten days https://t.co/9fbwNuAeG4
Celebrating 10 Years with Historic UFC Freedom250 Prize
There’s no better way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of https://t.co/dwRH3YcIjT than by making history at the @WhiteHouse for the 250th birthday of the US. Proud to join our long-standing partners @UFC to co-present #UFCFreedom250, and to provide the world’s...
UFC Benefits From Masters Lead-Out, Ratings Awaited
There’s two hours of UFC on CBS to benefit from the Masters lead out today. With news in between but still should add a good number of viewers. Interested to see what their TV ratings are tonight.
U.S. Sports Leagues Overcrowded, Making Regular Seasons Irrelevant
It’s not like the NBA is the sole culprit but the competitive design of major 🇺🇸 sports leagues is increasingly suboptimal Too many teams, too many irrelevant for a single competitive objective, postseason gimmicks + a lot of perverse draft incentives....
Masters Purse Jumps to $22.5M, Top Prize $4.5M
2026 #Masters Payouts Purse: $22.5M (+$1.5M from 2025) 1st: $4.5M 2nd: $2.43M 3rd: $1.53M 4th: $1.08M 5th: $900k 6th: $810k 7th: $753k 8th: $697k 9th: $652k 10th: $607k Players who missed the cut walk away with $25k.
Super Teams Drive Business by Capturing Polarized Attention
New York Liberty going full L.A. Dodgers. Personally, I like it. Super teams are very good for business because they draw love and hate equally but attention above all.
Amazon Seeks to Shift Super Bowl to Streaming
Amazon wants the NFL to sell them the right to take the Super Bowl off of free broadcast TV and put it on Amazon’s streaming service. What do you think ? https://t.co/LZ6A9JmyIV
Giving up a 2028 First‑round Pick Is Reckless.
Giving up a 2028 first round pick is insane given who will be at the top of the WNBA Draft. https://t.co/KemDXI6Xmt
Dreaming of Owning a Sports Team? Consider the Reality
I mean it’s not gonna happen for me but what if you want to own a sports team
Best Tempo Contract Yet: Great Player, Great Price
This, to me, is the best contract so far for the Tempo. She's a very good player and that's a really good price.
Toronto’s Multicultural Appeal Draws Global Basketball Talent
The Tempo has invested money in international scouting and Brondello obviously has international roots as the Aussie coach. Toronto is a world-class city with a massive immigrant culture. I would expect internationals to want to play here in the future....