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Rickie Fowler sits one shot off Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune for the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with 36 holes left to play and inclement weather in the forecast. Fowler, who finished with an 8-under 64 on the second round, is tied for the third with Sam Burns. Jor...

Ah, yes, now almost two years after Oklahoma followed Texas into the SEC monstrosity and ended its 119-year feud with Oklahoma State, at least on a Big 12-member basis, the calls to renew the in-state rivalry have broken loose on the internet as of Friday morning. Sooner alum ...

Jordan Spieth said during his second round in the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am that he was struggling, but he managed at 68 and is in the mix entering the weekend. » Subscribe to Golf Channel: https://www.youtube.com/golfchannel?sub_confirmation=1 » For the latest news around...

Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari has secured a commitment from one of the top-ranked players in the class of 2026.

The United States ruthlessly beat Italy 6-0 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament at Milano Rho Arena, where the hosts put on an incredible opening-period defensive display before succumbing to the inevitable.

The ruling comes days after the French couple of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron beat the favored American team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates in large part because of scores from French judge Jezabel Dabouis.

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is unapologetic when it comes to him defending his team. To strengthen his argument further, he went on a rant about the current state of the Big Ten vs. the SEC and why there isn't a comparison.

Louisville (Ky.) Jeffersontown class of 2027 two-way athlete Larron Westmoreland is the newest commit for the Kentucky Wildcats. Head coach Will Stein and his staff secured a commitment from the 6-4, 185-pounder on Friday.

The judge ruled that the NFL's control over arbitration was a 'fatal flaw' in handling a discrimination case

A judge in the Southern District of New York on Friday ruled that Brian Flores' claims won't go to NFL arbitration but will instead stay in court.

With a messy fight between NASCAR and team owners behind the sport, everyone involved is focused on racing again. Where will the series go now?

Scottie Scheffler's short game is heating up at the @ATT Pebble Beach Pro-Am after a slow start Thursday. The world's No. 1-ranker #golfer nailed this chip-in shot for eagle on the 7th hole at Spyglass Hill. In addition to the eagle on 7, Scheffler has five birdies in the seco...

Xander Schauffle is rising up the leaderboard at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am thanks to three birdies in his first nines holes. The No. 10-ranked player in the world nailed this birdie putt on the 8th hole during his second round at Pebble Beach Golf Links. He sits T-27 w...

The International Skating Union (ISU) on Friday defended the judging of the ice dance event at the Milano Cortina Olympics after the silver-medal performance by Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates sparked widespread debate among fans.

Despite calls from athletes, the International Olympic Committee continues to exclude women from Nordic combined. For Annika Malacinski, that exclusion is especially difficult. Her brother, Niklas, will compete in Milan Cortina in a sport that has been in the Olympics since 1924.

Norwegian biathlete Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen took inspiration from his compatriot, cross-country ski king Johannes Klaebo, in Friday's men's 10km biathlon sprint with a lung-bursting drive up the final hill and across the finish line to secure the Olympic silver medal.

Michigan State football will reportedly host a highly-coveted wide receiver from SEC country in April

Derrick Henry shattered SEC records with 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns, dominating defenses and carrying Alabama to a national championship.

Let's take a look at every transfer portal acquisition the Blue Devils made.

The College Football Playoff is less than a month removed from its second year at 12 teams, but major changes are once again on the horizon.

There is a growing expectation around the NBA that LeBron James will rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers next summer in free agency, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon on Friday's edition of NBA Today.

Why Pebble Beach remains one of golf’s most iconic championship venues

Now back with the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander discussed on Thursday how he felt a reunion was always possible.

The NFLPA has publicly shared "report cards" of how teams treat players, but an arbitrator has found publication of those cards violates the CBA.

An IOC spokesperson said they "acknowledge the historical issues of 'Nazi propaganda'" related to the Berlin competition.

For the last two decades, the season opener has almost always been on a Thursday, with the defending Super Bowl champion as the host team.

The top-ranked transfer on the open market, Kamauryn Morgan, is now eligible after his appeal was approved. He's hearing from a number of SEC and Big Ten teams.

Ex-Clippers star Chris Paul announces his retirement from the NBA after being waived by the Raptors. His 12,552 assists and 2,728 steals are second-best in league history.

Figure skater Ilia Malinin calls himself the QuadGod and has a line of merchandise bearing the moniker, though his trademark request is still pending.

A U.S. district court ruled that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' ongoing discrimination case against the NFL can proceed in open court.

Personnel, partnerships, purchases and products for this week in sports business.

The Big 12 intentionally back-loaded its men’s basketball schedule to feature marquee matchups in the six weeks between the NFL conference championships and the Big 12 tournament, capitalizing on peak post-Super Bowl viewership.

The Big Ten is circulating an internal document that lays out what a 24-team College Football Playoff would look like.

As it stands with spring and fall practices still to come, here's our ranking of the starting wide receivers in the Big Ten ahead of 2026.

The Browns paid a heavy price to acquire Watson, and there's plenty more to come before they can turn the page

Chris Paul's storied NBA career came to an end on Friday, as he announced his retirement in a statement posted on Instagram.

Sweden edged the Czech Republic 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament at Milano Rho arena on Friday, with Hanna Olsson and Hilda Svensson scoring the goals to send their side into the last four for the first time since 2014.

Austria's Janine Flock will go to bed on Friday dreaming of the Olympic glory that has proved so elusive after setting a track record and then backing it up with a battling second run to lead at the halfway point of the women's skeleton singles.

American composer Christopher Tin said he planned to release the special edit of his completion of Puccini’s Turandot opera that will accompany Yuma Kagiyama’s free skate at the Milano Cortina Olympics on streaming services after strong fan demand.

The Twins aren’t the first MLB team to push a happy hour concept, but their $2 pregame beer promotion went viral on social media and certainly produced a positive fan response in Minnesota.

A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the reunion was doomed.

Unrivaled will host its semifinal games at the Barclays Center as part of a push to expand its fanbase during its second season.

The NFL won its grievance against the NFL Players Association, effectively banning the union from conducting and publishing future player report cards.

Forty years ago, Spud Webb defeated Dominique Wilkins in the biggest dunk contest upset ever, at 5-foot-4 and in size 7 1/2 sneakers. With as many people that still recognize him now, it feels like it happened yesterday.

On this week’s Sports Media Podcast, SBJ special contributor Richard Deitsch explains why digital-first platforms might be perfect fits for things like the Australia Week 1 NFL game.

After a hugely successful, record-breaking road debut in Philadelphia, Unrivaled is taking its postseason on the road to New York.

A heroic final lap by Emilien Jacquelin of France looked to have secured him a bronze medal in Friday's men's sprint at the Milano Cortina Games but an even greater effort from Norway's Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen saw the 30-year-old Frenchman agonisingly edged into fourth pla...

Newly revealed emails indicate that N.Y. Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was more extensive than Tisch’s characterization of a brief association.

An arbitrator ruled that the annual report cards were disparaging toward clubs and individuals.

The Feb. 13, 2026, edition of the SBJ Gaming newsletter reports on how the 2025 World Series inspired the gameplay director to create a new mechanic for pitching, other changes to bring a more modern, analytical feel to fielding and pitching and Roy Campanella joining the Stor...

Here's how to watch the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 13 live online without cable. Get a Sling TV Orange trial discount, deals.

NASCAR enters the 2026 season this weekend in Daytona and finds itself in an unfamiliar position from where it had been for several years at this time, now facing a rather clear runway to begin its season, as opposed to being roiled in a sea of tumult like it so often has been.

St. Joseph’s Univ. AD Jill Bodensteiner is stepping down from her position on April 15 to accept the role of Horizon League Commissioner.

CAA Hockey has the largest NHL agency presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics, representing 24 players across seven national rosters in Milan.

The CW said it is tracking ahead of last year’s NASCAR ad sales, adding that brands are recognizing it has a special offering and creative challenger mindset in the sport’s fragmented media landscape.

Every team going under MLB’s TV umbrella will take an initial revenue hit. But it could be a short-term pain for long-term gain, as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to sell a national streaming package when all the rights are up in 2028.

MLB could eventually get into the sports prediction betting market business, Commissioner Rob Manfred said.

The NFL won its grievance against the NFL Players Association, effectively banning the union from conducting and publishing future player report cards.

Milo and Tina, mascots of the Milan Cortina Winter Games, have become the event’s hottest collectibles, with plush toys selling out at the flagship Milan store and unavailable online, driving fans to hunt for them as stores advertise without stocking.

IOC President Kirsty Coventy dealt with first significant political test of her tenure in deal with Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet, displaying a new approach from the organization.

Sources said that LA28’s board unanimously backed Chair Casey Wasserman to remain despite his name surfacing in Epstein-related files, with no dissenters.

The A’s plan to include personal seat licenses on some of the premium seating at the team’s new 33,000-capacity ballpark in Las Vegas.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game’s new format rostering American players against international players will serve as another referendum on Commissioner Adam Silver’s ongoing attempts to salvage the event into something more competitive to watch.

Golden State Warriors G Stephen Curry’s biggest impact in movies and television might be behind the scenes once his all-time great NBA career is over.

MLB selling both its national and local broadcast rights could stabilize vital revenue streams and position the league to make a far more compelling argument in favor of its desired endgame with the salary cap debate

The Houston Texans hope to break ground later this year and open a new headquarters and training facility in 2029, with training camp to be among the events hosted at the new facility.

Olympic and Paralympic sponsors are finding new and creative ways to activate around the Milan Cortina Games, relishing the coming out party from the Paris Games while keeping an eye toward LA28.

Partnership between Canada Soccer and CSME until end of 2037 includes revenue sharing, merchandise and licensing for the first time.

Norway's Sturla Holm Laegreid endured a turbulent few days after admitting in a post-race interview on Tuesday that he had cheated on his ex-girlfriend, but the ensuing controversy had no effect on his biathlon performance as he secured his second bronze medal of the Milano Co...

Victor Wembayanama and Jamal Murray both said they will play hard.

So much Bad Bunny Super Bowl merchandise has hit the market this week you'd think he won the game.

Arizona Wildcats athletics has announced a naming rights deal with Alkeme for the McKale Center. UA previously announced a deal for its football stadium.

Slovakia enjoyed a home atmosphere in their win over hosts Italy at Milano Rho Arena in the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament on Friday, but their star player Juraj Slafkovsky is glad they will be back at Santagiulia for their final group game.

When former five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the Tennessee Vols for the UCLA Bruins last spring amid reported NIL negotiations with UT, the California native’s character was questioned. The business side of Iamaleava's exit from Tennessee -- there are NIL negotiations...

Ford Motor Co. isn’t pushing NASCAR to go hybrid with its engine formula, saying it’s learning about that technology in other racing series and is content with the stock car property keeping its famously loud powertrains.

Digital finance app Revolut has expanded its relationship with Manchester City by taking on back-of-shirt sponsorship rights across men’s domestic cup matches and all domestic women’s fixtures.

Updated schedule for boys and girls basketball City Section and Southern Section playoff games this weekend.

Canada Soccer and the Canadian Soccer Media and Entertainment (CSME) commercial vehicle have signed a new long-term contract that addresses the financial elements that led to a high-profile legal…

Red Bull Racing has joined a growing trend to date seen in football by signing its first sponsor from the real estate sector in DAMAC Properties.

NBA Aims to Recapture ASG Magic

Aiming for what women actually want to wear, the team is prioritizing fit and style over sponsor logos and team branding

Last month, the Carvana PPA Masters Championship averaged 791,000 viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched pickleball event of any kind on any network ever.

Drones Go Viral at Olympics

Tiny drone cameras have reshaped the Olympics viewing experience.

For Marcus Freeman, the pursuit of 4-star Vero Beach standout QB Wonderful Champ Monds IV just became a high-stakes, five-way dogfight. While Notre Dame secured a coveted spot on the 2027 prospect’s short list, they are now staring down four other college football giants, all ...

The International Skating Union issued a defense of a controversial Olympic judge after Madison Chock and Evan Bates fell short of the gold medal by a narrow margin to the French duo in ice dance.

'Rehab Addict' host Nicole Curtis apologizes for saying the N-word while filming her HGTV show.

NCAA attorneys fear that a judge granting Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss an injunction will inspire copycats, but that probably won't happen.

NFL Report Cards Go Private

With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a recruiting class contributed. Here's how the 2023 classes panned out.

Adidas is starting the new year by focusing on golf shoes that bring performance and elite features to recreational players at lower prices.

Former M6 exec De Tavernost had claimed Ligue 1+ had secured rights to international tournament the World Cup.

United Arab Emirates registered their first win of the Twenty20 World Cup after half-centuries by Aryansh Sharma and Sohaib Khan secured a five-wicket victory over Canada in a Group D match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.

A five-star DL is planning to take an official visit to Michigan this summer, and the Wolverines are battling two SEC schools for his commitment as of now:

It was no secret that Scott Frost’s highly anticipated return to UCF last season came with its own set of challenges. It had been several years since Frost had last been a college coach, and even longer since he had last set foot on the Orlando campus. Situations such as the t...

On this week’s Sports Media Podcast, host and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp jokes, and is also totally serious, about Disney leveraging its upcoming Star Wars movie to cross‑promote the Super Bowl.

MLB owners on Thursday approved the transfer of control of the Reds to team President & CEO officer Phil Castellini, the son of Bob Castellini, who bought the team in 2006.

For four minutes on ice, stakes are high—and prices even higher.

Paul is fifth all time in NBA career earnings.

Legends Global reported record-breaking Super Bowl LX merchandise sales across Levi’s Stadium, the Super Bowl Experience, hotels, storefronts and Bay Area pop-ups.