A Historic Payday for ESPN’s Top Personality Stephen A. Smith has signed a five-year deal with ESPN worth at least $100 million, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. This contract solidifies Smith’s status as one of the highest-paid figures in sports media and reinforces his influence as the face of ESPN. By the Numbers:…
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The World’s Most Valuable Sports Franchises (2025)
Sports franchises have become more valuable than ever, with the top 100 teams collectively worth an astonishing $470 billion. This represents a 16% increase from the previous year, demonstrating the skyrocketing valuations of sports organizations. Notably, every team in this year’s top 100 is worth at least $2 billion—a stark contrast to 2010, when no…
Arizona apologizes for fans’ chant aimed at BYU
Arizona has apologized for a derogatory chant aimed at BYU following the Cougars’ 96-95 upset of the No. 19 Wildcats.
Lanier leads No. 6 Tennessee past No. 7 Texas A&M 77-69
Chaz Lanier had a season-high 30 points, including 8 3-pointers, and No. 6 Tennessee defeated No. 7 Texas A&M 77-69 on Saturday.
Lani…
Reds’ Francona tells vets not to challenge ABS
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training but is willing to let Cincinnati’s minor league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.
Spurs star Wembanyama out for season due to shoulder thrombosis
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the reminder of the season with a deep vein thrombosis in right shoulder, the t…
U.S. sports betting industry shatters $13.71 billion in ’24
The American sports betting industry posted a record $13.71 billion in 2024 revenue, up from 2023’s record of $11.04 billion, according to t…
Ben Simmons sign with Clippers
Recently bought-out veteran Ben Simmons plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers with the Brooklyn Nets, sources t…
St. John’s keeps Big East control in statement win
St. John’s got the statement win it had been looking for all season, beating No. 11 Marquette 70-64 to remain atop the Big East standings at 11-1.
Minus Knowles, OSU celebrates title in Columbus
Without defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in attendance on a day sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel he was finalizing a deal to join Penn State, Ohio State celebrated its national championship with 30,000 Buckeyes fans on Sunday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.