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Grand Slam Track announces bankruptcy as Athlos, others illustrate what emerging sports leagues need for successGrand Slam Track announces bankruptcy as Athlos, others illustrate what emerging sports leagues need for success
Grand Slam Track announces bankruptcy as Athlos, others illustrate what emerging sports leagues need for success
After months of financial difficulties, track & field league Grand Slam Track (GST) — spearheaded by Olympic legend Michael Johnson — officially filed for bankruptcy last week. As popular Olympic sports try to extend their reach beyond the global competition, GST presents a cautionary tale as it endured common issues faced by upstart sports leagues.
December 16, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention for first time since 2014Kansas City Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention for first time since 2014
Kansas City Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention for first time since 2014
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Big day for dads and athletic trainers.
December 15, 2025
Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry SeriesTeam USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series
Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series
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Here’s how it all played out, plus what to look out for between now and the Milano Cortina Olympics.
December 15, 2025
Three teams can clinch playoff berth during NFL Week 15 slateThree teams can clinch playoff berth during NFL Week 15 slate
Three teams can clinch playoff berth during NFL Week 15 slate
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Who could clinch a postseason berth in Week 15?
December 12, 2025
The four hottest players in NCAA women’s hoops this weekThe four hottest players in NCAA women’s hoops this week
The four hottest players in NCAA women’s hoops this week
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Four hoopers are heating up the hardwood.
December 12, 2025
Partners of pro athletes offer organic, engaging marketing opportunities for brands and untapped potential in women’s sportsPartners of pro athletes offer organic, engaging marketing opportunities for brands and untapped potential in women’s sports
Partners of pro athletes offer organic, engaging marketing opportunities for brands and untapped potential in women’s sports
WAGs are where it's at
December 12, 2025
Paige Bueckers makes waves with snack product launches as women athletes win over Gen Z consumersPaige Bueckers makes waves with snack product launches as women athletes win over Gen Z consumers
Paige Bueckers makes waves with snack product launches as women athletes win over Gen Z consumers
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Last week, Good Eat’n — a plant-based snack brand launched by NBA legend Chris Paul — announced that WNBA phenom Paige Bueckers joined the company as an equity partner and will launch her own new snack called Ragerz.
December 11, 2025
Mercedes-Benz announces game-changing WTA partnership to close pay gapsMercedes-Benz announces game-changing WTA partnership to close pay gaps
Mercedes-Benz announces game-changing WTA partnership to close pay gaps
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December 11, 2025
Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumesOlympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes
Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes
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The spiciest series in sports just grew hotter.
December 10, 2025
Netflix and Paramount Skydance make billion-dollar moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, shaking up sports landscapeNetflix and Paramount Skydance make billion-dollar moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, shaking up sports landscape
Netflix and Paramount Skydance make billion-dollar moves to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, shaking up sports landscape
On Friday, Netflix announced it will acquire the streaming and studio divisions of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), now separated under the Warner Brothers (WB) brand, in a $82.7B deal. But in dramatic fashion, Paramount Skydance threatened to finish what it started as it launched a $108.4B hostile bid for the entire company to compete with what was considered a done deal.
December 09, 2025
Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga makes bold move to separate from DFB as league goes independentGermany’s Frauen Bundesliga makes bold move to separate from DFB as league goes independent
Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga makes bold move to separate from DFB as league goes independent
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Last week, the Frauen Bundesliga — Germany’s 14-club professional women’s soccer league — made the surprising decision to split from the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB), the nation’s governing body for the sport.
December 09, 2025
Notre Dame controversially left out of 2025 College Football PlayoffNotre Dame controversially left out of 2025 College Football Playoff
Notre Dame controversially left out of 2025 College Football Playoff
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Especially with this convoluted selection process, someone's always going to be mad.
December 08, 2025
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