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The most-recent news, articles, features and opinions from Front Office Sports.
Aug 13, 2026 | 1:09 PM

Knicks’ Title Run Creates $67 Million Bump for MSG Sports

The NBA team’s parent company reported across-the-board financial lifts. 
Nov 24, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; A detailed view of the ESPN Monday Night Football touchdown Pylon on the field at Levi's Stadium.
Aug 13, 2026 | 12:19 PM

ESPN Kicks Off Increased NFL Preseason Presence After Equity Deal

The ESPN app has 12 out-of-market preseason broadcasts.
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Aug 13, 2026 | 11:58 AM

Jimmy Traina, Sal Licata, John Jastremski Joining Media Start-Up

Traina left Sports Illustrated earlier this week.
First at FOS
Aug 13, 2026 | 11:38 AM

Illinois’s $30M Busey Bank Deal: Exec Road Trips, Player Job Pipeline

The jersey patch deal is part of an overall $30 million sponsorship.
Mar 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Mark Walter walks on the field after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
Aug 13, 2026 | 10:13 AM

‘Totally Nuts’: Mark Walter’s Lightning-Fast Lakers Flip

“It is the fastest flip I know of,” a sports economist tells FOS.
Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; FS1 announcer Jason Benetti during the game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington State Cougars at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Jason Benetti Will Call NBA Games for NBC This Season

Benetti will supplement NBC’s roster, not replace any of its NBA voices.
Varsity Brands
Aug 13, 2026 | 6:01 AM

Varsity Brands CEO on PE Ownership and the Business of Cheer

Varsity includes a cheerleading business and an athletic apparel division.
Aug 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Jessica Pegula (USA) reacts after winning the first set against Kamilla Rakhimova (UZB) during third round play at Sobeys Stadium.
First at FOS
Aug 12, 2026 | 7:20 PM

Pegula Confirms WTA Genetic Sex Testing Has Begun

The WTA altered its gender eligibility policy last month.
Aug 12, 2026 | 6:38 PM

ESPN Boosting Coverage of PGA Tour Playoffs

The move comes after a trial run in January.
May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the second quarter during game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Aug 12, 2026 | 4:37 PM

NBA Cup Schedule Sets Up Clashes With World Series, NFL, CFB

The league will be part of a packed late fall sports calendar.