Columbus, OH

It turns out that the judge in Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against the NBA is intimately familiar with the league’s media-rights wheelings and dealings. He represented two brothers in a settlement with the league that ultimately netted them hundreds of millions of dollars in 2014. WBD sued the...

Judge in WBD-NBA Suit Was Part of Legendary Deal That Cost NBA $500 Million

Awful Announcing

So much of the attention surrounding the NBA’s new media deals is being paid to streaming service Amazon, renewed partner NBCUniversal, and (mostly) spurned former partner Warner Bros. Discovery/TNT Sports. It’s one of the rare instances involving major sports media rights deals where ESPN is the one flying under the radar. Perhaps it’s because it Read more...
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ESPN Chairman gets honest about NBA deal

The WNBA, together with the NBA, just signed a media-rights deal with partners Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon until 2036. However, the next five seasons, including the ongoing campaign, might just be the most important stretch in the history of the WNBA. The league will receive $200 million per year, or...

WNBA’s New Rights Deal: A Pivotal Moment for League’s Future Growth

Stadium Rant

Since its inception in 1997, the WNBA has been a transformative league for women’s basketball. Over the past two decades, many players...

Celebrating The Top 15 WNBA Players Of The 21st Century

BroBible

Big changes are coming to NBA League Pass beginning in the 2025-26 season. As most NBA fans know, the league is set to cut ties with longtime broadcast partner TNT following the upcoming season. What most fans do not know is that TNT currently handles the operation of League Pass, the subscription service that allows […]
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The NBA Has Big Plans For League Pass Amid Reshuffling Of TV Rights

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

The Olympics are experiencing a huge bump in viewership, and Scott Hanson’s Gold Zone could be a big reason why. We broke down NBC’s new flagship show with Front Office Sports senior reporter Michael McCarthy, who spoke with Hanson about the program’s early success. Plus, Bella Hadid...

Inside Scott Hanson’s ‘Gold Zone,’ Wave of Olympic Surfing

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Supermodel Bella Hadid blasted Adidas’s lack of preparation and admitted her team should have done more diligence for an ill-fated shoe campaign tied to the Olympics. The campaign, launched in March, drew criticism earlier this month for commemorating the 1972 Munich Olympic Games—the same Olympics in which 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were killed during a terrorist attack carried out by Palestinian militant group Black September. Hadid, who is Palestinian, was one of the spokespeople for the SL 72 rollout. She has become known for advocating for pro-Palestinian causes along with her sister Gigi and is a harsh critic of Israel.

Bella Hadid Apologizes for Olympic Ad: ‘Adidas Should Have Known’

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Cincinnati, OH

It’s July, so it’s time for quarterback controversies. The newest one naturally involves presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. On Monday, a fundraiser called “White Dudes for Harris” raised $4 million for the vice president’s campaign. Among the reported cameos were actors Mark Hamill, Joseph...

Burrow, Goff, Jones Were Not on ‘White Dudes for Harris’ Call

Jaylen Brown and Grant Hill exchanged comments about the “conspiracy” behind USA Basketball. We sat down with Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao to discuss the invisible forces of Team USA and what’s next in this saga. Plus, the negative effects of legalized gambling in the U.S....

Team USA Basketball Drama, Problem With Legalized Gambling

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

DraftKings continues to downsize. A week after selling streaming outlet VSiN back to Musburger Media, the sports gambling giant is shutting down its non-fungible token business, commonly known as NFTs. The decision was announced in an email to customers. “After careful consideration, DraftKings has decided to discontinue Reignmakers and our...

Facing Legal Risks, DraftKings Shutters NFT Arm

Wyoming State

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WyoFile

A Virginia man is demanding a political action committee stop using his photograph to promote a Wyoming legislative candidate of the same name — or face legal action. Make Liberty Win, a Virginia-based PAC , has been sending text messages and mailers to Wyoming voters, and knocking on doors in support of various legislative candidates, but has failed to provide accurate information. Many of the candidates the PAC is supporting are either members of, or ideologically aligned with, the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Cease and desist: Virginia man threatens legal action after group uses his photo to portray Wyoming candidate

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Toronto Raptors On SI

Former Toronto Raptors big Precious Achiuwa has signed a new one-year deal with the New York Knicks

Former Raptors Big Inks New Deal with Knicks

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WNBA’s Media-Rights Deal Could Surge to $3 Billion with New Partners

The WNBA’s historic media-rights deal may end up much larger than previously announced if the league is able to add additional partners. The signed deal between...

WNBA’s Media-Rights Deal Could Surge to $3 Billion with New Partners

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