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The Big 12 NCAA Conference will sign a six-year. $2.28 billion extension with ESPN and FoxThe Big 12 NCAA Conference will sign a six-year. $2.28 billion extension with ESPN and Fox
The Big 12 NCAA Conference will sign a six-year. $2.28 billion extension with ESPN and Fox
The Big 12 Conference is about to score a big payday. According to recent reports, the college sports organization will sign a six-year, $2.28 billion (!!!) extension with broadcasters ESPN and Fox that runs until the 2030-31 season.
October 31, 2022
Scary good sports storiesScary good sports stories
Scary good sports stories
To celebrate spooky season, we’ve gathered a few of the most ghoulishly grim ghost stories the sports world has to offer. So prep yourself some potion and settle into the shadows, because these tricky treats are brewing up a whole cauldron of creepy.
October 30, 2022
National Research Group's study showcases the growing appetite for women's sportsNational Research Group's study showcases the growing appetite for women's sports
National Research Group's study showcases the growing appetite for women's sports
After surveying 2.5K Americans this month, the National Research Group (NRG) published a study showcasing the growing appetite for women’s sports and identifying areas for improvement.
October 28, 2022
Everything you need to know about trading cardsEverything you need to know about trading cards
Everything you need to know about trading cards
Trading cards are having a moment. Whether it was spurred by folks digging through their basements during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, a nostalgic longing for a bygone era, or some combination of the two, the collectibles craze is reaching a fever pitch.
October 26, 2022
Student-athlete groups have been pushing the envelope on player compensationStudent-athlete groups have been pushing the envelope on player compensation
Student-athlete groups have been pushing the envelope on player compensation
Student-athlete groups have been pushing the envelope on player compensation, with both an antitrust violation complaint and a pay lawsuit against the NCAA making waves recently.
October 26, 2022
Last weekend and early this week brought a barrage of upsets in NCAA soccer Last weekend and early this week brought a barrage of upsets in NCAA soccer
Last weekend and early this week brought a barrage of upsets in NCAA soccer
After the barrage of upsets last weekend and early this week, yesterday’s soccer polls sent several squads spinning, with some nabbing a rankings’ golazo and others sailing over the crossbar.
October 19, 2022
The Big 12 Conference teamed up with creative agency Translation to modernize its brandingThe Big 12 Conference teamed up with creative agency Translation to modernize its branding
The Big 12 Conference teamed up with creative agency Translation to modernize its branding
The college sports organization teamed up with creative agency Translation on Monday to modernize its branding and embed itself in “youth culture.”
October 19, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s national petroleum and natural gas company is now a major player in cricketSaudi Arabia’s national petroleum and natural gas company is now a major player in cricket
Saudi Arabia’s national petroleum and natural gas company is now a major player in cricket
Aramco became a global partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday, significantly increasing the visibility of a company frequently involved in sportswashing efforts.
October 17, 2022
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October 15, 2022
International Day of the GirlInternational Day of the Girl
International Day of the Girl
Today marks 10 years since the United Nations first celebrated October 11th as IDOG. While we celebrate every day, today we’re diving into what this holiday is all about, along with the benefits of (and the barriers to) sports access for girls around the world.
October 11, 2022
Crypto.com’s “marketing meltdown” has resulted in payments owed to NWSL’s Angel City FCCrypto.com’s “marketing meltdown” has resulted in payments owed to NWSL’s Angel City FC
Crypto.com’s “marketing meltdown” has resulted in payments owed to NWSL’s Angel City FC
Sports organizations are still feeling the chill of crypto winter. According to a report, Crypto.com’s “marketing meltdown” in recent months has resulted in the digital currency exchange backing out of high-profile deals and owing payments to partners, including the NWSL’s Angel City FC.
October 07, 2022
Betting is unlikely to be legalized in California next monthBetting is unlikely to be legalized in California next month
Betting is unlikely to be legalized in California next month
The odds are stacked against sportsbooks in the Golden State. In a poll published by the UC Berkeley Institute for Governmental Studies yesterday, eligible voters in California will likely vote against two bills legalizing betting next month.
October 05, 2022
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