Per Sportico, billionaire sports investor Marc Lasry and his sports-focused private equity (PE) firm Avenue Sports Fund are no longer pursuing the purchase of the NC Courage, citing “NWSL restrictions for private equity investment as a control[ling] owner in teams.” With the NWSL being a sports league that uniquely allows PE investment, let’s dive into what we know.

After an incredible offseason filled with team name reveals, jersey releases, and business deals aplenty, the puck drops on the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL’s) second season later today. Here’s everything you need to know before the world’s best take the ice.

Breaking down the similarities and differences between Formula 1 and Formula 1 Academy, including looking at the history and what to expect in the future.

Forget the turkey and stuffing — the NFL’s serving up a three-course feast of Week 13 games today. Clear eyes, full stomach, can’t lose.

This weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix is the second-to-last race on the cal, but the biggest news out of the paddock is the arrival of a brand new team preparing to join the grid in 2026. Lights out, and away we go.

Fresh off their Sunday upset of defending champs South Carolina, UCLA received the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll for the first time in school history on Monday — a perfect prelude to an exciting week of women’s hoops.

Last Friday, chief brand and commercial officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and CEO of the Canadian Olympic Foundation Jacquie Ryan was honored as the Canadian Marketing Association’s Marketer of the Year for her work during Paris 2024. While Team Canada is already the top sports property in the country, Ryan’s efforts helped its fandom flourish.

The Players Era Festival — a new men’s college basketball tournament — may not include women’s teams (yet), but its payout structure highlights a unique workaround that allows student-athletes to earn financial rewards without technically violating NCAA rules.

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is fast approaching, with just two more rankings drops, one week of regular-season play, and conference championship action remaining.

The Maui Invitational always delivers some of the best men’s November basketball, and this year is no exception. From top-five matchups to wild upsets, the Aloha State has it all.

After finishing as runners-up in 2022 and 2023, No. 2 Northwestern field hockey claimed the top prize with an impressive 5–0 finals win over No. 4 Saint Joseph’s yesterday, securing the program’s second title in the last four seasons.

Prominent women’s sports sponsor Ally activated at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City this weekend as the financial brand continues investing in the women’s game. Ally is working hard to close the sports sponsorship gender gap, which has helped the brand stand out among competitors.