Orlando City will look to cap off its Cinderella run at Walt Disney World on Tuesday when it takes on the Portland Timbers in the final of the MLS is Back Tournament. The Lions came into the MLS is Back Tournament as a long shot to win, despite the fact […]
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Teams with RedBird Capital to Buy XFL for $15M
Dwayne “The Rock†Johnson is taking the XFL off the hands of his former boss, as the actor and pro wrestling legend is among a group of investors purchasing the defunct football league for about $15 million. Johnson has joined with his ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia, along with […]
Legislative Roundup: Massachusetts Fast Tracks Sports Betting, Illinois Ends Remote Signups
Massachusetts lawmakers are attempting to fast-track a jobs bill that includes nearly 500 amendments, including two that would legalize both in-person and mobile sports betting in the state. The goal is to include sports betting with a wide range of other economic development proposals, a move that could attract votes […]
Twitch Adds New Category for Traditional Sports Streams
During the coronavirus pandemic, many professional athletes gravitated to Twitch to show off their esports prowess. Now, they can use Twitch to showcase their on-the-field sports skills, too. Twitch announced that it will introduce a standalone sports category on Wednesday, giving players and teams a dedicated section on the popular […]
Natalie Portman, Serena Williams Among NWSL LA Team Owners
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) awarded its Los Angeles expansion team rights to an owners group, replete with women actors, entrepreneurs and athletes. The star-studded group includes actor Natalie Portman, tennis pro Serena Williams, and 14 former USWNT players. Last month, The Athletic revealed that an LA expansion team was […]
Klopp, Mourinho Blast Man City Ban Appeal; Guardiola Hits Back at Critics
When Manchester City successfully appealed to overturn its two-year European ban, fans reacted with relief or disgust, depending on which club they supported. Now, the managers of two of City’s biggest Premier League rivals are criticizing the decision, prompting a heated defense from the club’s own coach. Tottenham manager Jose […]
Nashville SC Becomes Second Team to Drop Out of MLS is Back Tournament
Nashville SC withdrew from the MLS is Back Tournament on Thursday, reducing the event’s field to 24 teams. Nashville SC followed FC Dallas in leaving the tournament, with both clubs dropping out due to a high number of positive COVID-19 tests among players and staff members. Nashville Reports Nine Positive […]
FC Dallas Withdraws from MLS is Back Tournament Following COVID-19 Test Results
FC Dallas dropped out of the MLS is Back Tournament on Monday, becoming the first professional team in the United States to exclude itself from a league’s return-to-play plan. The club made the decision after 10 players and one staff member tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving at Disney’s […]
David Beckham Expands His Footing in Esports with Guild Investment
David Beckham, the former Manchester United star, recently acquired a sizable stake in Guild Esports. The mission of the new company is to develop esport talent, primarily through a player academy system and competition. Initially, Guild will focus on Rocket League, FiFA, and Fortnite. This is hardly Beckham’s first sports-related […]
Liverpool Clinches First Premier League Title as Chelsea Finishes Off Man City
Liverpool officially ended a 30-year English title drought on Thursday, winning the Premier League championship without even having to take the field. The new champions clinched the EPL crown after Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2-1, ending any mathematical hope of a change at the top of the table. Liverpool Ends […]
Orlando Pulls Out of NWSL Tournament After 10 Test Positive
The Orlando Pride announced the team will miss the upcoming NWSL tournament after six players and four staff tested positive for coronavirus. The Challenge Cup is still on schedule to start in Utah on June 27 with the remaining eight teams. The NWSL is the first US professional team sport […]
Florida Coronavirus Spike Threatens Potential Returns for MLB, NBA
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is impacting the return-to-play plans of several major sports that have pinned their hopes on coming back either in part, or entirely, on the Sunshine State. All Major League Baseball teams temporarily closed their spring training facilities after multiple clubs reported positive […]
Denver Broncos Signs First-of-its-Kind Deal with FanDuel
In a league that once disdained gambling, the Denver Broncos announced a historic partnership with FanDuel sportsbook on Monday that makes the company the official sports betting partner of the team. Denver Broncos First to Ink Sportsbook Sponsorship For years, the NFL toed the line on gambling, realizing that betting […]
Champions League Moving to Lisbon For Two-Week Knockout Finale
The final eight Champions League contenders will conclude the competition this August in a fast-paced, single-elimination knockout tournament in Lisbon, Portugal. UEFA plans to hold the Champions League final on Aug. 23, which will come at the end of a 12-day soccer blitz that includes all of the quarterfinal and […]
Rapinoe Opts Out of NWSL Tourney, Durant Buys MLS Team Stake
Megan Rapinoe has decided to opt out of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, NBA’s Kevin Durant acquired a 2% stake in Philadelphia’s Major League Soccer Team (MLS) team. Apparently, even without scheduled seasons, US soccer can still make news. Megan Rapinoe’s coach Farid Benstiti was dismayed […]
Roger Federer Forbes Highest-Paid Athlete at $106 Million
Tennis pro Roger Federer takes the top spot in the latest Forbes ranking of sports’ highest earners. Federer, who was fifth on last year’s list, overtook some of soccer’s biggest stars who sustained salary cuts amid the global pandemic. This spring, sporting events and major league seasons abruptly came to […]
Premier League Set to Restart Season with Two Matches on June 17
The Premier League announced Thursday that it will resume its season in less than three weeks, with two matches on June 17 signaling a return to action for England’s top soccer competition. EPL clubs agreed to the “Project Restart†date during a shareholders’ meeting on Thursday. Premier League Plans for […]
From Sex Dolls to Bubble Facilities: Deconstructing Home Advantage
Professional sports leagues are starting up without fans in the stands, minimizing the risk of contagion. Home advantage, however, may prove elusive in this new fanless era. But as leagues try everything from piped in crowd noise to artificial fans, we may develop a better understanding about what gives home […]
Esports Money: Which FIFA Players Earn the Most?
Online gaming is huge right now. With the shutdown of almost all professional sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many – including plenty of professional sports stars – are turning to the virtual world to satisfy their appetite for sporting excitement. No game is more popular than FIFA at the […]
MLS Cancels 2020 All-Star Game Set for Los Angeles
Major League Soccer announced the 2020 All-Star Game, set for July 29 in Los Angeles, will be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The MLS also canceled the Leagues Cup and the Campeones Cup. All three events included joint participation between the MLS and Mexico’s equivalent, LIGA MX. The All-Star […]