The Connecticut Sun are set to relocate to Houston in 2027, giving the city its first WNBA franchise since 2008. https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/2037653876422345186?s=20 The news comes as the team was sold to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300...
Lollapalooza finalized its 2026 calendar, and fans of both music and sports will be happy to know that the massive event will take place on the same weekend that Chicago has a full sports schedule. https://twitter.com/lollapalooza/status/2034654495519424659 Lolla will...
The WNBA and its players' association have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, bringing an end to the league’s lockout and clearing the way for the 2026 season to begin as scheduled, with no games missed....
The NCAA announced today that it will be shifting from a “presale” system to a lottery system for the 2027 Women’s Final Four. The change in approach, according to the press release, was due to increasing demand for tickets and to provide a more “fair and streamlined...
The NBA announced an overhaul to its All-Star Game format beginning next season, the fourth such change in the last seven years. But will that make it worth going to? https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/1988430928931418280 An event in flux The format for the NBA’s...
The WNBA has announced that the 2026 All‑Star Game will be held in Chicago. The marquee game will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the United Center, which is home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks....
A series of European games is being added to the NBA regular season schedule over the next several years, beginning in 2026. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1950526863979192511 Although the NBA has routinely played games in Europe for decades, this latest schedule...
The WNBA announced today that three cities have been awarded expansion teams: Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. The addition of these new clubs will bring the league’s team total to 18, the most in its history....
Last week saw several new ownership moves across American sports. The owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, San Jose Earthquakes, and Los Angeles Lakers announced sales of, or are reportedly working on deals to sell, their franchises. Each of the fanbases affected by...
The WNBA’s biggest star’s outsized influence on the league’s popularity, as well as profitability, is about to take a hit. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s phenom who’s already breaking WNBA records, will sit out for at least two weeks due to a left quad strain....