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....
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How new ownership moves affect Rays, Quakes, Lakers fans
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...
Caitlin Clark’s Injury is Driving Down Ticket Prices
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....
March Madness Music Festival in San Antonio to feature Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Pitbull
The Final Four will be held in San Antonio this year at the Alamodome, and fans who are there will be treated to some free live music as part of the festivities. Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Pitbull will each headline the March Madness Music Festival over the...
Chicago Sky moves home games against Indiana Fever to United Center
With the huge demand to see Caitlin Clark in person, yet another WNBA is moving its games against the Indiana Fever to a larger venue. This time it’s the Chicago Sky, who will relocate both of their games against Indiana from the 10,000-person Wintrust Arena to the...
Sixers abandon new arena plans, agree to replace Wells Fargo Center with Flyers
In a stunning reversal of plans, it’s being reported that the Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned their plans to build a new arena in downtown Philadelphia, and will instead partner with the Philadelphia Flyers and their parent company, Comcast-Spectacor, to build a new...
Onsale Alert: 2025 NCAA Sweet 16 and Elite 8 tournament tickets
Heads up, college basketball fans – tickets for the 2025 Sweet 16 and Elite 8 have a presale beginning today. Starting at noon ET and continuing until 11:59pm on 11/8, you can purchase tickets for all eight Sweet 16 and all four Elite 8 games. Those games will take...
News You Need: Super Bowl LXII, NFL Week 9 Flex, and more
QUICK HITS The Athletic ($) -- two stories this week caught our eye: Online Gambling: An excellent story about the addictiveness of online gambling. With apps so readily available, it’s worth a read. Hoop Dreams turns 30: If you’re of a certain age, you...
Hurricane Milton’s potential impact on Florida sports
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, here’s the potential impact on sports. Teams not affected by Milton: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: at New Orleans on Sunday Jacksonville Jaguars: vs Bears in London on Sunday Miami Dolphins: on bye University of Miami: on...
Sweet home Chicago: United Center proposes massive redevelopment
If you’ve been to the United Center in Chicago, home of the Blackhawks and Bulls, then you may have noticed a giant arena… and parking lots. Lots and lots and lots of parking lots. And you’ve probably walked through those parking lots right into the UC because,...