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Tom Dundon signs agreement to buy Trail Blazers

Nearly a month after reaching a tentative deal to buy the Trail Blazers, prospective owner Tom Dundon has formally signed a purchase agreement, according to reports from Bill Oram of The Oregonian and Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico.

New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team

Celtics predicted to make key change to offensive approach

Knicks expected to make another move after recent free agent addition

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

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Potential Orlando MLB team suffers major blow in expansion quest

The Orlando Dreamers group is committed to luring an expansion franchise to Orlando.

Juan Soto, Mets seem to have no answer for latest swoon as wild-card lead shrinks

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

WNBA under fire over involvement in franchise's sale

Should the WNBA to stay out of negotiations regarding a potential sale of the franchise?

Coach Karl Smesko's Dream season continues with visit to Sun

Fever close regular season with surprising win over WNBA-best Lynx

Full-strength Liberty muscle past Mystics as playoffs near

Bears QB Caleb Williams has same nail technician as WNBA star?

25 WNBA players who helped change the game for the better

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 4

Ja'Marr Chase's departure for Kevin Hart-invested brand could signal Nike is losing its influence

Does anyone want to wear Nike shoes or clothes anymore?

Bengals' Joe Burrow aware that the 'narrative surrounding our team has shifted'

Bengals HC Zac Taylor 'challenged' Joe Burrow and the offense

NFL 2025 bold predictions: Jaxson Dart’s rise, Kevin Stefanski’s fall and Super Bowl surprises

25 NFL storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2025 season

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / August 22

Is NBA dragging its feet on expansion to spur arena deals?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has voiced many reasons to delay expansion for the past few years.

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 20

Tim Tebow's hockey team gets expansion approval from league

One of the top minor leagues in North America continues to grow.

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 15

NBC start times could be bad news for NBA viewership

NBA telecasts are returning to NBC for the first time since 2002.

NBA schedule is rough on one veteran team

Five takeaways from the 2025-26 NBA schedule: New rivalries? Challenging the NCAA?

Five must-watch games during NBA's opening week

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Big changes could be coming to MLB broadcast package

Back in February, Major League Baseball and ESPN opted out of the final three years of their contract together.

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / August 15

Tennessee's Adidas deal a game-changer in NIL era

Tennessee's groundbreaking Adidas deal a game-changer for college sports in NIL era

Expect these types of deals to become the norm, too, as universities seek every competitive advantage against one another.

Former Texas A&M Heisman winner weighs in on Arch Manning hype

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed getting advice from Johnny Manziel

Oregon suspends former five-star WR recruit indefinitely

15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

The 20 worst college football teams for the 2025 season

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Celtics' sale comes with significant and surprising twists

The results of the vote were never really in doubt, but some significant facts have emerged.

Celtics' ownership move should concern Lakers governor Jeanie Buss

Six NBA players most likely to be traded

NBA Christmas Day schedule highlights Eastern Conference's talent drain

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

The 'NBA yearly playoff assist leaders since 2000' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / August 12

NBC keeps U.S. Open through 2032 in media-rights extension

The United States Golf Association is keeping the U.S. Open media-rights with NBCUniversal while striking a new agreement for its other championships with NBC's spinoff company, Versant.

Bryson DeChambeau divulges Scottie Scheffler's biggest advantage

Other golfers could learn from admirable Tommy Fleetwood

Rickie Fowler's popularity is giving him an unfair advantage

Storylines for the BMW Championship: Ryder Cup rosters shaping up

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

Michael Andlauer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11

Senators take major step toward new stadium

The idea of a new stadium for the Ottawa Senators is finally coming to fruition.

Wild sign Stanley Cup champion to PTO

Kraken ink lone remaining restricted free agent to a two-year deal

Five stars in danger of regressing

Five likely bounce-back candidates

Head coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / August 6

Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are huge assets for UNC

Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are invaluable assets for North Carolina in new era of college sports

In Belichick, the Tar Heels have a head coach who is well-versed in the business side of football as well as the Xs and Os.

NFL Hall of Famer reveals why he chose to join Deion Sanders' Colorado coaching staff

Dabo Swinney thinks Clemson will have the first 16-0 team in college football history

LSU HC Brian Kelly explains how Tigers' run game can improve

Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Details emerge on ESPN’s groundbreaking acquisition of NFL Network

NFL teams aren’t the only ones getting busy with transactions this offseason.

Projecting the stingiest NFL defenses in 2025, from first to worst

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

'Historic moment': Commanders' quest for new stadium takes vital step forward

The regular season has not yet commenced, yet the Commanders are coming into the year with one victory under their belt.

25 fantasy football sleepers you should target at your draft

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE, facing deportation

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. facing deportation following his arrest by ICE

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is facing deportation following his arrest by the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Ring generals: The 25 greatest pound-for-pound boxers of all time

The 'Famous boxing upsets' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 3

Ohio State star's NIL deal shows Nike may be losing its luster

Ohio State superstar's new NIL deal shows Nike might be losing its luster

It seems the kids no longer want to wear the highly recognizable Nike swoosh.

‘I just hate them’: Ohio State WR vows he will not lose again to Michigan

Four-star commit discusses what it means to be at Florida State

New Nebraska WR commit makes bold claim about role with Cornhuskers

Paul Finebaum offers major prediction for Texas QB Arch Manning

Could Manning be the best college QB since this Heisman winner?

Five quarterbacks who will define 2025 college football season

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / June 28

NFL team considering sale of minority stake

NFL franchise values have soared in recent years, and there have been a number of instances of teams selling off minority stakes for an influx of cash.

NFL hot takes: One AFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

NFL hot takes: One NFC player on each team who must sizzle in 2025

The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

The 'Most recent WRs drafted in the first round by each NFL team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Report: Dan Gilbert could sell ownership stake in Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert may be looking to downsize.

Three NBA teams (including a massive surprise) that could win East next season

Is the NBA's Eastern Conference really a wasteland?

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year since 1979-80' quiz

Golden State Valkyries News / Field Level Media / June 24

Valkyries top Sportico's WNBA team values

The expansion Golden State Valkyries are the top-valued team in the WNBA.

Valkyries out to prove their mettle with Liberty coming to town

The 'WNBA All-Star game MVP' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / June 18

Buss family to sell Lakers for record-setting sum

Buss family to sell Lakers to Mark Walter for record-setting sum

The Buss family has reached an agreement to sell its majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter.

LeBron James admits there's 'zero chance' of this post playing career role

LeBron James answers if he will play in 2028 Olympics

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / June 18

Ratings for Prime Video's Cup Series race in Mexico City achieve feat not seen in nearly a decade

Prime's fourth NASCAR broadcast produced some intriguing viewership statistics.

Loose lug nuts suspension leads to epic crew chief for NASCAR team

NASCAR driver punished for making insensitive comments about Mexico City

Where the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff picture sits after Mexico City

NASCAR Viva Mexico 250 takeaways: Shane van Gisbergen dominates historic Mexico City race

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

NBC makes offer for MLB broadcasts currently carried by ESPN

In February, MLB and ESPN each triggered an opt-out clause in their broadcasting agreement for the 2026-28 seasons. That means that as things stand, this is ESPN’s final year carrying MLB games.

Two MLB April callups thriving in the majors, two that are struggling

Three 'pie in the sky' MLB trade candidates in 2025

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 15