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Transfers & Business

Contracts, trades, rights deals, ownership moves, sponsorships, and the money around sports.

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Court Ruling Opens NCAA Door to Ex-NFL Camp Players

Aug 22, 2026 Grace Holloway

A new court order lets some former NFL training camp players return to college football if they cancel contracts and repay earnings.

How Red Bull’s Cycling Transfers Really Work

Jul 20, 2026 Liam Parker

Inside Red Bull’s data-heavy talent hunt, and why its cycling transfers now look more like European soccer moves.

Ole Miss Weighs Legal Action Over Unpaid Buyouts by Two LSU Transfers

Jul 16, 2026 Lucas Morris

Ole Miss is considering suing two LSU football transfers for unpaid contractual buyouts, raising fresh questions about obligations in the transfer era.

David Raya on Champions League heartbreak and fighting for Spain’s No 1

Jun 20, 2026 Grace Holloway

Spain and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya reflects on the pain of losing a Champions League final and the long road that shaped his resilience.

'No Means No' Chant Targets Carter Hart at Stanley Cup Final

Jun 7, 2026 Grace Holloway

Fans’ chant at goalie Carter Hart during the Stanley Cup Final brings off‑ice allegations into hockey’s biggest stage.

At NWSL’s Midseason Pause, A Tight Table and Shifting Momentum

Jun 3, 2026 Grace Holloway

As the NWSL heads into its June break, a crowded table, emerging trends and early surprises set the stage for a volatile second half.

How Much Do Transfer Rankings Really Matter in the Premier League?

May 29, 2026 Sophia Bennett

As outlets re-rank 189 Premier League transfers from worst to best, the real stakes lie in how such lists shape reputations, strategy and spending.

What a 189‑transfer re‑rank reveals about the 2025-26 Premier League

May 28, 2026 Owen Foster

A full re‑ranking of all 189 Premier League transfers in 2025-26 is reshaping how fans, clubs and players talk about value, risk and success.

Fox’s World Cup Talks With FIFA Put Hydration Breaks Under the Spotlight

May 23, 2026 Owen Foster

Fox is in talks with FIFA about using World Cup hydration breaks for live content. Here’s what is known so far, and what is realistically likely next.

Manchester United’s Champions League Return Puts Focus on Michael Carrick

May 10, 2026 Lucas Morris

United are back in the Champions League, and attention is turning to Michael Carrick’s role and whether his influence should become permanent.

Liverpool’s summer questions: Alonso links, Diomande talk and Hughes’ path

May 9, 2026 Chloe Warren

A Liverpool mailbag has laid bare supporter concerns over the next manager, transfer priorities and academy prospects as the club plans its next steps.

‘The Lost Boys’ musical brings 80s vampires to Broadway, but not the spark

Apr 28, 2026 Owen Foster

A lavish new stage version of Joel Schumacher’s cult 80s vampire film lands at the Palace theatre in New York, but its songs fail to catch fire.

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How Pittsburgh Stole the Spotlight at the NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2026 Grace Holloway

Picturesque riverfront views, record crowds, and a city-wide festival turned Pittsburgh from host site into headliner at the NFL Draft.

WNBA Free Agency to Open Monday After League, Union Agreement

Apr 7, 2026 Lucas Morris

The WNBA and its players union agreed Sunday evening to begin free agency Monday, setting the stage for a rapid reshaping of team rosters.

Iowa State Star Audi Crooks Enters Transfer Portal Amid Mass Exodus

Apr 6, 2026 Owen Foster

Freshman standout Audi Crooks becomes the 10th Iowa State player to enter the transfer portal, raising questions about the program’s immediate future.

Bernardo Silva Nears Man City Exit as Club Signals Story's 'End'

Apr 6, 2026 Grace Holloway

Assistant Pep Lijnders' remark that 'every good story comes to an end' is the clearest sign yet that Bernardo Silva is poised to leave Manchester City.

Trump’s College Sports Order Tests Federal Leverage Over Campus Athletics

Apr 5, 2026 Sophia Bennett

A new Trump executive order ties college sports rules to federal funding. The real fight now is over how much leverage Washington actually has—and how fast.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting College Sports Rules

Apr 5, 2026 Maya Collins

A new Trump executive order links federal funding to compliance with college sports rules, raising questions over transfers, eligibility and timing.

NCAA Adopts Harsh Penalties for Teams Skirting Transfer Portal Rules

Apr 2, 2026 Chloe Warren

New NCAA rules threaten six-game head coach suspensions for FBS programs that add players who dodge transfer portal windows.

Manchester United’s Attack Reset: Zirkzee, Rashford and a Summer of Hard Choices

Apr 1, 2026 Jacob Ellis

Linked with Joshua Zirkzee and weighing Marcus Rashford’s role, Manchester United face a pivotal attacking reset with real competitive and commercial stakes.

Is MLB Now America’s No. 2 League Behind the NFL?

Mar 28, 2026 Grace Holloway

Baseball’s recent gains have sharpened its rivalry with the NBA for the spot just behind the NFL in U.S. pro sports.

Is MLB Really Passing the NBA as America’s No. 2 League?

Mar 28, 2026 Lucas Morris

Baseball’s recent gains have reshaped its long-running race with the NBA behind the NFL. Here’s what’s changing—and what we still don’t know.