NEW: SlamBall is officially returning this July with a six-week regular season and one week of playoffs in Las Vegas
The early 2000s phenomenon is bringing a star group of investors with it this time around
Full story
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Not sure how I missed the cast of Ted Lasso going to the FA Cup final in character and getting interviewed on the street outside Wembley, but I am so happy it exists
It's hard for some people to take it seriously because of the superheroes and debauchery, but The Boys is one of the best shows on TV and should be up for awards consideration
Antony Starr and Jensen Ackles should both win Emmys for this past season. Incredible performances
Don't let Taylor's Version distract you from the fact that Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars created one of the best, most unique music projects of the year with Silk Sonic
BREAKING
@PremierLacrosse
Redwoods LC have acquired the following undrafted players, sources tell
@FOS
(1/2)
🟩Ryan Hallenbeck, SSDM, Notre Dame
🟩Jack Dolan, M, Jacksonville
🟩Anthony DeMaio, M, Maryland
🟩Joe Robertson, A, Duke
🟩James Spence, G, Lehigh
Thrilled to announce that I have joined
@espn
as a sports betting writer. Very excited to cover this still explosively growing industry as part of a world-renowned editorial team
New stories coming soon. Stay tuned 👀
Baseball ain't dead yet
MLB's digital platforms saw the most single-day traffic in their 22-year history on 2022 Trade Deadline Day — when Juan Soto was sent to the Padres in one of the biggest transactions in league history
Full story
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Tonight, men's March Madness tips off with the First Four from UD Arena. After Wednesday, it will have hosted 133 tournament games — the most in NCAA history
I took a look at why Dayton continues to be "The Epicenter of College Basketball"
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Pro lacrosse is having its moment. Now, the biggest player in sports media is helping amplify it
Ahead of the
@PremierLacrosse
All-Star Game, I spoke with several key figures in the sport to learn why — and what the future holds
Full story
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The rumors are true: I made my
@SportsCenter
debut today
Special thanks to
@MicheleSteele
and the SC Report team for making it happen. First of many SC hits hopefully
Some personal news: I’ll be writing on behalf of
@PremierLacrosse
for the upcoming Championship Series. This event is the one professional lacrosse has been waiting for and I’m thrilled to be working with an awesome team to spread the word
The Cleveland Browns (-2) are playoff favorites for the first time since 1994 and are road playoff favorites for the first time ever in the Super Bowl era. The betting public is happily riding the wave
My first for
@espn
:
NEW: Wrexham AFC will make its American debut with TST — a soccer tournament from TBT Enterprises — in June
A Wrexham official told me TST will be a great way for the club to achieve its domestic and international objectives at the same time
More
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NEW: ESPN is launching a network program for social media content creators, the Worldwide Leader told
@FOS
. They're calling it ESPN Creator Network
Full story:
@spittinchiclets
Gretzky has the top two highest points seasons of all time at 215 and 212. In the highest one (1985-86) he set the single-season assists record (163). In the second highest one (1981-82), he set the single-season goals record (92)
The Dream Team dominating the 1992 Barcelona Olympics started a chain of international inspiration — culminating over 30 years later with five straight MVPs, NBA champs led by international studs, and a can't-miss unicorn in the draft
@FOS
If this is the end of the Stanley Cup Final for TNT’s crew, it’s been a heck of a show
ICYMI, I got an inside look into what makes the “NHL on TNT” work
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INBOX: Caesars Entertainment is offering a $5 MILLION (!) package for the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Included in the "deal" are a stay at the Nobu Sky Villa, 12 passes to the F1 Paddock Club, and 2 tickets to Adele's residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
The inaugural LIV Golf season is over and Dustin Johnson has proven to be its biggest asset on and off the course
DJ earned $35.9M over just 8 events. For perspective, he earned $96.4M in his entire 15-year PGA Tour career
More
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LIV Golf's first event of its second season concludes today
It's pretty clearly no longer an existential threat to the PGA Tour — so does that mean LIV Golf is going through its own existential crisis?
@byajperez
and I explored that for
@FOS
Sunday
After an NHL career where he was better known for fighting than scoring, Paul Bissonnette is now one of hockey media's elite talents
I spoke to
@BizNasty2point0
about how he got here and why his NHL career actually made him an ideal fit for media
@FOS
Not many people would have the mental fortitude to stand in front of a 100+ MPH shot. These guys do. Take a look inside the minds of
@BRiorden10
@kbernlohr35
and
@adam8taylor
The WM Phoenix Open is the PGA Tour's biggest party — and it's even bigger this year with the Super Bowl in town
I took a look at how "The Greatest Show on Grass" came to be — and why it's so important to the Tour and golf culture
For
@FOS
Saturday:
This past week was my last at
@FOS
. I joined the company in March 2021 and it's been the honor of a lifetime to be part of this outlet's incredible growth
I'd like to take some time to thank all of those who made working at Front Office Sports such a joy
NEW: The WNBA experienced huge growth on Twitter this season, with 72.8% more conversation in general and 92.1% more coming from unique authors
Full story
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:
UPDATE: It's now over $5 million
In recent hours, Tom Brady, Russell and Ciara Wilson, and the Washington Commanders (or at least people using their names) have sent in big donations
One of the only positives to come out of this terrible Damar Hamlin situation: His charity toy drive has raised over $4 MILLION since last night
More
@FOS
with updates from the Hamlin family on the outpouring of support from fans and players alike
SOME PERSONAL NEWS
Thrilled to announce that I will be writing a new sports betting newsletter called The Rundown
Traditional betting analysis? ✅
Unconventional plays? ✅
Gambling banter? ✅
Let's have some fun with it. Sign up here:
For kids of the 2000s like myself, there was truly no sport like SlamBall. Our generation's nostalgia for it helped bring it back
I took an inside look at what the sport is doing to survive — and even thrive — in 2023
The Sunday feature
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@NHLTradeAlert
@FlutoShinzawa
To address this, I just listened to the segment. At no point did Fluto say anything to the effect of "sources have told me they are looking into dealing him." That would be a report. This is speculation, which is fine, but just frame it that way
The
@PremierLacrosse
Championship Series is back — but this time it's Sixes
PLL will be showcasing the format starting in February 2023 with hopes of bolstering lacrosse's chances of making the 2028 Olympic lineup
Full story
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@NHLTradeAlert
@FlutoShinzawa
Fake news. Fluto said "...a pending rebuild will not encourage David Pastrnak to sign an extension with one year left on his deal. In fact, the right wing may be general manager Don Sweeney’s best trade piece to trigger a teardown."
NEW: Colorado merchandise sales have spiked 700% year-over-year as a result of Deion Sanders' hiring,
@Fanatics
tells
@FOS
Deion's son Shedeur will have the opportunity to participate in CU's NIL jersey program starting in early 2023
NEWS: The 2022
@PremierLacrosse
All-Star Game was the highest attended in league history, beating the previous record by 38%, the league told
@FOS
PLL also reports yearly attendance and viewership growth for the season after its first half
Full story:
Faceoff athlete TD Ierlan is signing a new contract that will keep him with
@PLLRedwoods
through 2024, sources tell
@FOS
One of the league's top FO men is staying in the Woods
The 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest features a player who was in the G League last week
It's a far cry from the days of Jordan, Wilkins, and Carter, when the gimmicks were limited and the dunks were astonishing
I took a look at how we got here
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It took 75 years, but NASCAR is finally running street races. The "racing and music festival" in Chicago is part of a long-term plan to "transcend" the sport to the next level
I spoke to NASCAR to find out why Chicago and why now
@FOS
Today, Josh Allen — who grew up on a farm — is the first guest on the new podcast "Like a Farmer"
It's a great opportunity to look at the growing relationship between professional athletes and agriculture
@FOS
Five years ago today, the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, the federal law prohibiting sports betting
I spoke with industry experts and drew on my own personal knowledge to examine the biggest questions facing American sports betting 5 years in
@FOS
One of the only positives to come out of this terrible Damar Hamlin situation: His charity toy drive has raised over $4 MILLION since last night
More
@FOS
with updates from the Hamlin family on the outpouring of support from fans and players alike
Today, October 30th, is a 'Sports Equinox' — the 30th in history and the only one in 2023.
🏈 Monday Night Football
⚾️ World Series Game 3
⚽️ 2 MLS playoff games
🏀 11 NBA games
🏒 9 NHL games
NEW: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are launching a production company called A Touch More
The joint venture with
@togethxr
will tell the stories of “the revolutionaries and game-changers who move culture forward.” Its first project drops tomorrow
More
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NEW: A report from
@AmericanGaming
expects 20.5 million American adults — 8% of the population — to bet on the upcoming World Cup for a cumulative total of $1.8B
It's the first World Cup with widespread legalized betting in the US
Full breakdown
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NEW: A survey from
@AmericanGaming
projects men's March Madness to generate $15.5B from 68M bettors across traditional bets, bracket contests, etc.
That's potentially more bettors (50M) than the Super Bowl, but a smaller handle ($16B)
More
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Austin FC has played 34 home regular season MLS games in its two-year history. It sold out all 34 of those games
The club's first two home playoff games sold out virtually instantly
I took a look inside what makes
@AustinFC
work. Full story
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We got engaged.... APRIL FOOLS
Ok now that the lamest joke of all time is out of the way, so happy to announce I'll be with this one forever. I love you Tali!
A few weeks ago, a photo of Brian Robinson wearing a huge hat lit the internet ablaze.
@NogginBoss
was ready for the moment
I spoke with Noggin Boss co-founder Gabe Cooper for
@FOS
about the company's unique history — and why it's built for the future
NEW: The Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl maxed out at 130,000 concurrent viewers, per data provided by the company to
@FOS
Barstool's head of production feels the company 'delivered' in its first attempt at producing and streaming a bowl game
Full story 👇
More for
@PLLRedwoods
: Midfielder Sergio Perkovic is returning on a two-year deal that will keep him with the club through 2023, per sources
Perkovic has led
@PremierLacrosse
in two-point goals in each of the last two seasons. Woods keep their long-range bomber
Faceoff athlete TD Ierlan is signing a new contract that will keep him with
@PLLRedwoods
through 2024, sources tell
@FOS
One of the league's top FO men is staying in the Woods
Last year's postseason matchup between
@PLLRedwoods
and
@PLLArchers
wasn't just a great game -- it also demonstrated how crucial the two-point shot has become in professional lacrosse
If Dawn Staley’s South Carolina completes its perfect season, there will be little arguing it’s a dynasty
But, especially as we’re seeing this year, women’s NCAA basketball is seeing increasing parity — and staying at the top will be a new challenge
@FOS
ESPN quadrupled down on lacrosse Thursday, signing a media rights partnership with World Lacrosse just months after locking in deals with Athletes Unlimited, NLL, and PLL
Sport of the future, indeed
More
@FOS
As American F1 interest expands, Circuit of the Americas in Austin has been incredibly reliable in its decade hosting races
Execs at the track want today's race to be "the greatest event Formula 1 has ever had"
The Sunday Feature
@FOS
March Madness elevated women's basketball to new heights this year — but superstars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark won't be selected in Monday's WNBA Draft
I took a deep look at why the league should consider changing its eligibility rules. For
@FOS
Pro
Rangers-Diamondbacks was officially the least-watched World Series ever. The four least-watched World Series on record have been the last four
More
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⬇️
The father of modern pitching mechanics —
@tomhouse
— is truly one of the most fascinating people I've ever talked to in sports
After coaching MLB and NFL legends, House is now uplifting youth sports with
@TeamMSTRD
Check out the full conversation
@FOS
What
@PremierLacrosse
has accomplished in such a short period of time has been remarkable. Still, they have a long way to go to penetrate mainstream sports
I talked with
@PaulRabil
and
@MichaelRabil
about how they’re rising to the challenge
@FOS
Five seasons in, "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is a global phenomenon — but that's just scratching the surface on Netflix's library of sports docs
They're success makes it less likely Netflix will ever take the plunge into live sports
Full feature
@FOS
Grant Hill has experienced the Final Four as a spectator, player, and broadcaster — giving him a unique perspective on sports' craziest time of year
I sat down with
@realgranthill33
for
@FOS
to discuss Duke, Coach K, and this year's March Madness
Lacrosse is nearing the climax of a multi-decade plan to get into the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
The underlying anticipation of the sport's landmark moment was palpable at the
@WorldLacrosse
Men's Championship in San Diego
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Anyone who listens to
@BetOnLacrosse
knows I'm high on
@PLLWaterdogs
... so there should be no surprise who I'm picking to win my
@PremierLacrosse
Playoff Bracket Challenge
Fill out your bracket here:
MLB argues for minor leaguers to stay unpaid in spring training: "It is the players that obtain the greater benefit from the training opportunities that they are afforded than the clubs, who actually just incur the cost of having to provide that training”
Before last season's pivotal postseason game,
@SergPerkovic
had taken 17 two-point shots but had not scored on any of them. His first two-point goal of the season completely shifted the momentum for
@PLLRedwoods
NEW: The
@NWSL
posted record viewership for its championship match, drawing 915,000 for the league's broadcast primetime debut on Saturday
It was a 71% increase from last season and the most-watched match in league history
Full story
@FOS
Redwoods aren't done: Matt Kavanagh is signing a one-year deal to stay with
@PLLRedwoods
through the 2022 season, sources tell
@FOS
Woods keep continuity at attack after extending Rob Pannell earlier this week
Through Underrated Golf — which is staging the Curry Cup right now — and the 2x HBCU national champion Howard University, Steph Curry is building a pathway for kids from underserved backgrounds to play golf
Full story
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NEW: A record 50.4M Americans plan to wager $16B on the Super Bowl across legal and extralegal betting channels, per
@AmericanGaming
This year's game should see more novice bettors trying their hand with traditional bets than ever before
More
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