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Blake Griffin to host new late night sports talk show
The weekly talk show will debut Oct. 20, opening day of the NBA regular season, and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts from returning to college
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts or been drafted by the NFL, NBA or WNBA from returning to college sports.
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts from returning to college
SEC joins Big Ten in banning players who've signed pro contracts or been drafted by the NFL, NBA or WNBA from returning to college sports.
“Beginning of the End”: Fans React as SEC Statement Clears Eligibility Rules Amid Dae’Quan Wright’s Return
The SEC has laid down a huge marker when it comes to the eligibility of players returning to college, finally putting out a statement that seemingly makes it clear that players who have been a part of professional leagues like the NFL and NBA will not be able to return to college for another year of eligibility. The statement reads as follows and is an attempt to clamp down on players who have been seeking extra eligibility via the legal route.
Angel Reese Fires Back At Reporter With Bold Claim After Historic WNBA Rebounding Night
Angel Reese continues to rewrite the WNBA record books. Just two days after posting a career-high 31 points in a road win at Phoenix, the Atlanta Dream forward delivered another statement performance against the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday night. This time, her big night on the glass was not the only story out of Los [...]
BenQ's New iScreenBar is a Monitor Light Bar Made for the iMac
BenQ today announced the launch of the iScreenBar, which it says is the first monitor light bar built for the iMac. The iScreenBar is meant to look like an extension of the iMac, offering desk lighting that does not clash with the iMac's design or block the camera or microphone. It's made from aluminum and lights an area of 33.5 by 19.7 inches at 500 lux.
SEC draws rule to stop NFL, NBA, WNBA players from returning
After the Big Ten passed a rule stopping players returning from the NFL from playing at its schools, the SEC followed suit, but took it further, adding basketball in announcing a policy forbidding members from rostering anyone from the NFL, NBA and WNBA.
SEC announces rule to ban players from returning after signing with NFL, NBA, WNBA teams
The SEC joined the Big Ten in enacting a rule to prevent players from returning to college sports after having signed with pro teams.
LSU Congratulates Angel Reese On Breaking Two WNBA Records
Angel Reese is thriving in the WNBA as the league's premier rebounder, and a record-setting one at that.
Josh Hart on Sixers adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown and if Philly is a sports town
Former Villanova Wildcat and NBA Champion Josh Hart joins John Clark to share his thoughts on the Sixers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees
Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.
Some People Can Get Lost Even in Their Own Homes. Scientists Are Unraveling Why
Here's what we know.
Browns news: Mina Kimes rips Cleveland's Deshaun Watson decision
The Cleveland Browns had the most intense quarterback competition in the NFL, and Todd Monken’s decision on who he named as QB1 was certainly a divisive one. Cleveland opted to name Deshaun Watson , not Shedeur Sanders, as the team’s Week 1 starter. The Watson decision comes despite the fact that the quarterback just called out the Browns’ fanbase […] The post Browns news: Mina Kimes rips Cleveland's Deshaun Watson decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Photos: Pelicans, Entergy host Science of Basketball teacher workshop
The New Orleans Pelicans hosted a Science of Basketball teacher workshop, powered by Entergy, featuring hands-on lessons and interactive activities designed ...
Erin Rae has the latest in consumer and entertainment headlines
Walmart and Sam's Club finally adds tap to pay, plus Angel Reese is making WNBA history. Keep up with Erin on V-103 weekends from 10 til 2
The first NFL player to return to college, plus a controversial WNBA ejection
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Congrats, you’re the Browns’ starting quarterback. Coming up: 📝 NFL –> CFB pipeline? ⏏️ Freedom’s ejection 🔥 Pristine vibes in Philly Last week, we discussed the concept — and your malaise — of the select group of NFL rookies eligible to return to college football via a judge’s order. In the time since, the situation has developed. Last night, former Ole Miss and Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright,...
The men claiming to defend women’s sports are throwing sex toys at female athletes
The WNBA has attracted grifters who care little for basketball – and whose latest stunt exposes the hollowness of their supposed concern
Mexico: Stability, democracy or one-party?
The political and economic future of Mexico hinges on whether the Morena movement can coexist with institutional pluralism and engagement with the U.S.
Klay Thompson Reminds NBA Fans About His Dominance With Warriors
Klay Thompson won't let anyone forget how good he was with the Warriors.
Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $165M rim runner to pair with Luka Doncic in mega deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for some more players to add. In this potential deal, they land someone with NBA Finals experience that will bolster the center room.
Liberty's Stewart asks for 'safe space' amid transgender rallies
Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she hopes WNBA arenas can be a 'safe space' for fans amid transgender rallies.
Liberty's Stewart asks for 'safe space' amid transgender rallies
Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she hopes WNBA arenas can be a 'safe space' for fans amid transgender rallies.
Sophie Cunningham Makes Decision With Her WNBA Money
Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year, $665,000 deal with the Indiana Fever in the past offseason. Now, she's using that money.
The WNBA needs to look at this from a business perspective: Maine Girl Dads founder
Maine Girl Dads founder Leyland Streiff discusses the 'Support Sophie' movement on 'The Bottom Line.'
Garlic Town USA returns for 31st anniversary with expanded entertainment, chef demonstrations and family fun
BENNINGTON — Garlic Town USA, Southern Vermont's signature Labor Day weekend festival, will return to downtown Bennington on Saturday, Sept. 5, celebrating its 31st anniversary with new vendors, expanded programming,
Why do private equity firms take interest in buying pro sports teams?
The booming business of sports has attracted a flood of private equity investment and even the most notable franchises require the influx of cash to keep up in the arms race.
Warriors Fans Get Positive Moses Moody Health Update
The Golden State Warriors will need a lot of good luck in the health department to experience any success this coming season. Both Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are rehabbing from brutal NBA injuries with hopes of returning earlier into the season. Stephen Curry is hoping to bounce back from an injured season limiting his […] The post Warriors Fans Get Positive Moses Moody Health Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Caitlin Clark reaches unprecedented WNBA milestone against Dallas Wings
Caitlin Clark’s deep 3-pointer against Dallas did more than produce her 1,700th point. It placed her alone in WNBA history.
The WNBA Has a Politics Problem
The WNBA has become a battleground for left versus right fighting, sparking culture wars over race, gender and sexual orientation.
Lynx, Valkyries coaches rip 'Save Women's Sports' movement as pro-trans mob rocks 1st rally at non-Fever game
Pro-transgender counterprotesters swarmed a Save Women's Sports rally outside Chase Center before the Golden State Valkyries vs. Lynx WNBA game.
NBA Offseason Rumors: Utah’s trade priority revealed
The Utah Jazz have a trade to make this season
Sophie Cunningham names WNBA legend as dream business partner
Sophie Cunningham already knows which WNBA star she would choose as a business partner: Diana Taurasi. She recently mentioned her as someone she wants to start a venture among all league players about. The Indiana Fever guard envisioned a yacht…
LeBron James leaving Los Angeles looks even better now
This NBA offseason has been arguably the most chaotic of all time. Massive trades have occurred, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat and Jaylen Brown to the 76ers. No news was bigger than LeBron James leaving the Lakers, and…
‘Most Valuable Athlete on Earth’ — Sports World Split Over Whether WNBA Would ‘Drop Off a Cliff’ Without Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is currently averaging 22. 1 points, 8.
‘Best Duo in the WNBA’ — Robert Griffin III, Sports World Marvel As Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell Make History vs. Tempo
The Indiana Fever improved to 24-12 tonight as they further solidify their standing as a top-four team in the WNBA. They were led by none other than Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell in their 101-95 win over the Toronto Tempo.
NBA 2K27 Just Rewrote The Sports Game Story Mode
NBA 2K27 is delivering a bunch of new features, so let's take a look at everything that 2K Sports has up its sleeve.
NBA 2K27 Announces New Gameplay Features in Videos from Global Game Reveal
The NBA 2K27 Game Reveal dropped on Tuesday, and it showcased a host of new features, including ones coming to Gameplay, MyCareer, The City and MyPlayer Builder.
How The Studbudz Turned WNBA All-Star Into A $1M Brand Business
WNBA stars Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, the StudBudz, turned WNBA All-Star into $1M+ in brand deals, building a thriving athlete-led business.
Golden State Valkyries clinch playoff berth: Takeaways from milestone win
With a 78-70 win over the Dallas Wings on Monday, Aug. 17, the Golden State Valkyries clinched a WNBA playoff berth for a second consecutive season.
Caitlin Clark's Wilson Basketball News Announced
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark remains the hottest player in the WNBA today.
WNBA: Security wrong to ask fans to cover shirts' transgender messaging
At least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts that had messages about transgender women participating in women's sports during Sunday's Fever-Dream game. The league said Monday the fans should have been free to wear the shirts.
Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt seeks return to elected office
Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt will once again run for his old job. It marks a return to politics for the city's longest-serving mayor.
Why Miami Heat Need To Land Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat already traded for one NBA superstar in Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now, they should go after Kevin Durant.
6 NBA teams screwed over by the schedule release
The idea of playing a balanced schedule is a rarity in American professional sports. An NFL team that finishes in first place in their division one year draws other first-place teams on the schedule the next year. NHL calendars lean heavily on divisional matchups and regional rivalries. MLB moved to a more balanced schedule in […]
What’s Next for Mark Walter’s Sports Empire?
Plus, the chaos of the WNBA, the 11-year-old chess queen and Jason Gay on the new rage in bass fishing.
Letters: Lakers sale to Iger and Kushner is talk of L.A.
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, the WNBA, Dodgers and more.
As a new Bucks chapter begins, team president wants more fans
Milwaukee Bucks President Josh Glessing said at Cap Times Power Hour that Wisconsin’s NBA team is competing for customers with many entertainment options.
Charles Barkley says Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is one of the few politicians he likes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has the support of an NBA great.
‘Coordination, not subordination’: Sheinbaum attacks U.S. 'meddling' in Mexico’s politics
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum let long-mounting frustrations with the Trump administration rise to the surface.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Mike D’Antoni remains one of the greatest offensive minds in NBA history
Seven seconds or less? Multiple point guard MVPs? The 3-point revolution? D'Antoni had a hand in it all.
The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list
There's only one NBA player in this year's class, but these stars -- including the recently retired Russell Westbrook -- should hear their names called in the near future.
Bickley: Diamondbacks approaching fork in road
The Diamondbacks need to make the playoffs, as portions of the fanbase grow cynical toward the manager and opponents that don't catch headlines.
Lakers again have most nationally televised games on their schedule
The NBA released full schedules for each team on Thursday, and only the Knicks, Spurs and 76ers have as many national TV games (34) as the Lakers.
Jason Benetti Will Call NBA Games for NBC This Season
Benetti will supplement NBC’s roster, not replace any of its NBA voices.
Women’s sports media outlet backs trans athletes, then avoids questions from reporter who disagrees
The GIST pitched an interview about WNBA growing pains, then backed away when questions about its transgender athlete stance seemed likely to come.
NBA Reveals Full Knicks’ 2026 NBA Cup Schedule
The NBA released the full schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup, with the defending champions forced to navigate the Group of Death.
NBA YoungBoy, now in Korea, talks heart condition and how many albums his future holds
While a guest on the Open Thoughts podcast, the 26-year-old Baton Rouge rapper revealed that the left side of his heart is "still enlarged."
WNBA condemns online ‘bad-faith efforts’ to toxify league amid divisive conversations
The league also said there are no eligibility issues regarding transgender athletes at this time.
Lakers begin NBA Cup play at Warriors on Oct. 30
The in-season tournament feature six groups of five teams. The Lakers and Warriors are grouped with the Trail Blazers, Kings and Spurs.
GM Mike Dunleavy says Warriors can compete with any team if healthy
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy defends the decisions Golden State made this offseason after missing out on big swings, including LeBron James.
The Houston Rockets Will Not Be Playing on Christmas Day
The NBA is starting to release the schedule for the upcoming season. The Christmas Day games will not include the Houston Rockets.
2 Mississippi State football players caught sports gambling on NFL, NBA
Documents show two Mississippi State football players were caught sports gambling on the Super Bowl and NBA using Kalshi in February.
Lakers’ Marquee Matchups Revealed for First Season Without LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers' schedule comes out later on in the week, but the NBA has already unveiled some of the marquee games. The post Lakers’ Marquee Matchups Revealed for First Season Without LeBron James appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Desmond Bane on NIL and NBA Expansion
Desmond Bane on his new TCU role, drink launch, and the Magic's season outlook.
Orlando Magic Team Reporter Kendra Douglas’ Game plan: Dish Assists to Other Women
As a regional sideline reporter, Kendra Douglas serves as the primary bridge between the team and the public, which sometimes means traveling across the coun...
NBA Takes a Page From NFL With Schedule Unveiling
The NBA is beginning a three-day schedule reveal.
Victor Wembanyama's Hall of Fame Hype Isn't Premature
Victor Wembanyama hasn't been in the NBA nearly long enough to warrant serious Hall of Fame discussions, but if he stays anywhere close to the same trajectory he's on, it's only a matter of time.
NBA reveals loaded three-game slate for 2026 opening night
The NBA officially announced three games for opening night, including Celtics-Pistons, 76ers-Knicks and Thunder-Spurs on Oct. 20.
Long list of embarrassing WNBA incidents is what happens when sports leagues made politics their primary focus
From Caitlin Clark's treatment to Sophie Cunningham's stance on trans athletes, the WNBA's political battles are overshadowing the sport itself.
Long list of embarrassing WNBA incidents is what happens when sports leagues made politics their primary focus
From Caitlin Clark's treatment to Sophie Cunningham's stance on trans athletes, the WNBA's political battles are overshadowing the sport itself.
Sophie Cunningham reportedly shopping tell-all book amid WNBA controversy
Teaser: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is reportedly shopping a tell-all book as her growing popularity and controversial public comments continue to place her in the WNBA spotlight.
Sophie Cunningham's comments renew debate over women's sports as WNBA faces questions
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham is once again at the center of the national debate over women's sports.
Bucks' Tyler Herro not worrying about contract status
The Milwaukee-area native came to the Bucks in the trade that sent two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
YouTube Gold: Don Nelson’s Biggest Moment As An NBA Player
Don Nelson, who died Sunday, was an unlikely candidate for a historical basketball figure. He was not particularly gifted. He didn’t run fast or jump high. At 6-6, in his day, he was kind of too tall for a guard and verging on too small for a forward. Nonetheless, he built a remarkable career, first […]
Clippers Sign Japanese Fan Favorite Yuki Kawamura To Limited Contract
Yuki Kawamura has another shot in the NBA.
Natasha Howard Approaching WNBA Suspension
Natasha Howard was assessed her third Flagrant 1 foul of the season.
Kawhi Leonard's Latest Announcement Sparks Debate During Investigation
The superstar is the topic of discussion for one of the biggest scandals in NBA history, but that wasn't stopping his offseason plans.
NBA Analyst's Joel Embiid Claim Completely Misses the Mark
Max Kellerman has shared some very strong opinions on the 76ers. It's tough to say there is no team willing to trade for an All-Star center.
Basketball world pays tribute to Hall of Famer Don Nelson
Don Nelson left an indelible mark on the NBA as both a player and coach. Here are some of the tributes that are flowing in remembrance.
Who's Next? TCU's Best Bet to Restart Its NBA Pipeline
After a rare draft drought, Xavier Edmonds and Gavin Sykes headline a new wave of Horned Frogs aiming to impress scouts and restore TCU’s professional pipeline.
Lakers' Austin Reaves' future in limbo after Walker Kessler's blockbuster trade, says NBA insider
The Los Angeles Lakers have had added a lot of new talent this summer. However, it could very well put Austin Reaves future in LA on the line.
WNBA commissioner stresses integrity, respect on topic of transgender athletes in league-wide memo
Engelbert listed off three guiding principles for the league in the discussion, but did not clarify if trans athletes can play in the WNBA.
Top 10 Most Hated Fanbases in College Football
College football wouldn’t be college football without obnoxious fanbases. Every program has great fans, but some groups have developed reputations that make the rest of the country absolutely hate them. Here are my 10 most hated fanbases in college football. 1. Tennessee — All the Confidence, Not Enough Hardware Nobody becomes more confident after a…
DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham, rips call on social media
Sky forward DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a hard foul on Fever's Sophie Cunningham. Carrington ripped the call in a social media post.
5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials
WCHS ABC 8 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Charleston and nearby towns and communities in the Tri-State area, including Huntington, Dunbar, Marmet, Montgomery, Nitro, South Charleston, St. Albans, Cedar Grove, Chesapeake, Clendenin, East Bank, Glasgow, Pratt, Cross Lanes, Elkview, Pinch, Sissonville, Big Chimney, Cabin Creek, Chelyan, Davis Creek, Institute, Jefferson, Loudendale, Mink Shoals, Pocatalico, Quick, Quincy, Rand, Buffalo, Eleanor, Hurricane, Nitro, Poca, Winfield, Culloden, Fraziers Bottom, Hometown, Red House, Scott Depot, Teays Valley, Danville, Madison, Hamlin, Logan, Chapmanville, Man, Delbarton, Kermit, Gilbert, Matewan, Williamson, Summersville, Richwood, Flatwoods, Gassaway, Sutton, Spencer, Ravenswood, Ripley, Mason, Point Pleasant, Ashland, Pikeville, Ironton, Portsmouth, Gallipolis, and Athens.
Take-Two Boss Explains Why GTA 6 Is $80 And NBA 2K27 Is $70
'Given the hype around this title, I think we could have made any number of other pricing choices,' said Strauss Zelnick
Inside the decade-long push to make Las Vegas a sports town
Las Vegas is a certified sports town, with the NFL’s Raiders, WNBA’s Aces, F1, NHL’s Golden Knights and the MLB and NBA likely on the way.
Free Play Days – NBA 2K26, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Wax Heads, and More
Game Pass members can hop into Sports Renovations this weekend, while all XBOX players can enjoy Ghost Recon Wildlands, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, NBA 2K26, and a free trial for Wax Heads.
JD Vance praises Sophie Cunningham for 'Save Women's Sports' activism
JD Vance calls Sophie Cunningham's women's sports stance courageous, saying she inspires others as rallies continue at Indiana Fever WNBA games.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Angels in America’ and ‘Lungs’ on area stages
Dive into Little Rock's vibrant arts scene with powerful theater performances and captivating exhibitions.
Payton McNabb praises WNBA's Sophie Cunningham for speaking out on women's sports debate
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham is drawing attention for comments defending women's sports and the protections established under Title IX.
WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Aug. 5
Here's the full WNBA schedule for Aug. 5, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Why Malevy Leons can earn meaningful Warriors minutes during 2026-27 NBA season
Malevy Leons fits the bill for what the Golden State Warriors need off the bench, Dalton Johnson writes.
Michele Tafoya blasts WNBA activism, says Sophie Cunningham is a hero for women's sports
Michele Tafoya says the WNBA has morphed from a celebration of women's basketball into "activism on display," citing Cheryl Reeve's bench attire.
The Cleveland Sirens are honoring its past, setting sail to the future
Here's how Cleveland's new WNBA franchise plans on honoring the history of the Rockers while also looking ahead at their future.
Rock Entertainment Group unveils Cleveland Sirens as city’s WNBA expansion team
Cleveland’s new WNBA team has a name and a look.Rock Entertainment Group unveiled the name and brand identity for Cleveland’s WNBA franchise: the Cleveland Sir
MrBeast Sales Slow, Angel Stock Falls, MUBI and Neon Look for Hits, and Will an NBA Franchise Set a Sales Record?
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) You probably remember egg prices spiking a few years ago. This led to a lot of debate between the pro-market/pro-competition/antitrust/Neo-Brandesian crowd and the center/center-right/center-left/abundance/libertarian crowd over the cause, whether it was the avian flu outbreak or whether industry consolidation led to price fixing, using avian flu as a convenient cover. Basel Musharbash wrote a whole investigation at BIG looking at it. Well, two years later, we have our answer: it was price fixing. The Justice Department found proof, via emails, of price fixing. Indeed, just the threat of an investigation brought prices down two years ago: I bring this up because at least half a dozen of my favorite political writers and pundits, who were skeptical about price fixing at the time, haven’t written any mea culpas on this issue. It’s really dispiriting and makes it much, much harder to trust their work on other issues. If you take a hard stand on an issue, then you get it wrong, you need to explain how and why you got it wrong. Or update your priors. This is how epistemological bubbles are formed! All of which is to say, it’s time for another installment of “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong”. Last issue, I mostly focused on the “wrong” side of the equation, so today’s is a bit more balanced, but with one big mea culpa (though I still stand by my original concerns). Let’s dive right in! Subscribe CORRECTION: UFC Didn’t Release Subscriber Data (But Seems to Have Bragged About It Internally) In my analysis of the viewership of UFC Freedom 250, I wrote... “Paramount has also released datecdotes bragging about their subscriber numbers. Earlier this year, they claimed that the first UFC fight on Paramount+ brought in 1 million subscribers.” Well, that datecdote did not come from a PR rep, but from great reporting from James Faris at Business Insider. The actual quote was this: “Paramount’s flagship streaming service generated about a million new subscribers on the day of its first-ever UFC event, Paramount product chief Dane Glasgow told employees in a town hall on Tuesday morning, three staffers who attended the meeting told Business Insider.“ This wasn’t the biggest goof in the world; even Faris emphasized to me that this is more a “clarification” than a correction. Still, it sounds like, internally, the folks at Paramount were very happy about this result—and I’m guessing they were happy with this news getting out—even though the gains didn’t last through the quarter, dropping to 700K adds. RIGHT: MrBeast’s Struggles Continue... I’m very skeptical about MrBeast’s burgeoning media “empire” and, in particular, its $5 billion valuation, as I wrote earlier this year and last year. Sure enough, according to Business Insider, regarding its “booming” consumer products division_:_ “US sales volume grew 13% year-over-year in 2025, following a 33% leap the previous year, according to a presentation deck dated May 2026....A February 2025 investor deck viewed by Business Insider showed Feastables’ net revenue more than doubled in 2024 from 2023, to $215 million, and was forecast to grow 74% in 2025, to $375 million.” [Emphasis mine.] If you told investors that you projected 74% growth but delivered 13%,1 that’s not ideal. But it’s not just MrBeast. Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime had sales drop in half for their energy drinks. It’s one thing to build a successful entertainment company and an entirely different thing to succeed in the heavily-consolidated-but-also-very-competitive consumer packaged goods space! CPGs are dominated by a few firms with very wide moats compared to YouTube, which has few barriers to entry. These businesses require different skill sets and have completely different business environments. WRONG: Does the NBA Have an $8 Billion Bidder? Almost as soon as I published my article about the NBA’s finances, casting skepticism on NBA expansion, I saw this Front Office Sports headline: One group “claims to have already raised $8 billion” for the Vegas expansion team. I mean, wow. That’s just $2 billion less than what the Los Angeles Lakers were valued at when they were sold just last year. And they’re arguably the most popular team in the NBA. (Side note: the new owner is now under an investigation for fraud in how he went about financing the Lakers and the Dodgers purchases.) So much for the “dried up” language I used in that article. (This is why I usually stick to my “Entertainment Nuance Guy” tone in articles...) I went off old information—from April, when I read/heard about the NBA downplaying expansion efforts—instead of doing a quick double-check for new news. That said...if you read the article, the market for Seattle is “slow”, with just one reported bidder. So I wasn’t entirely off. This goof has annoyed me since I first published it, mainly because it undercut that article’s real point, which I stand by: NBA franchises are really overvalued right now. Now, I get why NBA teams are overvalued. When it comes to owning sports teams, it’s basically never wrong to assume that some rich person somewhere will care more about owning a team (or just being part of a group since they’re so expensive) than the actual financials. There are only so many teams to own, and opportunities to buy in preferred markets don’t come along very often. This explains why the teams sell for such high multiples (usually above a 10 to 12.5 revenue multiple, which is very high). You only need one person to overpay! Beyond the ultra-wealthy luxury good explanation, I worry NBA teams are becoming speculative assets. More and more private equity investors are buying into NBA teams. But the value, in owning a team, comes from selling it later, not any meaningful relationship to revenue or profit growth. In other words, the newer NBA owners are increasingly expecting someone later to buy their inflated asset. That’s not sound economics; that’s the “greater fool” theory at work.2 At some point, actually making money has to matter. Especially since revenue growth is now below the growth of the stock market. (And this matters because the NBA doesn’t have easy levers to pull to drastically lower their costs—half of their revenue has to go to players and then you actually have to run a team, including coaching, training, travel, media expenses, and more—or raise revenues aside from one-off expansions in America and overseas.) I just don’t see how investors make their money back buying NBA teams, except for selling at a higher price later on down the line. But if revenue/profit growth continues to slow, at some point, someone will be left holding the bag. RIGHT: Baseball and Basketball are about equally popular. Related to the above, I wanted to cite two quick pieces of evidence for one of my other theories: that the NBA and MLB are about as popular as each other, but the NBA gets much, much better media coverage. One YouGov survey has that fans prefer basketball to baseball by 52% to 48%, which I’m guessing is within the margin of error for that poll. That’s virtually even, meaning they’re about the same popularity. Over on NBC, a recent Red Sox-Yankees game averaged 4 million viewers, higher than Sunday Night Basketball’s average of 3.4 million on the same network. A Yankees-Dodgers game averaged 3.9 million two weeks ago. Not every game averages this much, but it shows you that baseball isn’t far off from basketball, depending on the matchup. Altogether, the NBA is just slightly more popular than baseball, but NBC is paying MLB a fraction of what they pay the NBA, a point I’ve made before. RIGHT: Angel, MUBI and Neon Updates... I’ve long been skeptical about many of Hollywood’s buzziest startups/smaller indie studios. It’s not that they don’t make great movies—films like Anora and Everything Everywhere All at Once are amazing—or that they’re not (rightfully) pushing the majors to make better films, but...they get a ton of hype, and that hype often doesn’t live up to the reality or difficulty in scaling up. Starting with MUBI, well, The Wall Street Journal wrote a feature on MUBI’s struggles last April, best summarized by the subheader “After Sequoia valued Mubi at $1 billion, a left-wing revolt sent the indie film company into a tailspin”. MUBI lost $7.3 million on $200 million in revenue in Q4 2025, but reportedly hit a record 1.7 million subscribers at the end of Q1. As for Neon, Department M purchased a “significant stake” in the company earlier this year. How much is that “stake” worth? According to Deadline, “No financial figures for the Neon-Department M deal were disclosed.” So...that’s not great! If it was a big valuation, we’d hear about. Also, I found this curious: “Both Neon and Department M already have separate partnerships with Qatar. The Qatar Film Committee has a slate deal in place with the former, and a biopic production pact with the latter.” Color me skeptical about much Middle Eastern investment dollars. See: LIV Golf. Finally, as for Angel (formerly Angel Studios), their stock very, very slightly popped last month after Young Washington ($20 million budget) which made $45 million in the US, but their stock is still way down from its opening. Smaller Updates RIGHT: The WGA should focus on antitrust concerns! I’ve been on this for years. Post-WGA/AMTPT deal in 2023, I wrote an article for the Ankler calling on the WGA to focus and organize against industry consolidation. Sure enough, the WGA filed a lawsuit against the Paramount-WBD merger, and people are organizing around this issue now. I wish this energy had coalesced earlier (specifically to lobby Washington much earlier), but better late than never! WRONG: Actually, the chip shortage might be due to market manipulation. In my last “Long Reads for the Long Summer” article, I shared an article about how LLMs are causing memory chip prices to spike, which will make all electronics more expensive. Well, turns out, three RAM manufacturers control 90% of the market, and now a private lawsuit accuses them of price-fixing. So yeah. WRONG/UPDATE: The Odyssey will hold! Two weeks ago, I wrote, “As of this moment, we haven’t had a super-blockbuster, though The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday could all cross the $500 million mark. (At this point, The Odyssey would need a very strong hold to get there.)” Well, it’s safe to say it’s going to have that hold! It only dropped 30% in weekend two and IMAX screenings are sold out all month. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is also off to a great start. RIGHT: People are rushing to get shows out yearly. I’ve long been bullish on yearly, weekly-released shows, and Leslie Goldberg at The Ankler wrote about how many people in town are now listening. WRONG: Mark Carney reverses Canada’s stance on homegrown production. After writing about Canada installing domestic production quotas, Canada has backed off. WRONG: I don’t trust Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s online “views”. When I originally wrote about the latest Spider-Man film’s record-breaking trailer, I thought this was just YouTube views, but after watching this Corridor Crew video and doing more research, well, it’s all social views of the trailer globally. Really? That stat includes TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts views. Basically, I don’t trust it anymore. (This film will probably set record, but I trust the pre-sales data more.) RIGHT: Celebrity Production companies are still struggling. I’ve written about this for years, but the company that I didn’t track was Kevin Hart’s HartBeat, which was valued at $650 million but is struggling now and might just end soon, especially after Kevin Hart pulled his endorsement deals. And Bad Robot is moving to NYC. CORRECTION: SpongeBob is a “second run” title. In my 2025 recap article, I had _SpongeBob SquarePants_labelled as a “library” title, when it is still a “second run” show, with new episodes still coming out on Nickelodeon. CORRECTION: In my last “What I Got Right, What I Got Wrong” update, I offered a correction from Doug Creutz and misspelled TD Cowen. Thanks, Grammarly! 1 Though he could have increased prices to make up for the gap, he couldn’t have increased them that much. 2 There’s a theory, which I think that Daryl Morey created and Bill Simmons popularized, that, to be successful building your team, you only need a handful of bad GMs in the league to take advantage of. To be clear, Daryl Morey’s theory was also for signing bad contracts, that you could always get out of bad contracts. Basically, there’s always someone who will make a bad trade. It’s not the same exact thing, but similar enough to the Greater Fool Theory that I really like it.
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