The Atlanta Braves are launching their own broadcast network. It's called BravesVision. It will produce more than 140 games for over-the-air and streaming.

The WNBA made enough revenue in 2025 to trigger revenue sharing with the players, @katiebarnes.bsky.social reports. It's the first time the league has done so under the 2020 CBA. Players will split $8 million. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

The NBA has never faced so many crises, on so many fronts, as it is right now. All eyes are on Adam Silver. Latest from me, at The Ringer:

Paul Allen's estate has officially begun the process of selling the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks @sportico.bsky.social values the franchise at $6.59 billion

Sports gambling is causing all kinds of problems for the NBA. Players are under a torrent of criticism from fans angry they lost bets, and the league is dealing with a federal gambling case. But a few of the NBA's biggest stars are also profiting from gambling, too www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

MSG Sports said it will explore separating the New York Knicks and Rangers into two separate publicly traded companies. The MSG Sports board of directors has approved the plan to explore that spin-off.

An internal MLBPA investigation found that Clark had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was also a union employee, according to a report by Jeff Passan

Lakers governor Jeanie Buss to CNBC about if LeBron James will play for the Lakers next year: “Never say never, but you know, he certainly hasn’t given an indication. He’s earned the right to decide how his career will go, and you know, he continues to impress.” www.cnbc.com/2026/02/17/l...

Tony Clark is expected to resign as MLBPA executive director, @evandrellich.bsky.social @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social Andy McCullough report. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

The NBA All-Star Game averaged 8.8 million viewers between NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. The NBA says that's the largest audience for the game since 2011. It was up 87% from the 2025 All-Star Game, which averaged 4.7 million viewers.

So here's a blast from the past. In 1998, the NBA just outright cancelled the Slam Dunk Contest because of how bad it had gotten, and in its place came something called "NBA 2Ball" - which was a shooting competition involving NBA and WNBA players.

Adam Silver said he doesn't have a drop-dead date in mind when it comes to reaching a new CBA with the WNBPA so 2026 season starts on time. Silver: "We're getting oddly close to the 11th hour now when it comes to bargaining. I'm encouraged there has been more back-and-forth over the past few weeks"

We wrote about why NBA first hired Wachtell and how investigations work. Also, some insight into what the NBA's investigation into Terry Rozier found and why feds found more. And how the Sarver investigation looked. And a peak into the Clippers/Aspiration inquiry. The link 👇 is free for all to read

Casey Wasserman announced he will sell his talent agency, the Wasserman Group. Wasserman surfaced in the recently released Epstein files, where emails showed him flirting with Ghislaine Maxwell. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...

David Kelly will take over as NBPA executive director in July when Andre Iguodala steps down. He's been the managing director and general counsel after he came over from the Warriors.

Unrivaled will move its semifinals games from Miami to Brooklyn, @anniecostabile.bsky.social reports, and it plans to have 6-8 tour stops during the 2027 season. frontofficesports.com/unrivaled-le...

Chris Paul retires from the NBA

The NBA fined the Jazz $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league for its roster management on Feb 7 and Feb 9 for not playing Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the 4th quarters. The Pacers were fined $100,000 for sitting Pascal Siakam and 2 other starters against the Jazz on Feb. 3.

There's a growing split between Guardians pitchers facing federal charges for alleged gambling scheme. Luis Ortiz's lawyer says he's “victim of [Emmanuel] Clase’s scheme." DOJ lawyers say more Clase pitches could be under suspicion. Story w/ @zackmeisel.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Will the Trail Blazers leave Portland? It's more than a passing fear, just as a new ownership group is set to take over after a $4.25 billion sale and with the WNBA franchise ready to launch. @billoram.bsky.social talked about the NBA situation in Portland and the stakes youtu.be/UqSfV6nHDv4?...

The secretly saucy fight to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland youtu.be/UqSfV6nHDv4?...

A group led by Luka Dončić, Dirk Nowitzki, and former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson is buying an Italian basketball club with hopes of getting it into the NBA Europe league. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...

Charles Bediako can no longer play college basketball at Alabama, an Alabama judge ruled Monday www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Multiple teams that played in the Players Era Championship still haven't been paid yet, according to Sportico, because of the College Sports Commission. www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...

darnold-meter.com is super bowl ready. new "since kickoff" button added

Users lose more money in their first 3 months, on average, on prediction markets than they do at sportsbooks, according to a Bloomberg report. "Users on sites like Kalshi were losing more money than on established gambling sites like FanDuel and DraftKings." www.bloomberg.com/opinion/news...

North Dakota State is in serious talks to join the Mountain West Conference as a football only member. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

NBC requires Super Bowl advertises to spend $8 million on advertising elsewhere on its air outside of the $8 million they pay for a 30 second Super Bowl commercial. From the Arctos newsletter www.linkedin.com/pulse/chart-...

Chris Dudley, the former Blazers center and Republican candidate for governor, put out a statement suggesting everyone pump the brakes on Moda Center renovation plans. A couple thoughts...

Houston men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson: "We're poor. We were poor when I got here, and we're still poor... The way our recruiting is going, we have to stop at some point because we don't have the money to keep bringing in many good players." www.espn.com/mens-college...

A major private equity firm, KKR, bought Arctos Partners, the leading sports PE firm, in a deal valued at $1.4 billion, giving the private equity giant a significant foothold in professional sports. Arctos holds ownership stakes in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

ESPN is valued at $30 BILLION in its deal with the NFL Network www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

We've got some Super Bowl history this year. It's Mike vs. Mike on the sidelines. For the 3rd time ever, the Super Bowl head coaches will have the same name. Only other times it's happened has also been Mike vs. Mike. Super Bowl XXXII: Shanahan vs. Holmgren Super Bowl XLV: McCarthy vs. Tomlin

Terry Rozier won his grievance with the NBA and will be paid his $26.6 million salary this season. NBA had put him on unpaid leave after his October arrest and charges. NBPA filed a grievance. Rozier was arrested this fall for what DOJ say was role in illegal gambling scheme. He pleaded not guilty

ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and other NFL Media properties has been approved by the federal government, @andrewmarchand.bsky.social reports. The NFL will take a 10% stake in ESPN in the deal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Some players will not be able to play in the World Baseball Classic this year because they can't get insurance coverage from the insurance company working with MLB players, @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social and @evandrellich.bsky.social report. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

News on the finances of Unrivaled's stop in Philadelphia last night from @jtannenwald.bsky.social 👇

76ers star Paul George has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. His suspension starts tonight.

NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social : Emails reveal Epstein twice arranged meetings in 2011 with Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly - three years after Epstein jailed for sex offenses - to discuss business deals. Boehly, part owner of LA Dodgers and Lakers, declines comment www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Amari Bailey, a former UCLA player who has played in the NBA already, is trying to get back to college, according to ESPN. Bailey was a 2023 2nd round pick by the Hornets and played 10 games for Charlotte. Now he's trying to get back to college basketball. www.espn.com/mens-college...

The Seattle Seahawks will go up for sale after the Super Bowl, @sethwickersham.bsky.social and @bradyhenderson.bsky.social report. The Paul Allen Estate owns the team. It also owns the Trail Blazers, but agreed to sell the team last year. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, emails released in the Epstein files show. Reporting by @nathanfenno.bsky.social @carsonkessler.bsky.social and Katie Strang www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday for a CBA negotiation, @theixsports.bsky.social reports www.thenexthoops.com/features/the...

I know how to fix the Hall of Fame. All of them.

THIS is how we fix the Hall of Fame (not just for Belichick, but for everyone) www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIRW...

Anta has bought a 29.06% stake in PUMA for $1.8 billion and is now the company's biggest shareholder, Reuters reports. www.reuters.com/business/ret...

Federal prosecutors have already charged two NBA players with what they say is a role in an illegal sports gambling scheme. It's been quiet but the DOJ continues to investigate more NBA games being impacted and bet on with insider info www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

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The LA Clippers gave team president Lawrence Frank a contract extension, @joevardon.bsky.social and @samamick.bsky.social report www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Clippers, team president of basketball ops Lawrence Frank reach agreement on multiyear extension, with @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...