33rd NHL team in Texas
September 23, 2026
Elliotte Friedman makes major report on the next steps of NHL expansion to this city
The NHL's Board of Governors is meeting to discuss the potential expansion of a 33rd franchise into Texas, specifically evaluating Houston and Austin through an ongoing process with potential owner Dan Friedkin. Although a $3.5 billion project involving expansion fees and a new arena has been proposed, there is notable opposition and skepticism among current team owners regarding whether to add another franchise. With no formal vote expected immediately, the league continues its six-month evaluation to test internal support and determine if Gary Bettman has the necessary backing to proceed.
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Average Cost of Youth Sports Per Year
Youth sports expenses have risen significantly, with families spending an average of $1,016 per child on a primary sport while competitive and travel programs can reach up to $10,000 annually. Beyond initial registration fees, the largest share of these costs stems from travel, lodging, equipment upgrades, tournament entries, and private coaching. Driven by year-round play and early athletic specialization, these compounding financial and time commitments require families to evaluate full seasonal expenses against the overall enjoyment and growth of their child.
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Manfred pleased with Year 1 of new MLB national media arrangement
Major League Baseball saw overall viewership gains in Year 1 of its reshaped national media arrangement, highlighted by NBC averaging 2.7 million viewers for "Sunday Night Baseball" and Fox delivering its best season since 2021. Streaming partner Netflix successfully reached a younger and international demographic through key marquee events, even as traditional viewership numbers for those specific windows varied. To build on this momentum, the league and its broadcast partners are focusing on playoff coverage, improving game discoverability for fans, and expanding centralized local rights streaming options.
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Cowboys address concerns regarding playing field in Brazil
Following complaints from a local soccer goalkeeper regarding uneven turf and bumps at Maracanã Stadium, concerns have emerged over the quality of the playing surface for the upcoming NFL game in Rio de Janeiro between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens. The NFL and Cowboys leadership expressed confidence that proper field preparations and contingency protocols are in place to bring the field up to safety standards prior to kickoff. While team executives remain in close contact with league officials to monitor the situation, players are focusing on their preparation and expecting the surface to be ready for game day.
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Hotel now part of Hunt family's billion-dollar plans for FC Dallas district
Hunt Sports Development has partnered with Peak Curated Development and Venu Holding Corp. to build a mixed-use entertainment district anchored by a 290-room hotel adjacent to Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Set to break ground next year, the project features a 40,000-square-foot convention and event space—capable of transforming into a 3,000-person music venue—alongside multiple dining options, retail spaces, and a mini soccer pitch. This new development, combined with an ongoing office project and stadium upgrades, elevates total planned investments around the complex to over $1 billion.
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Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
Doc Rivers has joined NBC as an NBA analyst, broadcasting games across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN while also potentially contributing to studio coverage. After decades of coaching multiple franchises and winning a title with the Boston Celtics, the Hall of Famer stated that his coaching career is officially over, allowing him to dedicate his full attention to television analysis. Network executives welcomed his return, citing his nearly four decades of professional basketball experience as a major asset to their coverage team.
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Why Kerri Walsh Jennings Picked a Side in the Volleyball War
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings has chosen to support Major League Volleyball over competing rival League One Volleyball, co-owning its new Northern California franchise named the NorCal Rumble alongside prominent investors. She favored MLV due to its traditional, independent franchise ownership model, contrasting it with LOVB's centrally owned single-entity structure, which she believes offers stronger long-term growth potential. As professional volleyball continues to expand with both leagues adding four teams each, Walsh Jennings noted that while having multiple leagues benefits athletes, one dominant league will eventually emerge at the top level.
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Georgia, Clemson cancel future home-and-home series amid scheduling shifts, potential CFP expansion
Georgia and Clemson have mutually agreed to cancel their upcoming home-and-home football series scheduled for the 2029 and 2032 seasons. This decision is part of a broader trend across college football, where programs are canceling nonconference Power Four matchups following the SEC's transition to a nine-game conference schedule and anticipated playoff expansion. Athletic directors are increasingly prioritizing risk mitigation and player health over nonconference showcases, as grueling intra-conference schedules already provide sufficient strength-of-schedule credentials for playoff consideration.
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