Bezos seeking Liverpool stake
July 24, 2026
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join consortium seeking 30% stake in Liverpool
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in talks to join an investment consortium led by Amit Bhatia that has submitted a £1.35bn proposal to purchase a 30% stake in Liverpool. The prospective deal values the Premier League club at roughly £4.5bn, with current owner Fenway Sports Group confirming that discussions for a strategic minority investment are underway. While Bezos has previously explored acquiring NFL franchises, this potential deal would mark his first direct equity investment in Premier League football.
The Guardian
WNBA Union Increases All-Star Prize Money to $170,000 Even With New CBA
Ahead of the 2026 All-Star weekend, the WNBPA and sponsor Aflac announced $170,000 in supplementary prize money—an increase from $115,000 last year—for the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars Challenge. The $85,000 allocated to each event marks the first time union-backed bonuses will be distributed to non-winners, combining with league-funded payouts to award up to $70,000 for the 3-Point Contest champion. First launched in 2024 to bridge the pay gap with NBA All-Star contest rewards, these sponsored union bonuses provide additional earnings on top of the historic wage increases secured in the league's newest collective bargaining agreement.
Front Office Sports
Kylian Mbappe To Cover EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition
EA Sports has officially announced that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will feature on the cover of the EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Edition. Fresh off winning his second World Cup Golden Boot with a tournament-high 10 goals, Mbappé's fourth cover selection ties him with Lionel Messi for third-most in the video game's history and marks his first cover since the franchise rebranded from FIFA. Ahead of the title's rumored mid-September release, EA Sports will unveil additional gameplay details and features in an upcoming trailer reveal.
Sports Illustrated
NBC earns best Open Championship audience since 2022
NBC’s final-round coverage of the 154th Open Championship averaged 4.3 million viewers, making it the network's most-watched final round for the event since 2022. The broadcast peaked at 6.1 million viewers as Ryan Fox secured a dramatic victory with a birdie on the final hole. While viewership was up six percent from the previous year, the increase coincided with Nielsen's adoption of its new Big Data measurement standard.
Awful Announcing
Panthers launch $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation, set to be completed by 2030
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has committed an additional $500 million in private funding to expand Bank of America Stadium's renovation budget to $1.3 billion, alongside a long-term naming rights extension with Bank of America. Scheduled for completion by 2030, the reimagined stadium area—dubbed the "Charlotte corridor"—will feature a new 4,400-seat music venue, upgraded seating, social spaces, and enhanced exterior design to transform the venue into a year-round entertainment hub. This overhaul aims to position Charlotte to host major global events like the Super Bowl, the NFL Draft, and the 2031 Women's World Cup.
NFL
Premier League to bring all 20 clubs to U.S. in activation after 2026 World Cup
To capitalize on fan momentum following the 2026 World Cup, the Premier League will launch its first-ever "Coast to Coast" U.S. activation during the opening weekend of the 2026–2027 season from August 21 to August 24. In partnership with NBC, the event features free watch parties and club-tailored pop-ups across various American cities, highlighting all 20 Premier League clubs for the first time. Each host city was strategically selected based on ownership connections or cultural ties, offering American supporters diverse ways to engage with the league, its star players, and its unique football culture.
USA Today
WNBA, WNBPA meeting addressed 'abusive messages' to players
The WNBA and players' association held a joint videoconference to address a recent surge in racist, hateful, and abusive messages directed at players, emphasizing the need for proactive communication and stronger protection. The discussion follows high-profile incidents during the season's first half, including racial slurs sent to Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray, death threats against Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, and a one-game suspension for Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello over an inappropriate comment about Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese. In response, the league committed to enhancing security resources, pursuing accountability through tech companies and law enforcement, and maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the union to eliminate discrimination.
ESPN
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Fred Mangione Named CEO of Scarlet Knight Enterprises
Rutgers University's Scarlet Knight Enterprises has appointed sports finance veteran Fred Mangione as its new Chief Executive Officer to accelerate revenue growth and build strategic partnerships for the athletic department. Mangione brings over 30 years of professional sports experience, having held key leadership positions with the New York Jets, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Islanders, as well as serving as Chief Business Officer for the NYNJ Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His appointment reflects Rutgers' strategy to recruit seasoned pro-level talent to strengthen its financial standing and keep pace with an increasingly professionalized college athletics landscape.
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