Busch remembered at Bristol
September 22, 2026
Samantha Busch remembers Kyle in emotional Bristol NASCAR tribute
At Bristol Motor Speedway, Samantha Busch addressed NASCAR fans alongside her children to honor her late husband, Kyle Busch, at a venue where he earned a record 23 national division victories. Joined on the grid by her son Brexton and daughter Lennix, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to the racing community for supporting her family and encouraged fans to participate in a lap-18 tribute. The emotional event was highlighted by a special tribute scheme on Ty Gibbs' No. 54 car, which brought M&M's iconic colors back to the track in honor of Busch's lasting legacy.
Motorsport
College Students Have Won $2.2M in Pat McAfee Kicking Contest This Season
Through the first three weeks of the 2026 college football season, students have won a total of $2.2 million in ESPN College GameDay's Pat McAfee kicking contest. The lucrative season is driven by Home Depot matching McAfee’s contributions, alongside additional contributions pledged by guest panelists like Matthew McConaughey and Kirk Herbstreit. Recent big winners include Connor Kacena-Merrell taking home $1.2 million at the Ohio State–Texas matchup and Ole Miss freshman James Whitehead making his 33-yard attempt for $1 million.
Front Office Sports
Netflix latest to signal interest in men’s World Cup rights
Netflix has signaled interest in bidding for the broadcasting rights to the FIFA men’s World Cup, according to Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria in a recent CNBC interview. The streaming giant already holds the U.S. and Puerto Rico rights for the upcoming 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cups, and acquiring the men’s rights would mark the first time the tournament is exclusive to a streaming platform in the United States. FIFA is expected to bundle English- and Spanish-language rights together for the next two tournaments, with Netflix facing potential competition from other major broadcasters including Prime Video, ESPN, and Fox Sports.
Bleacher Nation
TEAM USA FOOTBALL® vs TEAM MEXICO
On February 5, 2026, the top-ranked U.S. Men's Flag National Team renewed its fierce international rivalry with Mexico at the USA vs. Mexico Flag Football Showcase presented by Toyota in San Francisco. After trailing by four points at halftime, the U.S. team capitalized on a second-half interception to score a swift touchdown and take the lead. The Americans ultimately held on for a thrilling 35–34 victory at the Super Bowl LX Flag Fieldhouse, continuing their historic standard of excellence in global flag football.
USA Football
Circa takes first founding partner slot for A’s Vegas ballpark
Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports have signed on as the first founding partner and official resort and sportsbook of the Oakland Athletics for their move to Las Vegas. The minimum 10-year deal introduces exclusive fan offerings at the new $2 billion Las Vegas Strip ballpark, including a premium "Circa Dugout Box" adjacent to the team dugout and "Time of Your Life" seating packages tied to Circa hotel stays. Construction on the new stadium officially began in June 2025, with completion anticipated in time for the 2028 MLB season as the team targets around a dozen founding partners.
The Stadium Business
Troy Aikman finally said what ESPN fans have been wondering
Troy Aikman has expressed frustration over his unresolved contract status with ESPN as he enters what appears to be the final year of his current deal. While his long-time broadcasting partner Joe Buck recently signed a massive six-year, $108 million extension to remain on "Monday Night Football," Aikman admitted to reporter Richard Deitsch that he expected his own situation to be settled prior to the start of the season. Despite the growing speculation around his future with the network, ESPN remains focused on its upcoming coverage and Super Bowl broadcast while the duo continues to lead the booth for now.
Cleveland
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who served as the general manager of the New York Giants from 1998 to 2006, has died at the age of 84. During his tenure, Accorsi made pivotal franchise moves, including hiring head coach Tom Coughlin and trading for quarterback Eli Manning, which laid the foundation for the Giants' Super Bowl titles in 2007 and 2011. Enshrined in the Giants' Ring of Honor, he was widely remembered by team ownership and players as a visionary leader, trusted advisor, and key architect of the organization's success.
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Wembley’s upper tier sits empty as Kansas-Arizona State football kicks off in London
The inaugural Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium saw Arizona State defeat Kansas 24–17 in a lively Big 12 matchup. Despite the entertaining action, organizers struggled to fill the U.K.'s largest venue, drawing an announced crowd of 46,523 that left the stadium's upper tier empty and prompted ticket holders to be relocated to lower sections. Even with the attendance shortfall and minor logistical hiccups—such as merchandise missing "State" from Arizona's name—event leaders maintained that attracting over 40,000 fans remains a viable business model for college football in London.
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