Cowboys might sell share to Mark Cuban
August 5, 2026
Jerry Jones would be “open to” selling a minority share of Cowboys to Mark Cuban
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have both expressed mutual interest in Cuban potentially acquiring a minority stake in the NFL franchise. Jones cited high respect for Cuban's sports background and leadership as key reasons for his openness to a partnership, while Cuban indicated his investment vehicle, the Harbinger fund, would be receptive to the idea. However, any potential transaction remains preliminary, as obstacles such as NFL private equity regulations and valuation negotiations would need to be addressed before an official deal could materialize.
NBC Sports
TKO Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
TKO Group Holdings reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, delivering an 18% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.547 billion alongside $303.9 million in net income. Growth was propelled by financial gains across all primary business segments—UFC, WWE, and IMG—driven by new media distribution agreements, expanded marketing partnerships, and high-profile live event hospitality sales. On the back of this momentum, the company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA while announcing plans to commence additional share repurchases under its authorized buyback program.
TKO
Katie George, Peter Schrager not returning as ESPN’s No. 2 NFL sideline reporters
Katie George and Peter Schrager are leaving their roles as sideline reporters for ESPN’s No. 2 NFL broadcast team ahead of the upcoming season. College football reporter Molly McGrath is taking over as the sole sideline reporter for the network's new NFL game package while also serving as a primary fill-in host on NFL Live. This shift comes amid a broader overhaul of ESPN's secondary NFL coverage, which features Dave Pasch taking over play-by-play duties alongside a rotating panel of game analysts.
Awful Announcing
Dallas Wings move to American Airlines Center for 2027 season
The Dallas Wings announced they will temporarily play their home games at the American Airlines Center for the 2027 season following 11 years at Arlington's College Park Center. The interim relocation bridges a gap caused by construction delays at their future permanent venue, the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, while the franchise prepares to open a state-of-the-art practice facility in West Oak Cliff next spring. Current season ticket members will receive the first option to select seating and renew ticket packages starting August 10 before sales open to the general public.
WFAA
Horse racing’s biggest events unite in landmark new Thoroughbred Championship Series
The New York Racing Association and Churchill Downs Incorporated have partnered to launch the Thoroughbred Championship Series, a new six-race competition set to debut in 2027 for America's top three-year-old horses. Spanning iconic venues including Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course, the five-month series features a unified points system paired with a $5 million prize pool to encourage frequent competition among premier contenders. Each marquee event will be broadcast nationally across FOX and NBC as part of a collaborative effort to build a cohesive, season-long storyline for the sport.
NYRA
Larry Berg named next Major League Soccer commissioner
Major League Soccer has named Los Angeles Football Club co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner to succeed longtime leader Don Garber. To assume the position next year, Berg will sell his ownership stake in LAFC, a franchise he helped transform into one of the league's most valuable clubs and guide to an MLS Cup title in 2022. As commissioner, his key upcoming responsibilities will include negotiating a new player collective bargaining agreement and securing the league's next media rights contract following the conclusion of its deal with Apple.
CNBC
Vegas Thrill Set to return for 2027 season under new ownership
The Vegas Thrill professional women’s volleyball franchise will resume play in January 2027 under the new ownership of local entrepreneur Michael Landier following a one-year operational pause. Upon its return, the team will compete in Major League Volleyball (MLV)—the newly rebranded circuit formerly known as the Pro Volleyball Federation—as part of an expanded 12-team lineup. Playing all home matches at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, the team will participate in a four-month regular season running through April before the league championship in early May 2027.
Fox 5
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USC and Notre Dame to Renew Rivalry in Four-Game Series
USC and Notre Dame have agreed to renew their historic college football rivalry with a four-game series set to begin in 2030. The matchup will kick off in Los Angeles during Week 1 of the 2030 season before shifting to Notre Dame Stadium in 2031, with subsequent games in 2032 and 2033 slated for the first three weeks of those seasons. USC Director of Athletics Jen Cohen noted that scheduling the non-conference rivalry early in the year supports student-athlete well-being while balancing the program's Big Ten conference demands.
USC Trojans
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