MLB salary cap delay to 2028
November 9, 2026
MLB proposes delaying salary cap until 2028 season
Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the implementation of a salary cap until the 2028 season while maintaining other elements of its labor offer for 2027 as the current collective bargaining agreement approaches its December expiration. Under the revised proposal, the projected 2028 cap would sit at $258.2 million with a $180.2 million floor based on a 50-50 revenue split, though the MLB Players Association continues to voice strong opposition to any salary cap system. This ongoing chasm between the league and the union over economic structures raises the significant likelihood of a labor lockout or work stoppage as negotiations proceed.
ESPN
Gotham FC Raises $100 Million At NWSL-Record $350 Million Valuation
Gotham FC has raised $100 million in a capital injection from seven new minority investors, achieving a record-breaking $350 million valuation for a professional women’s soccer team. This financial milestone will help fund infrastructure upgrades, including a new practice facility in New Jersey and preparations for the team's move into a new stadium in Queens by 2028. The soaring valuation reflects the rapid commercial growth of the club following its recent success on the pitch and the expanding financial momentum across the broader women's soccer league.
Forbes
DraftKings Cut More Jobs Ahead of Q3 Earnings
DraftKings implemented a series of job cuts across departments like engineering and customer experience ahead of its third-quarter earnings report. This layoff wave follows similar industry-wide reductions driven by increased prediction market competition, investor pressure, and the adoption of artificial intelligence. Alongside these workforce reductions, the company also lowered its revenue guidance for fiscal 2026 while highlighting growth in its prediction-market operations.
Front Office Sports
‘Madden’ takes viewers on ‘a fun ride’ through football icon’s career
The upcoming feature film "Madden," directed by David O. Russell and starring Nicolas Cage as the legendary coach and broadcaster alongside Christian Bale as Raiders owner Al Davis, hits select theaters and Prime Video on November 18, 2026. Rather than a traditional biopic, the film is designed as a fun, humorous journey highlighting Madden's iconic career across coaching, broadcasting, and video games while focusing on his lifelong brotherhood with Davis. Backed by a $75 million budget, the movie weaves together three decades of football history, personal relationships, and his eventual partnership with Electronic Arts to bring the icon's legacy to life.
Sports Business Journal
Chicago Bears and NFL reopen talks with Illinois leaders to keep franchise from moving to Indiana
The Chicago Bears and NFL leadership recently met with Illinois officials to explore potential stadium legislation in an effort to keep the franchise from relocating to Indiana. Although the team previously focused its stadium development plans on Hammond, Indiana, state lawmakers in Illinois are now actively working on proposals to offer alternative tax and legislative solutions. Both sides plan to continue discussions during upcoming legislative sessions as the franchise weighs its options for a new stadium.
FOX News
OneCourt tech rolls out for NHL fans through Ticketmaster link-up
The National Hockey League has partnered with Ticketmaster to introduce OneCourt haptic technology for blind and low-vision fans during the 2026-27 season. This tactile broadcast system translates real-time game data into vibrations, allowing fans to physically feel every play as it happens on the ice. Complimentary tablets will be provided at all major league tentpole events, with initial team rollouts beginning for clubs like the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks.
The Stadium Business
UFC’s Dana White Offered White House Press Secretary Job By Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly offered the White House press secretary position to UFC CEO Dana White, urging him to take the job on social media. While White posted a photo from the White House press briefing room hinting at a transition, reports indicate he has not yet accepted and is scheduled to meet with Trump in person. This development follows a series of recent press secretary turnover and recent midterm election losses for the Republican party.
Front Office Sports
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UNM Athletics and Nusenda Announce Elevated Partnership
University of New Mexico Athletics and Nusenda Credit Union have announced an expanded partnership featuring the Lobos' first-ever uniform patches for several winter and spring sports starting in the 2026-27 season. The agreement also includes officially licensed Lobo debit cards and builds on a decades-long relationship that features the naming of The Pit and over $8 million in university investments. This collaboration is designed to provide critical financial support and resources to student-athletes while strengthening economic activity and pride throughout the community.
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