NFL adds official sportsbook
August 19, 2026
Fanatics becomes an official NFL sportsbook
The NFL has struck a deal with Fanatics to make it an official sportsbook of the league, allowing the company to use official NFL branding ahead of the upcoming regular season. This agreement partially fills the void left by previous sponsorship expirations, as negotiations with top market leaders FanDuel and DraftKings remain stalled over the rising cost of official streaming data from Genius. By securing the partnership and paying the data fees, Fanatics positions itself to challenge the dominance of the major sportsbooks as it expands its footprint in sports betting.
NBC Sports
Scottie Scheffler clinches $23 million bonus with FedEx St. Jude Championship win
Scottie Scheffler secured a $23 million bonus after winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship with an eight-shot victory. His win guarantees he will hold the top spot in the FedExCup standings heading into the TOUR Championship, regardless of his performance at the upcoming BMW Championship. Under the updated postseason bonus structure, nearly $100 million in total bonus money will be distributed to players based on their standings prior to the $40 million TOUR Championship finale.
PGA Tour
LIV Golf Sued for $1.2M by Company That Produced Preseason Event
Production company Fresh Tape Media has filed a lawsuit against LIV Golf seeking over $1.23 million in unpaid invoices and interest for operating the league's preseason media event in January 2026. Despite delivering more than 50,000 photos and videos, Fresh Tape claims LIV only paid roughly half of its contractual obligations and offered reduced settlement amounts instead of settling the outstanding balance. The lawsuit follows similar legal action from other vendors facing unpaid bills as LIV Golf navigates financial constraints following the end of Saudi PIF funding.
Yahoo Sports
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: “Not Interested” In Spinning Off ESPN
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro reaffirmed that the company has no plans to spin off ESPN, emphasizing that its valuable sports rights and strong ratings make it an essential part of the Disney ecosystem. Speaking to CNBC, D'Amaro explained that keeping ESPN allows Disney to integrate more live sports content directly into Disney+ to boost subscriber engagement and platform stickiness. Despite recent job cuts across ESPN and other divisions, the executive remains committed to strategically acquiring top-tier sports rights while keeping the sports network under Disney's corporate umbrella.
Barrett Media
KC to officially offer $600M for Royals ballpark. Deal could be struck this week
Kansas City has formally proposed $600 million in funding to help construct a new $1.9 billion Kansas City Royals stadium and entertainment district at Crown Center. This contribution forms part of a broader $1.14 billion public investment package, with the state of Missouri supplying the remaining $540 million and the Royals privately funding the remaining balance. Under the proposed 30-year lease agreement, the team would pay $1 annually in rent, share 5% of net profits from non-baseball events, and contribute at least $55 million toward local community and housing initiatives.
Kansas City The Star
Dallas Mavericks, Stars reach agreement after longtime legal battle over American Airlines Center
The Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars have resolved their legal battle over the control and joint operation of American Airlines Center, confirming both teams will remain at the arena through at least the 2030-31 season. The dispute stemmed from a 1999 agreement requiring corporate headquarters to stay within Dallas city limits, which the Mavericks argued the Stars violated when moving their practice facility and headquarters to Frisco in 2003. While terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, the resolution ends an appeal by the Stars following a May 2026 court decision that had initially ruled in favor of the Mavericks.
WFAA
FIFA executive Kevin Lamour departs amid backlash over Infantino's World Cup sale plan
FIFA COO Kevin Lamour has departed his role following his public opposition to Gianni Infantino's controversial proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Lamour's exit marks the latest fallout from the withdrawn plan, which faced sharp resistance from continental confederations and triggered UEFA's threat to boycott FIFA competitions. The departure comes alongside growing pressure on Infantino, as key bodies like the Scottish Football Association have withdrawn their backing over governance concerns and transparency failures.
ESPN
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Tim Brosnan named sixth Big East commissioner, will succeed Val Ackerman in September
The Big East Conference has named Tim Brosnan as its sixth commissioner, succeeding Val Ackerman starting September 1 following her 13-year tenure. A Georgetown alumnus and former baseball letter winner, Brosnan brings extensive experience in sports, business, and media, including a 24-year executive stint with Major League Baseball. Led by St. John’s president Rev. Brian J. Shanley, the search committee prioritized Brosnan's proven track record in revenue generation and partnership-building to lead the iconic college sports brand into its next era.
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