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September 11, 2026
NFL Launches Content Partnership With The Athletic
The NFL and The Athletic have launched a content partnership that integrates articles from The Athletic directly into NFL.com's front page and headline bar. Under this arrangement, NFL+ subscribers can purchase an add-on subscription to The Athletic to read written coverage within the platform, though links ultimately redirect readers back to The Athletic's website and app. Spokesperson Jordan Cohen confirmed that the NFL retains no editorial control or role in modifying The Athletic's journalism as part of this deal.
Front Office Sports
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Toyota Announce Expanded Partnership to Include Title Partnership of Toyota U.S. Snowboard Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Toyota have announced an expanded partnership designating Toyota as the Official Title Partner of the Toyota U.S. Snowboard Team through 2028. This deal builds upon a nearly decade-long relationship, supporting all elite disciplines including halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, snowboard cross, and Para snowboard teams. Under the agreement, Toyota will continue its title sponsorship of major events while providing resources and mobility support to athletes across the entire organization.
US Ski and Snowboard
WWE & Disney Working Together on 'Special Events' Coming in 2027
TKO Group Holdings President Mark Shapiro revealed at a recent conference that WWE and The Walt Disney Company are collaborating on "special events" targeted at family audiences for 2027. While specific details regarding dates, formats, or locations have not yet been announced, this initiative aims to unite both fanbases around shared family appeal. The collaboration expands on their existing relationship, which includes a major five-year media-rights agreement bringing WWE Premium Live Events to Disney-owned ESPN.
WDWNT
Fox at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference: growth plan in focus
At the 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, Fox Corporation highlighted a record fiscal year 2026 driven by strong advertising, sports, news, and Tubi reaching profitability. President and COO John Nallen emphasized key growth drivers moving into fiscal 2027, including subscriber momentum for the direct-to-consumer service FOX One and expanding NFL broadcast rights. Management also reaffirmed its target to close the pending $22 billion acquisition of Roku in the first half of calendar 2027 despite a second request from the DOJ.
UK Investing
Quint forms tennis hospitality division with acquisition
Quint has established a new tennis hospitality division through its acquisition of Grand Slam Tennis Tours and Topnotch Tennis Tours for an undisclosed sum. The newly formed division will be led by Topnotch Tennis Tours founder Andrew Chmura, with both acquired brands continuing to operate under their existing names while retaining their 10 employees. This acquisition combines Quint’s ticketing and event hospitality expertise with the full travel package capabilities and endemic tennis industry relationships of Grand Slam and Topnotch Tennis Tours.
Sports Business Journal
Former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst Barry Melrose dead at 70
Former NHL player, coach, and longtime ESPN analyst Barry Melrose has passed away at the age of 70 following a 2023 diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Renowned for his distinct personality, trademark mullet, and charismatic commentary, Melrose spent nearly three decades with ESPN after leading the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. Tributes flowed across the hockey community, with figures like NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praising his lifelong dedication and unwavering love for the game.
FOX News
Mike Tomlin laughs off 'JSN' mistake in steady NBC regular-season debut
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made his official regular-season studio analyst debut on NBC's Football Night in America ahead of the Week 1 matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. During the broadcast, host Maria Taylor good-naturedly corrected Tomlin after he repeatedly misnamed Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as "JNS" instead of "JSN." Despite a few minor technical adjustments with camera focus and microphone placement, Tomlin delivered a steady performance highlighted by strong chemistry with the crew and his signature "Tomlinisms."
USA Today
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Big Ten expanding access to replay reviews for football TV broadcasts
The Big Ten is expanding enhanced replay review access to all television broadcasts of league-officiated games, featuring live referee audio, video of the reviewed footage, and a look inside the Big Ten Replay Center. This decision follows a controversial ending to last week's Michigan vs. Western Michigan game, where officials restored one second on the clock to allow a game-winning Hail Mary despite the broadcast graphic showing time had expired. In response to the fallout, the NCAA issued a standard timing protocol to maintain officiating consistency, though the NCAA confirmed game outcomes cannot be retroactively reversed.
ESPN
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