Ohtani, Judge both out of MLB All-Star Game
July 13, 2026
Ohtani, Judge Both Out of MLB All-Star Game in Possible Ratings Blow for Fox
Major League Baseball will be without its two biggest stars for this year’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia, as both Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will sit out due to injuries. Ohtani is skipping the midseason showcase to receive treatment and fluid drainage on his left knee, while Judge remains sidelined while recovering from a rib stress fracture suffered in early June. Their high-profile absences represent a significant blow to Fox's broadcast ratings and MLB’s effort to capture the sports spotlight from the concurrent World Cup and recent NBA Finals.
Front Office Sports
PBR team’s sponsorship revenue explodes by 368% in three years
Professional Bull Riders' team-based league has experienced a massive 386% surge in sponsorship revenue since its inaugural season in 2022. Driven by a 13% year-over-year increase, the property now boasts 21 national partners alongside an expanding roster of team-level presenting sponsorships. This accelerating corporate interest comes at a pivotal time for the league, which is kicking off its 2026 season ahead of a planned expansion to 12 teams by 2027.
Wunderfan
Milwaukee Bucks To Return To Full-Season Over-The-Air Television For First Time In 31 Years
Beginning with the 2026–27 season, the Milwaukee Bucks will broadcast all locally available preseason and regular-season games on free, over-the-air television for the first time in 31 years. Partnering with Rincon Broadcasting Group, the team will utilize MY24 as its local flagship station while establishing a network of affiliate stations to carry the games statewide across Wisconsin. This transition successfully ends the franchise's decades-long reliance on regional sports networks following the collapse of its previous cable home, FanDuel Sports Network.
NBA
How Astros Batters Have Continued to Gain An Edge Through ABS Challenge System
The Houston Astros lineup has established itself as the most disciplined unit in Major League Baseball when navigating the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System. Boasting a league-best 61.8% success rate on batter challenges, the team effectively leverages plate discipline to consistently overturn missed calls in high-stakes situations. This tactical dominance is spearheaded by standouts like Jose Altuve, who ranks near the top of the league in successful challenges, and Isaac Paredes, who maintains a remarkably perfect conversion rate on his attempts.
Sports Illustrated
Manchester United reveals location for new stadium
Manchester United and Trafford Council have unveiled the Wharfside Masterplan, confirming that the club's proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium will be built approximately 350 meters northwest of the current Old Trafford. Designed by Foster + Partners, the multi-billion pound project will serve as the centerpiece for a major sports, entertainment, and residential district expected to generate 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes. While a formal planning application is anticipated within the next 12 to 18 months, United will continue playing at their historic home during the estimated five-year construction period.
The Stadium Business
Where In The World Cup Is Jameis Winston?
NFL quarterback Jameis Winston has taken on a unique offseason role as a FOX Sports correspondent for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Embracing a "man of the people" persona, he has completely immersed himself in global soccer culture by joining fan celebrations, wearing traditional international attire, and even helping Japanese supporters clean up Dallas Stadium. Throughout the tournament, his charismatic and energetic interactions have successfully brought diverse fanbases together across various host cities.
Fox Sports
Michael Edwards steps down as Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football
Michael Edwards has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive of Football for Liverpool's ownership group, Fenway Sports Group, just two years into his second tenure with the organization. His decision to exit is heavily linked to FSG abandoning its planned expansion into a multi-club ownership model, which had originally served as a primary incentive for his return in 2024. Following his departure ahead of the upcoming preseason preparations, FSG president Mike Gordon is expected to assume greater day-to-day operational control of Liverpool.
The Athletic
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Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament
The NCAA has announced that the newly expanded 76-team men's basketball tournament will feature Wichita, Kansas, as a secondary opening-round host site alongside Dayton, Ohio, for 2027 and 2028. Selected over seven other finalists due to its central location and strong basketball community, Wichita's InTrust Bank Arena will split the 12 opening-round games evenly with Dayton. Additionally, the field expansion will lower the selection committee's average "Wins Above Bubble" cutline from the 45th team to the 55th team, while West Coast Conference commissioner Stu Jackson has been elevated to vice chair for the upcoming season.
CBS Sports
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