Saints playing in Paris might not happen

Sport & Story Daily January 5, 2026: The Saints playing in Paris might not happen this season.

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Kelsey Middleton
January 05, 2026

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Saints playing in Paris might not happen

January 5, 2026

Saints’ planned Paris game may not happen in 2026
In November 2025, Saints president Dennis Lauscha said the team and the league hope to play a regular-season game at Stade de France in 2026. Now, this may not happen in 2026. The ongoing negotiations may not be concluded in time to allow a game to happen next season. For now, the Saints will have nine home games in 2026, eight in 2027 and nine in 2028.
NBC Sports

A new year is here, but the WNBA and WNBPA still haven’t resolved their differences in CBA negotiations
January 9 marks the second extended deadline for the WNBA and WNBPA to decide on a collective bargaining agreement. However, a deal is not even close to being decided on. The two sides remain at odds over a revenue sharing model, what should be considered revenue and how to account for expenses. The WNBPA’s most recent known proposal seeks a revenue sharing system that would allocate an average of 30 percent of gross revenue to players over the term of the deal and would institute a $10.5 million salary cap in the first year.
Yahoo Sports

Drake, Stake Sued Again as Sweepstakes Apps Come Under More Scrutiny
Drake is facing a lawsuit claiming he promoted a misleading casino gambling platform and used it as part of a scheme to artificially boost his music streams. The lawsuit alleges Drake and others misled customers by promoting Stake, which the filing claims falsely brands itself as a legal casino game. Sweepsteaks, Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and Australian social media creator David Nguyen are all listed as defendants.
Front Office Sports

NBA Christmas audience hits 15-year high with 47M viewers
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years. More than 47 million people in the US watched at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN. This is a 45% increase over last year. There was an average of 5.5 million viewers for the games, up 4% from a year ago.
Business Mirror

Winter Classic ‘awesome event’ for Panthers despite loss to Rangers
The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers played the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic in Miami. This was the Panthers’ first outdoor game, the first NHL outdoor game in the Sunshine State and the southernmost NHL regular-season game. The event had a sellout crowd of 36,153 in IoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins MLB team. It was the warmest Winter Classic at 63.1 degrees Fahrenheit, and the second warmest NHL outdoor game.
NHL

New England Revolution Stadium Project in Everett Moves Step Closer
A proposed new stadium for the New England Revolution has moved a step closer. The Kraft Group announced it had reached agreements with the cities of Boston and Everett, Massachusetts, for the long-term transformation of an industrial site along the Mystic River in Everett. The stadium is anticipated to have a capacity of around 25,000 seats.
Sports Travel Magazine

2025 NFL regular season nears ‘dramatic’ end
The 2025 NFL regular season came to an end yesterday. The Giants and Titans must make decisions on their interim coaches. The Raiders, Browns, Cardinals, Buccaneers, Ravens and Steelers might also be looking for coaching changes as well. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on what coaches he thinks are safe for another season or going to be taken out.
Sports Business Journal

Titans restructure front office ahead of critical coaching search
The Titans’ general manager, Mike Borgonzi, will take over final say of the 53-man roster and will lead the search for the next head coach. That new head coach will report to Borgonzi. President of football operations Chad Brinker and Borgonzi will both report to controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. Previously, Borgonzi and the coach had reported to Brinker. This all comes as the team is searching for a new head coach.
NFL

PWHL League Office. Senior Technical Accountant
We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations. You will serve as the key technical accounting function at the PWHL, helping to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting. This role is responsible for assisting general ledger operations, leading the financial close processes, and developing and maintaining thorough account reconciliations. Apply Now.

AEG Presents. Media Coordinator
CMN is looking for a Digital Media Coordinator to be a key support to the digital media buyer and the media department. This position requires a wide range of administrative duty knowledge which includes managing media plans, oversight of media budgets, management of media payment processes, managing media settlements, and supporting media purchases. The main goal of the digital media coordinator is to be a direct support to the team throughout media campaigns. Apply Now.

Dallas Cowboys. Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Marketing.
The Coordinator, Corporate Partnership Marketing acts as the liaison between multiple Partners and/or their agencies and internal departments of the Dallas Cowboys organization. This role is responsible for the execution, strategic plan, and day-to-day oversight of all aspects surrounding detailed Partnership agreements that deliver on partner goals and objectives. The Coordinator, Corporate Partnership Marketing reports to the Director, Corporate Partnerships Marketing. Apply Now. 

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Former NBA draft pick James Nnaji makes controversial debut for Baylor
James Nnaji was once part of the Karl Anthony-Towns trade to the New York Knicks. On Saturday, Jan. 3, he made his college basketball debut with Baylor in its Big 12 opener. He was welcomed with boos from the crowd and was continuously booed every time he touched the ball. Nnaji was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Since then, his draft rights have been traded twice, but he has never signed an NBA contract.
Front Office Sports

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