Saudi Arabia and Sports Network DAZN Close to Deal

Kneron expands into Riyadh with a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Chess: newly-married Carlsen signs up with Bundesliga, Freestyle and Saudis

The World No 1, who wed Ella Victoria Malone last Saturday, will play for St Pauli in the Bundesliga, where he may meet the new classical champion, Gukesh Dommaraju. Magnus Carlsen, the 34-year-old ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winners revealed – in pictures

The World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography and are designed to recognise and celebrate incredible sports images and the photographers who take them. More ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Why General Manager Is the Hottest Job Title in College Sports

With players being paid and routinely changing schools, universities increasingly need someone besides a coach to put together a team.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Macy’s to Close 66 Store Locations

Macy’s real estate assets, including the Herald Square location, are worth about $5 to $9 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Is a Macy’s near you closing? Beleaguered department store is closing 66 locations.

Macy’s Inc. unveils a list of more than 60 stores slated to close this year as the retailer struggles to right itself amid diminishing foot traffic at remaining stores and breathe new life into its ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Jean Smart calls on TV networks to not air award shows, instead donate to Los Angeles wildfire relief

Jean Smart is urging TV networks to refrain from airing glitzy awards shows amid the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, and to donate money to relief efforts instead. "ATTENTION! With ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan

Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Yahoo Sports AM: 5 days of football

In today's edition: Football heaven, Cavs beat Thunder, the best remaining MLB free agents, the NFL's cellar dwellers stunk it up, D-II basketball genius, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed

An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

How the tell-nothing sport documentary craze failed its viewers

Wayne Rooney’s exit was a reminder of how common the fly-on-the-wall club documentary has become. The age of perpetual content is upon us, and it is viciously uninteresting. Won’t someone think of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Barcelona able to field Olmo and Víctor after Spain’s sports council intervenes

Sports council grants players temporary registration Barcelona beat Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor will be able to play for Barcelona after Spain’s supreme ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in

The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’

Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Yahoo Sports AM: Wooden Award Watchlist

In today's edition: Wooden Watchlist, NFL rewind, NBA power rankings, college football's next battlefield, Cavs-Thunder in a battle of first-place teams, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

GOP lawmakers look to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

House and Senate Republicans on Tuesday refiled legislation to bar transgender women and girls from competing on school sports teams that match their gender identity, jump-starting work on an issue ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation

Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sector

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Don’t Call It a Gym. It’s a Sporting Club.

Some fitness centers are trading in the minimalist industrial aesthetic for midcentury nostalgia and country-club preppiness.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Tomas Rosicky leads contenders for Arsenal sporting director role

Return would likely be put on hold until end of season Former midfielder is Sparta Prague sporting director Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender to become Arsenal’s sporting director, although ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Netgear brings WiFi 7 to Orbi and expands Armor network security service

Netgear announced its Orbi 870 Series Mesh System, the latest in its portfolio of mesh networking systems to upgrade to WiFi7 for home networking.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Yahoo Sports AM: TGL is here at last

In today's edition: TGL explained, NDSU wins FCS title, Mike Evans matches Jerry Rice, athletes vs. the elements, Padres family fight, Jerry Jones can act, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Palo Alto Networks’ stock could fall nearly 30% if this ‘sell’ call plays out

A Guggenheim analyst says that investors should take a closer look at several key metrics.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

This space stock is up on new orders for its satellite networking technology

Shares of Gilat Satellite Networks ended Monday’s session up 9.8% after the Israel-based company said that it has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Sports Streaming Services Gain Momentum in 2025

Fubo will combine with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, helping settle ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s lawsuit against Venu Sports; Netflix Adds WWE to its content offerings.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Skip Bayless accused of offering Fox Sports hairstylist $1.5 million for sex

Noushin Faraji has accused ex-Fox Sports host Skip Bayless of making unwanted sexual advances toward her, including offering the hairstylist $1.5 million to have sex with him, a lawsuit states.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Fox Sports hairstylist claims Skip Bayless offered $1.5M for sex

A former employee at Fox Sports is alleging Skip Bayless repeatedly sexually harassed her and offered her money for sex, according to a lawsuit filed against both Bayless and Fox Sports. Lawyers ...

The Hill - Jan. 6