Nick LaMorte

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10/10

Former MLB star Albert Pujols revealed that he was part of groups that tried to buy multiple MLB teams over the past year. He said those groups were eventually outbid.

https://t.co/CZ7HadRoSN

[Nick LaMorte @lamorte_nick]

Here are the top 10 stories I'm following this week: 9/22/2026-9/28/2026 @rosenstein73. #SportsNews

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9/10

The Protect College Sports Act is now facing another challenge in the House after making progress in the Senate. The bill could have a major impact on NIL and how college athletes are paid.

https://t.co/LrKGmQGGyd

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8/10

A group in Vancouver is already pushing to bring a WNBA team to the city in 2031. The WNBA is currently planning to reach 18 teams by 2030, but Vancouver wants to be next in line.

https://t.co/0LUrwNycnl

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7/10

The Premier Lacrosse League had its most-watched season ever on ESPN networks. The championship averaged 405,000 viewers, showing continued growth for professional lacrosse.

https://t.co/j217mz0PDK

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6/10

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is reportedly in talks to sell a 20% stake in the Miami Grand Prix. Private equity firm Otro Capital is reportedly discussing buying the stake.

https://t.co/iRh5beC7lf

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5/10

The NFL does not plan to increase how much private equity firms can own in its teams. The league currently allows a firm to own up to 10%, while MLB and the NBA allow higher limits.

https://t.co/eg8eqd3zcS

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4/10

Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth owner Ryan Smith says he plans to make an aggressive push to bring an MLB expansion team to Utah. Salt Lake City could become another option as MLB looks toward future expansion.

https://t.co/Gqw7wcna5k

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3/10

ESPN had its most-watched WNBA regular season ever. Games across ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% from last season.

https://t.co/41lHoim0Tl

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2/10

The WNBA continued its growth in 2026, with total attendance increasing 20%. New expansion teams in Toronto and Portland played a big role in bringing more fans to games.

https://t.co/JWtwHFc2CB

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1/10

MLB attendance increased for the fourth straight season in 2026. The league saw a 0.5% increase from last year, continuing a strong stretch of growth in fans going to games.

https://t.co/uaIBldD3XJ

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10/10

Bounty is continuing its NFL partnership as the "Official Wingman of NFL Gameday." The campaign includes Rob Gronkowski, Coco Jones and NFL players as the brand focuses its marketing around football fans and gameday traditions.

https://t.co/WycTpPwATK

[Nick LaMorte @lamorte_nick]

Here are the top 10 stories I'm following this week: 9/16/2026-9/21/2026 @rosenstein73. #SportsNews

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9/10

The NFL is not allowing prediction market companies to advertise during games this season. The restriction also applies to stadium advertising, team sponsorships and player endorsement deals.

https://t.co/fdVEjLTdlf

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8/10

The NBA continues to explore expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle. Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is still working through the process as it considers adding more teams.

https://t.co/2G2yUSGnOI

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7/10

LeBron James reportedly signed a deal worth $15 million per year with Polymarket. The partnership shows how prediction markets are becoming another major sponsorship opportunity for athletes.

https://t.co/Y8vkiYNdGw

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6/10

AT&T and the Dallas Cowboys extended their partnership at AT&T Stadium. The deal includes new technology designed to improve navigation, video and other experiences for fans inside the stadium.

https://t.co/ZxOxvV0Nm1

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5/10

The NHL is continuing to explore possible expansion into Texas, with Houston and Austin being considered. The league is working with the Friedkin family to see which market could make the most sense for a future team.

https://t.co/k8MfWd55nE

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4/10

The University of Miami is going back to Nike after being with Adidas since 2015. The new 10-year deal is expected to be worth more than $200 million and will begin in 2027.

https://t.co/KDHnTU5LRp

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3/10

Joe Buck reportedly agreed to a six-year, $108 million extension with ESPN. The deal will keep him as the voice of Monday Night Football and includes ESPN's first Super Bowl broadcast.

https://t.co/m2d2T6y3eW

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2/10

The NFL and TMRW Sports announced a new Pro Flag Showcase that will take place during Super Bowl week. This is another big step for flag football as the sport continues to grow.

https://t.co/xo46CI6zu3