Nine MLB teams have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports due to the company's financial struggles, leading to ongoing negotiations and a shift towards league-controlled broadcasting options, which could impact team revenues and the overall broadcasting landscape in baseball.
The Atlanta Braves and eight other MLB teams have canceled their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network due to financial issues faced by Main Street Sports Group, which owns the network. MLB may step in to broadcast the games as the league has previously taken over broadcasts when teams faced payment issues. The situation also affects NBA and NHL partnerships, with negotiations ongoing for payments.
The Cleveland Browns signed six players to reserve/futures contracts, all of whom finished the 2025 season on the team's practice squad, including Sal Cannella, Jack Conley, Luke Floriea, Ahmani Marshall, Tyre Phillips, and Caden Prieskorn.
UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered to testify in a new antitrust lawsuit led by fighter Misha Cirkunov, focusing on arbitration and class action waiver clauses in UFC fighter contracts, with upcoming hearings to address evidence issues and discovery disputes.
The NFL's Tuesday trade deadline is heavily influenced by Monday's activities, as teams must finalize contract restructures and salary arrangements by 4 pm New York time to complete trades, exemplified by the Eagles' recent acquisition of Jaelen Phillips from the Dolphins.
The Boston Red Sox's offseason plans hinge on key opt-out decisions, especially regarding third baseman Alex Bregman, with potential roster reshaping including re-signing Bregman or replacing him, and addressing uncertain infield positions, amid a $168.9MM commitment for 2026 and significant future obligations.
The Seoul court has upheld the validity of NewJeans' exclusive contracts with ADOR, but the members plan to appeal the decision due to a breakdown in trust with the company. The court also found ADOR's actions regarding former CEO Min Hee Jin lawful and dismissed allegations of workplace harassment, leading to the members' decision to challenge the ruling in higher court.
The Los Angeles Angels face another challenging offseason with an 11-year playoff drought, a new manager Kurt Suzuki, and significant financial commitments, while also dealing with roster weaknesses and management decisions influenced by ownership preferences.
Copper prices surged after US miner Freeport announced it will not meet its contractual obligations with customers, signaling potential supply concerns and impacting the commodity market.
Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett, both NFL stars, have recently signed new contracts, with Parsons surpassing Garrett's $40 million per year deal by earning around $47 million, leading to a playful exchange about who has the better deal, and Parsons is currently performing well on the field.
Through five weeks of Dana White's Contender Series Season 9, 21 fighters have earned UFC contracts, with the season showing promising talent and potential blue chips, as fighters compete for spots in the UFC, including notable performances like Cody Chovancek's knockout victory.
Dominick Cruz suggests that UFC rankings are influenced more by fighters' contract values and pay than their actual performance, implying that top-ranked fighters may be kept there for financial reasons regardless of their recent results, which raises questions about whether UFC is more entertainment than sport.
The article discusses a surprising trade where the Packers acquired star linebacker Micah Parsons from the Cowboys, highlighting the rarity and significance of such a move, the details of Parsons's lucrative contract, and the broader NFL business context including contract negotiations and roster cuts.
Four fighters earned UFC contracts during DWCS Season 9, Week 4, highlighted by a potential Knockout of the Year from Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, with notable performances including a quick TKO by Cezary Oleksiejczuk and a controversial decision win by Eduardo Chapolin, while commentator Michael Chiesa made his debut.
In Week 4 of Dana White's Contender Series Season 9, all winners from the last two weeks earned UFC contracts, with most fights ending inside the distance, and five new hopefuls competed in Las Vegas aiming to impress UFC President Dana White.