Chicago Bears Officially Selects Caleb Williams No. 1 Overall in NFL Draft

newsweek.com The Chicago Bears officially have their quarterback of the future. After the Bears offloaded starting 2023 signal-caller Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a…

The 2024 NFL Draft: TV ratings, player contracts, and fan attendance

thestreet.com The 2024 NFL Draft could be a league-defining one. There are a slew of star quarterbacks at the top, including projected first overall pick Caleb Williams, who many are…

Bears News: Chicago Officially Drafts Caleb Williams With No. 1 Overall Pick

newsweek.com The Chicago Bears officially have their quarterback of the future. After the Bears offloaded starting 2023 signal-caller Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a…

This Trojan got his Heisman back

morningbrew.com Nearly 15 years after Reggie Bush had to give up his Heisman Trophy, the college football sensation is being reunited with the symbol of athletic excellence. The Heisman…

Will Caitlin Clark Be Grossly Underpaid?

aier.org Caitlin Clark is one of the greatest players in the history of women’s college basketball and a queen of the Name/Image/License (NIL) era in collegiate athletics. She has…

Why NCAA's Reggie Bush Decision Means So Little to USC Fans

newsweek.com Former USC Trojans superstar running back Reggie Bush has finally received his 2005 Heisman Trophy back after a 14-year absence, reports Peter Thamel of ESPN. The two-time…

USC’s Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Trophy Reinstated After 14 Years

deadline.com The organization that hands out college football’s prestigious Heisman Trophy on Wednesday reinstated its 2005 award to USC running back Reggie Bush, an abrupt reversal by…

"It's been here": Why women's sports aren't just a moment

axios.com "Women's sports are not having a moment," Mollie Cahillane, a reporter at Sports Business Journal said Tuesday at TN50: The Business of Women's Sports Summit. "Everyone else…

How Films Like ‘Civil War’ Can Spark Important Conversations and Help Defeat the ‘Outrage Industrial Complex’ (Guest Column)

variety.com When millions of Americans came together to marvel at the stunning solar eclipse, we saw a rare moment of unity amid the darkness of a country torn apart by polarization.…

Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike contract valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

chicagotribune.com Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will…

Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

apnews.com Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will…

WNBA legend Sue Bird says NIL made athletes double as brand champions

axios.com WNBA legend Sue Bird said Tuesday that "athletes aren't just working on their game" as they navigate the evolving NIL landscape. They're "working on their brands." Why it…

Vision Films Set to Release 'Final Heat'

benzinga.com A Personal Rediscovery Story Set in the World of Functional Fitness LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Films, Inc. ("Vision") will release the high-octane…

Caitlin Clark to sign $28 million deal with Nike to get her own sneaker

aol.com WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is getting ready to sign an eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike, according to reports. Clark, whose NCAA career at the University of Iowa…

Is Caitlin Clark losing money by going to the WNBA? Here are both sides of the argument

thestreet.com Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in the world of sports today — but it's now become pretty common knowledge that her WNBA contract is chump change. The first…

Caitlin Clark will reportedly sign a sneaker deal with Nike

aol.com Caitlin Clark is reportedly set to wear her own signature Nike sneaker in the WNBA. Clark helped lift women’s college basketball to new heights, became the leading scorer in…

Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales

npr.org Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales Caitlin Clark won't make her WNBA debut until May 3, when the Indiana Fever — which…

Fighting for a Fair Wage in Texas

newsweek.com Every day for more than two months, we've been on the picket line in Texas. No matter the weather or time, we're out there. We were forced to strike by our employer, Molson…

WNBA players could earn more money, but it will take big changes to make it happen

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article It will take some time for the Caitlin Clark effect to be…

St. Louis University Hosts Dylan Mulvaney, Denies College Republicans Request For Event With Former NCAA Swimmer A Day Later

zerohedge.com St. Louis University Hosts Dylan Mulvaney, Denies College Republicans Request For Event With Former NCAA Swimmer A Day Later By Adam Sabes of Campus Reform St. Louis…

Caitlin Clark Labeled 'Women's Steph Curry' by NBA Superstar Luka Doncic

newsweek.com Before ever playing her first pro game, former Iowa Hawkeyes superstar rookie point guard Caitlin Clark, who was just selected with the No. 1 pick in this year's…

WNBA MVP Responds to Report of Caitlin Clark Getting Signature Shoe

newsweek.com Caitlin Clark has been the talk of the sports world lately, thanks in large part to her record-breaking final year with the Iowa Hawkeyes. After securing the most points in…

Sports columnist took Caitlin Clark's heart gesture and made it icky

msnbc.com When Caitlin Clark first arrived in Indianapolis to be introduced as a member of the Indiana Fever Wednesday morning, the team rolled out the red carpet for the No. 1…

Jimmy Kimmel Stuns Zendaya With Reveal That He Won $12,000 Betting on Her in ‘Dancing With the Stars’

thewrap.com Zendaya may not have won her season of “Dancing With the Stars,” but Jimmy Kimmel definitely won pretty big because of her. In fact, the ABC host revealed to the actress on…

Nike's Sneaker Coup: Reportedly Nears Lucrative Deal With Basketball Sensation Caitlin Clark

benzinga.com Nike Inc NKE is reportedly on the brink of finalizing a substantial endorsement deal with basketball sensation Caitlin Clark ahead of her anticipated professional debut…

Virginia becomes first state to allow colleges and universities to directly pay student athletes through NIL deals

fortune.com Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness…

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary has Massachusetts congresswomen calling for equal pay

bostonherald.com College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark’s starting salary in the WNBA has caught the eye of two Bay State congresswomen who are calling for the dismantling of the “gender…

The NBA just issued its first gambling ban in 70 years, booting Jontay Porter for committing the league’s ‘cardinal sin’

fortune.com The NBA has put its sneaker-clad foot down on players’ sports betting. The league banned Toronto Raptors forward-center Jontay Porter for life after he shared confidential…

Caitlin Clark salary criticisms a 'false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

cnbc.com The excitement around Caitlin Clark being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft led 2.45 million viewers to tune in, eclipsing the league's…

Caitlin Clark News: Indiana Reporter Being Roasted For Inappropriate Comment Towards Fever Superstar

newsweek.com Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest stars in sports right now. After a legendary NCAA run with the Iowa Hawkeyes, the young basketball phenom was selected No. 1 overall by…

Led by stars like Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark, women keep breaking boundaries (and records) in entertainment

cnn.com Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. The…

Will Caitlin Clark's WNBA Arrival Lift the Visibility of Other Women's Pro Sports?

newsweek.com Caitlin Clark's meteoric rise at the University of Iowa sent NCAA women's basketball's visibility into unchartered territory but she isn't the first phenomenon to gather a…

IndyStar Sports Columnist Apologizes to Caitlin Clark for Odd ‘Heart Gesture’ Exchange: ‘I’m Part of the Problem’

thewrap.com Caitlin Clark’s new life as a member of the Indiana Fever started out on fire – more than 10,000 people showed up to watch the Indianapolis-based team pick the Iowa Hawkeyes…

NCAA immediately bows to court order to make transfer athletes immediately eligible to play

fortune.com NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked…

Wyndham Rewards Unveils Finalists for Gillespie Wall Mural Honoring Greensboro Six

benzinga.com Top three candidates chosen from more than 50 artists nationwide; Winning artist to be selected next month following formal presentations of original concepts PARSIPPANY,…

Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer

newsweek.com Tiffany Gomas, the woman who last year appeared in the viral "not real" video rant aboard an airplane, has revealed her conservative political leanings on social media.…

Caitlin Clark will make $76,535 from her WNBA salary this year. The top NBA draft pick will earn $10.5 million

aol.com Caitlin Clark, who became the leading scorer in NCAA basketball history and the first pick in the WNBA draft this week, will make a $76,535 salary this year. The top NBA…

Beyoncé Sends Flowers & Sweet Note to University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team: ‘That’s Bey!’

billboard.com It’s official: The Carters are a women’s basketball family. Beyoncé congratulated the University of South Carolina team on an incredible season by sending them a stunning…

Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA

cbsnews.com College basketball sensation Caitlin Clark will earn less than six figures in her rookie season with the Indiana Fever, reigniting debate over whether professional women…

Women’s Sports Boom: Don’t Miss These 7 Stocks Cashing In on Caitlin Clark Mania

investorplace.com Fuel your portfolio with women's sports stocks on the rise Caitlin Clark is a highly celebrated former NCAA basketball star who was selected as the first pick in the 2024…

Caitlin Clark’s Official Indiana Fever Jersey Is Here and Available to Order Online Now

hollywoodreporter.com Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of…

DraftKings, IBD Stock Of The Day, Breaks Key Level After Flirting With Buy Signal

investors.com DraftKings is the IBD Stock Of The Day. DKNG tumbled below a key moving average Wednesday to continue its recent pullback. But shares could mount a rebound after flirting…

ESPN's standalone streaming service will be added to Disney+ in 2025

latimes.com Walt Disney Co. is betting big on ESPN as the Burbank entertainment company bolsters its streaming options and charts its future. The company said Wednesday that its planned…

Disney/Fox/WB’s Joint Sports Streaming Service, TBA Pricing Sparks Inquiry From Congressmen

tvline.com Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) have fired off a letter to Disney CEO Robert Iger, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David…

Will The Upfront TV Market Be Softer Vs. A Year Ago? Prime Video To Blame?

mediapost.com Upfront TV media buyers expect a soft overall marketplace again, according to all media agency executives at the MediaPost Outfront event held this week. But the main…

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s A Touch More Sets First Scripted Series With Soccer Romance ‘Cleat Cute’

variety.com Sports icons Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are getting in the game as TV producers. Bird and Rapinoe’s production banner, A Touch More, has teamed up with independent TV studio…

RECOVER 180™ Signs Buddy Hield Of The Philadelphia 76ers In Preparation For The NBA Playoffs

benzinga.com LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RECOVER 180™, from the beverage powerhouse Lance Collins, is thrilled to announce yet another A-list athlete partnership with…

Federal lawmakers express concern over Fox-Disney-WBD streaming sports joint venture

thedesk.net A sound technician with ESPN helps produce a telecast of a football game. (Photo by Maize & Blue Nation via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk) Two federal lawmakers…

Year of the Girl Dad

axios.com In a news meeting last week, ahead of the NCAA women's final, an Axios colleague asked, "Is this the year of the Girl Dad?" It is, and fellas, let's not miss the moment. Why…

Chicago Sky ticket sales soar after WNBA draft: ‘These women are worth the money’

chicagotribune.com Ticket sales for the Chicago Sky are soaring after the team selected three star players in the WNBA draft Monday, the latest surge of support for women’s basketball…

One chart shows just how much women's college basketball ratings have soared while men's have dipped

businessinsider.com The University of Iowa's Caitlin Clark has helped college women's basketball reach new levels of popularity. AP Photo/Michael Conroy Viewership for the women's NCAA…

Future of TV Briefing: Media Rating Council identifies ‘the problem of our time’ for measurement

digiday.com This Future of TV Briefing covers the latest in streaming and TV for Digiday+ members and is distributed over email every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET. More from the series →…

WNBA Draft draws 3 million to ESPN platforms

thedesk.net The 2024 WNBA Draft saw high interest thanks in part to Caitlin Clark's participation in the event. The 2024 WNBA Draft saw high interest thanks in part to Caitlin Clark's…

Caitlin Clark is the hottest new WNBA player in a decade

aol.com Basketball phenom and WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark knows how to hit three-pointers and smash glass ceilings: She’s the all-time scorer in college basketball—men’s or…

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese, Kamilla Cordosa Picks Echo Bulls Draft Strategy

newsweek.com The Chicago Sky are taking a page out of a prior Chicago Bulls front office's one-time draft strategy this year. Last night, the 2021 WNBA champs had the Nos. 3 and 7 picks…

US Reps Grill Disney, Fox, WBD on Sports Streaming Joint Venture

thewrap.com Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports streaming joint venture has captured the attention of Congress. “As programmers, your companies exert tremendous influence…

Game On! Top Congressmen Want Disney, Fox & Warner Bros Discovery CEOs To Spill Details On Joint Sports Streaming Service

deadline.com Two top Congressman want Bob Iger, David Zaslav and Lachlan Murdoch to provide some solid answers about Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox’s proposed sports streaming…