Today, after 168 years, Birmingham-Southern College is shutting down due to financial instability.
The BSC baseball team, backed by a $100K GoFundMe, begins play in the D-III College World Series this afternoon—for a school that doesn't exist anymore.
Indianapolis hosted the most recent NBA All-Star Game and is a regular stop for some of the biggest events in college sports.
Indiana Sports Corp president
@PatrickTalty
discussed how the organization works to bring in major events on FOS Today.
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After the Mavs won the WCF, Nike Basketball posted: "And that’s that… a week without hoops smh."
It was quickly deleted, but not before it caught backlash from WNBA fans, media members, and Under Armour's account.
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• House v. NCAA and college football
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After years of missteps related to its media deals, the Pac-12 found itself on its deathbed.
But with a broadcast studio, a new commissioner, and two schools, the league plans to rebuild.
@achristovichh
's feature ⬇️
Indiana Fever home attendance 🏟️
• Last season (20 games): 81,336
• This season (4 games): 65,583
• Average: 15,564 (
#1
in WNBA)
• Sold out 7 of 9 games
(h/t
@ScottAgness
,
@ESPN
)
Today, a match between the U.S. and Canada will officially begin the 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup.
The U.S. is holding 16 matches in Dallas, New York, and Florida as a cohost alongside the West Indies.
More on the sport's momentum in America ⬇️
The Pac-12 was gutted and left for dead by realignment.
But with a new commissioner, a broadcast studio, and two determined schools, the conference plans to rebuild.
The Pac-12 wants you to know that it isn't dead yet, writes
@achristovichh
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The last four years for 24-year-old Gable Steveson:
• 2x NCAA Wrestling Champion at Minnesota
• Olympic Gold Medalist in Tokyo
• WWE's first NIL athlete
• Buffalo Bills roster
Today, star-studded Real Madrid meets storybook Borussia Dortmund in a huge Champions League Final.
The winning team will get a big payday—and unlock yet another payday with a bid to the Super Cup.
Story ⬇️
This week, golfers are competing for $12 million in prize money at the U.S. Women's Open.
The tournament's record prize pool is part of a historic $123 million season-long purse on the LPGA Tour.
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As Unrivaled continues to grow, president
@alexbazzell
says the league's focus is on its stars and increasing its visibility.
"We want to go where the masses are because we believe in the product."
The SEC plays eight conference games, and ESPN has made a pitch on the value of the conference adding another to its schedule.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said his league would be happy to add games—if Disney pays more for them.
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The NBA and NHL have been sharing the prime-time playoff spotlight with each other for six weeks.
Now, a near-week-long break until the NBA Finals begin opens the NHL up to more exposure on TV.
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Unrivaled will have a higher average salary than any other women’s sports league, a spokesperson told FOS.
With players having equity in the league,
@alexbazzell
says it's beneficial working “as partners rather than sitting across the table.”
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Tyler Buchner's career:
• Commits to Michigan lacrosse in 8th grade
• Becomes 4-star QB
• Signs with Notre Dame football
• Plays 2 years
• Transfers to Alabama
• Goes back to ND for lax
• Wins NCAA title
Now, Buchner is returning to Notre Dame football—as a walk-on WR.
Each player in Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier's
@Unrivaledwbb
will make at least six figures and hold equity in the league.
President Alex Bazzell explains the league’s approach, its player-focused facilities, and how it will interact with the WNBA.
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