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The PWHL is expanding into Detroit and Las Vegas. The league is adding franchises in both markets, bringing its total to 10 teams, with play expected to begin in the 2026–27 season as expansion momentum continues to build.

Under Armour is pushing a turnaround narrative despite weak quarterly results. “This is not about stepping back,” Under Armour president and CEO Kevin Plank said. “It’s about building a more focused, disciplined, and premium Under Armour.”

Full episode of Portfolio Players presented by @etrade coming next week.

More from Portfolio Players with Cuban here: frontofficesports.com/mark-cuban-mav…

Would Mark Cuban consider buying a different NBA team? “I would... I wouldn't want a cold-weather team. If it was a warm-weather team I would seriously consider it."

"We've culled things down... this is not about stepping back" says Plank after Under Armour revenue fell 4% in 2025 with an operating loss of $163m. stock is down 18%. @FOS frontofficesports.com/under-armour-t…

The NFL has taken over two dozen Sunday afternoon games and moved them to standalone windows over the past 20 years The latest on the long, steady erosion of the “witching hour” frontofficesports.com/nfl-schedule-t…

The NFL Players Association is reigniting its war on turf, continuing its push for grass over artificial surfaces. “You look at FIFA, they’ll roll out the green carpet for soccer players,” executive director JC Tretter said.

The WNBA is already drawing complaints over officiating changes just one weekend into the season. Through the first 11 games, teams are averaging 22.3 fouls and 23.1 free throws per game—up from 17.5 and 18.2 last season.

Exclusive: The NFL Honors ceremony is expected to move to Netflix. Netflix is closing in on a deal to air the 2027 event, sources told FOS, continuing the streamer’s growing relationship with the league. @sportsrapport's story ⬇️

Rory McIlroy heard rumblings about LIV Golf losing funding from Saudi Arabia’s PIF weeks before the news became public. “I feel like a lot of us in this room, including me, we almost knew before the players did that this was going to happen." @_DavidRumsey has more ⬇️

Glass Break: Netflix is expected to add NFL Honors too frontofficesports.com/nfl-honors-exp…

Rory McIlroy, always good for a quote, didn't hold back today when asked about the PIF pulling LIV's funding. “I feel like a lot of us in this room, including me, we almost knew before the players did.” More PGA Championship coverage all week @FOS ⬇️ frontofficesports.com/rory-mcilroy-i…

“Fanatics is looking to complete their takeover of the industry and squash Panini like a bug" ‼️ @Will__Stern to @mgfleming12 @FOS frontofficesports.com/fanatics-panin…

The NCAA warned Division I baseball coaches against canceling games to improve RPI metrics ahead of the NCAA Tournament. A letter obtained by FOS said canceling games for ranking purposes could negatively impact the NCAA’s Division I baseball committee’s evaluation of a team.

“It’s great to see what’s happening in the PWHL. … It’s so exciting to watch the success they’re having.” @KennyAlbert spoke with FOS on the post-Olympics surge in women’s hockey.

Brandon Clarke's death is being investigated as an overdose, NBC Los Angeles reports. frontofficesports.com/brandon-clarke…

The WNBA is trying to fix officiating, but there have been early growing pains. Through 11 games, there have been five instances of teams with 25+ free throw attempts. There was 25 all of last year. More ⬇️ frontofficesports.com/wnba-officiati…

Breaking: Brandon Clarke has died at 29. The Memphis Grizzlies forward spent all seven of his NBA seasons with Memphis after being drafted in 2019.

The NFL is facing mounting criticism over its turn to streaming. But as D.C. has upped its pressure, legacy TV networks like Fox, NBC, and CBS gained additional NFL games for the 2026 season. frontofficesports.com/nfl-spotlights…