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Bryce Harper says he never approved FanDuel's use of a Cameo video tied to a VIP gambler, raising the possibility of legal claims over false endorsement, misappropriation, and publicity rights. Full story: sportico.com/law/analysis/2…

The agreed purchase of the Seattle Seahawks by the Khosla family set a record price for an NFL sale at $9.61 billion. By virtue of the deal’s size, tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his wife Neeru could also secure a record tax break for an NFL team transaction. Full story: sportico.com/business/finan…

The Seahawks' record $9.6 billion sale breaks new ground for the NFL. The deal reshapes the league's ownership ranks, sets a new benchmark for franchise values, and could influence Seattle's NBA expansion race. Full story: sportico.com/business/team-…

Can Spain take down France? The first of two World Cup semifinals is this afternoon, plus tonight we've got the MLB All-Star Game ⚾️ Sportico Slate Rating: 7/10 For more of what’s on TV each night in sports, have Sportico’s PM newsletter delivered to your inbox: cloud.email.sportico.com/signup/

Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics. The American gymnastics star announced she is returning to the sport Tuesday, about two years out from the Los Angeles Games 🇺🇸

Ahead of tomorrow's highly anticipated semifinal clash in Atlanta, @MBStadium has announced its latest fan-friendly meal package featuring... Chicken Tenders French Fries A Hot Dog Nachos Pizza Slice Soft Pretzel Popcorn Soda ...all for just $20. Should more stadium offer deals like this?

What change would improve MLB? These All-Stars share their suggestions: ⚾ Foul ball limits ⚾ Pitchers and batters can use ABS for both balls and strikes ⚾ Longer All-Star break ⚾ More challenges ⚾ Not change the proposed check swing rule ⚾ More timeouts for pitchers & batters

Netflix made its MLB Home Run Derby debut with a reported $50 million annual investment, betting the exhibition can remain one of sports' biggest summer attractions. Full story: sportico.com/leagues/baseba…

Prediction market operators figured out sports parlays last year. As they hunt for new products, could sports perps be on the agenda? While difficult on several levels, multiple insiders think companies will go for it. sportico.com/business/sport…

Bryce Harper could sue FanDuel for false endorsement, misappropriation, invasion of privacy and related claims, but FanDuel would have a number of legal defenses. My @Sportico column on how Harper v. FanDuel, if it happens, shakes out: sportico.com/law/analysis/2….

Netflix paid a reported $50 million annually for the Derby, along with an Opening Night game and midseason Field of Dreams contest. After last night's HR Derby, was it worth it? Full story: sportico.com/leagues/baseba…

Prediction market firms are already looking beyond sports event contracts. Industry insiders believe companies will eventually pursue sports perpetual futures, though regulatory approval remains a major obstacle. Full story: sportico.com/business/sport…

🏈 New Episode 🏈 Sporticast: How Is the Seattle Seahawks Deal Being Financed? sportico.com/podcasts/sport… via @sportico

Some thoughts on the $9.6B @Seahawks sale: 💰 Modern sports deals syndicate *after* signing 👩 Gender barrier broken 🗣️ Vinod Khosla has said things no other @NFL owner would say publicly ✍️ Wiki edits 📈 Does the NFL actually care about price? & more 👇 sportico.com/business/team-…

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla’s $9.6 billion agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks is a landmark deal for the NFL in a number of ways. Not only is it the highest price ever paid for an NFL team, but it also breaks a gender barrier for the league (his wife Neeru Khosla will be the control owner) and diversifies ownership ranks often criticized for being too white. Full story: sportico.com/business/team-…

On the latest Sporticast episode, @novy_williams and @soshnick break down the record $9.61B sale of the Seattle Seahawks to Vinod and Neeru Khosla, how the deal is being financed, and what it means for the future of NFL ownership and the broader sports M&A market. Full Episode: sportico.com/podcasts/sport…

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan generated more revenue than 12 teams in MLB last year. The franchise made just under $340 million (¥50.9 billion) in its most recent fiscal year ending in February. Story at @Sportico: sportico.com/leagues/baseba…

SCOOP: Final accounting on the 2025-26 NHL season is still underway, but early projections have players getting an extra $170M based on the league's 50-50 revenue split in the CBA. It represents a roughly 5.5% bump to salaries. In contrast, NBA salaries were docked 5.5% for 2025-26 to make their 51-49 rev split work. sportico.com/leagues/hockey… via @sportico

Is a salary cap good or bad for baseball? Mike Trout, Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, and more MLB All-Stars share their thoughts.

While most of the lawsuit's claims were dismissed, one that survived was a discrimination claim. The lawsuit brought by a Black woman who was told by Citi Field security she couldn’t wear her “Make America Great Again” hat into a New York Mets game is headed for trial. Full story: sportico.com/law/analysis/2…