Online bidding for Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues

Online bidding for Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball up to .8M as litigation for proceeds continues

The online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million. The auction has been somewhat overshadowed by the legal situation surrounding the ball. Christian Zacek walked out of Miami’s LoanDepot Park with the ball after gaining possession in the left-field stands. Max … Read more

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane clears concussion protocol and hopes to play vs. Colts

Dolphins RB De’Von Achane clears concussion protocol and hopes to play vs. Colts

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Dolphins running back De’Von Achane said he cleared concussion protocol Friday and is hoping to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Achane was concussed in the first quarter of Miam’s Week 5 matchup against New England after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jaylinn Hawkins. The second-year running back said he has not … Read more

Bally Sports’ parent company, FanDuel partner for regional sports networks rebrand

Bally Sports’ parent company, FanDuel partner for regional sports networks rebrand

Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of several regional sports networks, has closed a partnership deal with American sportsbook FanDuel. On Oct. 21, Diamond Sports Group’s Bally Sports will be renamed to FanDuel Sports Network. The full names of RSNs will vary slightly across its 16 markets based on the region.  For instance, Atlanta Braves … Read more

Tony Bennett blames NIL for retirement, calls for ‘change’ in college sports in emotional conference

Tony Bennett blames NIL for retirement, calls for ‘change’ in college sports in emotional conference

The University of Virginia shockingly announced that men’s head basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring, effective immediately. The season starts in less than three weeks, but in his retirement conference Friday, Bennett said he is not fit for the current state of college athletics. “I realized I’m no longer the best coach to lead this … Read more