DraftKings is in acquisition talks with Railbird Exchange, an upstart prediction market platform, sources tell FOS. The discussions come amid industry belief that sportsbooks and prediction markets will become intertwined in the coming months. More on the $DKNG talks ⬇️

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The Club World Cup concluded on Sunday with a Chelsea win over PSG at Met Life Stadium. @BTLVid's chief editor Zach Lowy on the tournament's run: "It has to be considered a massive success." Presented by Atlassian

Lane Kiffin doesn’t think the revenue sharing era is creating a real salary cap for the sport. “That’s what we attempted. Doesn’t seem like that’s working very well," the Ole Miss head coach said in response to FOS at SEC football media days. David Rumsey from Atlanta ⬇️

You think people like to talk about the SEC? The "Digital Drive" (formerly Radio Row) here at SEC Media Days in Atlanta is MASSIVE. Takes up the entire second floor of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Three participants in the 2025 Home Run Derby can make more in one night than they do on an entire year's salary if they win the competition: • Nationals’ James Wood ($764,600) • Pirates’ Oneil Cruz ($785,000) • Rays’ Junior Caminero ($764,100) Presented by Atlassian

The SEC is not sold on private equity—yet. Commissioner Greg Sankey has had meetings with PE firms, but isn't rushing anything: "Just jumping to something because there’s a pot of money there seems an uninformed direction," he said in response to FOS at SEC football media days.

Nationals' James Wood tells FOS his plans if he wins the Home Run Derby: "I might go to Waffle House." A look at the OF taking BP ahead of the competition:

The legend of "Big Dumper" continues to grow by the day. In a sport filled with players built like superheroes who carry themselves as such, Cal Raleigh still sees himself as a regular guy as he slugs his way into history. Eric Fisher's story with the Mariners slugger ⬇️

Chelsea took down PSG to win the FIFA Club World Cup and its $40 million first place prize this weekend. Zach Lowy breaks down the tournament, what it means for the World Cup, and more ⬇️ Presented by Atlassian

This week's Open Championship in Northern Ireland could be a stepping stone for another move. “The gates will open to Ireland through Portrush,” former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley (Paul McGinley) said. I explored the idea Front Office Sports ⬇️ frontofficesports.com/open-champions…

The Home Run Derby's $1 million prize is more than the entire salaries for three of the contest's young stars. • Oneil Cruz ($785,000) • James Wood ($764,600) • Junior Caminero ($764,100)

"I’m just a guy from North Carolina." Cal Raleigh is taking over baseball—but he's far from the spotlight that shines on Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani. Now, Raleigh steps into that spotlight of the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game amid a monster season. Raleigh speaks to FOS ⬇️

With the MLB All-Star Game a day away, a whopping 80 players have been named All-Stars. With 15 replacement players, some are criticizing MLB's selection process: “Major League Baseball is really just focusing on the most marketable players,” Phillies OF Nick Castellanos said.

Joy Taylor is out at Fox Sports as FS1 cancels three of its five daily shows. Other talents whose shows were canceled include Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, Chase Daniel, James Jones, Paul Pierce, Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson, and more. Details ⬇️

Cal Raleigh dreamed of competing in the Home Run Derby as a kid. At 28, he just participated in his first-ever Derby—with his dad pitching and his brother catching. The catcher just won it all, taking home the custom chain and $1 million in prize money.

Cal Raleigh's 2025 Home Run Derby win comes with: • $1 million • Custom chain • Home Run Derby trophy • Belt presented by WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, already MLB’s breakout star this year, burnished his meteoric rise by winning the Home Run Derby. He’s the first catcher ever to win the competition. Full recap ⬇️

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"I’m just a guy from North Carolina." Cal Raleigh entered 2025 with none of the spotlight Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have—but he’s taking over baseball right in front of them. Now the legend of “Big Dumper” continues as he becomes the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby.