Sorting through some old research materials and all I gotta say is... bring back this level of stupidity in American soccer photo shoots.

DC United dropped their 2026 Home Kit this morning 👀🔥

Some people are calling it the best front page folks. A hall of fame front.

“Russia remains non-compliant with WADA rules for its state-sponsored doping, but their athletes get waived through to the Games?” said Travis Tygart, chief executive of the United States Anti-Doping Agency. “It’s exactly why athletes, fans and sponsors have lost confidence.”

SOMEONE TURN ON FREE BIRD 🇺🇸🦅 #WinterOlympics

Per an ESPN source, Curt Cignetti has agreed to a new deal at Indiana that pushes his annual salary  up to $13.2 million. The deal will go through 2033. Hoosiers have been the ultimate aggressors in keeping Cignetti.

James Milner has broken the all-time record for Premier League appearances. His start for Brighton against Brentford is his 654th appearance in the league, surpassing the milestone previously held by Gareth Barry. Now aged 40, the three-time Premier League champion made his

A record-breaking appearance for James Milner 👏 An incredible achievement, congratulations! 🙌❤️

Matt Boldy opens the scoring in the gold medal game from point-blank range 🇺🇸 🎥 NBC Olympics & Paralympics

LT and Willy are bringing home silver #MilanoCortina2026 #WinterOlympics

Top Olympic hockey audiences ahead of today for NBC Sports: 2010: Gold Medal: USA-CAN, 27.6 million 2002: Gold Medal: USA-CAN, 17.1M 2002: Group Stage: USA-RUS, 11.1M 2026: Semi: USA -Latvia, 8.3M 2010: Group Stage: USA-CAN, 8.2M 2010: Group Stage: RUS-CZE, 8.2M

Days like today, like Thursday, remind me how amazing sports are and how incredibly blessed I’ve been to spend the last 45 years covering some portion of this institution.

Praise rolls in for Mike Tirico, Kenny Albert and NBC broadcasters after Team USA victory. "Kenny Albert, who is among the absolute hardest workers in our industry, has been at his absolute best in this game." sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/…

Sometimes you read a judge's opinion and think, "wow," that is how to write. In ruling Nevada baseball player Noah Blythe can play a 6th season, U.S. District Judge Anne Traum just wrote one of the most coherent attacks on NCAA legal arguments I've seen: sportico.com/law/analysis/2….

This is absolutely awesome for Indiana Basketball to have Ryan Carr join in this role. As good as an evaluator, connector, executive and truth teller that he is, he’s even a far better Person, Family Man and encourager. Indiana Hoosiers nailed this one. Ryan truly loves Indiana University

Mike Tirico is getting his due after a dominant stretch across NBC’s biggest stages. After calling the Super Bowl and hosting Olympic primetime coverage, Tirico has separated himself as the network’s—and arguably the industry’s—best all-around sportscaster.

The NCAA issued a memo today stating that it is going to try and crack down on “tampering.” Should be interesting to see how this goes.

EXCLUSIVE: Don Garber has been MLS commissioner since 1999 and is under contract through 2027. League owners began early planning for his succession last year. Full story: sportico.com/leagues/soccer…

Team USA’s thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada in Sunday’s Milan Cortina Olympics men’s gold medal hockey game was watched by 20.7 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and Versant’s USA Network. This ranks as NBC Sports’ second-most watched hockey game ever, behind

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined