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Ben Stiller is filming an HBO documentary about the Knicks on his iPhone.
This was his view of the Knicks clinching the biggest comeback ever in an NBA Finals game.
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- FIFA is mandating three-minute hydration breaks for all 104 World Cup matches. In Thursday’s opener, Fox cut to full-screen commercials during the breaks—and came back from one after play had already resumed. Telemundo said it won't follow suit.
- America's approaching 250th birthday has U.S. sports leagues going all-in on celebrations. UFC will fight live at the White House, MLB has been planning the semiquincentennial for seven years, and the NBA has players wearing USA 250 patches during the Finals.
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Li Yueru joined Under Armour this year, but has covered the logo of her sneakers because the brand did not renew its brand partnership with the WNBA, a source tells @FOS. The WNBA has restrictive apparel rules tied to its Nike partnership. More ⬇️ - Exclusive: Under Armour did not renew its "Authorized Footwear Supplier" deal with the WNBA. Some UA players have been covering their shoe logos or have been provided logo-free pairs—a result of the league's restrictive rules tied to its Nike partnership.
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Three beers. One canister. $30. The Taller Boy has entered the World Cup chat 🍻
- Former Texas Tech superstar NiJaree Canady is the only AUSL draftee not to have signed with the league. Canady's agent tells FOS the pitcher's holdout is about getting a "fair and equitable contract."
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NEW: The CFTC's prediction-market proposal is either a step toward real regulation or window dressing that skirts the bigger fight over whether sports markets should even exist. One thing seems certain: The proposal isn’t about to change anyone’s mind. - Front Office Sports reposted
Worked with @EllynBriggs for a roundup of how pro sports + networks are celebrating America 250 MLB, for one, has been planning its celebration for seven years - One year after the House v. NCAA settlement, NIL enforcement is still muddled. The NIL Go system is still facing major challenges, including delays for deal approvals and questions over enforcement. Story by @achristovichh ⬇️
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on watching the Knicks in the NBA Finals: "I'm not rooting for anybody, I'm also not rooting against anybody. I think it does help that I've won a championships already, so helps me sleep a little better at night."
00:00 - Front Office Sports repostedICYMI: There are already clear indicators of Angel Reese's business impact. The Dream lead the WNBA in average ticket price ($172) this year, per SeatGeek. Meanwhile, attendance at Chicago Sky home games is down double-digits after a 4–8 start. More ⬇️
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Brendan Sorsby’s attorney, Jeff Kessler, has sent the Big 12 a letter saying the conference could be subject to legal action if they take steps against Texas Tech. Full letter, obtained by @FOS:
