The NFL is investigating a new lawsuit filed on Monday accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback (QB) Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and battery. Unfortunately, this case may perfectly illustrate a sad reality in sports: Entities exploit off-field factors to their advantage — protecting top players while using it as a pretext to cut underperformers. When will it end?

Prominent U.S. agency Horizon Media is digging into what drives consumers through a series of data-driven reports focused on major cultural trends. Its first one, “Sport-Curious,” dropped on Friday and confirmed what sports biz folks already know: Gen Z viewers aren’t tuning in to sports the same way as other generations, creating a real conundrum for the industry.

Every Sunday, college football fans can count on a new AP Top-25 poll. After such a crazy weekend, it’s no surprise that Week 3 has seen some major shake ups in the rankings.

Sunday scaries couldn’t kill the vibe during Week 1 of the NFL season — here are a few standout moments from a thrilling opening weekend.

And just like that, the 2024 Paris Paralympics have come to an end. Team USA finished with 105 medals (36 gold, 42 silver, 27 bronze) and were carried out of the City of Light by swimmer Ellie Marks and wheelchair basketballer Paul Schulte during yesterday’s Closing Ceremony. Let’s recap a magnifique final weekend.

It may only be Week 2, but college football is bringing mid-season finale levels of drama. With huge upsets in the Top-10 and the fall of four other ranked teams, no one is safe in the FBS.

The Paralympics are in the spotlight like never before, with the increased exposure and investment resulting in serious global viewership. The U.S., Canada, the U.K., and France all reported historic numbers after expansive media commitments.

And happy (early) Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the U.S., the month is all about recognizing the achievements of the Hispanic and Latine community.

Honey Deuce season is almost over, but before it officially comes to an end, the US Open has three days of action — today’s men’s semis, tomorrow’s women’s final, and Sunday’s men’s final — on the docket. Two first-time US Open winners will be crowned by the weekend’s end.

USWNT striker Alex Morgan is hanging up her boots, retiring as one of the most dangerous goal scorers in American women’s soccer history and leaving the women’s game in a stronger, more equal place than she found it.

A Top-10 matchup at one of the sport’s most iconic stadiums? College football at its finest.

Judge Claudia Wilken held a preliminary hearing yesterday to consider the many settlement objections made over the past few months.