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September 3, 1974 Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson , known affectionately as “The Big O,” officially retired from the NBA  following a...

Since its debut in 2007 , the Honey Deuce  has become one of the most iconic signature cocktails in sports and a major economic driver...

September 2, 1966  – Miami Dolphins’ inaugural game In front of 26,776 fans, the new NFL expansion team plays its first-ever game,...

In 1978, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  became the first NBA player to sign a sneaker endorsement, aligning with Adidas and becoming the league’s...

On September 1, 1999, NHL legend Mario Lemieux was officially approved as the majority owner  of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead of...

August 30, 2023 : A record-breaking 92,003 fans  attended “Volleyball Day in Nebraska”  at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, setting a new...

On August 30, 1939 , the first-ever U.S. televised sports game was broadcast: a college football matchup between the Fordham Rams  and...

Hyrox events, a unique fusion of running and functional fitness challenges, have exploded in popularity across the United States,...

Back on August 29, 1925 , baseball superstar Babe Ruth  was fined $5,000  and suspended by his manager Miller Huggins after skipping...

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL by trading All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round...

2004 Athens Olympics : The U.S. Women’s Basketball Team  won its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal  on this day, reinforcing the...

The Green Bay Packers  were officially admitted into the then-nascent APFA (which evolved into the NFL), as the Acme Packing Company of...

On this date in sports business history: In 1957, the New York Giants' board of directors voted to move the baseball team to San...

YouTube TV and Fox Sports are currently locked in a heated contract dispute that could have a major impact on fans streaming the first...

Photo Courtesy of Icon Sports Wire Caitlin Clark’s groundbreaking Nike deal is reshaping the landscape of women’s sports endorsements and...

For more than two decades, Lee Corso has been the heart and soul of ESPN’s College GameDay , transforming Saturday mornings into one of...

Starting in 2026, Minnesota Twins fans may face significantly higher costs to watch their favorite team due to a new MLB–ESPN media...

Every August, NFL fans flock to stadiums and living rooms with the hope that football is finally back.  But there’s a lingering...

Photo Courtesy of Icon Sports Wire Fantasy football isn’t just a weekend hobby anymore—it’s a multibillion-dollar business that continues...

Despite the frustration many Twins fans feel right now—after a summer that included a roster teardown and payroll cuts—the organization...

When it comes to building and leading NIL collectives, several former professional or collegiate athletes have stepped up as key figures....

How the Disney–NFL Deal Will Impact Fans and the Cost of Watching Football The recent partnership between Disney and the NFL marks a...

In what was supposed to be one of the most anticipated and unconventional events on Major League Baseball’s calendar, rain played the...

Going to a Major League Baseball game is about more than just home runs and strikeouts—it’s a culinary experience. Across the country,...