Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking about iPhone complaints, America’s infrastructure tragedy, changing clothes at the airport, and more. Your letters: Monte: Congrats! That grody … Read more
Sky Sports’ line-up of commentators, pundits and presenters has been revealed for the weekend. As the broadcaster for the Premier League, Sky has assembled only the best in class over the past three decades of bringing us the English top flight, with several of its stars becoming equally recognisable for their post-playing careers. With the … Read more
TNT Sports will make the first 30 minutes of their live Premier League broadcasts available on YouTube this season starting with Manchester United’s visit to Hull on Saturday. The pre-Premier League show EKO – Early Kick Off – will be available free-to-air for the first time, as well as on TNT Sports and the streaming … Read more
Baller League, first launched in Germany, brings together ex-pros, creators and rising players in 30-minute games with twists on traditional football rules. Starck previously told BBC Sport the format was more popular with 16 to 28-year-olds than the Premier League, although it’s difficult to double-check the claim. The chief executive has also pointed to the … Read more
In the end there was a clear winner. And Jay-Z’s latest victory came only 24 hours after the first record featuring him actually rapping for four years had been released by his wife, Beyoncé, on an extended remix pack of Morning Dew (Donk). These days, the man who remains one of the most influential artists … Read more
What started as a way to predict tournament winners now powers broadcasts, betting experiences and real-time fan interaction. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Before the ball was kicked, the Opta supercomputer had already played the tournament 25,000 times. Her verdict: Spain was the most likely winner, winning 16.1 percent of the simulations, closely followed by semi-finalists … Read more
Local news “Their willingness to stand up to extraordinary hostility demonstrates the human cost of laws targeting transgender youth.” FILE – Parker Terrell, a transgender athlete who plays on her high school girls’ soccer team, chairs the ball, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Plymouth, New Hampshire. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Charles Krupa/AP, File By Cathy … Read more
As artificial intelligence makes digital content limitless, premium hospitality and live experiences have become some of the rarest and most valuable assets in sports. Courtesy on site Ask someone to name the best thing they’ve ever bought. Many people will mention a car, watch, house, or other meaningful purchase. Then ask a different question: What … Read more
Each pool at Wimbledon generates data that powers broadcasts, betting, analytics and personalized fan experiences, offering a preview of how AI will transform the business of sports. Photography by Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images Every summer, Wimbledon reminds the world why tradition still matters. The all-white dress code, grass fields and rituals that have lasted … Read more
Former NFL insider Dianna Russini is facing fresh heat after recently released bodycam video contradicted a story she told on a radio show and further called into question her credibility. With the Mike Vrabel scandal still unfolding and The Athletic investigation is ongoing, there are major questions about her career and where she goes from … Read more