Atlanta showed out for the @AtlantaDream 🏀 A sold-out crowd at State Farm Arena fueled the team’s @WNBA Finals Game 3 win, with Kerry Washington, Ludacris, and Cam Newton courtside and Quavo and T.I. headlining halftime. The move to a 17,044-seat arena helped amplify the Finals atmosphere. (via London Gaurdian) ow.ly/77OO51004oe

Legends Global will serve as the Royals’ owners’ rep on their project to build a 34,000-seat stadium in Kansas City ⚾ The $1.9B venue’s ceremonial groundbreaking is expected in early 2027 ahead of opening in 2030. ow.ly/KeFF51003Ik

Girls flag football continues to grow with support from the Cowboys and Texans 🏈 The UIL legislative council approved a pilot program for the sport, starting no earlier than the 2028-29 school year. Via @dallasnews | ow.ly/YkA150ZZO28

LA28 has launched “Made for Two-Eight,” a licensing program allowing local small businesses in Los Angeles County to use LA28 emblems on their products 🏅 Youth services group Homeboy Industries is the first official licensee to produce apparel & accessories with the branding. Via @LABusinessFirst | ow.ly/BRWc50ZZNVZ

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league welcomes an investigation into the Eagles’ handling of QB Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. Goodell added that the union has a right to call for a review following the NFLPA’s request. Via @AP_Sports | ow.ly/xi1A50ZZT8u

Coca-Cola’s Sprite returned to the NBA with a multiyear deal that replaced PepsiCo’s Starry 🏀 Snap Specs joined the league’s official roster with smart glasses featuring a dedicated NBA Lens for basketball training. MORE: ow.ly/KkaN50ZZNSR

The NFL’s international games initiative is only expected to grow, with Japan as a possibility 🏈 NFL EVP Peter O’Reilly said the league is considering going up to 10 games next year. Via @TheAthletic | ow.ly/OwLV50ZZNQB

The NFLPA is calling for a “full investigation” into the medical care provided to Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs, according to @espn. MORE: ow.ly/R34M50ZZNLM

The International Dance League has raised $15M in Series A funding. The round was led by Elysian Park Ventures, the investment arm of the Dodgers’ ownership group, with Sony, KB Partners, APEX, Yamaha Music Innovations Fund and October Ventures also participating. MORE: ow.ly/bwsZ50ZZNFe

The Brewers are allowing some fans to keep their Timeless Tickets for future games following complaints over 2026 World Series seating options ⚾ Sold for $1,000 in 2015, the tickets can be redeemed for a future home game, including a potential World Series game. Via @journalsentinel | ow.ly/cucR50ZZOnl

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says the family has no plans to sell the team following a $2.6B financing deal with Apollo Sports Capital. According to CNBC, the deal reportedly values Yankees Global Enterprises at $12B, with Apollo taking a 16% stake. MORE: ow.ly/67gu50ZZNF8

.@PrimeVideo is giving the @NBA Cup a college makeover 🏀 The new promo puts NBA stars in dorms, classrooms, and libraries, with @swish41, @blakegriffin23, @ThisIsUD, and @SteveNash playing professors ahead of the championship game at @ButlerMBB Hinkle Fieldhouse. MORE: ow.ly/wIwI50ZZH0c

Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem helped bring the WNBA back to Detroit, bringing together investors including Grant Hill, Mary Barra, Jared Goff and Eminem 🏀 Detroit’s WNBA expansion franchise is set to begin play in 2029. MORE: ow.ly/RpQO50ZYXGC

The @NBA's early-season opener experiment delivered in Detroit 🏀 @celtics - @DetroitPistons drew a sellout crowd of 20,178 for a 3 p.m. ET tipoff, with the Pistons winning 121-113. The league hopes the mid-day start can become an annual tradition. (via Sports Illustrated; Detroit Free Press) ow.ly/uJPS50ZZGYX

The third phase of Barclays Center’s five-year, $150M renovation is complete ahead of the Nets’ 2026-27 NBA season 🏟️ Upgrades include a reimagined main atrium, an enhanced event level club, a new Amex Lounge and a major control room upgrade. MORE: ow.ly/kJgu50ZZGVG

Ticketmaster will retain its position as the NFL’s top ticket reselling partner in a deal approved by owners Wednesday 🎟️ Other companies will have an enhanced role as the league takes its “open distribution” strategy to another level. READ MORE: ow.ly/n8i050ZZGrW

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio believes baseball could benefit from a different economic system that gives smaller revenue teams a better shot at winning the World Series ⚾ The Brewers and Rays reached the World Series despite ranking 19th and 27th in MLB payrolls. MORE: ow.ly/Bbf050ZZvrp

Utah is suing Kalshi over alleged illegal sports wagering. The state estimates Kalshi collected $30.6M to $61.2M in fees from Utah accounts, while residents lost $5.5M on wagers. Utah is seeking to stop the platform’s operations in the state. (via The Salt Lake Tribune) ow.ly/2Iyq50ZZvqO

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said expansion discussions are ongoing, with the league looking closely at Las Vegas and Seattle 🏀 Silver also mentioned looking at Mexico City down the road. Via @PatMcAfeeShow | ow.ly/5HSX50ZZvox

The United Soccer League has unveiled a new brand identity designed to unify its eight leagues ⚽ The rebrand comes ahead of the 2028 launch of USL Premier and the introduction of promotion and relegation across its three professional men’s leagues. MORE: ow.ly/O2bC50ZZqlG