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Wisconsin has a good case as the country’s most passionate sports state. We can use Google search activity for sports as a measure of general sports fandom in every market. 4 of the top 5 markets with the most Google search activity for sports are in Wisconsin.

Netflix reportedly eyeing deal with Fox One to bring NFL games to streamer awfulannouncing.com/netflix/…

NEW: The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams, ESPN reports. The new format will start in 2027.

A hell of a day for the Big Ten West is complete. Minnesota beats a ranked Washington team in Seattle. Iowa beats a ranked Michigan team in Ann Arbor. Wisconsin beats a ranked Penn State team in Happy Valley.

93 Big Ten volleyball matches will be nationally televised on @BigTenNetwork, @FOXSports and @FS1 during the 2026 season! More here 👉 bit.ly/4pY458z

⚽️🇩🇪📺🎟️NEWS: Germany's Bundesliga's US rights are moving from ESPN to USA Network & Fandango, The Athletic has learned. What are the financials and the changing landscape of live sports rights. (w/@SebSB) nytimes.com/athletic/7444468…

Here's how the direct slots could look like by Confederation if the #FIFAWorldCup expands to 64-teams. 10-AFC 11-CAF 8-Concacaf 8-CONMEBOL 2-OFC 23-UEFA 2-Playoffs

FIFA is considering bringing forward the kick-off time of England’s World Cup round-of-16 game against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Extreme weather has already impacted one match in Mexico City during this World Cup. Kick off in Mexico’s round-of-32 tie against Ecuador was pushed back by an hour due to thunder and lightning in the surrounding area. FIFA’s 2026 World Cup regulations state that world football’s governing body “has the right to cancel, reschedule or relocate one or more matches (or the entire FIFA World Cup 26) for any reason at its sole discretion, including as a result of force majeure or due to health, safety or security concerns.” The Mexico-England game being brought forward to 2pm ET/7pm BST means it may overlap with the day’s other last-16 tie between Brazil and Norway, which is due to begin at 4pm ET/9pm BST at MetLife Stadium. More from @Dan_Sheldon_ and @David_Ornstein nyti.ms/4v4Ok0l

Watching these FIFA games on @Fox let's me know one thing, the @NFL, @NBA, and all these other major sporting leagues are robbing their fans not showing their games in 4K. All the money these networks are spending to only give fans either 720p or 1080p is criminal.

FIFA World Cup media rights by regions!

Would a USMNT World Cup final appearance draw more viewers (including Telemundo) than the Super Bowl in America?

If a sports league wanted its games to stream for free, the discoverability Roku and Fox offer could provide a viable alternative to YouTube (or Twitch). For now, top games largely remain on broadcast/cable/paid streaming. sportico.com/business/media/…

If the Bears ultimately move to Hammond, Indiana would become home to two NFL franchises, with the Bears joining the Indianapolis Colts in the state.

We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old. We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.