Updated story on the Sixers/Celtics swap sending Paul George to Boston and Jaylen Brown to Philly:
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Opinion: Have soccer fans—and Fox Sports—outgrown Alexi Lalas? Criticism towards the Fox lead studio analyst seems to be reaching unprecedented proportions, with The Guardian going as far as labeling Lalas as the “All-American Idiot." By @MMcCarthyREV ⬇️- Bobby Bonilla hasn't played since 2001—but he still gets a check from the Mets every July 1. This is how he pulled off one of the most legendary deals in sports history💰
00:00 - Fox averaged 5.05M viewers during the World Cup group stage, up 92% from 2022. Telemundo averaged 4.6M viewers, up 122%. Both networks posted the most-watched World Cup group stage in U.S. history.
- Brendan Sorsby is embracing his 650-day break from the field as he waits for a shot at the NFL, with the league and NFLPA informing teams that the 22-year-old quarterback is eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft. “I will continue to take it one day at a time."
- As the USMNT prepares for its first knockout stage matchup, Fox Sports host Rob Stone spoke with FOS to analyze Team USA’s outlook for the remainder of the World Cup. Here’s a bandwagoner’s guide to Team USA’s World Cup run, with @sportsrapport ⬇️
- The Celtics have agreed to send Jaylen Brown to the Sixers for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. Brown signed a five-year, $305 million deal in 2023, while George is set to make $54 million next year.
- LeBron James is reportedly having his agency meet with teams to determine a list of ideal suitors for the 41-year-old NBA superstar. These are the teams that make the most sense for the 4-time MVP and what they can offer him on the court and in his pocket.
- $2,300 → $1,300 in seven days. That's the drop in resale prices for tonight's USMNT match against Bosnia, down 43% in a week. @BakerMachado explains why prices are sliding on FOS Today—your daily podcast on the business and culture of sports. 🎙️: gofos.co/4wkPDtk
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My latest is a dispatch on the (hopeful) fútbol to football pipeline With 11 NFL stadiums hosting World Cup matches this summer, team executives tell @FOS they have a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to speed-run American football fandom among millions of international visitors - The White House will still host "Freddy" despite the viral World Cup tourist deactivating his X account due to backlash over resurfaced comments, according to a Trump official. FOS first reported the visit, which is set for early July before the tournament concludes.
- Can Portugal make a World Cup run with Ronaldo and his accompanying circus? The 41-year-old is the highest-paid and most-followed athlete on the planet, which comes with its challenges, but he’s also extremely limited on the field.
- "Sports over the last 5-7 years has become an institutionally investable asset class." Former NBA player Josh Childress explains why overseas sports leagues have become a go-to investment on the latest episode of Portfolio Players, presented by @etrade.
00:00Full conversation with Josh Childress including: - Stanford's move to the ACC - NIL's impact on college and pro athletes - More ⬇️
