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U.S. Open 2025 Revamps Mixed Doubles, Sparking Debate

Major changes to U.S. Open mixed doubles aim to boost star power but face backlash from doubles specialists.

#usopen, #tennis, #sports, #doubles, #2025

NBA Approves Record $6.1 Billion Sale of Boston Celtics

Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion to Bill Chisholm's group, setting the highest price for a U.S. sports team.

#nba, #bostonceltics, #sportssale, #billchisholm

DIRECTV Announces Landmark Partnership with Leading University Athletic Departments

DIRECTV partners with top universities to enhance sports fan experience with Fan Zones and NIL programs.

#directv, #collegeathletics, #fans, #streaming, #NIL

Xsports Launches as Brazil's First 24-Hour Free Sports Channel

Xsports debuts, transforming Brazilian sports media with 24/7 free coverage.

#xsports, #brazil, #freesportschannel, #sportsbroadcasting

World Games 2025 Concludes in Chengdu, Marking a Historic Debut on Chinese Mainland

The 2025 World Games wrap up in Chengdu, highlighting inclusivity and non-Olympic sports with a record 6,679 participants.

#worldgames, #sports, #china, #paraatheletes, #culturalexchange

USTA Announces Historic $90 Million Prize Pool for 2025 U.S. Open

The U.S. Open will feature a record $90M prize pool in 2025, boosting player compensation and introducing new tournament changes.

#tennis, #usopen, #prizemoney, #usta

2025–26 Premier League Season Kicks Off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth

Liverpool hosts AFC Bournemouth as new season begins, marked by managerial changes and broadcasting innovations.

#premierleague, #liverpool, #football, #skysports

Paramount Skydance Corporation Secures Exclusive UFC Streaming Rights in $7.7 Billion Deal

Paramount+ to stream UFC events exclusively in landmark 7-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount Skydance, shifting from pay-per-view to subscription.

#ufc, #paramount, #sportsmedia, #streaming, #merger

Women's Pro Baseball League to Hold Historic Inaugural Tryouts

WPBL will conduct historic tryouts in D.C., marking a major step for women's pro baseball.

#baseball, #womeninsports, #WPBL

India Seeks to Host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India bids to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, elevating its global sports profile for a potential 2036 Olympic bid.

#india, #commonwealthgames, #ahmedabad, #sports, #olympics

Paramount Secures $7.7 Billion UFC Streaming Rights in Landmark Deal

Paramount's $7.7B deal with UFC will stream events on Paramount+ from 2026, shifting from pay-per-view to wider access.

#paramount, #ufc, #sportsmedia, #streaming

U.S. Open 2025: Revamped Mixed Doubles Format Sparks Debate

The 2025 U.S. Open unveils a new mixed doubles format to boost fan engagement, raising both excitement and concern among tennis players.

#tennis, #usopen2025, #sports, #doubles

Wrexham AFC Makes Historic Return to EFL Championship

Wrexham AFC secures promotion to the EFL Championship for the first time since 1981–82, under celebrity ownership.

#wrexham, #eflchampionship, #ryanreynolds, #football

The 12th World Games Opens in Chengdu: A Celebration of Unity and Athleticism

The World Games 2025 kick off in Chengdu, China with a grand opening ceremony themed 'Boundless Sports, Countless Wonders,' celebrating global unity.

#worldgames, #chendgu2025, #sports, #unity, #culture

USTA Announces Record $90 Million Prize Pool for 2025 U.S. Open

USTA sets a $90M prize pool for 2025 U.S. Open, marking significant player advocacy gains and record tennis earnings.

#tennis, #usopen, #prizemoney, #usta, #sports