Prediction: U.S. Olympian Lindsey Vonn will get a lot of attention in 2026. Jeff Pachoud / Getty Images Welcome to a special year-end edition of MoneyCall, The Athletic’s sports-business cheat sheet.

A gambling research company says prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry nationwide when fully mature, with $435 billion of that coming from contracts on sports outcomes. The battle ...

The growth of sports prediction markets like Kalshi and PolyMarket continues amid legal debates and CFTC scrutiny. Over $22 billion was bet in just a year. Donald Trump's approval rating hits rock ...

The World Cup will be a tentpole of the sports media year in 2026. Jim Watson / Getty Images Having lived in both Buffalo and Toronto, a pair of cities separated by 100 miles but bonded by recurring ...

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is warning that the rapid expansion of sports-related prediction markets poses serious legal, economic and ethical risks, as the platforms undermine state law ...

Kevin O'Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and ...

The Buffalo Bills (11-5) are big favorites (-12.5) over the New York Jets (3-13). The Jets have dropped four games in a row. The total for this one is set at 39.5 points. Keep up with the 2025 NFL ...

The Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) are solid favorites -- expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) -- versus the Cleveland Browns (4-12) in a matchup of two division rivals. The over/under ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s time to peer into my crystal ball to see what 2026 has in store for the Southland’s high school athletes (and ...

With college football’s transfer portal opening on Jan. 2, the quarterback carousel is arguably the most intriguing element of the player movement over the next couple of weeks. Several big-time ...