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Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman say UFC fighter pay is too low and should be shared more fairly across the roster, potentially via coordinated action by fighters and managers, in light of the seven-year, $7.7 billion Paramount broadcasting deal that spotlighted pay disparities.
The women's basketball community is optimistic about the new eight-year broadcasting deal between the NCAA and ESPN, worth an estimated $65 million annually, as it reflects the sport's growth. However, there is a strong call for the introduction of a revenue-sharing program similar to men's basketball, which would reward teams for NCAA tournament success. NCAA president Charlie Baker has expressed commitment to this idea, and discussions on its implementation may progress at the upcoming Division I board of directors meeting. The deal also includes benefits such as increased social media promotion, scholarship protections, and coverage of lower division games on ESPN+. Despite the positive steps, some believe that women's basketball should have a standalone deal, separate from other sports.
Tom Brady has reportedly been given permission by Fox to invest in the Las Vegas Raiders without affecting his broadcasting deal with the network. The stake would have no official decision-making powers over football or operations. Brady's role as a lead NFL analyst for Fox is already controversial, as he has no prior analyst experience and would replace established Fox analyst Greg Olsen. Brady emphasized that he wants to take time to learn and become great at what he does.