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MatchWornShirt Makes NBA Debut with the Chicago Bulls as "Official Digital Auction Partner" for Jerseys It’s a partnership that’s bound to make some super fans ecstatic, one dried sweat droplet at a time. MatchWornShirt takes some of the luck out of the equation of being in the right place at the right time to get a game jersey. The company brings its digital auction brand to the U.S. after seeing success in Europe with soccer. If the venture is successful, there’s no reason to believe other NBA teams will follow suit. MatchWornShirt’s process makes it easy for fans to get memorabilia from players with minimal obstacles. Used by over 300 soccer clubs and other sports, such as rugby, MatchWornShirt breaks into its first major U.S. professional sport in the NBA. To find out which Bulls’ player’s jersey is bidding the highest, check out this link.

Bally's could open sports bar at Midway, but without slot machines At the heart of this story is the desperate need for the city to gain additional tax revenue to plug a gigantic budget deficit. Facing a deficit of over a billion for 2026, Mayor Johnson’s administration should welcome opportunities like this with grateful, open arms. But it’s never that simple when dealing with a potential precedent-setting operation, such as adding gambling operations to an airport. Bally’s is the city’s sole casino license holder and is eager to add slot machines to Midway. First, it’ll have to navigate the politics involved. While some members of the City Council are on board with an additional revenue source, others feel left in the dark about the plans. Bally’s holds the right to have up to 400 slot positions available at the airport. The city must vote and agree on whether it can execute that allotment. As of now, Bally’s proposed sports bar would do very little to ease the city’s tax burden by itself. Slot machines could come later in a separate area from the sports bar, but would still face the same scrutiny. Crain’s dives into the intimate details related to Bally’s Chicago, including the steakhouse getting the boot out of Midway in favor of Bally’s.

Amazon Prime Video to stream Bears-Eagles across the globe Whether you think the revamped Bears have proven they deserve primetime streaming spots is besides the point. Amazon is hellbent on making its third season of Black Friday football its biggest yet. For the first time, Prime Video will broadcast the game without requiring a Prime subscription or membership. Its first Black Friday game averaged 9.61 million viewers for the Dolphins-Jets. Last year, 13.51 million viewers tuned in for the Raiders-Chiefs. Amazon hopes to blow these numbers out of the water by showing the Bears-Eagles to the most countries it has streamed an NFL game to date. Bears fans will want the new and improved version of the team to show up against the Super Bowl champs on such a big stage. Not the one in the losses that resembles previous bad teams. The Sun Times reveals how many countries will be able to catch the game and in what languages.

NCAA delays rule change allowing athletes to bet on pro sports It took one powerful dissenting voice to delay a transcendent rule change. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey wrote a two-page letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker, warning him about the dangers of opening the floodgates by letting athletes gamble. The rule change was set to take effect on Nov. 1st, but has been delayed until later in the month. On the heels of the NBA’s gambling scandal involving NBA players and a head coach, the move would’ve certainly sent the wrong signal. It doesn’t help that the NCAA is still investigating and trying to clean up its own mess. The scandal involving a former Fresno State basketball player and others who manipulated their performances for gambling purposes is still under investigation. Sports betting is here to stay, no question about that. The million-dollar question that pro and collegiate sports governing bodies must ask is: How do we protect the integrity of the game? It’s a tricky one for the NCAA to answer, considering the many changes that have occurred over the past few years in how it defines its collegiate athletes (who are still not considered employees). Gambling scandals, involving more high-profile names like Chauncey Billups, also seem here to stay. Find out how long the rule change has been delayed and what could cause the proposal to be rescinded.

WNBA and players union spar over CBA negotiations and revenue sharing with deadline looming These are scary times for the WNBA and not because of Halloween. The original CBA (collective bargaining agreement) deadline was set for Halloween, but the two sides seem no closer to a deal than they were during the past season. One thing is for sure: trading barbs in the media won’t get them any closer to a deal. Despite meeting in person several times before the deadline, it feels like little progress has been made. Increased revenue sharing, higher salaries, and improved benefits are among the key points on which the WNBA and the players remain at odds. An extension of the CBA is inevitable to try to iron out a resolution before the holidays. Despite the tension, the WNBA and the players’ union have time to settle their differences and avoid a worst-case scenario. The 2004-2005 NHL season is the only one in major U.S. pro sports to wipe out an entire season because of a labor dispute. With almost seven months until the new WNBA season is set to begin, one can only hope that an agreement can be reached. Otherwise, the WNBA risks slowing down some of the momentum built over the last few years in viewership and attendance. The Tribune reports on what’s been said recently from both sides about the CBA negotiations.

Texas Tech Is Attempting a Tortilla Crackdown How much is a 30-year-old tradition worth to a major university? Not $100,000 to Texas Tech. Athletic director Keith Hocutt has threatened to suspend students from all university sporting events for the rest of the year if they are found throwing tortillas onto the field. It’s not that he wants to enforce this rule; he was the only AD in the Big 12 to vote against stricter league-wide punishments for throwing objects onto the field. He has no choice. The $100,000 fine and 15-yard penalty are more than enough incentive to crack down on the tradition. Texas Tech students have been buying tortillas on a college student’s budget for 30 years, smuggling them into the games however they can, to toss them on the field…just because. You have to love college sports. Now that the Red Raiders are having their best season in years and nationally ranked, they can’t afford to sacrifice valuable dollars or yardage. Especially with them on the hunt for a first-ever Big 12 title. Read more about the tactic one student used to smuggle plenty of tortillas into the game to share with friends.

NFL and Lululemon Announce Elevated Fan Apparel Collection Exclusively Available Across NFL Shop, Fanatics and Team Shops Lululemon has been known as the go-to brand for women’s yoga pants and avid runners. For the first time ever, it’s partnering with the NFL and Fanatics for a unique apparel offering. It’s a collaboration almost sure to be a hit. Lululemon probably stands to gain the most from the collection. Its brand and loyal followers, known to be athletic and into sports, now have yet another collection to choose from for their apparel. The collection launched shortly before Halloween with a “Welcome to the Fam Club” brand campaign, featuring NFL legends like Joe Montana and his family. Here is where you can find the new collection featuring your favorite team.

Soccer in the United States shatters records, generating $260 million in revenue in 2025 Soccer in the U.S. is in a healthy place, refreshing news before the 2026 World Cup. The USSF (United States Soccer Federation) reported more than $70 million in increased revenue for 2025 compared to 2024. Sponsorships, licensing, and fan engagement alone generated $121 million, nearly half of the total revenue. Event revenue and hosting fees (for hosting international tournaments) generated another close to $50 million in revenue. The good news is that the increased revenue isn’t tied to just one category. But as the USSF reported, it isn’t all good news. Expenses totaled almost as high as revenue, leaving a tight margin of only a few million in profit. Significant liabilities, such as from net loans payable, grew substantially in 2025. A strong reliance on sponsorships could leave the federation vulnerable to an economic downturn. Overall, the significant revenue growth demonstrates the increasing popularity of soccer in the U.S. This could lead to a record-setting 2026, before the U.S. hosts its first World Cup since 1994. Mundo Deportivo breaks down the most significant trends in revenue and expenses for 2025.