Sports

August 14, 2025

Published 4 days ago

TL;DR

Dundon to buy Trail Blazers for $4B+; Cowboys top $12.8B valuation; PSG win Super Cup.


Highlights

  • Tom Dundon (Carolina Hurricanes owner) to buy Portland Trail Blazers for $4B+, plans to keep team in Portland 1.
  • Dallas Cowboys valued at $12.8B, leading NFL; Jerry Jones reveals decade-long cancer battle, now cancer-free 819.
  • PSG wins first UEFA Super Cup, beating Tottenham on penalties; Spurs condemn racist abuse targeting Mathys Tel 26.
  • Opta model: Liverpool 28.5% likely to repeat as Premier League champs; Man United projected 12th, 11.1% relegation risk 17.
  • Real Madrid unveils €45M signing Franco Mastantuono (age 18); possible debut in La Liga opener vs. Osasuna 4.
  • A’ja Wilson posts WNBA’s first 30-20 game; Aces extend win streak, tighten West playoff race 5.
  • Angels sweep Dodgers in Freeway Series, pushing streak to seven; Padres move atop NL West 12.
  • Blue Jays’ George Springer clears concussion protocol, starts Triple-A rehab; quick MLB return expected 10.
  • Brewers win 12th straight, triggering George Webb’s free-burger promo in Wisconsin 11.
  • Dolphins ’ Chop Robinson says practice injury is “nothing serious”; further update pending 9.
  • Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart warned after practice hit on Joe Burrow ; QB protection remains focus 13.
  • Michael Porter Jr. warns NBA integrity threatened by sports betting boom; Missouri to issue new mobile licenses 7.

Commentary

Ownership and franchise valuations remain in focus. Tom Dundon's $4B+ deal for the Trail Blazers keeps the team in Portland 1, but looming arena decisions could impact long-term team investment and local market engagement. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys ' $12.8B valuation highlights the NFL’s financial strength 8, and Jerry Jones’ health update removes uncertainty at the ownership level 19.

On-field, PSG’s Super Cup win over Spurs adds momentum ahead of the European season 2, while the fallout from racist abuse of Mathys Tel underscores ongoing off-field challenges 6. Opta’s Premier League projections favor Liverpool for the title and suggest significant downside for Manchester United , which is relevant for both outright betting and fantasy roster construction 17.

Real Madrid 's high-profile signing of Franco Mastantuono could provide early value for fantasy and betting if he features immediately 4. In the WNBA, A’ja Wilson’s historic 30-20 game and the Aces ’ win streak signal a key form shift as the playoff race tightens in the West 5.

In MLB, the Angels ’ sweep of the Dodgers shifts NL West dynamics, with the Padres taking the division lead 12. The Brewers ’ 12-game win streak not only activates a local fan promotion but also signals a team in strong form 11. George Springer ’s return for Toronto could bolster the AL East leaders as the playoff push intensifies 10.

Injury management and player safety are top of mind: Dolphins ’ Chop Robinson appears to have avoided major injury, but updates are worth monitoring 9. The Bengals ’ incident with Joe Burrow highlights the ongoing importance of QB protection for both team futures and fantasy stability 13. Finally, Michael Porter Jr. ’s comments on sports betting integrity come as Missouri prepares to expand mobile wagering, a development with potential regulatory and market implications 7.

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