Sport

Outrageous Saudi contracts and a major MLS signing realigned the soccer universe this year. But a roster of marquee names—including Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar—remain on top of the financial table.

With her first Grand Slam victory, the 19-year-old American phenom is poised to cash in on her tennis success—and winning personality.

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff won the men’s and women’s U.S. Open titles, respectively, in New York this weekend.

The NFL remains the most dominant league financially, but it’s not the fastest-growing sport in terms of value.

With $1 billion in sales and a stable of players that includes No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek and young American star Ben Shelton, the surging Swiss running shoe company wants to become a tennis powerhouse. But first, they need a sneaker.

Players seem to be split on the possibility of the Women’s Tennis Association final in Saudi Arabia.

Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales had apologised for the kiss, but called the outrage over it “idiotic.” Now FIFA has taken action.

With Roger Federer finally exiting the tennis stage, a new No. 1 leads a top ten that made a combined $196 million over the past 12 months.

Luis Rubiales apologized for the kiss earlier in the week, but also criticized the outrage against him.

Women in Australia earn 87 cents per $1 paid to a man, according to ABS data. The new gender pay gap figure comes in the same week that the Australian women’s rugby team is meeting with Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh. The Wallaroos are pushing for investment in the sport for future generations.