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Prosperity AI is bringing AI-powered wealth management tools to professional athletes 💰 The platform helps athletes track contracts, endorsements, taxes and investments, and already has more than 300 users. MORE: ow.ly/v9yI50ZZl9e

The 24-team CFP isn't here yet but it’s already changing college football. A new requirement for Power 4 schools to play 10 P4 opponents has the Big Ten & Big 12 playing matchmaker as programs scramble to fill their '27 schedules. MORE via @Matt_Fortuna: ow.ly/i1aM5100bW5

Kobe Bryant was almost a New Jersey Net? 🏀 Agent Arn Tellem played a key role in getting Bryant to the Lakers in the 1996 NBA Draft, working behind the scenes with Jerry West to help make the deal happen. MORE: ow.ly/vKBk50ZZlgc

From NBA super agent to Detroit change agent, Arn Tellem has built a career defined by relationships, leadership and a commitment to making a difference 🏀 A closer look at the life and legacy of the Pistons vice chairman: ow.ly/QMqB50ZZliK

A 24-team College Football Playoff is may be coming soon — and it’s already shaking things up behind the scenes 👀 With a new mandate requiring all Power 4 schools to play 10 games against P4 opponents, conference offices are scrambling to play matchmaker on short notice. ACC and SEC schools? No problem. Big Ten and Big 12? The league offices are getting involved to fill the gaps fast. @Matt_Fortuna

Penn State is putting fans first with its $700M renovation of Beaver Stadium 🏟️ While many stadiums are getting smaller, Penn State is maintaining its capacity to preserve access for its massive fan base, including 94K season-ticket holders. MORE: ow.ly/qEcI50ZZjQI

Fox Sports is expanding its use of augmented reality graphics for the World Series ⚾ New Nucleus 4K cameras, paired with MLB Statcast data and technology from Bolt6 and Virtual Eye, will help visualize swing and pitch trajectories for viewers. MORE: ow.ly/SiY05100H2w

The NWSL and NWSL Players Association have agreed to settle several long-standing grievances, including changes to the High Impact Player rule ⚽ Starting Jan. 1, all players will be eligible for the designation, opening the door for seven-figure salaries. Via @espn | ow.ly/LBGg5100GNn

Michigan State is looking to invest more in football 🏈 AD Dan Bartholomae says the Spartans are in the Big Ten’s bottom third in roster resources and plans to raise funds to compete. Spartan Stadium upgrades, including more luxury suites and VIP boxes, could begin as early as 2027. (via The Detroit News) ow.ly/66725100Brw

Three groups are bidding roughly $9B-$10B for an NBA team in Las Vegas, with another $2B-$3B potentially needed for a new arena 🏀 Meanwhile, Seattle’s expansion hopes face uncertainty as the NBA reportedly seeks at least $7B for a franchise. MORE: ow.ly/vqlO5100Hq8

The Brewers and Rays are making World Series history ⚾ For the first time since 1991, two teams in the bottom half of MLB payroll spending will meet in the Fall Classic. Milwaukee ranks 19th at $146.2M, while Tampa Bay ranks 28th at $95.6M. Via @SInow | ow.ly/Lsrh5100Buy

ABC station owners are frustrated with Disney’s decision to air the Super Bowl across multiple platforms, including Disney+, ESPN2, NFL Network and ESPNU 📺 One station group CEO warned the move could reduce broadcast advertising revenue by up to 35% compared to last year. Via @CNBC | ow.ly/vjs45100BoL

One bidder is out of the NBA’s Las Vegas expansion race. The Lasry-Apostolopoulos group, which bid $9B to $9.5B, dropped out over the league’s reported $10B-plus price tag. Sources say the NBA could want close to $11B, plus a $2B arena commitment. MORE on this: ow.ly/SURU5100HHu

Portland is looking to host matches during the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup ⚽ RAJ Sports, owners of the Thorns and Fire, sees it as a chance to cement Portland as the “global epicenter of women’s sports.” Via @TheAthletic | ow.ly/rOfC5100B88

McDonald’s is ending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship after 32 years amid an overhaul of its marketing model 🍟 The move follows the brand’s largest World Cup campaign to date, which spanned more than 110 countries during this summer’s tournament. Via @Adweek | ow.ly/FKKN5100B5r