Kelce’s looking for massive deal

The Kelce brothers, longtime NFL veterans, are seeking a podcast deal worth around $100 million and have had discussions with Wondery, Amazon's podcast arm. Their show, produced and distributed by Wave Sports + Entertainment, launched in 2022 and involves weekly discussions about NFL rumors, their personal lives, and each other's games. It is currently the fourth-largest podcast in the country according to Edison Podcast Metrics. Jason Kelce retired from the Eagles this past season and joined ESPN as an analyst, while Travis Kelce's profile has risen significantly due to his relationship with Taylor Swift, boosting his jersey sales and brand recognition.

The USA pull of HUGE upset

Alex "Spiff" Sedrick became an Olympic hero after leading the U.S. women's rugby team to an improbable bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. In the final moments of the match against Australia, with the U.S. trailing by five, Spiff made a stunning dash down the pitch, breaking two tackles and scoring a try as the horn sounded. She then kicked the conversion to secure a 14-12 victory.

Spiff's remarkable play, including the unexpected conversion kick, left both teams in tears and earned her the admiration of her teammates. Ilona Maher, known for her powerful stiff-arms, praised Spiff's heroic effort, calling it a life-changing moment for American rugby. The victory marked the first time the U.S. women's rugby team medaled since rugby sevens returned to the Olympics in 2016 and the first rugby medal for the U.S. since the men won gold in Paris 100 years ago.

Quick Reads

• Olympics viewership is booming, with 32.4 million tuning in on the first full day of action in Paris.

• Manchester United is considering a 100,000-seat, $2.6 billion stadium that would be the U.K.’s largest.

• Bears Stadium Plans Take Another Hit: Governor Postpones Decision

• F1 is boasting a $1.5 billion economic impact from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, more than the Super Bowl.

• Canadian Soccer Coach Booted From Olympics as Spying Scandal Explodes

Jobs in Sports

• Scholastic Research Intern - USA Triathlon (Remote)

• Weekend Video Uploader/ FAST Channel Programmer - Locked On Network (Remote)

• Performance Data Analyst - United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

• Marketing Promotions Assistant - Comcast Spectacor (Philadelphia, PA)

• 50/50 Seller - Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, PA)

Games of the Week

• Olympics Golf - (Thursday-Sunday)

• USA U23 vs Morocco U23 - Friday @ 9 AM EST

• FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Saturday @ 7 PM EST

• USA vs South Sudan - Wednesday @ 3 PM EST

• Taylor Fritz vs Lorenzo Musetti - Wednesday @ 7:30 AM EST

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