NBA All-Star Game MVP and standout efforts
Anthony Edwards was named All-Star Game MVP after a strong performance in the new tournament-style format. The All-Star Weekend had high energy and serious competition rather than just exhibition play.
Liverpool transfer and club news
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot emphasized keeping defender Ibrahima Konaté amid busy transfer chatter in European soccer.
⚽ VAR debate in European football
UEFA’s referees’ chief warned that VAR is at risk of becoming too “microscopic,” intensifying long-running debates over video review in Premier League and other competitions.
NFL broadcast rights drama
NFL is reportedly pushing for more revenue in upcoming media rights deals, influenced by massive recent contracts elsewhere in sports media.
NBC–NFL broadcast tension
Sources say the NFL is irritated with NBC over the network’s huge NBA rights deal, which outstrips current football contracts. That could impact future negotiations and revenue splits.
