Coming Sunday... The N.Y. Times Magazine Winter Olympics issue (articles live now), filled with essays and photographs focusing on some of the biggest events. A taste:
Long track speed skating: Author Karl Ove Knausgaard writes about the nostalgic appeal of long track speed skating, weaving in his own memories.
Grand jury subpoenas have been issued in "a far-reaching investigation of international sports corruption," the New York Times reports.
Why it matters: The DOJ is investigating "possible racketeering, money laundering and honest services fraud charges," over track and field championships and "bids for various other elite competitions." They're seeking information from major sports organizations like the International Olympic Committee and FIFA.
FOX Sports and the National Football League have reached an agreement to broadcast Thursday Night Football games for five seasons, beginning in 2018, both parties announced in a joint statement Wednesday.
Why it matters: It's an indication that the League feels the Thursday Night broadcast is working to attract more fans and revenue, despite years of complaints that Thursday night games heightened injury risk and lowered the quality of play.
