Formula 1,one of the world's most popular sports, is under fire for staging its first-ever race in Saudi Arabia this Sunday.
Why it matters: Groups like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have accused F1 of complicity in "sportswashing" — or helping the Saudi regime distract from human rights abuses.
When MLB locked out the players, free agency wasn't the only thing that ground to a halt.
What's happening: Without a CBA, the league can't legally use players' likenesses in any official capacity, meaning MLB.com has been scrubbed of all stories and images of active players.
Malika Andrews' meteoric rise began in the NBA bubble, where she was ESPN's lead reporter at just 25 years old. 16 months later, she finds herself anchoring ESPN's daily show, "NBA Today."
What's happening: Axios spoke with Andrews about her bubble experience, the transition from sideline to studio, and what it's like working with the "NBA Today" family.
The Heisman race currently favors two QBs, but it's the three defenders in the hunt who offer the most intriguing competition.
Where it stands: Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson, Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr., and Georgia DT Jordan Davis are all top 10 candidates, per DraftKings odds.
The Grizzlies beat the Thunder, 152-79, on Thursday night, breaking the NBA record for largest margin of victory (73 points).
The big picture: The Thunder lost to the Pacers, 152-95, last season, meaning they now own the worst road loss (73 points) and home loss (57 points) in NBA history.
