Axios

The average MLB franchise is now worth $2.31 billion, up 5% from 2021, according to Sportico's latest valuations.

State of play: That uptick in value is largely due to post-lockout labor peace and new revenue opportunities with an expanded postseason and jersey patches (coming in 2023).

The NFL is pushing for flag football to be included in the Olympics as early as 2028 in Los Angeles.

Why it matters: The NFL wants to attract 50 million new international fans over the next 10 years, and the growth of flag football is critical to accomplishing that goal.

The Dallas Cowboys just inked a partnership deal with Blockchain.com, a crypto-focused company, the two announced Wednesday at a press conference.

Why it matters: North Texas, a longtime center for banking and finance, is quietly experiencing a "crypto mining gold rush."

San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken on Tuesday night became the first female coach to make an on-field appearance in a Major League Baseball game.

The big picture: The 31-year-old took over for Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson, who was ejected from the game against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park, per the MLB. Nakken became in 2020 the first female coach in MLB history, when she was named an assistant under Giants manager Gabe Kapler.