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A billionaire helped Michigan flip a five-star quarterback prospect. After flipping LSU QB commit Bryce Underwood, Michigan’s NIL collective put out a statement thanking Larry Ellison. A founder of Champions Circle confirmed the billionaire software tycoon’s involvement to FOS. Our story, with more details: gofos.co/498b8Dd

For the first time in NCAA history, a college basketball non-conference tournament will pay athletes for participation. This week's Players Era Festival, which will be played in Vegas and air on TNT, will offer up to $9 million in NIL opportunities for players. Amanda Christovich's story ? gofos.co/3Ooh6pN

Mike Tirico ruptured his Achilles earlier in the week and still called the Eagles-Rams Sunday Night Football game last night.

For the first time in franchise history, the Lions are favorites to win the Super Bowl—and their Turkey Day clash with the Bears is the most expensive Thanksgiving game on record, with an average ticket price of $472 (+24% YoY), per TickPick. See the latest ticketing trends in this week’s #BigTicket Trend Report presented by TickPick ? gofos.co/3V9erEf

DK Metcalf joined Bazooka Candy as an investor in April. The Seattle Seahawks WR is wearing a fully-functional Juicy Drop Pop chain today.

The new era of college sports is being driven by the massive money made by football programs. How can a school like Santa Clara—a women's soccer powerhouse that has produced stars for the USWNT—sustain success while its competitors build new facilities and amass huge NIL war chests? Alexander Schiffer explores in his new column ? gofos.co/4hWpxXf

The Orlando Pride are NWSL champions for the first time in franchise history, closing out a historic season for the league. Celebrities, athletes, and investment firms are going all in on the NWSL's future. Our feature story ? gofos.co/4fxq7sJ

The FOS Holiday Gift Guide is back—and featuring an exclusive lineup of athlete-owned, represented, and partnered brands that sports fans will love ?? This year’s guide showcases standout products from icons and innovators like Suni Lee, Caitlin Clark, Leslie Osborne, Lewis Hamilton, and Ilona Maher, alongside several top brands. Whether you’re shopping for your stylish Secret Santa pick, your fitness-loving wellness guru, your corporate athlete colleague, or the ultimate sports enthusiast, we’ve got the perfect picks to make their season. Win the gifting game and shop the FOS Holiday Gift Guide now ??gofos.co/40YnqvO

What will TNT’s college football era look like? ?? #UnderReview | Invesco US

ESPN is launching a new late night talk show, ‘They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce’. It’ll air five-straight Friday nights beginning Jan. 3rd in front of a live audience at Union Transfer in Philly.