Honda on board as "founding partner" for LA28 games
Sixth new sponsor this year and their first "tier one" deal since 2021. LA games are $1.5 billion into their $2.5 billion goal (Yahoo! Sports).
Ticket prices going up for 2026 version of The Masters
Augusta National raising prices for the first time in three years, ranging from $20 to $25 in increases. Lottery open until June 20th (Front Office Sports).
MLB invests in new Athletes Unlimited softball league
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but includes MLB providing money for operational support as well as marketing and broadcast resources (CNBC Sport).
Two Americans are in the quarterfinals for first time since '96
Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe take on opponents Tuesday for their chance to make the semifinals. They are the first Americans to make the quarterfinals in 2003 (Yahoo! Sports).
Charles Barkley gives timeline for retirement from TV
The 62-year-old Barkley claims he has two more years left before he calls it quits, even though he has seven years remaining on his contract (Yahoo! Sports)
Bonus: Huddle Up on Timberwolves Sale
Joe Pompliano with a great write-up on Glen Taylor intentions around selling the team to A-Rod and Lore.