# MLB Lockout, ESPN-NFL Merger, Trump’s World Cup—2026 Sports Predictions

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Podcast: [Front Office Sports Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-office-sports-today-4120147)
Published: 2025-12-31T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In our last show of 2025, FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts and senior editor Dennis Young talk through the biggest storylines to watch for in 2026, including a potential lockout in both MLB and the WNBA. They also discuss the megadeal between ESPN and the NFL that has yet to clear regulatory hurdles and could still be blocked by President Donald Trump, who is also trying to assert his influence on the first United States–hosted World Cup in more than 30 years. There are risks when investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. ETFs’ risks are similar to those of stocks. Investments in the tech sector are subject to greater risk and more volatility than more diversified investments. The Nasdaq-100 Index® includes the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq. An investment cannot be made directly into an index. Consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. Visit Invesco.com for a prospectus with this information. Read it carefully before investing. Invesco Distributors, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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