ESPN Bet Is Gone, Eli Manning Joins NWSL đź‘€

Plus Roku Deal, New Sports Jobs & More!

November 06, 2025

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Welcome to Office Chair Sports! Your home for everything Sports & Biz! Today, we’re covering top news about:

  • ESPN Bet Is Gone

  • McLaren Boss Has A Dilema

  • NWSL Advisory Board Is Growing

  • NHL New Record

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1) ESPN replaces ESPN BET with DraftKings as official sports‑betting partner

ESPN announced a multi‑year agreement with DraftKings to make it the network’s exclusive sportsbook and daily‑fantasy partner. Beginning in December, DraftKings’ betting lines and contests will be integrated across ESPN platforms, and existing ESPN BET customers will be migrated to theScore Bet app. The move follows ESPN ending its short‑lived partnership with PENN Entertainment and rebranding the ESPN BET brand for use in shows and articles directing users to DraftKings.

2) McLaren boss Zak Brown would rather lose title than favor one driver

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown told reporters he will not ask one driver to support the other in the Formula One championship fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, even if it means losing the title. Norris leads Piastri by one point with a few races left, and three‑time champion Max Verstappen is closing fast. Brown said he still has “bad memories” of how team orders split McLaren’s drivers in 2007 and insisted both drivers deserve equal opportunity.

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3) Eli Manning and Bryce Young join NWSL Advisory Board to drive league growth.

The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new advisory board comprised of 20 cultural leaders and investor‑athletes. NFL quarterbacks Eli Manning (a minority owner of Gotham FC) and Bryce Young (Portland Thorns FC investor) join celebrities such as Magic Johnson, Alex Morgan, Lindsay Vonn and Brittany Mahomes. The board’s mandate is to develop partnerships, grow fan engagement and expand the league’s cultural footprint.

4) Ovechkin nets his 900th NHL goal, a first in league history

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal in a 6‑1 win over the St. Louis Blues, becoming the first NHL player ever to reach the milestone.

Internships 🙋

1. SponsorUniversity Regional Scout – SponsorUnited (Remote). Description: Work remotely as a regional scout to collect and analyze sponsorship data for sports events and properties in Los Angeles. Apply here

2. Intern/Temporary Associate, Business Operations – OneTeam Partners. Description: Support business operations, including project planning, reporting, and research for a major sports business firm in a hybrid setting. Apply here

3. Community Relations and Youth Basketball Intern – Los Angeles Sparks. Description: Assist with community programming and youth basketball initiatives, helping organize and run events. Apply here

4. Community Relations and Social Impact Intern – Los Angeles Sparks. Description: Help lead social impact and outreach efforts for the LA Sparks, implementing initiatives in the local community. Apply here

5. Operations Intern – Volo Sports. Description: Join Volo Sports to assist with league operations, event planning, logistics, and customer service for youth and community sports. Apply here

Job Board đź’°

1. Senior Learning Specialist – USC Athletics. Description: Supports student-athletes at USC with academic resources and learning development. Apply here

2. Sports Physical Therapist – Playa Vista, CA (1 on 1 Patient Care). Description: Treats athletes via individualized physical therapy sessions at Evolution Physical Therapy. Apply here

3. Marketing & Communications Coordinator – TGR Live. Description: Plans and executes marketing communication strategies for golf events in Irvine, California. Apply here

4. Manager, Ticket Sales & Operations – Long Beach Baseball Club. Description: Manages ticket sales operations, coordinates with team/events, and ensures smooth fan experience at Long Beach Baseball Club. Apply here

5. Assistant Athletic Performance Coach – UCLA. Description: Works with UCLA student-athletes to improve their performance through training and coaching. Apply here

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