⚾🏈 Little League Betting, NIL Deals & Streaming Updates

Plus: latest sports jobs and internships, including opportunities across pro teams, media, and college programs.

August 15, 2025

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

  • Little League Betting

  • ESPN & Fox Bundle

  • Colorado QB Inks Equity Deal With Brand

  • Tennessee Athletes Getting Paid By Adidas

  • NIU Coach Sounds Off On NIL & Transfer Portal

Together with RallyFuel

1) Little League pleads to fans to not bet on games involving children

Little League officials are urging fans and parents to avoid gambling on youth baseball games, emphasizing that betting undermines the integrity of the sport and the safety and well-being of children.

2) ESPN & Fox Streaming Bundle - What to know 

ESPN and Fox are teaming up to offer a bundled streaming package, giving fans access to live sports, on-demand content, and exclusive programming across both networks, potentially reshaping how viewers subscribe to sports media.

NIL

A new platform has launched and it’s changing the way fans can interact with athletes! Join the ultimate college sports experience. Support rising athletes through NIL, predict game outcomes, compete for exclusive prizes, and connect with passionate fans in community discussion boards. Rule The Fuel.

3) Colorado QB inks equity deal with "Gym Weed" 

Colorado’s starting quarterback has partnered with fitness and wellness brand “Gym Weed,” taking an equity stake in the company as part of a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal that allows him to earn long-term business revenue alongside endorsement compensation.

4) Tennessee inks apparel deal that includes paying athletes. It's just the start of deals like this happening too!

The University of Tennessee has signed a multi-year apparel agreement with Adidas that not only outfits the teams but also includes compensation opportunities for student-athletes through NIL initiatives tied to merchandise and marketing campaigns.

5) NIU Head Coach Sounds Off on NIL and The Transfer Portal

Internships 🙋

1. Terre Haute Baseball - Social Media Manager (Internship)

2. Ripken Baseball - Marketing Intern

3. Austin FC - Corporate Partnerships Intern

4. DC United - Business Operations Intern

5. Buffalo Sabers - Graphic Design Intern

Job Board 💰

1. Charlotte FC - Social Media Senior Coordinator

2. Washington Wizards - Staff Accountant (Team Finances)

3. US Club Soccer - Video Content Creator

4. Dallas Cowboys - Pro Shop Sales

5. NHL - Copy Editor

Thanks for reading - see you soon!