M.L.B. Playoff Ads With Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox Draw Backlash

New York Times - Oct 16, 2026

Commercials with Sydney Sweeney promoting a gambling platform and Megan Fox endorsing male enhancement have rankled fans, and even athletes. Who is in charge?

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