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    LIV Golf’s Shadow Looms Over Ryder Cup As Captains Address Challenges
    Captains from both teams addressed LIV Golf’s impact on the 2025 event.
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    Why WNBA Finals Are Threading the Needle During Peak Sports TV
    The league’s new media deal could solve the problem.
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    MLB Playoff TV Ratings Soar 41%, Fueled by Drama and Ohtani’s Debut
    A potent mix of popular teams, Shohei Ohtani, and on-field drama combines to become a powerful attraction to viewers.
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    Judge Rejects NBA’s Request to Seal WBD Digital Streaming Deal
    The league could still request specific redactions.
    Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles while answering a question Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, after an Indiana Fever practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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    Next Up for Caitlin Clark Mania: Women’s Golf
    The hoops sensation is scheduled to play in a pro-am on the LPGA Tour.
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    FanDuel Nears Deal to Become Title Sponsor of Bally Sports Networks
    The leading U.S. sportsbook operator looks to extend its reach to regional sports networks.
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    Deshaun Watson Settles Most Recent Suit Accusing Him of Sexual Assault
    The Browns quarterback still has two active suits against him.
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    NBA GMs Rank Salary-Cap Apron As Rule That Needs to Change Most
    Schedule changes finished second with 17% of the vote.
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    The Truth About Baseball’s Biggest Contracts
    In this episode of FOS Explains, we break down Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking…
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    More MLB Teams Shift to League Broadcasts Due to DSG Disarray
    The Brewers, Guardians, Twins opt to have MLB produce and distribute their local games.
    Sep 6, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark before the game between the Southern Methodist Mustangs and the Brigham Young Cougars at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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    Yormark Doesn’t ‘Wake Up Thinking’ About SEC, Big Ten
    Big 12’s commissioner says he isn’t concerned about reports of a Big Ten–SEC scheduling alliance.
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    Utah NHL Owner Ryan Smith: Salt Lake Is the Next Vegas
    Utah Hockey Club’s owner says all the pieces are falling into place.
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    How the WWE’s Farm Circuit Became a Primetime Draw
    NXT produces generational talent—and it occupies a new prime-time network slot.

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    Inside the DraftKings-Fanatics Legal Battle Over One Exec
    Mike Hermalyn has been sidelined at Fanatics for nine months now.
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    Where Can I Find the Dang Game?
    A correction is coming in the increasingly confusing landscape of live sports.
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    MLB Finally Gets the Shohei Ohtani Postseason Treatment
    The Japanese superstar finally makes his playoff debut Saturday.
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    How the Calgorithm Turned College Football Twitter Into Real Life
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    Why WNBA Finals Are Threading the Needle During Peak Sports TV
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    Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles while answering a question Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, after an Indiana Fever practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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    Next Up for Caitlin Clark Mania: Women’s Golf
    The hoops sensation is scheduled to play in a pro-am on the LPGA Tour.
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    Landmark House Settlement to Pay College Athletes Gets Preliminary Approval
    The deal in House v. NCAA previously appeared to be in jeopardy.
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    ‘Sour Grapes’: Lawyers Battle Over Settlement to Pay College Athletes
    The House settlement, arguably already on the rocks, faces another objection.

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    More MLB Teams Shift to League Broadcasts Due to DSG Disarray
    The Brewers, Guardians, Twins opt to have MLB produce and distribute their local games.
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    MLB Playoff TV Ratings Soar 41%, Fueled by Drama and Ohtani’s Debut
    A potent mix of popular teams, Shohei Ohtani, and on-field drama combines to become a powerful attraction to viewers.
    NBA commissioner Adam Silver
    October 8, 2024

    Judge Rejects NBA’s Request to Seal WBD Digital Streaming Deal
    The league could still request specific redactions.
    October 8, 2024

    FanDuel Nears Deal to Become Title Sponsor of Bally Sports Networks
    The leading U.S. sportsbook operator looks to extend its reach to regional sports networks.
    Feb 16, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Team Stephen A coach Stephen A. Smith looks on against Team Shannon during the All Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
    October 5, 2024

    Smith’s Potential $100M Deal ‘Incredible’: Matt Barnes
    Barnes believes there’s plenty of space for people across sports media to thrive.
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    October 4, 2024

    Reuters Deletes Stories After Reporter Got Anti-Doping Exec Into Masters
    A Reuters journalist helped a WADA official enter the Masters for free.
    October 3, 2024

    NHL Drawing Larger TV Audiences Thanks to ESPN, TNT Deals
    This season, the NHL will cross the halfway point of its seven-year $4.37 billion media-rights deals.
    October 3, 2024

    MLB Claims ‘Sandbagged’ by DSG Media Shake-Up: Three Key Questions
    The affected clubs are now considering a wide variety of options for 2025 game broadcasts.

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    Deshaun Watson Settles Most Recent Suit Accusing Him of Sexual Assault
    The Browns quarterback still has two active suits against him.
    Oct 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) swings in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres during game one of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.
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    Ohtani Ball to Be Sold Before Courts Determine Rightful Owner
    At least three people are suing over ownership of the ball.
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    At Least Three People Claim Ownership of Ohtani 50/50 Ball in Lawsuits
    Two lawsuits have been filed claiming ownership of the historic baseball.
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    Peloton Beats Investor Lawsuit Over Misleading Statements
    The lawsuit claiming the company misled investors was dismissed.
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    Young fans look over Michigan State sports equipment on display during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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    Private Equity Firms Buy Rival Hockey Brands CCM and Bauer
    Both brands have been around for decades and changed ownership in the same week.
    September 18, 2024

    Rogers Tightens Grip on Canadian Sports With $3.46B MLSE Stake
    The Blue Jays owner makes a big move to corner most of the Toronto pro sports market.
    Fans watch TV screens during a game viewing party for fans at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
    September 18, 2024

    FanDuel Parent Buys Italian Gambling Company for $2.6 Billion
    Flutter is making big moves in Italy and Brazil.
    September 12, 2024

    Team USA’s Uniform Maker Is Shooting for a Long-Term Win
    This week’s uniforms are honoring the Armed Forces.

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    Seth Davis Launching Paywalled Hoops Site
    The veteran reporter is launching a start-up media company called “Hoops HQ.”
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    Shams Charania Joins ESPN
    Charania will succeed Adrian Wojnarowski, who left ESPN last month.
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    Schefter Could Succeed Woj As NBA Insider
    Schefter is ESPN’s senior NFL insider. Sources say he’s a candidate to add NBA reporting.
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    Former Colorado Coach on Why He Went to Saudi Arabia for NIL Money
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    Aug 14, 2021; Mason, OH, USA; A view of the ATP Tour logo on the Center Court net as an official ball is in play during the Western and Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center.
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    ATP and WTA Merger Could Be Finalized in First Half of 2025
    The major pro tennis tours are closing in on a deal.
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    September 4, 2024

    Hanson Could Leave RedZone in 2025
    Scott Hanson has hosted every edition of NFL RedZone. His contract is almost up.
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    Colorado Alleged Oregon Accessed Its Private Football Data Last Season
    Colorado alleged Oregon accessed its online service that contains practice video.
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    June 3, 2024

    A Social Media Prankster Is Narrating Several of Dov Kleiman’s TikToks
    A nameless person appears in several clips on the NFL aggregator’s account.

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    Utah Hockey Club Debuting to Major Buzz
    It’s been a wild ride for Salt Lake City’s new NHL franchise.
    October 7, 2024

    Update: Hurricane Milton Forcing Teams to Scramble As Storm Nears
    The Tampa Bay area is at risk of getting hit by the Category 5 storm.
    October 7, 2024

    Aces’ Failed Three-Peat Bid Caps Chaotic Season
    Las Vegas had won back-to-back championships under head coach Becky Hammon.
    October 7, 2024

    A’s Expect Payroll to Increase, but Face Tough Sell in Sacramento
    The low-spending MLB club looks to boost payroll.
    October 4, 2024

    Savannah Bananas Plan to Bring ‘Banana Ball’ to Football Stadiums
    The popular independent baseball team features a ticket waiting list of about three million.
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    October 4, 2024

    Angel City FC Fined for Paying Players Under the Table
    The club was fined $200,000 and had execs suspended.
    October 3, 2024

    Dolphins Owner Ross in Talks to Sell 10% Stake to Ares, 3% to Joe Tsai
    The deal will have to go before the NFL finance committee and then team owners.
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    October 1, 2024

    WNBA Finally Lays Out Expansion Draft Rules for Valkyries
    The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years on Dec. 6.

    Leagues
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    NBA GMs Rank Salary-Cap Apron As Rule That Needs to Change Most
    Schedule changes finished second with 17% of the vote.
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    LIV Golf’s Shadow Looms Over Ryder Cup As Captains Address Challenges
    Captains from both teams addressed LIV Golf’s impact on the 2025 event.
    Breanna Stewart
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    Why WNBA Finals Are Threading the Needle During Peak Sports TV
    The league’s new media deal could solve the problem.
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    Soccer’s U.S. Boom: MLS and NWSL Break Attendance Records
    Both Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League have set attendance records.
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    Man City, Premier League Both Claim Victory in Major Panel Ruling
    A panel found some Premier League financial rules were “unlawful.”
    October 7, 2024

    NFL’s Longest Day Could Become New Norm
    A London game and prime-time weather delay resulted in a new record.
    October 6, 2024

    Player Pushback to 18-Game Season
    Some players want a second bye week for each team, among other things.

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