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    CFP’s 12-Team Debut: How NIL, Realignment Shape the Bracket
    Miami is ranked No. 4 as aggressive NIL spending has no doubt helped the Hurricanes to their 9–0 start.
    Surrounded by family members and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States November 5, 2024.
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    Republicans Won Big in the 2024 Election. So Did the NCAA
    “It’s a bad day to be a college athlete,” one staffer says.
    May 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of the chain and jersey of Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning at Truist Park.
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    Braves Report Strong Quarter, but Still Face Media Uncertainty
    Revenue rises for the high-performing MLB club as it awaits the outcome of Diamond Sports Group’s bankruptcy.
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    LeBron’s SpringHill Considering Merger With Grammys Producers
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    McIlroy: Trump Could Help PGA Tour–LIV Golf Deal Discussions
    The star golfer said Tuesday’s election results may benefit the fractured sport.
    Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (8) celebrates with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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    Missouri Becomes 39th State to Legalize Sports Gambling
    Missouri was the only state with sports gambling on its ballot this election cycle.
    Jan 22, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on after scoring during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center.
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    Joel Embiid Suspended Three Games for Shoving Journalist
    The columnist wrote about Embiid’s son and late brother.
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    The Sports Figures Who Could Join Trump’s Second Administration
    Woody Johnson, Linda McMahon, Herschel Walker, and Dana White top the list.
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    NFL TV Ratings: Can Amazon Keep Up Record Pace?
    Thursday night games are averaging 13 million viewers.
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    NBA TV Ratings Continue Trending Down
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    Chiefs Eye Perfect Season, Three-Peat, and Capitalizing Off the Field
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    World Series Delivers High-Demand Marquee Matchup
    The hype around the World Series matchup drove ticket prices to record levels—but the Dodgers’ dominance quickly quieted the fervor.
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    Connor McGovern Is the Heir to a Potato Empire
    The NFL vet’s family provides potatoes for McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and others.
    Vanderbilt Commodores fans head to the south end zone as the goal post is taken down by exuberant fans after beating No. 1 Alabama 40-35 at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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    Something New in CFB: Parity
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    Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump waves flanked by former Georgia Bulldogs player Herschel Walker, recording art Kid Rock, professional golfer John Daily, Alabama senators Tommy Tuberville (R) and Katie Britt (R) during the second half of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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    Mission Swing State: College Football’s Political Advertising Battle
    Trump, Harris, and the PACs that support them are utilizing the sport.
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    The Untapped Revenue ‘Powder Keg’ of Women’s NFL Fandom
    There’s a “boatload” of money at stake for brands and the league.
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    Mavs Owner’s $100M Trump Gift Dwarfs All Other Team Owners
    Dr. Miriam Adelson is one of the most powerful donors in U.S. politics.
    Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) shakes hands while entering the locker room after a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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    ‘A 24/7 Job’: The Chaotic Life of a Campus NIL Director
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    Apr 1, 2024; Portland, OR, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) drives to the basket during the second half against UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) in the finals of the Portland Regional of the NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center.
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    Women’s College Basketball Begins Its Post–Caitlin Clark Era
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    Everyone Wants In on WNBA Gold Rush
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    Oct 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) works around New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during the first half of game four of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center.
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    Unrivaled Expands While Keeping Seat Warm for Caitlin Clark
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    NFL TV Ratings: Can Amazon Keep Up Record Pace?
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    Surrounded by family members and supporters, Donald Trump makes his acceptance speech at his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after being elected the 47th President of the United States November 5, 2024.
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    Republicans Won Big in the 2024 Election. So Did the NCAA
    “It’s a bad day to be a college athlete,” one staffer says.
    Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) walks to the bench during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.
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    Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Big 10 commissioner Tony Petitti (left) and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey attend the game between the LSU Tigers and the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium.
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    Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James (23) warm up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
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    LeBron and Bronny James Target of Lawsuit Over 2022 Car Crash
    They made history Tuesday as the NBA’s first father-son teammates.
    Apr 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; WWE owner Vince McMahon enters the arena during WrestleMania at AT&T Stadium.
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    Former WWE ‘Ring Boys’ Allege McMahon ‘Allowed’ Sexual Abuse
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    New $375 Million Settlement for UFC Fighters Can Move Forward 
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    Oct 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field.
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    Buffalo Bills in Talks to Sell Stake to PE Firm Arctos: Report
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    Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik hoists the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena.
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    Lightning Sell at $1.8B Valuation, Nearly Double Prior NHL Record
    The Lightning unveiled a multistep and multiyear sale process.
    May 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game two of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center.
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    Why Mark Cuban Sold the Dallas Mavericks When He Did
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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.

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    Unrivaled Preparing Messi–Like Offer for Clark
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    Unrivaled Preparing ‘Full-Court Press’ for Caitlin Clark
    The new Unrivaled women’s basketball league is thinking big. Caitlin Clark big.
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    NFL Eyes Multibillion-Dollar International Rights
    The NFL is weighing a package that could fetch more than $1 billion annually.
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    Seth Davis Launching Paywalled Hoops Site
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    Shams Charania Joins ESPN
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    Chiefs Eye Perfect Season, Three-Peat, and Capitalizing Off the Field
    Despite injuries and an abnormally low average margin of victory, the wins keep coming for Kansas City.
    November 5, 2024

    Twins At Crossroads as Sale Looms
    Team officials look to maintain “business as usual” amid growing uncertainty.
    November 5, 2024

    Sorry, Sacramento: Your MLB Team Will Only Be Known As the Athletics 
    The club’s new “brand transition guidelines” remove any reference to a place.
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    Embiid’s Clash With Reporter Sparks NBA Probe, Concerns for Sixers
    The former NBA Most Valuable Player angrily confronts and shoves a local columnist.
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    Vegas Aces GM Out
    The 2022 and 2023 champions lost to the Liberty in the WNBA semifinals.
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    Clippers Move on From Lakers With $2B Home
    Steve Ballmer spent $2 billion to build the Intuit Dome.
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    Yankees In World Series As Soto Eyes Huge Payday
    The perennially high-spending MLB club finally broke a 15-year pennant drought.
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    The Kennedys Wanted to Buy the Dodgers and Put JFK in Charge
    A little-known historical twist almost changed the trajectory of the Dodgers.

    Leagues
    May 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of the chain and jersey of Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning at Truist Park.
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    Braves Report Strong Quarter, but Still Face Media Uncertainty
    Revenue rises for the high-performing MLB club as it awaits the outcome of Diamond Sports Group’s bankruptcy.
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    McIlroy: Trump Could Help PGA Tour–LIV Golf Deal Discussions
    The star golfer said Tuesday’s election results may benefit the fractured sport.
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    2024 NFL Trade Deadline More Active Than 2023
    Several big-name players found new homes.
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    400 People Showed Up to WTA Tour Final
    The WTA is in the first year of a three-year agreement with Saudi Arabia.
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    NFL Trade Deadline Live Updates
    The 2024 NFL Trade Deadline is at 4:00. Which teams have added talent and salary?
    Sep 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan addresses the gallery gathered on the 18th green after the final round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament.
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    Not So Fast: PGA Tour–LIV Merger Not Done Yet
    Multiple industry sources say reports of professional golf’s unification are premature.
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    Trump Says Leagues Set ‘Impossible’ Ticket Prices
    The former president believes leagues are pricing out middle-class sports fans with high ticket prices.

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