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    Mar 30, 2025; Spokane, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close looks on against the LSU Lady Tigers during the first half of a Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena.
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    UCLA’s Rise to the Final Four: Cori Close’s Blueprint for a New Era
    The UCLA women’s team is in the Final Four for the first time in the NCAA era.
    Mar 31, 2025; Spokane, WA, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) makes a heart symbol to the crowd after a Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game against the USC Trojans at Spokane Arena.
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    Women’s Final Four: Paige Bueckers Carries Torch From Caitlin Clark
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    Tropicana Field Roof Repair Gets Approval: Will Rays Return in 2026?
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    Boston Beats Challenge to $200M NWSL Stadium Renovation
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    Baseball action between South Fork High School at St. Lucie West Centennial on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Port St. Lucie. Centennial wins in the top of the the 7th inning, 6-3.
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    Private Equity’s Youth Sports Push Continues With MaxPreps Deal
    The deal follows a string of other recent PE transactions in the youth sports space.
    Mar 30, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts after cutting the net for the Midwest Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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    ‘Overlooked’ Big 12 Finds Quiet Success During March Madness
    Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says the conference has won big, too.
    Potawatomi Sportsbook patrons watch the University of Wisconsin men play UCLA on Friday, March 14, 2025. The venue is open for the first time during March Madness and is expecting to be busy over the next few weeks in Milwaukee.
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    All Signs Point to Trump Admin OK’ing Kalshi’s Sports Contracts
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    Flau’jae Johnson Picks LSU Over WNBA Draft
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    Baltimore Sues DraftKings, FanDuel Over ‘Exploiting’ Gamblers
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    Women’s March Madness Has a Portal Problem. Can GMs Solve It?
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    Dec 27, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) skates during warm ups before their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center at San Jose
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    Macklin Celebrini’s Vibes Lift the Struggling Sharks
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    Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first half Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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    LeBron ‘Glazing’ Songs Take Over TikTok
    FOS spoke to TikTok user OkaySpade who made the original song.
    Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys manager Amir Khan before a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Amica Mutual Pavilion
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    Inside the 24-Hour NIL March Madness Deals
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    Brehanna Daniels Is Forging New Ground in NASCAR
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    Flau’jae Johnson Picks LSU Over WNBA Draft
    The LSU star and rapper will stay another year in school.
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    Women’s March Madness Has a Portal Problem. Can GMs Solve It?
    Final Four coaches are calling agents and players between practices.
    Mar 30, 2025; Spokane, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close looks on against the LSU Lady Tigers during the first half of a Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena.
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    UCLA’s Rise to the Final Four: Cori Close’s Blueprint for a New Era
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    Media
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    NFL Expands ‘Hard Knocks’ Pool of Teams: Who’s Eligible for 2025?
    The NFL is relaxing rules surrounding its reality TV show.
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    NWSL Could Make Tens of Millions Selling New TV Games
    Almost 200 games are up for grabs over the next two years.
    Feb 2, 2025; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Rory McIlroy (right) is interviewed by CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz (left) on the 18th hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
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    Final Four Snags Jim Nantz’s Masters Plan Even After Retirement
    Nantz’s final NCAA tournament on the call for CBS was in 2023.
    April 1, 2025

    March Madness TV Ratings Dip Without Cinderellas
    Viewership had been at a record pace through the opening rounds.
    April 1, 2025

    Yankees RSN, Comcast Reach Deal After FCC Pressure
    The deal keeps the regional sports network on an expanded basic tier.
    Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
    March 31, 2025

    Sources: NFL ‘Virtual Lock’ to Opt Out of Media-Rights Deals
    Data continues to support an early opt-out of the league’s rights.
    March 31, 2025

    Former ESPN Reporter Zach Lowe Rejoins Bill Simmons at The Ringer
    Lowe worked with Ringer co-founder Bill Simmons at Grantland.
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    Yankees RSN, Comcast Clash Intensifies As Deadline Nears
    The invective escalates as a contract deadline approaches Monday night.

    Law
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    Boston Beats Challenge to $200M NWSL Stadium Renovation
    Demolition had begun before the case went to trial.
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    FanDuel Founder’s Legal Fight Over 2018 Sale Has KKR’s Attention
    The legal dispute stems from the 2018 sale of 61% of FanDuel.
    Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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    ESPN Is Accused of Harassment in Legal Letter From Executive Editor
    Cristina Daglas has been on administrative leave since January.
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    New Suit Alleges Fanatics ‘Monopoly’ Increased Trading Card Prices
    The suit also names the NBA, NHL, and NFL as defendants.

    Deals
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    Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions Gets PE Boost
    The Hall of Famer’s company gains another prominent backer.
    March 24, 2025

    ‘Shark Tank’ Star: Athletes Get First Look at Best Deals Now
    Rashaun Williams was an early investor in companies like DraftKings and Coinbase.
    March 20, 2025

    High School Sports Power Signs Eight-Figure Rights Deal in First
    The deal pays roughly $1 million annually, FOS has learned.
    March 20, 2025

    NFL Agent: Edge Rushers Market to Outpace WRs Moving Forward
    Maxx Crosby just signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension.

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    ESPN Editor Leaves Amid Investigation Into Other Editor
    Elizabeth Baugh had been at ESPN for nearly a decade.
    Los Angeles Golf Club owners Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams cheer for their team against the New York Golf Club during the TGL semifinal match at SoFi Center on March 17, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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    Ohanian Bid on NFL Flag, Williams Exploring Franchise
    Ohanian is the first known bidder for the flag football leagues.
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    Mike Coppinger Leaves ESPN for Saudi Advisor’s Ring Magazine
    Coppinger had been at ESPN since 2021.
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    NFL Considers Backers for Pro Flag Football Leagues
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    March 28, 2025

    ESPN Making Erin Dolan In-Game Betting Analyst for UFL Games
    Erin Dolan will provide betting news and notes during game broadcasts.
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    March 28, 2025

    NFL Network’s Peter Schrager in Serious Talks With ESPN
    Schrager is a co-host of Good Morning Football and Fox NFL contributor.
    Mar 31, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Brahmas quarterback Chase Garbers (14) scores a touchdown between DC Defenders linebacker Anthony Hines III (57), defensive end Trent Harris (33), and cornerback Michael Joseph (15) in the second half at The Alamodome.
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    March 27, 2025

    What Fox, ESPN Will Do If UFL Players Go on Strike
    Health insurance is a major sticking point among UFL players.
    Apr 10, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
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    March 26, 2025

    4 Big NBA Player Podcasts Are On the Move to Blue Wire
    Podcasts hosted by former NBA players have grown into their own cottage industry.

    Teams
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    U.S. Will Host 2031 Women’s World Cup, FIFA Says
    The United States hasn’t hosted a women’s World Cup since 2003.
    April 2, 2025

    As Dodgers Make History, MLB Payroll Debate Reignites
    A perfect 7–0 start combines with an unprecedented luxury-tax payroll.
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    April 2, 2025

    Glen Taylor Finally Surrenders Timberwolves to A-Rod, Marc Lore
    The four-year saga is nearly over.
    Caledonian Braves
    April 1, 2025

    Small Scottish Soccer Club Has Owners From NBA, NWSL
    The Braves’ popularity exploded in the last 10 months.
    Sacramento A's
    April 1, 2025

    A’s Sacramento Debut Beset by Logistical Problems
    Monday saw broadcast issues, a drone delay, and a tight press setup.
    March 31, 2025

    Jets Offer Most Employees Buyouts
    The team offered nearly 70% of its workforce severance packages.
    March 31, 2025

    NFL’s QB Market Shake-Up Puts Steelers in Unfamiliar Territory
    Conversations are continuing with four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.
    Feb 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Mark Cuban watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets at the American Airlines Center.
    March 28, 2025

    Cuban ‘Fully Expected’ to Run Mavs After Selling Team
    Cuban still owns about 27% of the Mavericks.

    Leagues
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    Jessica Pegula on Tennis: Pay, Saudi Deals, and Women’s Sports Boom
    Pegula wants tennis players to receive more prize money.
    Kelly Coleman, pro bat lead operator, inspects a torpedo bat after it comes out of a baseball bat lathe at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. 31, 2025.
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    ‘Torpedo’ Bat Sales Boom As Debate Rages About Effectiveness
    Several manufacturers report historic interest in the much-debated bat design.
    Los Angeles Golf Club owners Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams cheer for their team against the New York Golf Club during the TGL semifinal match at SoFi Center on March 17, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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    Ohanian Bid on NFL Flag, Williams Exploring Franchise
    Ohanian is the first known bidder for the flag football leagues.
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    Goodell, Owners Signal 18-Game NFL Season Is Coming—Eventually
    The idea of a longer schedule ties into several other league initiatives.
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    WNBA Champion Missing Season Shows Risks and Kinks of Unrivaled
    The Liberty have six weeks to make a decision on Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.
    Nov 10, 2024; Munich, Germany; The NFL shield logo at midfield during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena.
    April 1, 2025

    NFL’s Global Ambitions Now Extend to Abu Dhabi
    Three teams gain marketing rights to the United Arab Emirates.
    April 1, 2025

    NFL Tush Push Vote Pushed
    Owners table a vote on the highly debated quarterback sneak play.

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