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    Michael Jordan’s $7.7B Fight Against NASCAR
    Teams like 23XI Racing want an increased share of TV money.
    Sep 16, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Sacramento State Hornets running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver (25) celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
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    Sacramento State Group Raised $35 Million for Its NIL Collective
    The so-called Sac-12 announced it had raised $35 million in NIL for the university.
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    MLB Goes All In On Ohtani
    The league is actively promoting the Dodgers superstar both domestically and in Japan.
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    Carson Beck Among Four Georgia Players Teaming Up With Chipotle
    Beck has an NIL valuation of $1.8 million, per On3.
    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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    DSG Could Drop Seven MLB Teams, Paving Way for Manfred’s Media Plan
    The surprise move by the bankrupt Bally Sports parent throws local baseball broadcasting into upheaval.
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    NFL Ratings Surge in September With Chiefs in Four of Top Five Games
    September NFL games averaged 17.9 million viewers.
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    NBA Renews Push to Dismiss TNT Lawsuit
    The NBA cited a 51-year-old case involving the league itself.
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    Augusta National Confirms Hurricane Damage, Masters Still on Schedule
    The local community is still dealing with power and water outages.
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    Domantas Sabonis on Life Behind Scenes of NBA Stars
    Domantas Sabonis is featured in the new Netflix docuseries, “Starting 5.”
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    Domantas Sabonis: ‘Starting 5’ Filming Was ‘Definitely Different’
    The Kings star is profiled in the new documentary series. 
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    Trend Report: Chiefs-Chargers, Tobacco Road Rivalry, Nebraska Sellout Streak
    According to data from TickPick, some games this week will prove to be wallet-busters, climbing into the four figures.
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    How the Calgorithm Turned College Football Twitter Into Real Life
    “College GameDay” makes its first trip to Berkeley on Saturday.
    Apr 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; The cleats of Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper (3) as he runs the bases against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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    How Custom On-Field MLB Swag Became Big Business
    Sliding mitts, cleats, and belts are fun, flashy, and lucrative.

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    Sep 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
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    The Padres’ Future Is on the Line This Postseason
    The MLB playoffs could determine the team’s path forward.
    Aug 3, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Barcelona midfielder Pau Victor (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second half of an international friendly against Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium. V
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    Is FC Barcelona Emerging From Its Financial Nightmare?
    The club is betting on their middle-road strategy to dig out.
    Sep 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Nike shoes worn by Seattle Storm center Mercedes Russell in the first half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena.
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    New Nike CEO Must Do It
    The biggest task the new CEO faces is intangible: Refresh the brand.
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    Alexis Ohanian’s Big-Money Women’s Track Experiment Is Here
    “Track and field needs them to pull it off,” said one agent.

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    WNBA Finally Lays Out Expansion Draft Rules for Valkyries
    The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years on Dec. 6.
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    WNBA Union Calls for Writer’s Credentials to Be Stripped
    USA Today stood by Brennan, who is writing a book about Clark.
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    WNBA Faces Coaching Shake-Up As Sky, Sparks Lead Postseason Firings
    Teresa Weatherspoon led the Sky to a 13–27 record.
    Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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    Caitlin Clark Sets One Last Viewership Record on Her Way Out
    Clark drew 2.5 million viewers to ESPN on a Wednesday night.

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    DSG Could Drop Seven MLB Teams, Paving Way for Manfred’s Media Plan
    The surprise move by the bankrupt Bally Sports parent throws local baseball broadcasting into upheaval.
    October 2, 2024

    NFL Ratings Surge in September With Chiefs in Four of Top Five Games
    September NFL games averaged 17.9 million viewers.
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    TNT Has Staked Its Claim in College Sports Broadcasting
    The network has quietly amassed a portfolio of NCAA rights.
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    WNBA Viewership Dips Without Clark, but Still Setting Records
    Game 1 between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx drew 654,000 viewers.
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    Charles Barkley Expanding Media Empire
    Round Mound Media will produce more sports and cultural projects.
    September 30, 2024

    Why is New Chicago RSN Launching Now?
    The Jerry Reinsdorf–led regional sports network debuts in a challenged environment.
    September 30, 2024

    DirecTV Acquires Dish Network, Backed by PE Surge Across Sports
    The two leading U.S. satellite-TV providers to combine in a long-contemplated merger.
    September 29, 2024

    ESPN’s ‘MNF’ Doubleheaders Push Boundaries, but Fans Aren’t Sold
    ESPN is paying the NFL an average of $2.7 billion per year.

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    Peloton Beats Investor Lawsuit Over Misleading Statements
    The lawsuit claiming the company misled investors was dismissed.
    UCLA Bruins infielder Kyle Karros (44) grabs a bouncing ground ball as Auburn Tigers take on UCLA Bruins during the NCAA regional baseball tournament at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala., on Sunday, June 5, 2022.
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    UCLA Baseball Shut Out of Stadium Amid Veterans Lawsuit
    UCLA leases land from the Veterans Affairs, which was recently ruled illegal.
    Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Brian Ortega of the United States (red gloves) fights Diego Lopes of Brazil (blue bloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere.
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    UFC Reaches Revised $375 Million Settlement With Fighters
    UFC has agreed to $375 million in compensation—a $40 million increase from the original deal.
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    Premier League’s Legal Costs Explode To $66 Million
    Cases for Manchester City, Chelsea, and three others have been expensive.
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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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    Schefter Could Succeed Woj As NBA Insider
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    Former Colorado Coach on Why He Went to Saudi Arabia for NIL Money
    Reilly tells FOS why he went looking for NIL money in the Middle East.
    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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    Hanson Could Leave RedZone in 2025
    Scott Hanson has hosted every edition of NFL RedZone. His contract is almost up.
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    August 28, 2024

    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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    May 29, 2024

    Controversial NFL Aggregator Had an Asking Price for X Account
    Dov Kleiman was seeking $75,000 for his account in December.
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    May 20, 2024

    ‘This Is Semi-Pro’: Inside One Arena Football League Team’s Collapse
    The collapse of the Georgia Force, as told by the players who lived it.

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    WNBA Finally Lays Out Expansion Draft Rules for Valkyries
    The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years on Dec. 6.
    September 26, 2024

    A’s Say Goodbye to Oakland After 57 Seasons: ‘It’s Like a Wake’
    A sellout crowd bids goodbye as the A’s are set to move to Sacramento and ultimately Las Vegas.
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    September 26, 2024

    Junior Bridgeman Becomes Part-Owner of Milwaukee Bucks
    Bridgeman built a fast food empire of more than 450 chain restaurants nationwide.
    September 24, 2024

    Tigers Following the Lions Act, Surge Into Playoff Contention
    The turnaround after a long stretch of losing resembles the resurgence of the neighboring Lions.
    Everton goalie Jordan Pickford
    September 23, 2024

    Everton Says It Has Deal to Sell to U.S. Billionaire
    Everton has been close to a deal to sell before.
    September 22, 2024

    Panthers Finally Win, but Criticism of Owner David Tepper Grows
    Carolina upset Las Vegas after benching Bryce Young, last year’s No. 1 draft pick.
    September 20, 2024

    Marc Lasry Buying NWSL’s Courage
    Lasry is a former owner of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
    September 20, 2024

    N.Y. Liberty CEO: WNBA’s Breakout Year Fueled by Covid Bubble, Rookie Class
    The pandemic season was a turning point for the league.

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    NBA Renews Push to Dismiss TNT Lawsuit
    The NBA cited a 51-year-old case involving the league itself.
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    NHL Labor Talks Set to Open During Unprecedented Growth and Stability
    The league is targeting a new labor agreement by the Stanley Cup Final in June.
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    Michael Jordan Sues NASCAR: ‘Monopolistic Bullies’
    “The France family and NASCAR are monopolistic bullies,” the teams say.
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    Goodell Expects to ‘Make a Few Changes’ to NFL Kickoff Rules
    Commissioner Roger Goodell has made his growth goals clear.
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    MLB Enters 2024 Postseason With Attendance Up, Game Times Down
    The league posted its first back-to-back attendance increases in more than a decade.
    September 30, 2024

    Knicks-Timberwolves Trade Showcases Impact of New CBA
    Towns has a larger salary than Randle and DiVincenzo combined.
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    September 30, 2024

    MLB Says It Will Reverse Two Widely Hated Uniform Changes
    Some jerseys will go back to regular font and number size from 2023.

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