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    Barcelona Players, Coach ‘Not Happy’ About Miami Game
    La Liga is on the verge of relocating a December match.
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    Former Everton Bidder Indicted for $500 Million Fraud Scheme
    777 Partners failed to complete its purchase of Everton in 2023.
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    College Sports Is ‘Too Big of an Opportunity’
    Panelists at the Asset Class summit agreed college sports is the next frontier.
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    Islanders Owner Warns WNBA Against Labor Strife: ‘No Bueno’
    Jon Ledecky drew a stark contrast between the two leagues.
    Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at the Bounce House Stadium.
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    Belichick’s UNC Saga Now Includes GM Trip to Saudi Arabia
    UNC GM Michael Lombardi traveled to Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
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    Curt Cignetti Lands Third Contract in Just 19 Games With Indiana
    Cignetti signed a new contract five days after Indiana upset Oregon.
    Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NBA basketball and backyard and NBA logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center.
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    NBA Tries to Solve Fragmentation Issue It Helped Create
    A new “Tap to Watch” feature will direct fans to live games.
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    When David Stern Accused Knicks of Circumventing Salary Cap in 1993
    The Knicks walked away clean when accused of cap circumvention in the 1990s.
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    Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Semaj Morgan (0) makes a catch for a first down in the first half against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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    Michigan Board of Regents Opposes Big Ten Investment Proposal
    “The Big Ten does not need to be sold to save college sports.”
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    Steelers-Pitt Shared Stadium Criticized for Poor Turf
    The conditions at Acrisure Stadium have been subpar this season.
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    Sports-Branded Booze Is Booming
    A sommelier dives into the sports booze trend—and tries Jets wine.
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    Trailblazer Cal Calamia Is Racing for ‘Advocacy, Storytelling, and Performance’
    The marathoner wants excellence—not just inclusion—to be the goal for non-binary athletes.

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    Inside the Titans’ Dysfunction | Penn State Could Avoid Paying Franklin Buyout
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    Are Las Vegas Aces WNBA’s Greatest Dynasty? | What WNBA Players Really Want in CBA Negotiation
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    Shae Cornette to Replace Molly Qerim on ESPN’s ‘First Take’
    Qerim abruptly left the show last month.
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    WNBA’s Fire Prematurely Announce Head Coach Hire on LinkedIn
    Portland is expected to hire Alex Sarama from the Cavaliers, FOS confirmed.
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    NFL Scorigami Creator Blames Glitches on Twitter Changes
    The bot has been glitching all NFL season, and fans have noticed.
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    Max Kellerman to Call TKO’s Zuffa Boxing on Paramount
    Kellerman called the Canelo Álvarez–Terence Crawford fight in September.
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    October 11, 2025

    Penn State, Adidas Deny Wrongdoing Around $300M Deal
    The school and the brand publicly defended their 10-year deal Saturday.
    Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with her teammates after her last second shot to take the lead 90-88 against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 8, 2025.
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    October 10, 2025

    Standoff Over WNBA’s Future Has Dominated Finals
    CBA negotiations have stolen the spotlight from the Aces’ dominant performance.
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    October 10, 2025

    Alyssa Lang Joins ESPN NBA Sideline Reporter Ranks
    Lang has been a host and reporter for ESPN and SEC Network since 2018.
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    October 9, 2025

    LSU Signs Jersey Patch Deal Before NCAA Approval
    A new proposal would allow jersey sponsors in 2026.

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    Jason Belzer
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    College Sports Is ‘Too Big of an Opportunity’
    Panelists at the Asset Class summit agreed college sports is the next frontier.
    Jon Ledecky
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    Islanders Owner Warns WNBA Against Labor Strife: ‘No Bueno’
    Jon Ledecky drew a stark contrast between the two leagues.
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    When David Stern Accused Knicks of Circumventing Salary Cap in 1993
    The Knicks walked away clean when accused of cap circumvention in the 1990s.
    Feb 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Toronto Raptors forward Jonathon Mogbo (2) chase after a loose ball during the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
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    Knicks, Raptors Agree to Drop Suit Over ‘Mole’ Accused of Stealing
    The Knicks had sought more than $10 million in damages.

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    Islanders Owner Warns WNBA Against Labor Strife: ‘No Bueno’
    Jon Ledecky drew a stark contrast between the two leagues.
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    WNBA Says All-Star Game Will Return to Chicago Next Year
    The league’s CBA expires in two weeks.
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    WNBA’s Fire Prematurely Announce Head Coach Hire on LinkedIn
    Portland is expected to hire Alex Sarama from the Cavaliers, FOS confirmed.
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    Austin FC Co-Owner: Teach Your Daughters to Play Poker
    She calls poker a “mind sport” like chess that teaches important life skills.

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    May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Derek Jeter walks the red carpet on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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    The Players’ Tribune Is Still Kicking 11 Years Later
    Founder Derek Jeter is still closely involved in the publication.
    Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with her teammates after her last second shot to take the lead 90-88 against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 8, 2025.
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    Standoff Over WNBA’s Future Has Dominated Finals
    CBA negotiations have stolen the spotlight from the Aces’ dominant performance.
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    Organists Are Thriving in the Era of Raucous Arena Music
    “When they walk out and they see a real organ guy, it’s like, ‘Wow.’”
    Sep 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field.
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    Low-Payroll Brewers Are Outperforming MLB Big Dogs
    Milwaukee is holding its own against big-budget competitors.

    Media
    Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NBA basketball and backyard and NBA logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center.
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    NBA Tries to Solve Fragmentation Issue It Helped Create
    A new “Tap to Watch” feature will direct fans to live games.
    Mar 12, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view of ESPN broadcast camera during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
    October 16, 2025

    ESPN’s New NBA Segment Resists Hot Takes
    LeBron James tweeted in favor of the new segment.
    Aug 30, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) attempts to make a catch over Texas Longhorns defensive back Graceson Littleton (29) in the first half at Ohio Stadium.
    October 16, 2025

    SEC Games Help ABC Dominate College Football Ratings at Midseason
    Texas–Ohio State on Fox remains the most-watched game of the season.
    Oct 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with teammates after game four of the 2025 WNBA Finals at Mortgage Matchup Center.
    October 14, 2025

    WNBA Finals Draws 1.5M Viewers, 2nd-Most-Watched Series on ESPN
    The four-game series averaged 1.5 million viewers.
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    October 14, 2025

    MLS Publishes Unchecked AI-Generated Game Recaps
    Humans are not reviewing the articles for accuracy.
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    October 14, 2025

    NFL Scorigami Creator Blames Glitches on Twitter Changes
    The bot has been glitching all NFL season, and fans have noticed.
    Sep 5, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia embraces after their match in the semifinal of the men’s singles at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
    October 13, 2025

    Six Kings Slam Returns With Record $6M Prize, Netflix Deal
    The Six Kings Slam is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Mar 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the NBA logo and NBA app logo and basketballs in front of the base during warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Suns at the American Airlines Center.
    October 13, 2025

    NBA Will Take Over League Pass After WBD Divorce
    The league now has full operational control of those media assets.

    Law
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    Former Everton Bidder Indicted for $500 Million Fraud Scheme
    777 Partners failed to complete its purchase of Everton in 2023.
    Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Cubs flag sign is seen prior to a game between the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
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    Facial Recognition Tech Suit Against Cubs Dismissed
    The Cubs said they don’t use the technology protected by Illinois law.
    Feb 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Toronto Raptors forward Jonathon Mogbo (2) chase after a loose ball during the second half at Scotiabank Arena.
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    Knicks, Raptors Agree to Drop Suit Over ‘Mole’ Accused of Stealing
    The Knicks had sought more than $10 million in damages.
    Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Ceasars Superdome.
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    Judge Dismisses Drake’s Super Bowl Defamation Suit
    The judge said diss tracks aren’t considered facts.

    Deals
    Louisville’s Miller Moss and several of his teammates stopped by Olympus Gaming Lounge to play EA Sports College Football 26 with fans for a meet and greet. July 11, 2025
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    Saudis, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner Take EA Private in $55B Deal
    Electronic Arts makes “Madden,” “EA Sports College Football,” and more.
    July 6, 2025

    American Celebs Flooding Into European Soccer
    As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
    Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) before game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
    June 25, 2025

    Rockets Get $20 Million in Wiggle Room From New VanVleet Deal
    VanVleet first signed with the Rockets in 2023.
    June 24, 2025

    Timberwolves’ 4-Year Ownership Saga Ends As A-Rod, Lore Take Over
    The unanimous approval brought a clean end to a long-disputed transaction.

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    For Yankees, It May Be ‘Business As Usual,’ but Title Drought Lingers
    GM Brian Cashman says a salary cap is not at the forefront of his mind.
    Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Mercedes driver George Russell (63) and Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) celebrate their first and third place at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
    October 15, 2025

    Mercedes Rides With Russell, Antonelli Despite Verstappen Link
    Russell took the Formula One seat at Mercedes in 2021.
    October 13, 2025

    RAJ Sports Drops Lawsuit Over Trail Blazers Stake
    RAJ Sports had sued the Cherng family, owner of Panda Express.
    October 13, 2025

    Titans Turnover: Callahan Firing Adds to Pattern of Instability
    Tennessee fired coach Brian Callahan six games into his second season.
    Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) throws as quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) looks on during rookie minicamp May 9, 2025, in Berea.
    October 9, 2025

    Browns Paying $41.6M to 8 QBs, but Only 2 Are on Their Active Roster
    Cleveland traded Joe Flacco to the Bengals this week.
    October 9, 2025

    The Yankees’ $319M Roster Flopped. Now Comes the Hard Part: 2026
    The MLB club’s current contracts limit its flexibility somewhat for next year.
    October 6, 2025

    Connor McDavid Signs Short-Term Deal, Eyeing Oilers’ Cup Window
    The three-time Most Valuable Player signs for below his market value.
    Paul Cartier
    October 5, 2025

    Organists Are Thriving in the Era of Raucous Arena Music
    “When they walk out and they see a real organ guy, it’s like, ‘Wow.’”

    Leagues
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    Barcelona Players, Coach ‘Not Happy’ About Miami Game
    La Liga is on the verge of relocating a December match.
    Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Second place Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) sprays champagne on winner Mercedes driver George Russell (63) at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
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    Apple Officially Taking F1 Rights From ESPN in $700M Deal
    ESPN has broadcast F1 in the U.S. since 2018.
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    NHL Expansion Fee Soars to $2B As League’s Value Surges
    The buy-in price for the league will more than triple.
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    WNBA Says All-Star Game Will Return to Chicago Next Year
    The league’s CBA expires in two weeks.
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    NHL Raises Concerns Over Olympic Arena’s Delayed Construction
    The commissioner says construction progress in Italy remains a deep concern.
    Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the first quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the Texas Longhorns at Amalie Arena.
    October 14, 2025

    Dawn Staley Says NBA Far From Ready to Hire a Female Head Coach
    South Carolina’s women’s basketball coach interviewed with the Knicks.
    October 14, 2025

    Cavaliers Go All In, Lead NBA With Record $392M Payroll
    The Cavs are the only second-apron violator in the NBA.

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