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    Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) walks through Buff Walk before the game against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field.
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    October 17, 2024

    FCC Wants to Fine ESPN $146K for NBA Promo
    The network has paid $300,000 before for the same reason.
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    Shams Charania Joins ESPN
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    New NWSL Boston Team Scrambles to Erase ‘Too Many Balls’ Campaign
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    From Tuck Rule to Team Owner: Tom Brady Secures Stake in Raiders
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    Jaguars Doubling Down on London Games
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    Pohlad Family Looks to End Four-Decade Twins Ownership
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    Sep 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Hockey Club forward Ben McCartney (62) directs a team mate before a face off against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena
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    Beer Sales Set Record at Utah Hockey Club Debut Game
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    Nothing Obstructs Utah Hockey Club’s NHL Debut
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    Utah Hockey Club Debuting to Major Buzz
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    Adam Silver Stands By Sports Betting Legalization
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    Breanna Stewart Is Making a LeBron-Style Bet on the WNBA
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    WNBA Finals Ratings Up Despite NFL Competition
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