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    Rafael Nadal to Retire: His Impact on Tennis, Endorsement Legacy
    Nadal has been battling with injuries over the last few years.
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    NBA Commissioner Says Apron Rules Help Parity
    The commissioner points to an ongoing run of parity across the league.
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    College Football’s Most-Hyped Weekend
    NBC gets No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Oregon, while ABC has No. 9 Ole Miss at No. 13 LSU.
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    Pohlad Family Looks to End Four-Decade Twins Ownership
    The MLB club’s ownership is among the longest-tenured in the league.
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    Cam Newton Fits ‘First Take’ Perfectly
    ESPN has hired the 2015 NFL MVP as a contributor to “First Take.”
    Sep 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino poses for a photo with chief executive officer and secretary general JT Batson, sporting director Matt Crocker, president Cindy Parlow Cone, and MLS commissioner Don Garber after a press conference introducing him as the new head coach for the United States men's national team at Warner Bros. Discovery Hudson Center.
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    U.S. Soccer, Flush With Cash, Lays Off Dozens
    The nonprofit federation is expecting nine figures in revenue this fiscal year.
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    Nike Is Still Top Dog in Sportswear—by Far
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    Valkyries Hire WNBA’s First Asian American Woman Head Coach
    The Valkyries will join the WNBA in 2025.
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    Inside CFB’s Biggest Day of the Year
    Saturday is set to be the biggest day of the college football regular season.
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    ESPN’s Pitaro Unveils Ambitious Streaming Plans
    The current network chair also continued to downplay a much-used former slogan.
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    Jaguars Doubling Down on London Games
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    Utah NHL Owner Ryan Smith: Salt Lake Is the Next Vegas
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    Inside the DraftKings-Fanatics Legal Battle Over One Exec
    Mike Hermalyn has been sidelined at Fanatics for nine months now.
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    Where Can I Find the Dang Game?
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    MLB Finally Gets the Shohei Ohtani Postseason Treatment
    The Japanese superstar finally makes his playoff debut Saturday.

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    Valkyries Hire WNBA’s First Asian American Woman Head Coach
    The Valkyries will join the WNBA in 2025.
    Jun 25, 2024; Belmont Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) shoots over New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) in the first quarter of the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game at UBS Arena.
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    WNBA Finals Feature a Tale of Two Differing Success Stories
    Joe and Clara Wu Tsai purchased the Liberty in 2019.
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    Why WNBA Finals Are Threading the Needle During Peak Sports TV
    The league’s new media deal could solve the problem.
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    Next Up for Caitlin Clark Mania: Women’s Golf
    The hoops sensation is scheduled to play in a pro-am on the LPGA Tour.

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    ESPN’s Pitaro Unveils Ambitious Streaming Plans
    The current network chair also continued to downplay a much-used former slogan.
    October 10, 2024

    College Football’s Most-Hyped Weekend
    NBC gets No. 2 Ohio State at No. 3 Oregon, while ABC has No. 9 Ole Miss at No. 13 LSU.
    October 9, 2024

    MLB Asks DSG for Immediate Clarity on 2025 Broadcast Plans
    The league seeks answers from the regional sports network operator regarding the 2025 season.
    October 9, 2024

    NFL TV Ratings Strong Despite Dip
    Most Week 5 broadcasts had smaller TV audiences than they did in 2023.
    October 9, 2024

    Utah Among NHL Teams Navigating RSN Decline, Rights Negotiations
    Comcast declines to carry Utah games, sparking local NHL distribution challenges.
    October 8, 2024

    More MLB Teams Shift to League Broadcasts Due to DSG Disarray
    The Brewers, Guardians, Twins opt to have MLB produce and distribute their local games.
    October 8, 2024

    MLB Playoff TV Ratings Soar 41%, Fueled by Drama and Ohtani’s Debut
    A potent mix of popular teams, Shohei Ohtani, and on-field drama combines to become a powerful attraction to viewers.
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    October 8, 2024

    Judge Rejects NBA’s Request to Seal WBD Digital Streaming Deal
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    Jim Trotter, NFL Settle Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
    The reporter first sued the league last year.
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    Deshaun Watson Settles Most Recent Suit Accusing Him of Sexual Assault
    The Browns quarterback still has two active suits against him.
    Oct 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) swings in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres during game one of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.
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    Ohtani Ball to Be Sold Before Courts Determine Rightful Owner
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    At Least Three People Claim Ownership of Ohtani 50/50 Ball in Lawsuits
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    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
    Cuban sold his majority stake to the Adelson family in December 2023.
    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.
    October 2, 2024

    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.
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    September 18, 2024

    FanDuel Parent Buys Italian Gambling Company for $2.6 Billion
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    Seth Davis Launching Paywalled Hoops Site
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    Shams Charania Joins ESPN
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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
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    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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    September 4, 2024

    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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    Jaguars Doubling Down on London Games
    The Jaguars arrive in London on Friday for a 10-day stay.
    October 10, 2024

    Pohlad Family Looks to End Four-Decade Twins Ownership
    The MLB club’s ownership is among the longest-tenured in the league.
    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
    October 9, 2024

    Beer Sales Set Record at Utah Hockey Club Debut Game
    Beer sales beat any NBA or NHL game at the Delta Center in its history.
    Oct 8, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Hockey Club is introduced to the fans before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center.
    October 9, 2024

    Nothing Obstructs Utah Hockey Club’s NHL Debut
    The team pulled off a victory in its inaugural game at the Delta Center.
    October 7, 2024

    Utah Hockey Club Debuting to Major Buzz
    It’s been a wild ride for Salt Lake City’s new NHL franchise.
    October 7, 2024

    Update: Hurricane Milton Forcing Teams to Scramble As Storm Nears
    The Tampa Bay area is at risk of getting hit by the Category 5 storm.
    October 7, 2024

    Aces’ Failed Three-Peat Bid Caps Chaotic Season
    Las Vegas had won back-to-back championships under head coach Becky Hammon.
    October 7, 2024

    A’s Expect Payroll to Increase, but Face Tough Sell in Sacramento
    The low-spending MLB club looks to boost payroll.

    Leagues
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    Valkyries Hire WNBA’s First Asian American Woman Head Coach
    The Valkyries will join the WNBA in 2025.
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    NBA Commissioner Says Apron Rules Help Parity
    The commissioner points to an ongoing run of parity across the league.
    Sep 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino poses for a photo with chief executive officer and secretary general JT Batson, sporting director Matt Crocker, president Cindy Parlow Cone, and MLS commissioner Don Garber after a press conference introducing him as the new head coach for the United States men's national team at Warner Bros. Discovery Hudson Center.
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    U.S. Soccer, Flush With Cash, Lays Off Dozens
    The nonprofit federation is expecting nine figures in revenue this fiscal year.
    Jun 25, 2024; Belmont Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) shoots over New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) in the first quarter of the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game at UBS Arena.
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    WNBA Finals Feature a Tale of Two Differing Success Stories
    Joe and Clara Wu Tsai purchased the Liberty in 2019.
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    NBA GMs Rank Salary-Cap Apron As Rule That Needs to Change Most
    Schedule changes finished second with 17% of the vote.
    October 8, 2024

    LIV Golf’s Shadow Looms Over Ryder Cup As Captains Address Challenges
    Captains from both teams addressed LIV Golf’s impact on the 2025 event.
    Breanna Stewart
    October 8, 2024

    Why WNBA Finals Are Threading the Needle During Peak Sports TV
    The league’s new media deal could solve the problem.

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