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    World Cup Could Have 49ers on Hook for Tens of Millions
    The team has pledged to cover any deficit.
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    UFL Ratings Dropped 20% in Second Season
    The UFL is in its second season after a XFL-USFL merger.
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    NASCAR Amazon Ratings Down 25% From 2024 Fox Broadcasts
    The streamer is averaging just over 2 million viewers per race.
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    YouTube Scores Early Win Over Disney in Fight About Exec
    A Los Angeles judge blocks an injunction sought by ESPN’s parent company.
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    Silver: NBA Local Media Woes Could Hurt Expansion Momentum
    Las Vegas and Seattle have long been rumored as expansion cities.
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    Rodgers Signing Defies Steelers Rep but Further Boosts Profile
    The NFL team long known for avoiding drama signed a mercurial quarterback.
    May 1, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view as Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers players run across the Clippers logo at midcourt in the first half during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
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    Kalshi’s Wins Fuel Crypto.com’s Fight Over Sports Markets
    Crypto.com cited a recent Kalshi court victory in its own fight against Nevada.
    Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate their 34-23 win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.
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    ESPN Expected to Sublicense CFP Semifinal to TNT Sports
    The agreement would add onto the current sublicense between ESPN and TNT.
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    No Caitlin Clark, No Problem? Sky and Fever Still Aim for Record | Inter Miami Owner David Beckham’s Latest Honor

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    Apr 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) points to the dugout after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park.
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    Trump Travel Ban Not Expected to Impact MLB, NBA—for Now
    The ban is a full restriction on 12 countries and a partial ban on others.
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    NBA Finals Continue to Strip Away Pageantry
    Fans once again complained about the lack of visible Finals markings.
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    Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
    In Episode 7 of Portfolio Players, go inside the boardroom with Avenue Capital CEO and former Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry on Giannis’s future, women’s sports, and upstart leagues like TGL and Unrivaled. 
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    WCWS Is Tight But Lucrative Earning Window for Softball Stars
    Brands are navigating the brief but popular annual softball showcase.
    Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) returns an interception during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.
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    Everything to Know About the House v. NCAA Settlement Proposal
    The yearslong lawsuit over player compensation is in the home stretch.

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    TNT Says Goodbye to the NBA; How Will Barkley and Shaq Fit in at ESPN?

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    Will Compton On ‘Bittersweet’ Decision to Leave Barstool
    “You always fear the unknown,” Compton told FOS.
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    Layoffs Hit The Ringer, Spotify
    About 15 employees lost their jobs this week.
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    Beadle on Losing Slot to Stephen A: ‘I Don’t Respect Him’
    Smith will host a weekday show in Beadle’s former spot, as well as a weekly show.
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    Jackie Redmond on Absurd Travel Between NHL Playoffs, WWE
    Redmond covered four events in six nights across the continent.
    Hosts of Inside the NBA on TNT
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    June 2, 2025

    Inside ‘Inside the NBA’ Transition to ESPN
    Sources say ESPN management will take a hands-off approach to the show.
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    May 31, 2025

    American-Owned Napoli Basketball Hires Ex-Pelicans Exec as GM
    Napoli Basketball is hiring the Pelicans’ former chief of staff as GM.
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    May 29, 2025

    The CW Eyes More Bowl Games Amid Live Sports Push
    The CW has gone from 0 to 40 million live sports viewers.
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    May 27, 2025

    Where Do the Mystics Fit in a Rapidly Evolving WNBA?
    The WNBA is increasingly divided between the new- and old-guard owners.

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    Alex Jensen introductory press conference on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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    Alex Jensen Started Utes HC Job While Coaching Mavs
    How Jensen began building an NCAA program while patrolling the Dallas sideline.
    Mar 22, 2025; Birmingham AL, USA; LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne stretches with teammates before Session 2 of the SEC Gymnastics Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
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    House Settlement Still in Limbo a Month Before Terms Would Start
    College sports awaits which athlete compensation rules will govern the 2025 season.
    Oct 5, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarte rback Nico Iamaleava (8) scrambles out of the pocket in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
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    Will the House v. NCAA Settlement End ‘Pay-for-Play’ NIL Deals?
    Industry experts are skeptical the clearinghouse will be successful.
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    The House Settlement Has Thrown High School Athletes Into Crisis
    FOS spoke to an athlete devastated by House settlement roster cuts.

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    August 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The Goodyear blimp flies over Ohio Stadium during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game between the Akron Zips and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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    Why the Goodyear Blimp Is at Every Major Sports Event
    The airship wasn’t built to cover sports. Now it’s a regular presence.
    May 27, 2015; Paris, France; Mirjana Lucic-Baroni (CRO) knocks the clay off her shoe during her match against Simona Halep (ROU) on day four of the French Open at Roland Garros
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    Roland-Garros’s Iconic Red-Clay Surface Is a Precise Alchemy
    The exact science behind maintaining the French Open’s red clay.
    Alex Jensen introductory press conference on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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    Alex Jensen Started Utes HC Job While Coaching Mavs
    How Jensen began building an NCAA program while patrolling the Dallas sideline.
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    What a Champions League Trophy Means for PSG
    What a maiden Champions League title would mean for the French club.

    Media
    Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate their 34-23 win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.
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    ESPN Expected to Sublicense CFP Semifinal to TNT Sports
    The agreement would add onto the current sublicense between ESPN and TNT.
    August 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The Goodyear blimp flies over Ohio Stadium during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game between the Akron Zips and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
    June 6, 2025

    Why the Goodyear Blimp Is at Every Major Sports Event
    The airship wasn’t built to cover sports. Now it’s a regular presence.
    June 4, 2025

    As TNT Sports Shifts, WBD Investors Reject $52M Zaslav Pay
    Company shareholders reject the executive’s pay in a non-binding vote.
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    May 30, 2025

    Scott Hanson Agrees to Long-Term Deal for NFL RedZone
    His contract expired after the 2024 season.
    May 30, 2025

    French Open Scheduling Sparks Backlash Over Women’s Time Slots
    Coco Gauff has also said the French Open schedule could be improved.
    May 30, 2025

    Panthers-Oilers Rematch Could Be Big in Canada. Will U.S. Ratings Dip?
    Likely viewership declines in the U.S. are countered by robust Canadian audiences.
    May 28, 2025

    NBA East Finals Delivers Strong TV Ratings, but West Is Struggling
    The Pacers and Thunder are both up 3–1 in their conference finals series.
    Around the Horn
    May 23, 2025

    Behind the Scenes of Around the Horn’s Final Days
    FOS followed Tony Reali at the penultimate taping of the ESPN icon.

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    Everything to Know About the MLBPA-OneTeam FBI Investigation
    Money from lucrative group licensing deals is under federal scrutiny.
    The basketball court area inside Indiana University's Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Assembly Hall is one of six Indiana venues hosting 2021 NCAA March Madness tournament games. Indiana University Hoosiers Basketball Assembly Hall In Bloomington Ind On Tuesday March 9 2021
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    More Former Indiana Players Say Bob Knight Knew of Abuse
    Ten more former Hoosier men’s basketball players say they were sexually abused by a team doctor between the 1970s and 1990s.
    Jun 23, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Petco Park.
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    Judge Rules in Favor of Trevor Bauer in Settlement Violation Suit
    Judge orders woman who brought sexual assault allegations to pay over $300,000.
    Pacifica's Alijah Royster breaks through the Thousand Oaks defense to score a touchdown during their CIF-SS Division 4 semifinal game at Thousand Oaks on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Pacifica won 28-16.
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    Lawsuit Takes Aim at California High School NIL, Transfer Rules
    A former high school football player filed a class-action lawsuit in California.

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    Max Verstappen Linked to $300M Aston Martin Deal Ahead of Miami GP
    Aston Martin is currently seventh in the constructors championship.
    March 27, 2025

    Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions Gets PE Boost
    The Hall of Famer’s company gains another prominent backer.
    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.

    Teams
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    World Cup Could Have 49ers on Hook for Tens of Millions
    The team has pledged to cover any deficit.
    June 6, 2025

    Rodgers Signing Defies Steelers Rep but Further Boosts Profile
    The NFL team long known for avoiding drama signed a mercurial quarterback.
    June 5, 2025

    White Sox Deal Signals Ninth Inning for Reinsdorf’s MLB Legacy
    One of MLB’s elder statesmen still has a lengthy to-do list.
    June 5, 2025

    Michael Jordan’s 23XI May Lose NASCAR Charter After Legal Setback
    23XI Racing has been suing NASCAR since last fall.
    June 5, 2025

    Chiefs’, Royals’ Massive Stadium Decision: Kansas or Missouri?
    The Missouri Senate approves the stadium funding in an overnight session.
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    June 3, 2025

    Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau in Stunner After Deep Playoff Run
    Thibodeau led the Knicks to four playoff appearances in five seasons.
    A Chelsea FC banner is waved over the field at Stamford Bridge stadium.
    June 3, 2025

    U.K. Threatens to Sue for Frozen Billions in Chelsea Sale Proceeds
    Abramovich sold Chelsea in 2022 for $3.4 billion.
    June 3, 2025

    Aces Players Get Second $100K Bonus As WNBA Probe Drags On
    The sponsorship money is about $35,000 more than the minimum annual WNBA salary.

    Leagues
    Apr 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) points to the dugout after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Daikin Park.
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    Trump Travel Ban Not Expected to Impact MLB, NBA—for Now
    The ban is a full restriction on 12 countries and a partial ban on others.
    UFL
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    UFL Ratings Dropped 20% in Second Season
    The UFL is in its second season after a XFL-USFL merger.
    NBA Finals
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    NBA Finals Continue to Strip Away Pageantry
    Fans once again complained about the lack of visible Finals markings.
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    Silver: NBA Local Media Woes Could Hurt Expansion Momentum
    Las Vegas and Seattle have long been rumored as expansion cities.
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    NHL Not Opening Expansion Bids—but Houston, Atlanta Still in Mix
    The question of additional franchises will stay in a more unstructured process.
    June 4, 2025

    Manfred: MLB Wants New Media-Rights Deal Before All-Star Game
    Talks continue with three bidders, and a decision is expected soon.
    Jun 4, 2025; Paris, FR; Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates winning her match against Madison Keys of the United States on day 11 at Roland Garros Stadium.
    June 4, 2025

    Coco Gauff Is Last Hope for U.S. to End French Open Drought
    Gauff last made the French Open final in 2022.

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