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    NFL’s Most-Watched Team Is on the Brink of Playoff Exclusion
    The defending AFC champions have only a slim shot of a playoff return.
    Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) reacts to his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena
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    Pat Spencer Only Has 25 Games Left On Two-Way Deal With Warriors
    The Warriors could eventually convert Spencer’s contract to a standard NBA deal.
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    MLS Signals New Openness to Promotion and Relegation 
    Commissioner Don Garber says “there’s no real point in saying never.”
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    Final CFP Bracket Raises New Wave of Questions and Controversies
    The 12-team tournament field creates another round of controversy.
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    Malik Beasley’s Agent Calls EuroLeague Report ‘Exaggerated’
    Beasley remains unsigned by an NBA team following a federal gambling probe.
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    Kentucky’s $22 Million Basketball Roster Looks Like a Dud
    The Wildcats have yet to beat a Power 4 team. 
    Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III (5) smiles as he scores a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the LSU Tigers at Gaylord Family Ð Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Oklahoma won 17-13.
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    Athlete Advocacy Group Proposes College Sports CBA
    More conference administrators have endorsed collective bargaining.
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    Amazon Draws 19.4M Viewers for ‘TNF’ Record With Cowboys-Lions
    The Thursday game between the Cowboys and Lions draws a record audience.
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    More Teams Skipping Bowl Games—and Notre Dame Is the Headliner
    Notre Dame criticized the ACC and ESPN’s weekly CFP rankings shows.
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    Notre Dame’s Bowl Boycott Is a Direct Shot at ESPN
    The Irish are lashing out against the CFP and ESPN, sources say.
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    NIL Doesn’t End When You Graduate
    Deja Kelly on leading the NIL era and owning her next chapter.
    May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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    Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy
    If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.
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    Malik Beasley’s Agent Calls EuroLeague Report ‘Exaggerated’
    Beasley remains unsigned by an NBA team following a federal gambling probe.
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    ESPN BET Show on Hiatus Amid DraftKings Transition
    ESPN switched its gambling affiliation on Dec. 1.
    Montvale, NJ -- August 31, 2024 -- Quarterback Siren Edwards of St. Frances is chased by Thai Gray of St. Jospeh in the first half. St. Frances Academy of Baltimore defeated St. Joseph Regional 31-21 in a game played in Montvale.
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    Tessitore, Orlovsky to Call Omaha High School National Title Game
    Certain prep schools have become hotbeds of football talent.
    Aug 1, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announces Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 All Star game at Wrigley Field
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    MLB Sent Memo Warning Players About Prediction Markets
    The league told players its same betting rules apply to prediction markets.
    May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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    Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy
    If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.
    Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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    December 5, 2025

    Stephen A. Smith Drops Embattled Solitaire App Maker Papaya
    The ESPN personality exits one month after entering a partnership with Papaya.
    Nov 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
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    December 5, 2025

    Jameis Winston Returns to Fox for Sunday NFL Pregame Shows
    He was a hit during Super Bowl week.
    Sep 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Malika Andrews interviews Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during Media Day at the Chase Center.
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    December 4, 2025

    Malika Andrews Is Leader to Replace Elle Duncan on ESPN WNBA
    Andrews is the lead host of “NBA Today” and “NBA Countdown.”

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    Jul 27, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Wrexham AFC defender Max Cleworth (4) goes up for a header against Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the second half at BC Place.
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    Wrexham Welcomes Private Capital Giant Apollo As Minority Owner
    It’s the PE firm’s second soccer investment since launching Apollo Sports Capital.
    Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Lenovo Center.
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    Dundon in Talks to Sell Hurricanes Stake to Help Fund Blazers Buy
    A deal could reportedly value the NHL team at $2 billion.
    Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs the ball against New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium.
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    Polymarket Returns to U.S. After Nearly Four Years
    The wait list is more than 200,000 people long.
    Nov 30, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams (18) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at MetLife Stadium.
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    Jets Throw $1M at College Women’s Flag Football League
    The league will debut in 2026 with 10 teams.

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    WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback
    New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
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    NWSL Union Fights Back After League Vetoes Rodman Contract
    Rodman could be the latest American star to leave for Europe.
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    WNBA Players Still Frustrated As CBA Talks Heat Up
    The sides are swapping financial and logistical proposals after months of inactivity.
    Sep 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Malika Andrews interviews Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during Media Day at the Chase Center.
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    Malika Andrews Is Leader to Replace Elle Duncan on ESPN WNBA
    Andrews is the lead host of “NBA Today” and “NBA Countdown.”

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    The Los Angeles Chargers host executives from UCLA Health on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
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    The Multibillion-Dollar Business of Pro Athlete Recovery
    What started as ice baths has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry.
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    Celebrity-Backed Wiffle Ball Has Big-League Aspirations
    Big League Wiffle Ball team owners include Kevin Costner and David Adelman.
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    How NBA Arena Experiences Went Ultra-Luxe
    For the most connected guests, the game has become a secondary attraction.
    Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium.
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    Stafford, Rams Rise From the Pack to Super Bowl Contention
    The NFL team now has the top odds to win Super Bowl LX.

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    Amazon Draws 19.4M Viewers for ‘TNF’ Record With Cowboys-Lions
    The Thursday game between the Cowboys and Lions draws a record audience.
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    December 8, 2025

    ESPN BET Show on Hiatus Amid DraftKings Transition
    ESPN switched its gambling affiliation on Dec. 1.
    Montvale, NJ -- August 31, 2024 -- Quarterback Siren Edwards of St. Frances is chased by Thai Gray of St. Jospeh in the first half. St. Frances Academy of Baltimore defeated St. Joseph Regional 31-21 in a game played in Montvale.
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    December 8, 2025

    Tessitore, Orlovsky to Call Omaha High School National Title Game
    Certain prep schools have become hotbeds of football talent.
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    Paramount Makes Hostile Bid to Unite CBS Sports, TNT Sports
    The CBS Sports parent company looks to “finish what we started.”
    Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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    December 5, 2025

    Stephen A. Smith Drops Embattled Solitaire App Maker Papaya
    The ESPN personality exits one month after entering a partnership with Papaya.
    NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) speaks with TNT Sports hosts after winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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    How TNT Sports Fits Into the Netflix-WBD Deal
    TNT Sports continues to prepare for its future within Discovery Global.
    Nov 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) warms up before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
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    December 5, 2025

    Jameis Winston Returns to Fox for Sunday NFL Pregame Shows
    He was a hit during Super Bowl week.
    The Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California, U.S. November 18, 2025.
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    After Bidding War, Netflix to Buy WBD Assets in $82.7 Billion Deal
    The blockbuster deal will have wide-ranging impacts across entertainment.

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    Amazon Draws 19.4M Viewers for ‘TNF’ Record With Cowboys-Lions
    The Thursday game between the Cowboys and Lions draws a record audience.
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    NFL’s Most-Watched Team Is on the Brink of Playoff Exclusion
    The defending AFC champions have only a slim shot of a playoff return.
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    Final CFP Bracket Raises New Wave of Questions and Controversies
    The 12-team tournament field creates another round of controversy.
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    More Teams Skipping Bowl Games—and Notre Dame Is the Headliner
    Notre Dame criticized the ACC and ESPN’s weekly CFP rankings shows.

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    Ali-Named Boxing Reform Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
    A bipartisan bill proposing further reforms to the sport garners support.
    Jun 9, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; MMA fighter Conor McGregor during halftime in game four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center.
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    McGregor Escapes Suit Over Alleged Assault at 2023 NBA Finals
    The anonymous woman who sued has voluntarily dropped her case.
    Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Udonis Haslem speaks after his jersey was lifted to the rafters during the retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center.
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    Udonis Haslem Settles Out of FTX Litigation
    He follows his former teammate Shaquille O’Neal in settling.
    Oct 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks with Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center
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    Billups Pleads Not Guilty to Rigged Poker Scheme Charges
    The Basketball Hall-of-Famer was released on a $5 million bond.

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    Patrick Mahomes Deepens His Adidas Ties, Debuts Golf Gear Line
    Mahomes extends Adidas deal and launches his own branded golf apparel line.
    TopGolf representatives celebrate their ribbon-cutting ceremony with Bay County residents in Panama City Beach, Fla., June 26, 2025. (
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    Callaway Offloads Topgolf in $1.1 Billion Sale to PE Firm
    The deal unwinds Topgolf’s 2020 merger with Callaway.
    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.
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    American Celebs Flooding Into European Soccer
    As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.

    Teams
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    NFL’s Most-Watched Team Is on the Brink of Playoff Exclusion
    The defending AFC champions have only a slim shot of a playoff return.
    Jul 27, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Wrexham AFC defender Max Cleworth (4) goes up for a header against Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the second half at BC Place.
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    Wrexham Welcomes Private Capital Giant Apollo As Minority Owner
    It’s the PE firm’s second soccer investment since launching Apollo Sports Capital.
    Nov 15, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Lenovo Center.
    December 3, 2025

    Dundon in Talks to Sell Hurricanes Stake to Help Fund Blazers Buy
    A deal could reportedly value the NHL team at $2 billion.
    December 3, 2025

    Calls for Change Grow Louder for Steelers’ Tomlin. His Next Move?
    The NFL’s longest-tenured coach is facing heightened scrutiny.
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    The Thunder Are 20–1. Their Future Is Even Brighter
    OKC has the league’s best record and a war chest of picks.
    Waverly took on Mt. Healthy in varsity football action at Waverly High School on October 25, 2024, in Waverly, Ohio.
    November 27, 2025

    Schools Walk Legal Tightrope Using Trademarked Pro Logos
    Borrowing a college or pro team’s mark can be a risk.
    Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Real Madrid CF defender Eder Militao (3) in action with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery (33) during a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
    November 26, 2025

    Real Madrid Stake Sale Could Prove It’s World’s Most Valuable Franchise
    “They’d be number one,” multiclub owner John Textor tells Front Office Sports.
    Nov 24, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah (9) heads the ball against San Diego FC defender Jeppe Tverskov (6) during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium.
    November 25, 2025

    San Diego FC Isn’t Performing Like an Expansion Team
    The club averaged 28,064 per game in attendance at home.

    Leagues
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    MLS Signals New Openness to Promotion and Relegation 
    Commissioner Don Garber says “there’s no real point in saying never.”
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    Jeff Kent Stuns 2026 Hall of Fame Vote As Big Names Left Out
    The slugging second baseman is a surprise choice for induction.
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    WNBA’s Proposed Early Start, Draft Combine Draw Pushback
    New details emerged around WNBA CBA proposals outside the salary model.
    May 4, 2025; Miramar, FL, USA; Michael Johnson reacts during the Grand Slam Track Miami at Ansin Sports Complex
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    Grand Slam Track Needs Deal With Vendors to Avoid Bankruptcy
    If vendors don’t accept the settlement offer, athletes might lose money.
    [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Dec 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; United States of America President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney watch from the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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    World Cup Draw Is Set, With U.S. to Play Paraguay First
    The U.S. is grouped with Australia, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner.
    December 4, 2025

    Garber Signals MLS’s Next Chapter As Owners Begin Succession Process
    MLS owners begin a formal planning process regarding several key positions.
    Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino on stage during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium.
    December 4, 2025

    FIFA’s Wild World Cup Draw: A-List Stars, Heads of State, and Trump
    The lavish ceremony will feature plenty of celebrities and heads of state.

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