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    SMU, Not Alabama, Lands in CFP
    The Mustangs qualified despite losing the ACC championship game.
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    Boise St. Becomes First G5 Team in Expanded CFP
    We very much consider ourselves the Power 4,” Boise State’s AD said.
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    Two Former Pac-12 Schools Reach CFP
    Arizona State and Oregon won the Big 12 and Big Ten championships.
    Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning for game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.
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    $700M Soto Question Looms Over Winter Meetings
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    Big Coach Bonuses for Conference Title Wins
    Kirby Smart earns bonuses for Georgia’s SEC title win, securing a CFP bye.
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    The Commanders are bringing back their old logo in limited fashion.
    Iowa’s Kate Martin waves to the crowd during a celebration of the Iowa women’s basketball team Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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    WNBA’s Valkyries Assemble Roster With Fan Favorite Kate Martin
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    Juan Soto Agrees to Groundbreaking $765 Million Mets Deal
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    ESPN Gets Notre Dame’s First Non-NBC Home Game In 34 Years
    The Fighting Irish will play the first game of the College Football Playoff.
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    Big Ten Tops SEC With 4 CFP Bids
    The SEC ended up with three CFP teams after Alabama was left out.
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    The network will broadcast Clemson at Texas and SMU at Penn State.
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    High Prices for High-Drama College Football Conference Championships
    CFB’s new-look conferences—and title game matchups—are having a direct effect on demand for tickets.
    Nov 2, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines cheerleader runs with a flag before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Michigan Stadium.
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    Larry Ellison’s Michigan Money
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    With or Without Messi, MLS Is Barreling Into the Future
    After the Cup final, the league looks to accelerate its growth.
    Dec 18, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; FIFA president Gianni Infantino claps during the awards ceremony after the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium.
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    FIFA Wants More Matches. Player Resistance Is Growing
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    Nov 1, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) leads the team onto the field prior to the first quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Albertsons Stadium.
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    Iowa’s Kate Martin waves to the crowd during a celebration of the Iowa women’s basketball team Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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    WNBA’s Valkyries Assemble Roster With Fan Favorite Kate Martin
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    NHL Winter Classic Shifts to New Year’s Eve Seeking Viewership Boost
    The NHL moved its Winter Classic to December for the first time.
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    Randy Moss Taking ‘Extended’ ESPN Leave With Health Issue
    Moss had discussed it on Dec. 1 before stepping away.
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    Netflix Tackles Buffering Woes Just in Time for NFL, WWE Debuts
    The streaming giant says it has “learned” from the Paul-Tyson fight.
    Sep 28, 2024; Ile Bizard, Quebec, CAN; Max Homa of team U.S.A. putts on the first green during the foursomes (alternate) round of The Presidents Cup golf tournament.
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    The PGA Tour Wants More Players to Become Social Media Stars
    YouTube golf is quickly gaining ground on the professional game.
    Oct 19, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) and Inter Miami CF co-owner Jose Mas (right) celebrate Inter Miami CF post match against the New England Revolution at Chase Stadium.
    December 4, 2024

    Struggling Club World Cup Ends Up on DAZN
    DAZN will stream all 63 tournament matches for free starting next June.
    December 4, 2024

    ESPN Gets App Tile on Disney+
    Sports content will reach tens of millions of additional streaming subscribers.
    December 3, 2024

    Lions-Bears Sets Early Thanksgiving TV Record, Still Trails Cowboys
    CBS drew an average of 37.4 million viewers for Bears-Lions on Thursday.
    Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Elon Musk looks on before Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
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    Will X’s Belated Crackdown on Fake Sports News Work?
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    College Football Devolves Into Sniping As Playoff Bracket Nears
    From Lane Kiffin to Jim Phillips, no one is holding back.
    Nov 2, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs head coach Rhett Lashlee leads SMU on to the field before the game between the Southern Methodist Mustangs and the Pittsburgh Panthers at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
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    Every Power 4 Championship Game Will Have a Conference Newcomer
    Oregon, SMU, Texas, and Arizona State will all play for titles.
    Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) grabs a rebound in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87.
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    The First College Basketball Tournament to Pay Players
    A total of $9 million in NIL earnings is up for grabs.
    Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke gazes into the crowd after the Hoosiers beat Michigan on Nov. 9, 2024, in Bloomington, Indiana.
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    Companies Are ‘Misleading’ Athletes About Settlement Money, House Lawyers Say
    Lawyers are asking the judge to take action to protect players.

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    Gambling Company Sues Mike Tyson, Says He Blew Off Deal to Fight Jake Paul
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    Judge Issues Restraining Order to MSG Bootleg Merch Sellers
    MSG Sports, the Knicks, and Rangers sued the vendors Monday.
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    James Dolan’s MSG Sports Declares War on Bootleg Merch Sellers
    The Knicks and Rangers are suing counterfeit merchandise vendors outside of MSG.
    Mar 12, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani talks with translator Ippei Mizuhara in the dugout against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.
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    Shohei Ohtani Expected to Get Cards Back From Former Interpreter
    Ohtani’s former translator is expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud.

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    Talor Gooch Using LIV Golf Fortune to Start Building Sports Empire
    The golfer has made more than $43 million individually from LIV.
    December 4, 2024

    U.S. Firm Makes $310M Bet on Soccer by Forming Superagency
    The U.S.-based investment company makes a significant play in international soccer.
    November 13, 2024

    Why Liberty Media Spun Off Assets, Shook Up Leadership
    Longtime CEO Greg Maffei is stepping down at the end of the year.
    Oct 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field.
    October 30, 2024

    Buffalo Bills in Talks to Sell Stake to PE Firm Arctos: Report
    Arctos already has a slice of Paris Saint-Germain and the PGA Tour, among other assets.

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    ESPN Discussing Alt-Cast for ‘Inside the NBA’
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    Nick Wright Fox Extension Cements Future Face of FS1
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    October 23, 2024

    Unrivaled Preparing Messi–Like Offer for Clark
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    Unrivaled Preparing ‘Full-Court Press’ for Caitlin Clark
    The new Unrivaled women’s basketball league is thinking big. Caitlin Clark big.
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    October 16, 2024

    NFL Eyes Multibillion-Dollar International Rights
    The NFL is weighing a package that could fetch more than $1 billion annually.
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    October 8, 2024

    Seth Davis Launching Paywalled Hoops Site
    The veteran reporter is launching a start-up media company called “Hoops HQ.”

    Teams
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    Commanders Plan to Bring Back Old Logo on Special Alumni Shirts
    The Commanders are bringing back their old logo in limited fashion.
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    December 6, 2024

    U.S. Buyers Snap Up Yet Another English Soccer Club
    The recently relegated club has agreed to sell to new owners.
    December 3, 2024

    As LeBron James Struggles, Lakers—and NBA—Face Murky Future
    In October, James had said he wanted to play all 82 games.
    Dec 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) celebrates with center Alperen Sengun (28) after scoring during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center.
    December 2, 2024

    Rockets Look Like Contenders, but Payroll Questions Loom
    Houston is a half-game out of first in the Western Conference.
    December 2, 2024

    Red Bull Faces Driver, Financial Questions After Pérez’s Exit
    Sergio Pérez is trailing Max Verstappen by 227 points in the championship.
    December 1, 2024

    Dodgers All-In Approach Clear As They Add to Championship Core
    The defending-champion Dodgers are not resting on their laurels, but wielding their financial might.
    Sep 25, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson (center), coach Rex Ryan (left) and general manager Mike Tannenbaum on the sidelines before the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum.
    November 25, 2024

    Jets Bring in Former General Manager to Help Hire New One
    Mike Tannenbaum is the last Jets GM to guide them to the playoffs.
    Nov 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) and defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) during the second half at SoFi Stadium.
    November 25, 2024

    Eagles Selling Stakes That Value Team at Sky-High $8 Billion
    Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie had been exploring minority sales for months.

    Leagues
    Iowa’s Kate Martin waves to the crowd during a celebration of the Iowa women’s basketball team Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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    WNBA’s Valkyries Assemble Roster With Fan Favorite Kate Martin
    It’s the WNBA’s first expansion draft since 2008.
    Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver arrives prior to the WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center.
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    NBA Set for China Return Five Years After Morey–Hong Kong Fiasco
    The Nets and Suns will play two games in Macao in October 2025.
    Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington (29) tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) on the one yard line during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium.
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    NFL Relaxes Drug Policy by Reducing Fines and Resetting Violation Clocks
    It makes it harder to test positive for marijuana and reduces fines.
    From left, Jeeno Thitikul, of Thailand, Lydia Ko, of New Zealand, and Yan Liu, of the Republic of China, walk onto the first green during the Kroger Queen City Classic in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.
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    LPGA Alters Transgender Player Policy, At Least One Player Barred
    The new rules disqualify a current transgender golfer, Hailey Davidson.
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    WNBA Expansion Draft Will Hide Names of Available Players
    Only the final selections of the Golden State Valkyries will be revealed.
    December 4, 2024

    WNBA May Have Leaked Name of Toronto’s 2026 Expansion Team
    Screenshots circulated on X of the team name on the WNBA’s website.
    Oct 16, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred before game three of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field.
    December 3, 2024

    Rob Manfred’s Rule Change Success in Jeopardy With Golden At-Bat Idea
    The idea is an attempt to create more signature moments in games.

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