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    After a Rocky Buildup, the World Cup Is Finally Here
    It’s the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams and 104 matches.
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    Texas Tech Boycott Could Cost Non-Conference Opponents Millions
    Oregon State would have to pay Texas Tech $1 million to cancel its matchup.
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    NBA Finals Game 3 Draws 23.8M Viewers, Most Since 2017
    Game 3 marked the most-watched TV program since the Super Bowl.
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    Lawmakers Pressure NFL Over Cost of Games at House Hearing
    Lawmakers again examine the league’s impacts upon consumers.
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    Will Trump Feud Reignite Stephen A. Smith’s Presidential Ambitions?
    Trump and Smith have exchanged public insults in recent days.
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    NiJaree Canady Remains Unsigned With AUSL Season Underway
    Canady was the No. 2 pick in the 2026 AUSL Draft.
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    From Angel Reese to ‘Loser Mentality,’ Sky Tumult Continues
    Reese and the Atlanta Dream are 8–3.
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    Infantino Defends World Cup’s Handling of Iran, Tickets, and Visas
    Infantino suggested reporters should “just chill, relax.”
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    What Really Happened With the Spanish Soccer Team and Kalshi
    The club said it wanted to clear up its actions after “recent reports.”
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    No White House Invite Yet for NWSL Champion Gotham FC
    The club was the first NWSL team to visit, in 2024.
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    When Knicks Are On, New York’s Dealmakers Turn Off
    The city’s 24/7 business culture has slowed during the NBA Finals.
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    U.S. Investors Target Wrexham-Style Turnaround with Italian Club
    The deal is expected to close this month.
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    Tottenham Boardroom Rivalry Ends With Former Chairman’s Exit
    Spurs say they “don’t know anything about” the deal.
    Dec 20, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Eli Manning former Mississippi Rebels quarterback and NFL star visits the field prior to a game against the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
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    Not ‘About Raising Prices’: Eli Manning Invests in Youth Sports
    Manning discussed the Knicks’ playoff run and the Giants’ new coach.
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    How Much Money Will the Knicks Make From Their Finals Run?
    Finals games alone could be worth $20 million each.

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    No White House Invite Yet for NWSL Champion Gotham FC
    The club was the first NWSL team to visit, in 2024.
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    Saudi Arabia’s Sela Sues Fanatics Studios Over Flag Football Event
    The suit currently remains under seal.
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    U.S. Investors Target Wrexham-Style Turnaround with Italian Club
    The deal is expected to close this month.
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    LIV May Not Have Funding to Last Entire Season: Sources
    The league has 47 days before its next scheduled tournament.
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    June 4, 2026

    ESPN Evaluating AI Promos After Tony Parker Backlash
    The network says it used AI for portraits of Parker and others.
    Lee Corso puts on the Brutus helmet as he makes his final pick between Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
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    June 1, 2026

    Pat McAfee in Early Extension Talks With ESPN
    McAfee’s current five-year deal with ESPN isn’t up until 2028.
    Jan 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.
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    June 1, 2026

    Russell Wilson Expected to Join CBS NFL Studio
    Wilson’s NFL career included 10 Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl championship.
    Aug 17, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; A general view shows Sports Illustrated Stadium and Gotham FC logos before the game between Gotham FC and the Houston Dash.
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    May 29, 2026

    Several Longtime Writers Laid Off at Sports Illustrated
    Writers Greg Bishop and Michael Rosenberg were laid off in a round of cuts on Friday.

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    FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group A - Germany v Luxembourg - Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim, Germany - October 10, 2025 Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann
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    ‘Weird Corners of the World’: How to Find a World Cup Coach
    National associations look for a winning record—and also hope for serendipity.
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    The Elite High Schools Hosting World Cup Teams
    Spain, Morocco, Croatia, and Switzerland chose schools as their tournament base camps.
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    How Arsenal Fandom Went ‘Manic’
    “People do not become Arsenal fans because it’s easy,” says Zohran Mamdani.
    May 23, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Fans participate in a tarp off during a MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium
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    ‘Tarps Off’: How Shirtless Fans Took Over MLB
    The viral movement began with the SFA club baseball team.

    Media
    Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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    NBA Finals Game 3 Draws 23.8M Viewers, Most Since 2017
    Game 3 marked the most-watched TV program since the Super Bowl.
    FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security" on the day U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2026.
    June 10, 2026

    Lawmakers Pressure NFL Over Cost of Games at House Hearing
    Lawmakers again examine the league’s impacts upon consumers.
    Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
    June 10, 2026

    Will Trump Feud Reignite Stephen A. Smith’s Presidential Ambitions?
    Trump and Smith have exchanged public insults in recent days.
    June 9, 2026

    Knicks-Spurs Game 2 Notches Another Viewership Win for ABC
    The latest viewership figure extended a heady run for Disney.
    Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Television analyst and hall of fame basketball player Shaquille O'Neal walks on the court before game three of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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    June 9, 2026

    Shaquille O’Neal Shines During ‘Inside the NBA’ Finals Debut
    The Diesel praised the Spurs’ physical play in Game 3.
    Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court in the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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    Yahoo Sports Syndicates False Kevin Durant Trade Story
    As of Tuesday, Durant remains a member of the Rockets.
    Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; NBA analyst for ESPN,Stephen A. Smith before game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
    June 9, 2026

    Trump, Stephen A. Smith Escalate NBA Finals–Fueled Feud
    Trump questioned if Smith has the IQ required to run for president.
    June 9, 2026

    NFL Faces Renewed Congressional Attack Over Media Pricing, Access
    Federal scrutiny rises further around the league’s media policies.

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    DOJ Pushes Back on Legal Fight to Halt UFC White House Event
    The government highlights what it sees as a “starkly mismatched balance of harms.”
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    Two More Elite Sprinters Sue Puma Over Shoe Injuries
    Sprinters Champion Allison and Damion Thomas Jr. both sued Puma.
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    Saudi Arabia’s Sela Sues Fanatics Studios Over Flag Football Event
    The suit currently remains under seal.
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    Vince McMahon Cuts Last-Minute Deal in Suit Seeking Misconduct Docs
    The trial was set to begin Monday.

    Deals
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    Tottenham Boardroom Rivalry Ends With Former Chairman’s Exit
    Spurs say they “don’t know anything about” the deal.
    Charlie Pliner and Nikolas Rohrmann
    May 22, 2026

    How 2 Brown Undergrads Became Sports Dealmakers
    An experimental project turned into a permanent course and business deal network.
    Casey Wasserman, Chairperson and President of LA28, during the media conference celebrating the 1000-day countdown to LA28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
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    Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms
    Private-equity firm TA Associates has removed itself from the running.
    April 23, 2026

    Want to Own a 100-Year-Old Austrian Soccer Team for $500?
    Vestible’s first team is Kapfenberger SV 1919.

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    From Angel Reese to ‘Loser Mentality,’ Sky Tumult Continues
    Reese and the Atlanta Dream are 8–3.
    Soccer Football - LaLiga - Osasuna v Atletico Madrid - El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain - May 12, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth in action with Osasuna's Valentin Rosier
    June 10, 2026

    What Really Happened With the Spanish Soccer Team and Kalshi
    The club said it wanted to clear up its actions after “recent reports.”
    June 10, 2026

    Pritzker to Bears: Win Over Lawmakers, Get a Special Session
    The Illinois governor holds the Bears responsible for prior legislative failures.
    Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) shoots against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the third quarter during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
    June 9, 2026

    Ticket Prices for Game 4 at MSG Drop Following Knicks Loss
    Ticket demand falls sharply for Wednesday’s Game 4.
    Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; The New York Knicks fans celebrate after the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.
    June 8, 2026

    Knicks Merch Sellers Struggle to Keep Up With Demand
    “The hardest part is not keeping all the good vintage Knicks stuff for myself.”
    Apr 28, 2026; New York, New York, USA; General view of Madison Square Garden as fans wave their rally towels during the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawk
    June 8, 2026

    The Knicks Fans Turning Down $25K to Keep Finals Tickets
    “I don’t think I’d forgive myself if I sold and didn’t go.”
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    June 7, 2026

    U.S. Investors Target Wrexham-Style Turnaround with Italian Club
    The deal is expected to close this month.
    June 7, 2026

    Knicks Ticket Prices Dip as Josh Hart Laments ‘Ridiculous’ Costs
    Prices are down from a high over $11,000.

    Leagues
    Jun 1, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) points after a strikeout in the fifth inning against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
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    NiJaree Canady Remains Unsigned With AUSL Season Underway
    Canady was the No. 2 pick in the 2026 AUSL Draft.
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    Why WNBA Expansion Teams Are Surprising the League Again
    The Fire and Tempo are much better than expected.
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    LIV CEO Won’t Guarantee Final 4 Events of 2026 Season Happen
    The PIF in April said it would fund LIV through this season.
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    U.S. Open Qualifying Sends High School Stars to Shinnecock
    Miles Russell and Giuseppe Puebla, both 17, earned spots Monday.
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    The Unwritten Rules of Madison Square Garden’s Celebrity Row
    The best seats in the house come with unspoken expectations.
    June 8, 2026

    Knicks NBA Finals Ticket Prices Plunge Ahead of Trump’s MSG Visit
    Get-in prices for Monday’s Game 3 plummet by more than half.
    June 8, 2026

    UFC Freedom 250 at White House Faces Last-Minute Legal Threat
    The newly filed lawsuit alleges several breaches of required protocols.

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