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    Duke’s Cooper Flagg Is Cleared to Play McNeese State Student Manager Steals Spotlight in Upset Win St. John’s Rises, but New Yorkers Can’t Bet on Them Nearly 300 Transfer Players Competing in Men’s Tourney

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    Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) controls the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
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    Men’s March Madness Sets Opening-Day Viewership Record
    CBS Sports and TNT Sports scored big with Arkansas–Kansas.
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    Tokyo Series Maintains MLB’s World Series Momentum
    Viewership records are set in Japan amid rabid fan reception.
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    Tennis Turmoil: Grand Slams Reject Proposal Amid Pay Dispute
    The Grand Slams wish to create a “premium tour.”
    Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck holds the Larry O’Brien trophy prior to the Boston Celtics championship parade.
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    New Celtics Owners Will Inherit $500M Payroll Conundrum
    Boston’s new owners could choose to pay the penalties.
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    Who Is Celtics Buyer Bill Chisholm?
    Little was known about Chisholm before he agreed to buy the Celtics.
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    Blue Jays CEO Says Guerrero Not Ohtani, but Confident He’ll Sign
    Blue Jays CEO Mark Shapiro is optimistic about keeping the superstar.
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    Calipari vs. Pitino: March Madness Showdown Set for Huge Ratings
    St. John’s will face Arkansas in Saturday’s marquee tournament broadcast.
    Dec 21, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks to pass the ball against USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) in the first half at XL Center.
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    Why Women’s March Madness Might Still Be Undervalued
    Could the NCAA have gotten millions more in its latest TV deal?
    Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the St. John's Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
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    Arkansas–St. John’s Showcased the New Winning Formula in the NIL Era
    Two legendary, high-paid coaches and their NIL-backed rosters played a classic.
    Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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    ESPN Is Accused of Harassment in Legal Letter From Executive Editor
    Cristina Daglas has been on administrative leave since January.
    Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys manager Amir Khan before a second round men’s NCAA Tournament.
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    ‘It’s Insane’: Amir Khan’s NIL Deals Are Rapidly Multiplying
    The McNeese State student-manager has racked up at least 10 brand deals.
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    Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) dunks the ball during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena
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    Basketball-Only Schools Could See Power Surge From With Settlement
    Football teams might monopolize the revenue-sharing dollars at power conference schools.
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    How NFL Next Gen Stats and AWS are Modernizing NFL Scouting Combine Analysis
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    Mar 15, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) after hitting a three-point basket against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Madison Square Garden.
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    March Sadness: New Yorkers Can’t Bet on St. John’s
    In the No. 1 sports betting market, the Red Storm are off-limits.
    Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; in a NWSL playoff match at CPKC Stadium.
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    The Big Momentum Behind New Women’s Pro Sports Venues
    Women’s pro teams are increasingly getting their own new stadiums and facilities.
    Mar 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; American businessman and St. John's donor Mike Repole stands and applauds during the second half against the Butler Bulldogs at Madison Square Garden.
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    How Mike Repole’s Millions Pulled St. John’s Into the NIL Era
    The billionaire-fueled renaissance put the Johnnies back into the national spotlight.
    Auburn Tigers guard Miles Kelly (13) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against Kentucky during the first half in SEC basketball at Rupp Arena Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky March 1, 2025
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    The SEC’s Ascent to Men’s Basketball Supremacy
    The league brought its football pageantry and power to college hoops.

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    Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys manager Amir Khan before a second round men’s NCAA Tournament.
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    ‘It’s Insane’: Amir Khan’s NIL Deals Are Rapidly Multiplying
    The McNeese State student-manager has racked up at least 10 brand deals.
    Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) controls the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
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    Men’s March Madness Sets Opening-Day Viewership Record
    CBS Sports and TNT Sports scored big with Arkansas–Kansas.
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    Cooper Flagg Cleared to Play, Boosting Duke’s Title Hopes
    The top-seeded Blue Devils face 16-seed Mount St. Mary’s on Friday.
    Feb 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; A rack of basketballs with the NCAA logo before that start of the UCLA Bruins - Ohio State Buckeyes game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.
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    State AGs Settle NIL Lawsuit Against the NCAA
    Players will now be able to negotiate NIL offers before committing to schools.

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    Media
    Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Karter Knox (11) controls the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
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    Men’s March Madness Sets Opening-Day Viewership Record
    CBS Sports and TNT Sports scored big with Arkansas–Kansas.
    March 20, 2025

    UNC’s First Four Debut Draws Record TV Ratings
    TruTV drew 2.2 million viewers for Tuesday’s victory over San Diego State.
    March 20, 2025

    ESPN’s Monica McNutt Wants to Build a Life, Not Just a Career
    Monica McNutt spoke to FOS about thriving in sports media.
    Rory McIlroy arrives on the tee box on the 16th hole to compete in a three-hole aggregate playoff of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass Monday March 17, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. McIlroy won his second Players Championship at +1 over J.J. Spaun.
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    McIlroy Boosts Players Championship TV Ratings Despite Weather Delay
    NBC drew 3.6 million viewers for Sunday’s final round.
    Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) react after a call on a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
    March 14, 2025

    ESPN ‘Aggressive’ in NBA Schedule Flexes, On Pace for Record
    This Sunday’s Sixers-Mavericks game was subbed out for Magic- Cavaliers.
    Behind the scenes with NBC's TODAY show at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    March 13, 2025

    NBC, Olympics Reach $3 Billion Rights Extension
    The Olympics will remain on NBC through at least 2036.
    March 13, 2025

    Sports Rebundling Continues As DirecTV, Roku Bet on Live Rights
    DirecTV and Roku lean further in to sports to attract viewers.
    March 12, 2025

    Caps Ensure Home Broadcasters Will Call Ovechkin’s Record
    The NHL team will have local simulcasts of four exclusive national games.

    Law
    Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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    ESPN Is Accused of Harassment in Legal Letter From Executive Editor
    Cristina Daglas has been on administrative leave since January.
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    New Suit Alleges Fanatics ‘Monopoly’ Increased Trading Card Prices
    The suit also names the NBA, NHL, and NFL as defendants.
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    MLBPA NIL Suit Against DraftKings Can Continue, Judge Says
    The sportsbook failed to get the case dismissed.
    Nick Kyrgios reacts to a point against Botic van de Zandschulp in the first set of their first-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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    Novak Djokovic’s PTPA Sues Tennis ‘Cartel’
    The 163-page lawsuit was filed in three countries and seeks to reshape the sport.

    Deals
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    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.
    March 4, 2025

    Eagles Make Saquon Barkley NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Back Ever
    Barkley is coming off a historic 2024 season with the Eagles.
    February 18, 2025

    Tiger Woods Signs First PGA Tour Player to Wear Sun Day Red
    Karl Vilips will wear Sun Day Red at his season debut at the Mexico Open.

    FOS Exclusives

    Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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    ESPN Is Accused of Harassment in Legal Letter From Executive Editor
    Cristina Daglas has been on administrative leave since January.
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    How Seth Rollins Is Parlaying WWE Fame Into NFL Commentary
    Rollins will guest-host three days of “Good Morning Football.”
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    Aaron Rodgers Drawing Very Little Interest From Media Companies
    “He could be a great analyst. But he’s insufferable,” a source told FOS.
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    ESPN+ Getting Into Live Car Auctions With Mecum
    ESPN+ will stream more than 180 hours of live auctions per year.
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    March 18, 2025

    Why Jimmy Pitaro Would Not Be Interested in Disney CEO Job
    Pitaro has said his “dream job” is running ESPN.
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    March 17, 2025

    MLB Network Shakes Up Nightly Lineup
    “MLB Tonight” is expanding by an hour.
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    March 16, 2025

    Alexis Ohanian Wants TGL to Expand Into Women’s Golf
    Ohanian is bullish on the future of TGL.
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    March 13, 2025

    How One Team Sale Could Reshape MLB Minor-League Valuations
    The Dragons have sold out every home game since arriving in Dayton.

    Teams
    Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck holds the Larry O’Brien trophy prior to the Boston Celtics championship parade.
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    New Celtics Owners Will Inherit $500M Payroll Conundrum
    Boston’s new owners could choose to pay the penalties.
    Bill Chisholm
    March 21, 2025

    Who Is Celtics Buyer Bill Chisholm?
    Little was known about Chisholm before he agreed to buy the Celtics.
    March 20, 2025

    Celtics Record Sale Highlights Scarcity Value of Marquee Franchises
    The historic deal notably does not include the team’s home arena.
    Steve Pagliuca
    March 20, 2025

    Celtics Co-Owner Casts Doubt on Winning Bid in Scathing Letter
    Steve Pagliuca said his offer had “no debt or private equity money.” 
    March 20, 2025

    6 Teams Have Moved Games Vs. Fever to Larger Venues
    WNBA attendance was up 48% last season.
    March 20, 2025

    Celtics Fetch NBA Record $6.1B Valuation in Reported Sale
    William Chisholm’s group will reportedly buy the Celtics for $6.1 billion.
    Mar 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Ruiz (66) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
    March 19, 2025

    Phillies Try to Block NL East Rivals From Analytics Software
    The Phillies claim their analytics partner is trying to breach their contract.
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
    March 19, 2025

    Thunder, Sixers Both Resting Stars in Battle for Top-Six Pick
    It appears both teams would prefer to lose.

    Leagues
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    Tokyo Series Maintains MLB’s World Series Momentum
    Viewership records are set in Japan amid rabid fan reception.
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    How Unrivaled Performed in Year 1
    The league delivered an exciting product but modest ratings on cable.
    Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; ESPN broadcasters Richard Jefferson (left), Monica McNutt (center) and Mark Jones during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Huntsman Center.
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    ESPN’s Monica McNutt Doesn’t Rule Out WNBA Work Stoppage
    She believes these pro women’s players are laying the groundwork for the future.
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    IOC Elects First Female, African President As Big Shifts Loom
    The Zimbabwean is the first woman and first African in the key post.
    Linda Caicedo
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    ‘Disgrace’: Women’s Champions League Ripped After Mess in Madrid
    Critical women’s soccer games are being placed on visibly poor pitches.
    March 19, 2025

    NFL OT, Playoff Seeding, Free Agency Face Big Changes
    Potential changes cover a range of critical on- and off-field matters.
    March 19, 2025

    USL Shakes Up Soccer in the U.S.: Promotion and Relegation Approved
    The move aligns the upstart league with the sport globally.

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