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    New US Women’s Soccer League Says It Has Millions in Funding
    It aims to bridge a “critical player development gap” in women’s soccer.
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    UFL Dealing With Challenges Three Weeks Into Second Season
    The spring football league is in its second season.
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    College Football Cracking Down on Fake Injuries
    Players have allegedly faked injuries for free timeouts and slowing opposing offenses.
    Jan 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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    Thunder, Cavs Are NBA Title Contenders on a Budget—for Now
    The NBA playoffs tip off this weekend.
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    Kim Ng Is Trying to Crack Pro Softball’s Toughest Problem
    Ng’s new task is translating the popularity of college softball to pros.
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    Yellowstone’s McDonough Joins Celeb Sports Ownership Stampede
    The actor talked to FOS about what drew him to sports ownership.
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    Serena Williams Says Sinner Doping Case Shows Double Standard
    The legend blasted the light penalty for the world No. 1.
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    Netflix Rises While Markets Slide—Thanks in Part to Live Sports
    The streaming giant beats financial expectations as its sports presence grows.
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    Inside the Mind of Penn State’s Offensive Genius
    Andy Kotelnicki on playcalling, pressure, and the art of offensive football.
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    Oregon Sues Ex-Running Backs Coach Over $200K Buyout Dispute
    Carlos Locklyn and his former employer are fighting over his contract terms.
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    Strava Gobbles Up A.I. Coaching App Runna
    It’s the latest acquisition for the popular fitness app.
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    Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
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    The Pressure and Price of Barcelona’s Young Prodigy
    Lamine Yamal is a teenage superstar. Can Barcelona afford him?
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    Inside Nico Iamaleava’s Ugly Breakup With Tennessee
    Iamaleava’s representatives claim to FOS he didn’t push for more NIL money.
    Jul 29, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France center Dominique Malonga (14) and guard Marine Johannes (23) celebrate after defeating Canada during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy
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    ‘Has to Change’: The WNBA’s International Player Problem
    As more global stars arrive, the “prioritization” rule is causing tension.
    The pin flag on the second green flaps in the wind during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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    Inside The Masters: Traditions, Restrictions, and Gnomes
    How the most exclusive major employs its own strict rules and operations.
    Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Kobe Brown (24) reacts after scoring a basket agianst the Utah State Aggies during the second half at Golden 1 Center.
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    ‘On Principle’: NBA Players On Filing for House Settlement Checks
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    Oregon Sues Ex-Running Backs Coach Over $200K Buyout Dispute
    Carlos Locklyn and his former employer are fighting over his contract terms.
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    College Football Cracking Down on Fake Injuries
    Players have allegedly faked injuries for free timeouts and slowing opposing offenses.
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    Lee Corso Will Retire From ESPN at 90
    The broadcaster is hanging up his headgear in August.
    Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators players hoist the trophy after defeating the Houston Cougars in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.
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    Florida’s National Championship Is Helping Pay Players
    The collective earned more than $1 million during Final Four week alone.

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    Media
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    Netflix Rises While Markets Slide—Thanks in Part to Live Sports
    The streaming giant beats financial expectations as its sports presence grows.
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    Lee Corso Will Retire From ESPN at 90
    The broadcaster is hanging up his headgear in August.
    April 15, 2025

    WNBA Draft Draws 1.25M Viewers
    Paige Bueckers was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft.
    April 15, 2025

    NBA Regular-Season Ratings Dip 2%, In Line With the NFL
    The NFL also saw a 2% viewership decline last season.
    April 14, 2025

    Masters Final Round Draws 12.7 Million Viewers
    The final round was the most-watched golf event in seven years.
    April 14, 2025

    NBA Play-In Tournament Gets Warriors Boost
    The Play-In Tournament will stream on Amazon Prime Video starting next season.
    April 14, 2025

    NHL Playoffs Face Ratings Risks With Canadian Focus, Original Six Absence
    The field includes no U.S. Original Six teams and a heavy Canadian presence.
    April 14, 2025

    Trump’s FCC Pick Shakes Up Sports Cable, Owners Are Watching
    Jerry Reinsdorf met with FCC chairman Brendan Carr amid a CHSN dispute.

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    Tennis Player Says ATP Threatened Him For Supporting Suit
    The tour denied the allegation in a Friday court hearing.
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    Boston Beats Challenge to $200M NWSL Stadium Renovation
    Demolition had begun before the case went to trial.
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    FanDuel Founder’s Legal Fight Over 2018 Sale Has KKR’s Attention
    The legal dispute stems from the 2018 sale of 61% of FanDuel.
    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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    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.
    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.

    FOS Exclusives
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    Yellowstone’s McDonough Joins Celeb Sports Ownership Stampede
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    Inside Nico Iamaleava’s Ugly Breakup With Tennessee
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    Doris Burke on ESPN No. 1 Team’s Chemistry, Social Media Exit
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    Daytona 500 Champ William Byron on NASCAR Media Evolution, Passion for Golf
    The Daytona 500 champion sees similarities between racing and golf.
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    April 11, 2025

    Cowboys Deny Charlotte Jones Backing NFL Flag Football Bid
    Investors are rushing to the new flag football venture.
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    April 10, 2025

    U.S. Investor Buys Italian Hoops Team Amid Euro Sports Surge
    Napoli Basketball plays in Serie A1 and sits in 13th place.
    Apr 5, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; View of the NBA logo on a backboard before the game between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat at Toyota Center.
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    April 9, 2025

    Elon Musk’s X Launches New NBA Portal Ahead of Playoffs
    X also had an NFL portal last season.
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    April 8, 2025

    Wings’ Grip on Drafting Bueckers Remains Strong a Week Out 
    Team executives decried a “false narrative” around the franchise.

    Teams
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    Flailing Kings Fire GM After Losing Play-In
    Monte McNair helped the team end a 16-year playoff drought. 
    April 16, 2025

    Leafs vs. Senators: Old Guard Meets New Money in Battle of Ontario
    The Maple Leafs-Senators clash has many David-and-Goliath themes.
    Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Footprint Center.
    April 10, 2025

    Suns Will Miss the Playoffs Despite Having NBA’s Highest Payroll
    The team’s luxury tax bill exceeds other teams’ full salaries.
    April 9, 2025

    Man City Blinks: Fan Pressure Halts Ticket Increases in Rare Move
    The powerful club will not raise ticket prices next season.
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    April 8, 2025

    Wings’ Grip on Drafting Bueckers Remains Strong a Week Out 
    Team executives decried a “false narrative” around the franchise.
    Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena.
    April 8, 2025

    Nuggets Push Out Head Coach and GM in Stunner
    Malone was with the Nuggets when they won the NBA title in 2023.
    April 8, 2025

    Reeling Manchester United Turns to Asian Tour for Revenue
    The rare postseason tour is set to generate more than $10 million.
    Apr 6, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring in the during the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky at UBS Arena
    April 7, 2025

    Islanders Charge $45 to Print Ticket for Ovechkin’s Historic Game
    Fans are reeling, especially after paying a premium to attend.

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    UFL Dealing With Challenges Three Weeks Into Second Season
    The spring football league is in its second season.
    Jan 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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    Thunder, Cavs Are NBA Title Contenders on a Budget—for Now
    The NBA playoffs tip off this weekend.
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    Kim Ng Is Trying to Crack Pro Softball’s Toughest Problem
    Ng’s new task is translating the popularity of college softball to pros.
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    WNBPA Matches NBA’s 3-Point Contest Prize, but Will Caitlin Clark Join?
    The 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend will be in Indianapolis.
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    Travis Hunter’s Two-Way Ambitions Loom Over NFL Draft
    The Heisman Trophy winner is adamant about playing both ways as a pro.
    April 16, 2025

    PGA Tour Suspends Wesley Bryan For Competing in LIV Event
    The suspension had been expected for several weeks.
    April 16, 2025

    PGA Tour Will Emulate MLB Pitch Clock in Push to Speed Up Golf
    Distance-measuring devices will be used on a preliminary basis.

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