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    Carolyn Tisch Blodgett emphasized the importance of star power and parity.
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    Aug 8, 2026; Canton, OH, USA; Chris Berman moderates the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    NFL Films Reimagining ‘Inside the NFL’ on X Without Panelists
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    NFL Players Quietly Dropped Push for Media Locker Room Ban
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    Mark Stevens Is Seahawks’ Top Minority Investor
    Other investors joined the Seahawks’ new ownership from the Mittal-Grousbeck group.
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    ABC Draws Record 3.2M Viewers for US Open Men’s Final
    Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton to claim his second Grand Slam title.
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    Stephen A. Smith: McAfee Has a ‘Different Set of Rules’ at ESPN
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    Netflix’s Australia Game Ties YouTube’s NFL Numbers From Brazil
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    Revamped McAfee Kicking Contest Pays First Winner $1.2M
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    Colin Cowherd Buys Stake in EPL’s Ipswich
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    Kawhi Leonard Saga Enters Uncharted Territory With Federal Probe
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    Enes Kanter Freedom Sues Chicago Sky, City of Chicago
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    FIFA Fires Back at UEFA Legal Attack: ‘Smear Campaign’
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    New Funding Doubles TGL Parent Company Valuation to $1B
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    Aug 25, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; General overall view of Seattle Seahawks logo at CenturyLink Field during a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    September 4, 2026

    Mark Stevens Is Seahawks’ Top Minority Investor
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    Meet the Seahawks’ New Minority Owners
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    Feb 5, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view a Wilson NBA basketball and logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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    ‘Deal Terms on the Table’: Inside the NBA’s Prediction-Market Talks
    Multiple prediction-market partners are expected in time for this season.

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    Ndamukong Suh Blasts Rams’ ‘Asinine’ Australia Travel Plan
    The Rams traveled to a game in Melbourne just a day before kickoff.
    September 15, 2026

    Carolyn Tisch Blodgett Says Giants Ownership Transfer Is Complete
    The Tisch shares have been passed down.
    September 14, 2026

    Clippers Reverse Course and Accept NBA Punishment
    Steve Ballmer said he has “sincere regrets.”
    September 11, 2026

    49ers Win Battle of Australia Travel Plans
    The Niners blew out the Rams on Thursday.
    Sep 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium.
    September 10, 2026

    Ohtani Heads to Injured List as Dodgers Aim for Third Title
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    September 8, 2026

    Mayfield, Bucs Break Impasse With Three-Year Extension
    The deal runs through the 2029 season.
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    Is Carolyn Tisch Blodgett the Future Face of Giants Ownership?
    Amid changes at top of Giants ownership, eyes are on Tisch Blodgett.
    Aug 30, 2026; Woodland Hills, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay at practice at the Rams Practice Facility
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    Why Are the Niners and Rams Getting to Australia a Week Apart?
    The 49ers are already there, while the Rams have yet to leave.

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    Networks Get Mixed Results With Week 1 NFL Viewership
    CBS sees some viewership attrition, while NBC rebounded on Sunday night.
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    Adam Silver: It Would Be a ‘Failure’ If Trail Blazers Left Portland
    Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors meetings in New York.
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    PGA’s 2028 Changes Include Money Exemption—but No LIV Pathway
    The top 50 members on the Tour’s career money list are eligible.
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    NHL’s Eleventh-Hour Scramble to Lock In 8-Year Deals
    Teams are pushing to sign players to max-length contracts before terms drop.
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    Gotham FC Co-Owner Supports Both ‘Rodman Rule’ and Salary Cap
    Carolyn Tisch Blodgett emphasized the importance of star power and parity.
    Adam Silver, NBA commissioner, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 7, 2026.
    September 14, 2026

    Clippers Controversy Hangs Over NBA Board of Governors Meeting
    Adam Silver is expected to hold a press conference Tuesday.
    September 14, 2026

    NFL Kickoff Ratings Dip on Wednesday
    Viewership surprisingly fell for the NFL’s season opener.

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