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    Gareth Bale: MLS Quality Hurt By Low Salaries
    Bale said MLS salaries aren’t competitive enough to lure stars from Europe.
    Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) after a touchdown catch against Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.
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    The Most Expensive Roster Year in College Football History
    The House settlement created revenue-sharing—and a big NIL loophole.
    Rob Bonta
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    Users Sue Daily Fantasy Companies After Calif. Calls Them Illegal
    Underdog Sports and Boom Fantasy were separately sued.
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    Texts From Michael Jordan, NASCAR Bosses Aired Out in Court
    Jordan said he plans on “going down with fire” against NASCAR.
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    Barstool Sues For Millions Over Failed Sponsorship Deal 
    The media company says it was stiffed to the tune of $4.2 million.
    Dallas Wings
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    WNBA Teams Desperate to Expand Rosters Amid ‘Extreme Hardship’
    The Wings are scrambling to field eight players Friday night.
    Candace Parker
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    Candace Parker Not a WNBA Owner Yet, but Her Business Is Booming
    Her WNBA peers say she made the blueprint for earning off the court.
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    The Big Money Behind Minor League Baseball’s Renaming Revolution
    Teams are rebranding for local pride—and huge revenue.
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    MLB Extends Leaves of Clase, Ortiz as Betting Probe Continues
    Their paid non-disciplinary leaves have been extended “until further notice.”
    Aug 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Son Heung-min poses during an LAFC introductory press conference at BMO Stadium
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    Son Heung-Min Effect Will Hit Big for MLS, L.A.
    With a record signing, the South Korean supernova has landed at LAFC.
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    4 of 10 Highest-Paid CFB Coaches Lose in Week 1
    Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer was the biggest surprise of the Week 1 losers.
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    Gareth Bale on MLS vs EPL, Retirement & Buying Cardiff City
    Gareth Bale shares his post-soccer business playbook.
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    Rice Krispies Treats Are Upending Billion-Dollar Sports-Snack Wars
    The world’s most elite athletes are eating like first graders.
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    Top Esports Athletes Will Compete for National Glory in the Esports Nations Cup
    The new biennial event, starting in 2026, kicks off a monumental next era for esports.

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    Doris Burke Demoted, Ryen Russillo to Barstool | Darren Rovell Talks $13M Jordan-Kobe Card
    NFL Lifts Broadcast Restrictions for Tom Brady | Inside the USMNT’s Feud
    Dave Portnoy Banned From Ohio State? | WNBA Lockout Could Be Coming
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    Gareth Bale on MLS vs EPL, Retirement & Buying Cardiff City
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    YouTube Approached Jason Kelce for Chiefs Game, ESPN Said No
    ESPN continues to enforce its policy of not lending talents to streamers.
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    Shannon Sharpe Adds Show Featuring James Harrison, Joe Haden
    Sharpe is back to business after settling a multimillion-dollar lawsuit this summer.
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    Ryen Russillo Leaving Ringer, Dave Portnoy to Invest in New Biz
    Russillo has one of the world’s most popular sports podcasts.
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    Cam Newton Expands ESPN Role Post–Shannon Sharpe
    The former NFL MVP will take on a bigger role on “First Take.”
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    August 25, 2025

    Ohio State Bars Barstool’s Dave Portnoy From Stadium in Fox Debut
    Portnoy will appear on “Big Noon Kickoff” but not inside the stadium.
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    August 25, 2025

    New WNBA CBA By Oct. 31 Deadline Appears Increasingly Unlikely
    The sides could avoid a work stoppage with an extension.
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    August 19, 2025

    MLS Says Columbus Fans Can Fly Palestinian Flag After 2-Year Ban
    MLS has banned Israeli and Palestinian flags since October 2023.
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    August 19, 2025

    Chase Daniel Joins ESPN As College Football Analyst
    Daniel had a 13-year NFL career and was most recently an FS1 host.

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    MLB Extends Leaves of Clase, Ortiz as Betting Probe Continues
    Their paid non-disciplinary leaves have been extended “until further notice.”
    Mat Ishbia
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    Suns, Mat Ishbia Sued By Minority Owners Looking to Open Books
    The limited partners have been seeking a buyout from Ishbia.
    Veronica Burton
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    Kalshi, Polymarket Push Limits of Hawking Prediction Markets
    The companies don’t face the same regulatory risk as traditional sportsbooks.
    Saquon Barkley
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    NFL Warns Prediction Markets Are Sports Betting With Less Oversight
    League officials say the markets “mimic” sports betting.

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    Meet the Liberty’s All-Male Practice Squad
    A select group suits up weekly to take on the defending champs.
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    The Tennis Cocktail Worth $12M
    Sold every 1.5 seconds, they total more than $12 million in sales.
    Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.
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    Why Schools Are Hesitant to Jump on the PE Bandwagon
    Regardless of budget, schools don’t believe the risk is worth the reward.
    Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti speaks with the media during the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
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    Power 4 Commissioners Aren’t Sold on Private Equity
    Top leaders in college sports have yet to see a satisfactory proposal.

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    NFL Preseason Sees 17% Jump in TV Ratings, Best Since 2018
    Average audiences for the exhibition games increase sharply from last year.
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    August 27, 2025

    NFL Continues to Loosen Tom Brady Restrictions
    Brady will be able to attend production meetings–remotely–this season.
    ESPN
    August 27, 2025

    Disney Sues Sling TV Over $5 Day Passes Granting ESPN Access
    Newly introduced short-term subscriptions spark a legal challenge.
    August 27, 2025

    FCC Chair Joins Fox–YouTube TV Fight With Big Game on the Line
    The Trump appointee is now involved in another media carriage fight.
    Aug 24, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tommy Fleetwood holds the FedExCup Trophy on the 18th green after winning the TOUR Championship golf tournament.
    August 26, 2025

    PGA Tour TV Ratings: Fleetwood’s Breakthrough Caps Playoff Surge
    Sunday’s final round drew nearly 4.5 million viewers on NBC.
    August 26, 2025

    NFL Sunday Ticket Debuts Monthly Plan—but at a Steep Cost
    Previously, fans had to purchase the service for the entire season.
    August 21, 2025

    Fox Enters Streaming Wars With Leaner, Sports-Heavy Approach
    A different strategy marks the arrival of the network’s streaming service.
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    August 21, 2025

    ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched U.S. Movie Debut
    The Adam Sandler, golf-themed movie sets more streaming records.

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    Fox, YouTube TV Reach Deal, Avoiding CFB Blackout
    Saturday’s Texas-Ohio State college football game will be fully distributed
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    The Next Chapter in the Network Battle for CFB Supremacy
    Fox and ESPN will jockey for viewers and attention at Texas–Ohio State.
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    CFB Players Projected to Earn $1.9B in 2025, Nearly Double 2024
    The spike comes in the first season of revenue-sharing.
    Oregon State Beavers quarterback Gevani McCoy (4) scrambles out of the pocket during an NCAA football game against UNLV at Reser Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Corvallis, Ore.
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    Pac-12 Strikes New Football, Basketball Deal With The CW
    The latest step in its resurrection after being picked apart in 2023.

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    Texts From Michael Jordan, NASCAR Bosses Aired Out in Court
    Jordan said he plans on “going down with fire” against NASCAR.
    Barstool
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    Barstool Sues For Millions Over Failed Sponsorship Deal 
    The media company says it was stiffed to the tune of $4.2 million.
    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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    Bookie Believes Ohtani ‘Was Aware’ of Interpreter’s Gambling
    Mathew Bowyer ran the illegal gambling business used by interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.
    Mat Ishbia
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    Suns, Mat Ishbia Sued By Minority Owners Looking to Open Books
    The limited partners have been seeking a buyout from Ishbia.

    Deals
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    American Celebs Flooding Into European Soccer
    As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
    Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) before game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
    June 25, 2025

    Rockets Get $20 Million in Wiggle Room From New VanVleet Deal
    VanVleet first signed with the Rockets in 2023.
    June 24, 2025

    Timberwolves’ 4-Year Ownership Saga Ends As A-Rod, Lore Take Over
    The unanimous approval brought a clean end to a long-disputed transaction.
    April 20, 2025

    Max Verstappen Linked to $300M Aston Martin Deal Ahead of Miami GP
    Aston Martin is currently seventh in the constructors championship.

    Teams
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    Cowboys Can’t Count on Mavs’ Lottery Luck After Parsons Trade
    The Mavericks lucked into Cooper Flagg through the 2025 NBA draft lottery.
    August 28, 2025

    Rhyne Howard Calls Out Dream Fans for A’Ja Wilson ‘MVP’ Chants
    The Las Vegas Aces overtook the Atlanta Dream in the standings.
    August 28, 2025

    Connor McDavid: ‘All Options on Table’ As Historic Free Agency Looms
    The Oilers superstar remains largely mum on his long-term plans.
    United
    August 28, 2025

    Manchester United Falls To Team With $2.6 Million Payroll
    United’s team payroll is almost 100 times larger than Grimsby’s.
    Monica Wright
    August 26, 2025

    WNBA Expansion Teams Still in Dark As CBA Fight Drags On
    Portland and Toronto won’t know the draft rules until a CBA is signed.
    August 26, 2025

    Meet the Liberty’s All-Male Practice Squad
    A select group suits up weekly to take on the defending champs.
    August 25, 2025

    Trey Hendrickson Ends Stalemate for $14M Bengals Raise
    The defensive end will make $30 million this season.
    August 22, 2025

    $2B A’s Vegas Stadium Hits Milestones, on Track for 2028
    Construction progress and costs pick up in the Las Vegas project.

    Leagues
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    The Big Money Behind Minor League Baseball’s Renaming Revolution
    Teams are rebranding for local pride—and huge revenue.
    Dallas Wings
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    WNBA Teams Desperate to Expand Rosters Amid ‘Extreme Hardship’
    The Wings are scrambling to field eight players Friday night.
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    Who Are the Richest MLB Owners?
    MLB owners are among the wealthiest people in the U.S.
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    Selig Backs MLB Salary Cap, but Warns Against Labor Fight
    The league’s former commissioner cites salary-cap success in other leagues.
    May 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game two of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center.
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    Mark Cuban Says NBA Expansion Could Shrink Salary Cap
    Cuban said the next CBA could help solve some expansion issues.
    Aug 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on from the bench against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half at Target Center.
    August 27, 2025

    Caitlin Clark Still Out With 2 Weeks Left in WNBA Season
    The WNBA regular season ends Sept. 11.
    August 27, 2025

    Keegan Bradley Declines Rare Ryder Cup Playing Captain Role
    Bradley did not choose himself with one of his six captain’s picks.

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