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    Bilas To Fill Malone’s Role on ESPN NBA Playoff Coverage
    Bilas will call playoff games alongside Ryan Ruocco.
    May 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after a basket buy forward Evan Mobley (4) against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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    NBA Teams To Get Lowest Luxury Tax Check Since Pandemic
    Just seven teams wound up in the luxury tax.
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    Masters Gnome Sells for Record $28K As Collectible’s Future in Doubt
    An original 2016 edition of the Masters Gnome was just auctioned off.
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    Carlos Alcaraz Cracks Top 4 in Career Earnings Despite Loss
    Jannik Sinner reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking. 
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    Inside the Masters: PGA Tour Plans, LIV Talks, and Media Moves
    Augusta National brought plenty of industry chatter.
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    Patriots to Hold Their Pre-NFL Draft Presser Without Mike Vrabel
    New England EVP Eliot Wolf will meet with reporters Monday.
    Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; The Masters flag stick blows in the wind as Justin Rose surveys the ninth green in the background during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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    Masters Increases Purse to Record $22.5M, Topping Other 3 Majors
    Sunday’s winner will receive a Masters record $4.5 million.
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    WNBA’s 2026 Draft Class Will Be Richest Rookies Yet
    The top pick gets $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’s $78,831.
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    NBA Playoffs Set to Leave Local TV Behind in Streaming-Heavy Shift
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    Masters Sunday Was Rare Golf Stumble for CBS
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    Rory McIlroy Makes More History With Back-to-Back Masters Wins
    McIlroy won his second Green Jacket and sixth major championship.
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    Baseball Is Back: MLB Opening Day Prices Soar
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    NCAA Considers Five-Year Eligibility Rule, Ending Redshirts
    The governing body looks at creating a broad, age-based standard.
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    Men’s March Madness Title Game Draws 18.3M Viewers, Up 23%
    Michigan’s title win completes an emphatic run of audience increases.
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    UNC Makes Michael Malone Among College Basketball’s Richest
    It will be his first college job since 2001.
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    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles as he is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) in the second half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium
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    StubHub to Pay $10M to Settle FTC Case Over NFL Ticket Fees
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    Caleb Williams Didn’t Mean to Start an ‘Iceman’ Fight
    “It’s all respect” to NBA legend George “Iceman” Gervin, Williams told FOS.
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    Caleb Williams’s Investment Playbook: ‘No Vices’
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    ESPN's Jay Bilas speaks during ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast ahead of No. 4 Tennessee's basketball game against No. 10 Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.
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    Bilas To Fill Malone’s Role on ESPN NBA Playoff Coverage
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    Typti U.S. Open Will Launch With $100K in Prize Money
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    The Athletic Probing Dianna Russini Over Mike Vrabel Photos
    The Athletic previously released a statement defending the NFL reporter.
    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel walks on field before Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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    Vrabel-Russini Photos Were Shopped to Multiple Outlets
    The New York Post published the now-viral photos on Tuesday.
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    April 9, 2026

    Los Angeles World Cup Fan Fests Will Not Be Free
    The watch parties have historically been free—until this year.
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    April 9, 2026

    Sky, Sparks Close to Ariel Atkins–Rickea Jackson Trade
    Atkins can sign a deal with the Sparks worth $1.19 million.
    Jul 12, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former WNBA player Sue Bird arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    April 8, 2026

    Sue Bird Expected to Join NBC/Peacock WNBA Coverage
    Bird previously hosted Final Four alt-casts for ESPN with Diana Taurasi.
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    April 7, 2026

    Tim Brando Agrees to Multi-Year Extension With Fox Sports
    The Hall of Fame broadcaster has been with Fox since 2014.

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    Why Did FIFA Do a Deal With an Obscure Prediction Market?
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    Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and center Tomislav Ivisic (13) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.
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    Loopholes Enable Int’l College Basketball Players to Cash In
    Schools have scrambled to find a way to compensate international players.
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    ‘The Sonics Never Died’: The Long Afterlife of Seattle NBA Merch
    Inside “the largest team shop for a team that doesn’t exist.” 

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    ESPN's Jay Bilas speaks during ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast ahead of No. 4 Tennessee's basketball game against No. 10 Texas at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.
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    Bilas To Fill Malone’s Role on ESPN NBA Playoff Coverage
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    NBA Playoffs Set to Leave Local TV Behind in Streaming-Heavy Shift
    The league’s new TV deals introduce a stark reality.
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    April 12, 2026

    Masters Sunday Was Rare Golf Stumble for CBS
    Viewers were left hanging on the most important shot of the tournament.
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    The Athletic Probing Dianna Russini Over Mike Vrabel Photos
    The Athletic previously released a statement defending the NFL reporter.
    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel walks on field before Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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    Vrabel-Russini Photos Were Shopped to Multiple Outlets
    The New York Post published the now-viral photos on Tuesday.
    Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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    Why Prime Video Was Wise to Lay Up During Masters Debut
    Amazon’s modern broadcast still felt traditional.
    Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Sam Burns putts on the 15th green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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    Amazon Passes Masters Test During Debut
    Prime Video streamed two hours of coverage Thursday afternoon.
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    NFL Faces DOJ Investigation With Media-Rights Battle Heating Up
    Washington’s growing scrutiny of the league is deeply layered.

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    Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) fumbles as he is sacked by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) in the second half in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium
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    StubHub to Pay $10M to Settle FTC Case Over NFL Ticket Fees
    The company was charged with purposely delaying compliance with a rule.
    NFL: Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders
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    Top Sports Attorneys Command $10M Salaries Amid Poaching Frenzy
    “The transfer portal is open for sports lawyers.”
    In this photo illustration, a mobile device displays the Kalshi logo while a laptop displays the webpage of the prediction market platform in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 10, 2026. (Photo by Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto)
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    Court Keeps Kalshi’s Sports Contracts Live in New Jersey
    An appeals court handed Kalshi a big preliminary victory.
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    Caleb Williams Didn’t Mean to Start an ‘Iceman’ Fight
    “It’s all respect” to NBA legend George “Iceman” Gervin, Williams told FOS.

    Deals
    Jack Nicklaus speaks to media prior to the start of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on May 27, 2025.
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    Jack Nicklaus Re-Acquires Nicklaus Companies After Lawsuit
    Nicklaus takes back ownership of marks like the iconic Golden Bear.
    Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark dribbles up the court against Team USA during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on July 20, 2024.
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    Fund Backing Women’s Sports Raises $250M and Counting
    Jason Wright oversees a fund that has secured $250 million.
    January 28, 2026

    CVC’s New Sports Business Buys Into $300M Equestrian Company
    Global Sport Group bought a controlling stake in Equine Network.
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    China’s Anta Eyes World Domination With $1.8B Puma Deal
    Anta is now the largest shareholder in both Puma and Amer Sports.

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    Billionaire Broncos Owners Buy 40% of Rockies
    The Rockies have finished last in the NL West four straight years.
    April 8, 2026

    Pirates Break From Frugal Past With Record $140M Konnor Griffin Deal
    The low-budget club signs the rookie phenom to a historic contract.
    April 7, 2026

    Three MLB Teams Move Games to Avoid Cold Weather
    The Guardians, White Sox, and Mets are moving night games.
    April 7, 2026

    Red Sox Skid, Liverpool Unrest Puts FSG Under Mounting Pressure
    Fans of two Fenway Sports Group–owned teams are growing restless.
    Aug 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) looks on from the team bench during the first half against the Connecticut Sun at College Park Center.
    April 2, 2026

    Will a Star Get Picked in the WNBA Expansion Draft?
    The Fire and Tempo have just five weeks to assemble their teams.
    April 1, 2026

    Goodell: Tisch Is No Longer Giants Owner, No Policy Violation
    The commissioner says the league has “not found anything that’s a violation.”
    Construction on the Northwest corner of EverBank Stadium continues with construction during a press conference at the Miller Electric Center, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla.
    April 1, 2026

    Jags to Play 2027 Season in Orlando While Stadium Work Continues
    The NFL team completed the long-expected deal for the temporary relocation.
    April 1, 2026

    ‘The Sonics Never Died’: The Long Afterlife of Seattle NBA Merch
    Inside “the largest team shop for a team that doesn’t exist.” 

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    WNBA’s 2026 Draft Class Will Be Richest Rookies Yet
    The top pick gets $500,000, up from Paige Bueckers’s $78,831.
    May 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after a basket buy forward Evan Mobley (4) against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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    NBA Teams To Get Lowest Luxury Tax Check Since Pandemic
    Just seven teams wound up in the luxury tax.
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    Inside the Masters: PGA Tour Plans, LIV Talks, and Media Moves
    Augusta National brought plenty of industry chatter.
    by

    Rory McIlroy Makes More History With Back-to-Back Masters Wins
    McIlroy won his second Green Jacket and sixth major championship.
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    Patriots to Hold Their Pre-NFL Draft Presser Without Mike Vrabel
    New England EVP Eliot Wolf will meet with reporters Monday.
    Apr 9, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; The Masters flag stick blows in the wind as Justin Rose surveys the ninth green in the background during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
    April 11, 2026

    Masters Increases Purse to Record $22.5M, Topping Other 3 Majors
    Sunday’s winner will receive a Masters record $4.5 million.
    Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Patrons react after Rory McIlroy's first putt on the 10th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
    April 11, 2026

    The Masters Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to Everyone
    Some VIPs can discreetly carry a phone at Augusta National.

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