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    Dec 27, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena.
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    Team Canada Leans On Hockey Star Power for Olympics
    The tournament favorite leans heavily toward prior international experience.
    Jun 28, 2025; Carrollton, Texas, USA; The LIV Golf logo near the first tee during the second round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club.
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    LIV Golf Enters 2026 Without Decision on World Ranking Points
    The league’s latest bid for OWGR points remains up in the air.
    The participants in the first Content Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass after Grant Horvat (with trophy) won with a birdie putt at the par-3 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 12.
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    The Year of YouTube Golf: How the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Capitalized
    Organized competitions for golf influencers exploded in 2025.
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    ESPN Employee Didn’t Break Rules in $1M DraftKings Win
    ESPN researcher Mackenzie Kraemer didn’t break company rules, a source told FOS.
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    Sportsbooks Sue To Stop Chicago’s New Licensing Requirement
    DraftKings, FanDuel, and others are crying foul over last-minute budget additions.
    Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Trentyn Flowers (9) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center
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    NCAA Won’t Grant Eligibility to Players With NBA Contracts
    The NCAA “will not” grant eligibility to players who’ve signed NBA contracts.
    Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium.
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    Stefon Diggs Faces Assault, Strangulation Charges
    Diggs’s attorney said the alleged incident “did not occur.”
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    Buffett’s March Madness Contest Will Continue
    Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years.
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    Indiana's Riley Nowakowski (37) celebrates his touchdown during the Indiana versus Wiscsonsin football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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    Debate Over CFP Home Games vs. Neutral Sites Rages On
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    Miami Is ACC’s Only Hope for $20 Million Payout
    Due to a conference championship quirk, the ACC was almost left out.
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    Gooch Getting LIV Extension, but Ownership Stake Unresolved
    Gooch is becoming the new captain of the Smash GC team.
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    MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
    One company under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.
    Dec 20, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) celebrates with center Ryan Greene (20) his goal scored in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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    Blackhawks Are First Pro Team to Make Direct Deal With Kalshi
    The deal builds on Kalshi’s existing partnership with the NHL.
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    Men’s and Women’s Pro Tennis Tour Merger Still Far From Finished
    The sides have been discussing a commercial merger for years.
    Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and guard Elmarko Jackson (13) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.
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    December 19, 2025

    Commissions, Retainer Fees, Exclusivity: Inside Big 12 PE Proposal
    The firms would earn a commission for any partnerships or sponsorship deals.
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    Netflix Paying Barstool 8 Figures Per Year Amid Podcast Push
    The biggest paid streamer is getting serious about podcasts.
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    December 15, 2025

    ESPN Hires New Top Editor
    Roxanna Scott is a USA Today veteran and comes from The Athletic.
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    December 11, 2025

    FloSports Buys Lucas Oil Stock Dirt Racing Series
    Dirt racing was a major audience driver on FloSports this year.

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    Prediction Markets Exploded In 2025. What Comes Next?
    After 2025’s prediction-markets mania, the dust may start to settle in 2026.
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    Sportsbooks Sue To Stop Chicago’s New Licensing Requirement
    DraftKings, FanDuel, and others are crying foul over last-minute budget additions.
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    Why Polymarket Has Avoided Legal Pushback So Far
    Regulators have taken a wait-and-see approach since Polymarket’s U.S. relaunch.
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    ‘Why Not the Dodgers?’: How Billie Jean King Became an LA Owner
    “Getting involved with the Dodgers literally changed our lives,” Ilana Kloss says.

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    Hockey: PWHL-Boston at Toronto
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    Emerging Women’s Sports Leagues Kept Expanding in 2025
    Beyond the WNBA and NWSL, women’s sports kept growing.
    NCAA Womens Basketball: Cal Poly SLO at UCLA
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    ‘No Media Here’: UCLA Women’s Coach Rips Lack of Coverage
    Her comments started a wider debate about women’s college hoops coverage.
    Oct 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with teammates after game four of the 2025 WNBA Finals at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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    The Year of A’ja Wilson
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    The Year of the WNBA’s Existential Fight
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    Heated Rivalry (L to R) - Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Cr. Sabrina Lantos © 2025
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    Hockey Needed Some Virality. Then Came ‘Heated Rivalry’
    No one was prepared for the Canadian show’s smash success.
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    MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
    One company under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.
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    What It Takes to Pull Off Florida’s First Outdoor NHL Game
    The Rangers will face the Panthers in Miami’s first NHL Winter Classic.
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    How Pickleball Became One Massive Private Equity Rollup
    Pickleball roads lead back to billionaire Tom Dundon.

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    ‘No Media Here’: UCLA Women’s Coach Rips Lack of Coverage
    Her comments started a wider debate about women’s college hoops coverage.
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    Sports Media Winners and Losers of 2025
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    Liam McHugh Says ‘NHL on TNT’ Is ‘Like a Hockey Locker Room’
    McHugh talked to FOS ahead of the Winter Classic in Miami.
    December 25, 2025

    Barkley Calls ‘Greedy’ NFL ‘Pigs’ for Christmas Day Games
    Barkley said Christmas should be for the NBA.
    December 24, 2025

    Brady Getting Better Reviews in Year 2 on Fox
    A veteran Fox NFL producer told FOS what has improved.
    Heated Rivalry (L to R) - Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Cr. Sabrina Lantos © 2025
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    Hockey Needed Some Virality. Then Came ‘Heated Rivalry’
    No one was prepared for the Canadian show’s smash success.
    Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA on Amazon announcers (from left) Taylor Rooks, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin and Udonis Haslem during the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena.
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    Biggest Sports Media Talent Moves of 2025
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    Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Pat McAfee reacts prior to the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Texas A&M Aggies during the first round of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field.
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    Say It Ain’t So, Pat: Is McAfee Ending Kicking Contest?
    The College GameDay star hinted it was the last kick on Saturday.

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    Indiana's Riley Nowakowski (37) celebrates his touchdown during the Indiana versus Wiscsonsin football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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    Debate Over CFP Home Games vs. Neutral Sites Rages On
    This week’s quarterfinals are being played at bowl games.
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    Miami Is ACC’s Only Hope for $20 Million Payout
    Due to a conference championship quirk, the ACC was almost left out.
    Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium.
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    Stefon Diggs Faces Assault, Strangulation Charges
    Diggs’s attorney said the alleged incident “did not occur.”
    Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, right, and Miami (FL) Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal shake hands behind the Field Scovell Trophy after talking to media during a Cotton Bowl press conference at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas prior to their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup on Dec. 30, 2025.
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    CFP Quarterfinal Tickets Cheaper Than Campus Games—Again
    An intriguing financial trend is developing in the College Football Playoff.

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    Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium.
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    Stefon Diggs Faces Assault, Strangulation Charges
    Diggs’s attorney said the alleged incident “did not occur.”
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    Terry Rozier Says Feds Overreached in Gambling Prosecution
    Rozier argues the evidence against him is weak.
    Track & Field: Grand Slam Track Philadelphia
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    Grand Slam Track Owes More Than $31 Million, New Filings Show
    The league proposed a deal with Winners Alliance for a $2.9M loan.
    Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boxer Mike Tyson on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium.
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    Mike Tyson, Ric Flair Sue Ex-Partners in Weed Business for $50M
    The suit names three former execs whose company distributed the stars’ products.

    Deals
    Sep 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) and catch
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    Twins’ New Investments Value Club at $1.75 Billion
    The Twins have also announced a succession plan.
    November 27, 2025

    Patrick Mahomes Deepens His Adidas Ties, Debuts Golf Gear Line
    Mahomes extends Adidas deal and launches his own branded golf apparel line.
    TopGolf representatives celebrate their ribbon-cutting ceremony with Bay County residents in Panama City Beach, Fla., June 26, 2025. (
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    Callaway Offloads Topgolf in $1.1 Billion Sale to PE Firm
    The deal unwinds Topgolf’s 2020 merger with Callaway.
    Louisville’s Miller Moss and several of his teammates stopped by Olympus Gaming Lounge to play EA Sports College Football 26 with fans for a meet and greet. July 11, 2025
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    Saudis, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner Take EA Private in $55B Deal
    Electronic Arts makes “Madden,” “EA Sports College Football,” and more.

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    Patriots Continue Makeover With First Post-Belichick Division Title
    The 13–3 Patriots are in contention for the AFC’s top seed.
    December 28, 2025

    Bears, Broncos Cap Fast Resets With Titles As Stadium Questions Linger
    Chicago clinched the NFC North after the Packers lost to the Ravens.
    Sep 21, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) hits a two run single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium.
    December 23, 2025

    Chiefs’ New Stadium Site Is Set. Now It’s Royals’ Turn
    The MLB club is also looking on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border.
    December 23, 2025

    PE Bought an F1 Team For Just $200M. It’s Not Selling
    Williams is now valued at over $2 billion.
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    December 19, 2025

    Rockets Owners in Talks to Buy and Move WNBA’s Sun
    The Rockets lost out on WNBA expansion but want the Sun.
    Dec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at Lumen Field.
    December 19, 2025

    The Seahawks’ $100M Sam Darnold Bet Is Paying Off
    Seattle signed the free-agent quarterback last offseason.
    Dec 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) on his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
    December 18, 2025

    Penguins Sale Would End a Disappointing 4-Year Run Under FSG
    An ownership era with high hopes has been marked with underachievement.
    Knicks
    December 17, 2025

    Knicks Won’t Hang NBA Cup Banner After All
    The Lakers and Bucks both raised banners after winning the tournament.

    Leagues
    Dec 27, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena.
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    Team Canada Leans On Hockey Star Power for Olympics
    The tournament favorite leans heavily toward prior international experience.
    Jun 28, 2025; Carrollton, Texas, USA; The LIV Golf logo near the first tee during the second round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club.
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    LIV Golf Enters 2026 Without Decision on World Ranking Points
    The league’s latest bid for OWGR points remains up in the air.
    The participants in the first Content Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass after Grant Horvat (with trophy) won with a birdie putt at the par-3 17th hole of the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 12.
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    The Year of YouTube Golf: How the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Capitalized
    Organized competitions for golf influencers exploded in 2025.
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    Black Monday Nears: Several NFL Coaches Face Uncertainty
    Several NFL head coaches are increasingly on the hot seat.
    Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans during the second half at SoFi Stadium.
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    NFL Playoff Seeding Questions Back in Spotlight As Week 18 Looms
    Fighting for playoff seeding is important to every team.
    December 30, 2025

    NHL Playoff Race: Why Almost Every Team Is Still in the Hunt
    Only five teams in the league have a points percentage below .500.
    Hockey: PWHL-Boston at Toronto
    December 30, 2025

    Emerging Women’s Sports Leagues Kept Expanding in 2025
    Beyond the WNBA and NWSL, women’s sports kept growing.

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