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    Mar 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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    Play-In Clash Carries Major Offseason Stakes for Clippers, Warriors
    Uncertainty swirls around Steve Kerr and Kawhi Leonard.
    Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.
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    Private Equity Burrows Deeper Into College Sports
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    Mar 28, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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    NBA Viewership Up 16% in Year 1 of New Media Deal
    The league faced heavy scrutiny last year for its declining ratings.
    Feb 7, 2022; Westlake Village, CA, USA; ESPN reporter Dianna Russini at Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Opening Night at Oaks Christian High School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    What’s Next for Dianna Russini? Sports Media Insiders Debate Her Future
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    NHL, Capitals Brace for Life After Ovechkin—and a Huge Void
    The Russian superstar has driven extensive business across hockey.
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    LaChina Robinson, Sarah Kustok Expected to Join WNBA on NBC
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    Michaela Onyenwere Made $205K With UCLA Before WNBA Payday
    Onyenwere spent the past season as a UCLA assistant.
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    FIFA Insists Tailgating Is Not Banned at World Cup
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    LIV Golf’s Future in Doubt As Saudi Funding Wavers
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    LIV Golf Shutdown Rumors: What We Know
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    NWSL Moves to Restrict Which Brands Players Can Wear on the Field
    Nike and Adidas have already signed on to the new policy.
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    Inside Blake Griffin’s Rookie Season at Prime Video
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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.”
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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’
    The Bears QB has put money into sports, tech, and wellness start-ups.

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    Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.
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    Private Equity Burrows Deeper Into College Sports
    Arctos had a previously unreported stake in Learfield, sources told FOS.
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    LaChina Robinson, Sarah Kustok Expected to Join WNBA on NBC
    NBC’s WNBA coverage continues to take shape.
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    NWSL Moves to Restrict Which Brands Players Can Wear on the Field
    Nike and Adidas have already signed on to the new policy.
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    Louisiana Tech to Pay Record Exit Fee to End 20-Game Schedule Mess
    The school had been scheduled to play 20 games by CUSA and the Sun Belt.
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    April 13, 2026

    Chernin Group Leads Funding Round in Social Box Score App ‘Real’
    The app combines live stats and play-by-play with a social media experience.
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    April 13, 2026

    Bilas to Fill Malone’s Role on ESPN NBA Playoff Coverage
    Bilas will call playoff games alongside Ryan Ruocco.
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    April 10, 2026

    Typti U.S. Open Will Launch With $100K in Prize Money
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    Matthew Schaefer Has the Hockey World in His Thrall
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    College Athletes Are Ignoring NCAA Gambling Bans
    “We were going to bet regardless,” says one former D-I athlete.
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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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    Mar 28, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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    NBA Viewership Up 16% in Year 1 of New Media Deal
    The league faced heavy scrutiny last year for its declining ratings.
    Feb 7, 2022; Westlake Village, CA, USA; ESPN reporter Dianna Russini at Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Opening Night at Oaks Christian High School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    What’s Next for Dianna Russini? Sports Media Insiders Debate Her Future
    Russini has made it clear she plans to continue her career.
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    LaChina Robinson, Sarah Kustok Expected to Join WNBA on NBC
    NBC’s WNBA coverage continues to take shape.
    April 14, 2026

    Amazon Broadcast Crashes in Final Minute of Its Biggest NBA Game Yet
    Viewers missed 22 critical seconds of the Hornets-Heat game.
    April 14, 2026

    Rory Triumph Delivers 14M Masters Viewers for CBS, Most Since 2015
    CBS peaked with more than 20 million viewers Sunday.
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    Dianna Russini Resigns From The Athletic After Mike Vrabel Photos
    The Athletic previously sidelined Russini from reporting as it investigated.
    Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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    Masters Disaster: Why CBS Sports’s Coverage Went Off the Rails
    TV experts offer their theories on what went wrong.
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    Inside Blake Griffin’s Rookie Season at Prime Video
    The six-time All-Star was initially hesitant to enter the media space.

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    Apr 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) hits a single against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning at Fenway Park.
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    Red Sox Say Fans Whiffed With ‘Junk Fees’ Lawsuit
    “Plaintiffs were not deceived,” the team argues in a new filing.
    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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    Chernin Group Leads Funding Round in Social Box Score App ‘Real’
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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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    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.
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    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.” 

    Leagues
    Mar 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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    Play-In Clash Carries Major Offseason Stakes for Clippers, Warriors
    Uncertainty swirls around Steve Kerr and Kawhi Leonard.
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    LIV Golf’s Future in Doubt As Saudi Funding Wavers
    The PIF is reportedly close to pulling its funding for LIV.
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    NHL, Capitals Brace for Life After Ovechkin—and a Huge Void
    The Russian superstar has driven extensive business across hockey.
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    LIV Golf Shutdown Rumors: What We Know
    The league is preparing for its Mexico City event this week.
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    NWSL Moves to Restrict Which Brands Players Can Wear on the Field
    Nike and Adidas have already signed on to the new policy.
    Apr 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks at the start of the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
    April 14, 2026

    Cathy Engelbert’s Gender Remark Sparks Backlash
    The WNBA commissioner’s comment has received plenty of reaction.
    April 13, 2026

    Cathy Engelbert Aggressively Parries Questions About Her Future
    “I wonder whether you would ask that of a man.”

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