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    Spurs–Thunder Outdraws Last Year’s NBA Finals 
    The 2025 NBA Finals drew 10.27 million viewers.
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    Wimbledon finalizes its entries in mid-May, before the French Open ends.
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    Both the Stars and Mavericks are seeking to build new arenas.
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    Aryna Sabalenka lost to Russian Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals Wednesday.
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    Carolina fans broke out into a “no means no” chant.
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    Landon Donovan Thinks World Cup Will Boost MLS
    Donovan argues hosting World Cup games will lead owners to spend more.
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    NHL Set to Enter Rights Talks With ESPN, TNT As Ratings Climb
    The league’s recent run of heady viewership gives it greater bargaining power.
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    The Elite High Schools Hosting the World Cup
    Spain, Morocco, Croatia, and Switzerland chose schools as their tournament base camps.
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    How the NBA Got Its Trophy Back On Finals Courts
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    Apr 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) walks to the on deck circle during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field
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    Why Ballparks Are Louder Than Ever
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    Dave Checketts Says Founding MLS Team Was His ‘Worst Investment’ 
    Checketts cofounded Real Salt Lake in 2005 and sold it in 2013.
    Dec 31, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) carries the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Donovan Jones (37) in the second half during the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.
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    Dave Checketts: Utah ‘Sold Off Their Future’ With PE Deal
    The Utah–Otro Capital was approved by the university board in December.
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    Mark Cuban: ‘Betting Isn’t the Problem’
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    Nike Under Fire Amid Growing Wave of Tariff Refund Lawsuits
    Adidas and Lululemon also face proposed class actions from consumers.

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    Pat McAfee in Early Extension Talks With ESPN
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    Russell Wilson Expected to Join CBS NFL Studio
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    Several Longtime Writers Laid Off at Sports Illustrated
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    New WNBA CBA Will Pay $14M to Retired Players
    The WNBA and WNBPA announced the full CBA was finalized Friday.
    May 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) picks in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the third quarter in game five of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center.
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    Underdog Stands by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Promo
    SGA’s attorney demanded Underdog “destroy” a board game poking fun at him.
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    Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald were among those let go.
    Dec 3, 2022; Al Rayyan, Qatar; United States of America manager Gregg Berhalter acknowledges fans after losing a round of sixteen match against the Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Khalifa International Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
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    May 27, 2026

    FanDuel Launching World Cup Show With 3 Former USMNT Coaches
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    May 20, 2026

    World Cup Will Block Notorious Dallas Glare for At Least One Game
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    How Arsenal Fandom Went ‘Manic’
    “People do not become Arsenal fans because it’s easy,” says Zohran Mamdani.
    May 23, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Fans participate in a tarp off during a MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium
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    ‘Tarps Off’: How Shirtless Fans Took Over MLB
    The viral movement began with the SFA club baseball team.
    May 24, 2026; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats attack Kathryn Ratanaproeksa (13) shoots against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Martin Stadium
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    Can Women’s Lacrosse Buck the Trend in College Sports?
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    Big Money on the Line on Premier League’s Final Day
    Arsenal has won the title, but millions are still at stake.

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    Spurs–Thunder Outdraws Last Year’s NBA Finals 
    The 2025 NBA Finals drew 10.27 million viewers.
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    NHL Set to Enter Rights Talks With ESPN, TNT As Ratings Climb
    The league’s recent run of heady viewership gives it greater bargaining power.
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    Knicks Keep Mitchell Robinson Away From Media Amid Mystery Injury
    Robinson is the longest-tenured Knick. 
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    CFP Tweaks Schedule to Avoid More Head-to-Head NFL Clashes
    The CFP is taking new measures to avoid competition with the NFL.
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    How FS1’s Jason McIntyre Became a Liga MX Minority Owner
    “Half the battle in work and in life is justifying your existence.”
    Lee Corso puts on the Brutus helmet as he makes his final pick between Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
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    June 1, 2026

    Pat McAfee in Early Extension Talks With ESPN
    McAfee’s current five-year deal with ESPN isn’t up until 2028.
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    Myles Garrett Trade Makes All-In Rams an Even Bigger TV Draw
    The Super Bowl LXI favorite goes even more all-in.
    June 1, 2026

    NHL Ratings Near Record Levels—and Now All-U.S. Stanley Cup Final Is Here
    An all-U.S. matchup and broadcast TV exposure will likely expand the viewership.

    Law
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    Tristan Thompson Sues After Crypto Company Ends His Deal Early
    Thompson says the company promised him $2 million worth of tokens.
    Mar 3, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center.
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    Feds Say Terry Rozier Took $70K Bribe in Sports Betting Case
    Rozier’s attorney says it’s “all just a misplaced effort to make something stick.”
    May 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) picks in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the third quarter in game five of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center.
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    Underdog Stands by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Promo
    SGA’s attorney demanded Underdog “destroy” a board game poking fun at him.
    Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA on Amazon studio analyst Udonis Haslem during the NBA Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    FTX Settlement Costs Udonis Haslem $420K
    Haslem’s settlement is 77% less than Shaquille O’Neal’s.

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    How 2 Brown Undergrads Became Sports Dealmakers
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    Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms
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    Want to Own a 100-Year-Old Austrian Soccer Team for $500?
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    How Taylor Swift’s Catalog Led Her Former Label Boss Into Sports
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    How the NBA’s Perpetual Doormat Set Up the Finals
    The Kings gave the Knicks a coach, and the Spurs a star.
    June 2, 2026

    Fever Bar Writer Scott Agness Over Caitlin Clark Injury Reporting
    The controversy centers on reporting about Caitlin Clark’s injury status.
    Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes general manger Eric Tlulsky during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center.
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    With a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Hurricanes GM Stands Out in NHL
    Carolina’s GM has a background that is exceptionally rare in hockey.
    Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center.
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    Tortorella Stars As Central Character of Stanley Cup Final
    The often-combative NHL head coach is on a historic run.
    May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders third baseman Taylor Pannell (6) yells towards her dugout after a stolen base as Tennessee Lady Volunteers infielder Ella Dodge (25) looks on in the seventh inning during the NCAA WomenÕs College World Series at Devon Park.
    June 1, 2026

    Powered by Transfers, Texas Tech Softball Heads to WCWS Semis
    15 of 23 players on Texas Tech’s roster are transfers.
    Frances Cabral-Delaney
    May 29, 2026

    How Arsenal Fandom Went ‘Manic’
    “People do not become Arsenal fans because it’s easy,” says Zohran Mamdani.
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    Gucci Is Making a Big Bet on Sports
    Gucci will be the title sponsor for Alpine Formula One team starting next year.
    May 27, 2026

    Dave Checketts Says Founding MLS Team Was His ‘Worst Investment’ 
    Checketts cofounded Real Salt Lake in 2005 and sold it in 2013.

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    How the NBA Got Its Trophy Back On Finals Courts
    The trophy hasn’t appeared on the court since the 2009 Finals. 
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    NHL Projects Record $8B in Revenue—Sees Bigger Growth Ahead
    The league is seeing across-the-board revenue increases.
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    NHL Plans to Reinvent All-Star Weekend With International Twist
    The restructured format echoes the wildly successful 4 Nations Face-Off.
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    Deion Sanders Says Cowboys Coaching Rumors ‘Weren’t Real’
    Sanders has coached three seasons at Colorado.
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    Jon Rahm Says His Job Is Playing Golf, Not Pitching LIV to Investors
    Rahm is not taking the approach of Bryson DeChambeau.
    June 1, 2026

    MLBPA Says Owners’ Salary Cap Would Cut Player Pay by $500M
    The union again decries management’s push to implement a salary cap.
    June 1, 2026

    Iconic Venues Are Becoming the New Normal for Women’s Golf
    The 2023 U.S. Women’s Open was played at Pebble Beach for the first time.

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