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Court Sides With Zion Williamson’s Firing of Unregistered Agent
There isn’t a rigorous or nationwide standard to rep a college athlete.
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The Sky rookie flies back to Chicago for a preseason game Tuesday.
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Formula E, F1’s Electric Counterpart, Wants Three U.S. Races. Is It Possible?
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Until now, the WNBA has mainly flown commercial.
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The NBA’s Adam Silver acknowledges ‘we only have so much control.’
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NASCAR’s Media-Rights Deals Worth $7B. But Who Will Air Which Races?
Finding the right balance has become a heavy area of focus internally.
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‘Indianapolis Star’ Quietly Suspends Writer Over Caitlin Clark Interaction
Doyel made headlines after an awkward encounter during Clark’s introductory press conference.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Coyotes’ Second Chance at NHL Life
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Just Like We Drew It Up? Stadium Renderings Can Excite, Confound, and Anger
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With Proud Boys sponsoring him, experts say extremist groups will use his success to elevate their ideologies and recruit new believers.
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NASCAR’s Media-Rights Deals Worth $7B. But Who Will Air Which Races?
Finding the right balance has become a heavy area of focus internally.
May 7, 2024
‘Indianapolis Star’ Quietly Suspends Writer Over Caitlin Clark Interaction
Doyel made headlines after an awkward encounter during Clark’s introductory press conference.
May 7, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO’s About-Face on Media Rights: ‘We Love the NBA’
After saying WBD doesn’t ‘have to have the NBA,’ Zaslav now calls the league ‘great.’
May 7, 2024
Disney’s Bumpy Streaming Transition: ESPN+ Subscribers Drop Again
ESPN+ shows a third retreat in subscribers in the last four quarters and posts a $65 million operating loss.
May 6, 2024
Kentucky Derby Roars Back With Big TV Numbers, Inks NBC Extension
The Triple Crown horse race posts an extended set of audience and betting increases.
May 6, 2024
Angel Reese’s WNBA Preseason Debut Racks Up Millions of Views on Phone Stream
The WNBA mistakenly said the game was available on League Pass.
May 6, 2024
NBC Turns to ‘Odd/Even’ Dual Announcer Pairings for U.S. Open
Two NBC broadcast teams will alternate holes at the 2024 U.S. Open.
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Patrick Beverley Banned (Then Unbanned) From Future ESPN Appearances
ESPN decided not to book Beverley on shows like ‘First Take’ and ‘Get Up,’ then rolled back the move.
Law
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Court Sides With Zion Williamson’s Firing of Unregistered Agent
There isn’t a rigorous or nationwide standard to rep a college athlete.
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Iowa Athletes Sue State, Citing ‘Unconstitutional’ Tracking of Gambling
They claim investigators didn’t get warrants, misled about the purpose of questioning.
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‘Jaw-Dropping’ Noncompete Ban Could Shake Up Pro Coaching
Many pro coaches are banned from interviewing for other jobs without team approval.
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China Calls Swimming Doping Bombshell ‘Fake News’
23 Chinese swimmers tested positive before the 2021 Olympics.
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Potential Everton Buyer Accused of Enormous Fraud in Lawsuit
Miami-based 777 Partners faces its biggest legal blow yet.
April 23, 2024
Caitlin Clark’s Historic Nike Deal: Eight Years, $28 Million
The deal would become the largest for a women’s basketball player.
April 22, 2024
Apple Reportedly Close To Winning Broadcast Rights for Club World Cup
Apple’s deal would be FIFA’s first single worldwide broadcast contract.
April 19, 2024
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Patrick Beverley Banned (Then Unbanned) From Future ESPN Appearances
ESPN decided not to book Beverley on shows like ‘First Take’ and ‘Get Up,’ then rolled back the move.
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March 7, 2024
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February 26, 2024
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February 14, 2024
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Lands ESPN Contract Extension
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Teams
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A familiar pattern emerges once more for a long-suffering franchise.
May 6, 2024
Potential Everton Buyer Accused of Enormous Fraud in Lawsuit
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May 5, 2024
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The teams’ ongoing playoff runs recall New York’s celebrated spring of 1994.
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Sixers Owners Buy Own Tickets to Avoid Repeat Knicks Takeover in Philly
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April 24, 2024
NFL Draft Offers Detroit a Chance to Inspire Hope for City and Team
More than 300,000 people are expected to descend on the city for the major NFL event.
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WNBA Commish Says League to Finally Add Charter Flights This Season
Until now, the WNBA has mainly flown commercial.
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The electric racing series is finalizing its 2025 schedule.
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The NFL Network kills a distribution deal with the AFL after seeing the extent of the league’s issues.
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May 6, 2024
Angel Reese’s WNBA Preseason Debut Racks Up Millions of Views on Phone Stream
The WNBA mistakenly said the game was available on League Pass.
May 4, 2024
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