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    The Nathan’s Eater Who Keeps Finishing Second
    “Hot dogs is not one of my favorite competitions of the year.”
    Jun 9, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field.
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    Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Put on Paid Leave Amid MLB Probe
    Reports say the investigation is tied to gambling.
    Mike Crapo
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    Trump Bill’s Tax Hike on Gamblers Was Authored by Sen. Mike Crapo
    Crapo’s office did not respond to several messages seeking comment.
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    New York Private Surf Club Wants to Raise $45M, Charge $100K
    The average membership fee for Crest is $20,000 a year.
    May 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Sports are shown on TVs behind the bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in the Short North. Though there are no on-site betting windows, eligible customers can place bets through the DraftKings app.
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    PrizePicks Drops Suit Against Ex-Employee Who Left for DraftKings
    The ex-employee still disputes the allegations.
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    Caitlin Clark’s Media Supporters Pushing Harder Against Slights
    Dick Vitale, Colin Cowherd, and others are accusing other WNBA players of jealousy.
    Michael Johnson
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    Grand Slam Track Still Owes Athletes $13 Million: Source
    The new track league hasn’t paid athletes in full yet.
    George Shea
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    Hot Dog Maven George Shea on Chestnut Comeback and Investor Interest
    George Shea runs a real estate PR firm and Major League Eating.
    Dec 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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    California AG Says Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal
    The AG rejected arguments that DFS are games of skill, not chance.
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    EA Sports Is Back In College Basketball. What’s Next?
    There hasn’t been a college basketball game in more than 15 years.
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    ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap Strives to Discover Joey Chestnut’s Secret
    Schaap calls his second Hot Dog Eating Contest July 4.
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    Former MLB CFO On Team Valuations and Ownership Trends
    Former EVP and CFO of MLB, Jonathan Mariner, joins Portfolio Players.
    May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) sets a pick against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) for Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the third quarter of game five of the eastern conference finals during the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
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    Activist Investor Thinks the Knicks Are Trapped Inside MSG Sports
    An activist investor wants the Knicks to be spun off or sold.
    Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter on the red carpet before the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field
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    The Jewelers Creating Athletes’ Flashy Statement Pieces
    Meet the elite group of luxury designers crafting the biggest statement pieces.

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    Crest Surf Clubs
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    New York Private Surf Club Wants to Raise $45M, Charge $100K
    The average membership fee for Crest is $20,000 a year.
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    ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap Strives to Discover Joey Chestnut’s Secret
    Schaap calls his second Hot Dog Eating Contest July 4.
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    WNBA Players Reject League’s First CBA Offer
    Players felt the initial proposal wasn’t “entirely responsive” to their request.
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    PGA Tour Slashes FedEx Cup Winner Prize By 60%
    The FedExCup is reworking how it distributes its bonus money.
    Dewanna Bonner
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    July 1, 2025

    WNBA Cutdown Deadline Could Spur Deals for Bonner, Meesseman
    The two big-name free agents could find their WNBA homes in July.
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    July 1, 2025

    ESPN, Fox Reluctant to Let Talent Work Netflix NFL Games
    ESPN talents who worked last year’s games include Laura Rutledge and Mina Kimes.
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    June 29, 2025

    Stephen Ross Nears Deal to Buy Nearly Half of Miami Open
    Ross is set to own a minority stake in the tennis tournament.
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    June 27, 2025

    TNT Will No Longer Operate NBA TV, Signaling Another Shift
    TNT had operated NBA TV and NBA.com since 2008.

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    Colleges Raising Student Fees to Pay for Athlete Revenue-Sharing
    Schools are preparing to pay student athletes up to $20.5 million annually.
    Mar 15, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; UAB Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) dribbles the ball upcourt against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half at Dickies Arena
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    NIL Is Shrinking the Pool of NBA Draft Entrants
    Agents are now advising many players to stay in school.
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    Pac-12 Still Playing Conference Tetris As Realignment Heats Up
    Sacramento State is leaving the Big Sky for the Big West.
    Jan 24, 2017; Davidson, NC, USA; The Davidson Wildcats student section cheers during the first half against the Duquesne Dukes at McKillop Court at John M. Belk Arena. Davidson defeated Duquesne 74-60.
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    Why Every College Wants a Basketball GM
    The role is more important than ever, and the definition is ever-evolving.

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    The Battle Over Wimbledon’s Ambitious Expansion Plan
    A classic NIMBY standoff on one of the most hallowed grounds in sports.
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    Can Women’s Sports Bars Make It?
    Some women’s sports bars are cashing in. Others are clawing for funding.
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    Shitposters Have Taken the Reins of Pro Sports’ Official Voices
    Meet the social media pros turning sports teams into internet trolls.
    Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena
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    Behind the Stanley Cup’s Wild International Summer Tour
    No pro trophy tour compares to the NHL’s three-month global victory lap.

    Media
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    Paramount Settles Trump Suit As NFL Season, Merger Loom
    The deal likely allows the much larger Skydance merger deal to proceed.
    Leo Messi
    June 27, 2025

    TNT, Club World Cup Ride Messi to Surprisingly Solid Debut Ratings
    TNT Sports carries about a third of matches in the U.S.
    June 24, 2025

    Fever vs. Aces Draws 5th-Largest TV Audience of 2025 WNBA Season
    ESPN will carry seven more Indiana Fever games this year.
    June 23, 2025

    NBA Finals Game 7 Most-Watched Since 2019, but Series Down 9%
    Game 7 drew 16.35 million viewers, the most-watched NBA game since 2019.
    June 19, 2025

    Pacers Force Game 7, Could Spark Big Ratings Boost for NBA Finals
    Game 7 could boost NBA Finals ratings after a slow start this year.
    June 17, 2025

    Stanley Cup Final Delivers Drama but Struggles for Eyeballs in U.S.
    U.S. viewership fell while Canadian audiences for the event rose slightly.
    June 17, 2025

    Streaming Tops Linear for First Time, Sports Still Key to TV’s Resilience
    Streaming hits another critical milestone in an accelerating media transition.
    June 17, 2025

    Zaslav Takes Pay Cut, TNT Sports Future Unclear in WBD Shake-Up
    The TNT Sports parent company retools its executive pay after shareholder pushback.

    Law
    May 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Sports are shown on TVs behind the bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in the Short North. Though there are no on-site betting windows, eligible customers can place bets through the DraftKings app.
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    PrizePicks Drops Suit Against Ex-Employee Who Left for DraftKings
    The ex-employee still disputes the allegations.
    Wander Franco
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    Wander Franco Gets 2-Year Suspended Sentence for Child Sex Abuse
    Franco can avoid jail time but is unlikely to return to MLB.
    Wimbledon
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    Players Suing Tennis Begin Negotiations With Grand Slams
    They may add the Slams as defendants if talks fail in 90 days.
    Dec 24, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before the game between the Browns and the New Orleans Saints at FirstEnergy Stadium
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    Unearthed NFL Arbitration Ruling Raises More Questions Than Answers
    The NFL was cleared of collusion, but new questions have emerged.

    Deals
    Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) before game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
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    Rockets Get $20 Million in Wiggle Room From New VanVleet Deal
    VanVleet first signed with the Rockets in 2023.
    June 24, 2025

    Timberwolves’ 4-Year Ownership Saga Ends As A-Rod, Lore Take Over
    The unanimous approval brought a clean end to a long-disputed transaction.
    April 20, 2025

    Max Verstappen Linked to $300M Aston Martin Deal Ahead of Miami GP
    Aston Martin is currently seventh in the constructors championship.
    March 27, 2025

    Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions Gets PE Boost
    The Hall of Famer’s company gains another prominent backer.

    Teams
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    Rogers Takes Control of Canada’s Top Teams in MLSE Buyout
    The Canadian media giant now has an arguably unrivaled sports portfolio.
    Myles Turner
    July 1, 2025

    Pacers Sour on Paying Luxury Tax and Let Myles Turner Walk
    The team had seemed willing to cross the threshold for their center.
    Manchester City
    July 1, 2025

    Man City Pockets $50 Million for Early Club World Cup Elimination
    Saudi side Al-Hilal will bank at least $35 million in its quarterfinal run.
    July 1, 2025

    Bucks Shock NBA By Waiving Lillard $113M Deal, Signing Turner
    Damian Lillard had two years left on his deal.
    Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena
    July 1, 2025

    Panthers Keep Winning Core Together With Three Major Contracts
    Hours before free agency, Florida cemented terms with their essential players.
    June 30, 2025

    Nuggets, Rockets Make Aggressive Moves to Challenge Thunder
    Denver took the Thunder to seven games in the conference semifinals.
    June 30, 2025

    Cohen’s $331M Mets Spiral Into June Swoon Despite Soto Surge
    Frustrations rise as the high-spending Mets have lost 13 of 16 games.
    WNBA
    June 27, 2025

    Portland WNBA Team President Out After Just Two Months
    Portland has struggled to hire a GM, according to a source.

    Leagues
    Michael Johnson
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    Grand Slam Track Still Owes Athletes $13 Million: Source
    The new track league hasn’t paid athletes in full yet.
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    NHL to Rejoin Olympic Ice in Milan—and NBC Set to Cash In
    NHL players last competed in the Olympics in 2014.
    Sophie Cunningham
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    WNBA Expansion Decisions Show League Prioritizes North, NBA Ties
    One player ripped the league for its geographic choices.
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    PGA Tour Slashes FedEx Cup Winner Prize By 60%
    The FedExCup is reworking how it distributes its bonus money.
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    Red Panda Hospitalized After WNBA Halftime Fall
    The beloved performer was taken off the court in a wheelchair.
    July 1, 2025

    WNBA Roster Limits Under Fire After Vanloo’s Valkyries Release
    Kaitlyn Chen remains on the Valkyries roster.
    July 1, 2025

    LIV Golf CEO Pushes Back On PGA Tour Merger
    Scott O’Neil said there could be new opportunities for the Tour’s players.

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