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    Expanded Basketball Tournaments Will Yield NCAA $50M a Year
    The deal guarantees the NCAA will be able to cover additional operating expenses.
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    Live Sports Streaming Ad Market Rife With Fraud, Experts Say
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    Tournament Darling LIU Had 1,000 Ineligible Athletes, NCAA Says
    LIU merged its Brooklyn and Long Island campuses in 2019. 
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    NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M
    Next season’s salary cap confirmed bullish projections from the league and union.
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    Lexie Hull Thinks Offseason Basketball Leagues Could Eventually Merge
    Hull has played in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled.
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    Draymond Green Embarrassed Himself With Charles Barkley Diss
    Green took an ill-advised swipe at Barkley’s four seasons in Houston.
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    Venus Williams, John Isner Expand Roles on TNT French Open Coverage
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    Most Big 12 Schools Turning Down $30M RedBird Credit Line
    11 schools say they’re declining the money. They have a one-year window.
    May 2, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta United midfielder Saba Lobjanidze (11) reacts to his goal against the CF Montréal in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit
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    How Atlanta Unexpectedly Became the Epicenter of U.S. Soccer
    U.S. Soccer is opening a new national HQ in Georgia.
    Mar 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Bowlero has rebranded itself as Lucky Strike. It is in the same location new to the mall on McFarland Blvd.
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    Lawsuit Claims Lucky Strike Built Bowling Monopoly
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    Swin Cash Defends 2022 WNBA Stake Sale: ‘The League Is Growing’
    Cash will be a studio analyst on Amazon Prime Video this year.
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    Tottenham Hotspur Is Facing a Billion-Dollar Disaster
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    How Private Equity Fell in Love With Indian Cricket
    India’s U.S.-style cricket league has become a private-equity playground.
    Sep 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots the ball against Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) during the first quarter at Chase Center.
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    Ariel Investments Sees a $1B Women’s Sports Team in the Next 5 Years
    Like small-cap stocks, women’s sports teams have room to run.
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    Seahawks Sale Watch: Zuckerberg, Cook Among Rumored Bidders
    A source close to Apple denied Tim Cook’s interest.
    2026 Kentucky Derby hopeful Litmus Test, ridden by Martin Garcia, works during morning training at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Bob Baffert-trained horse is currently at No. 21 on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. April 23, 2026
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    Churchill Downs Purchase of Preakness IP Is ‘Starting Point’
    “I can’t imagine they bought this only for the fees in the long run.”

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    Grant Horvat Among YouTube Golf Stars Joining Wasserman’s The Team
    Golf creators Grant Horvat and the Bryan brothers land major sports representation deals.
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    Mark Cuban Says He Paid for Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza Deal
    Cuban’s first donation to Indiana football was well spent.
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    Danish Legend Peter Schmeichel Joins Fox World Cup Coverage
    Schmeichel played goalie for Denmark in four World Cups.
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    Skip Bayless to Appear on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ on Friday
    Bayless previously hosted “First Take” from 2007 to 2016.
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    May 1, 2026

    Mark Cuban Admits He Wanted to Buy Back Mavericks
    “That’s just not the game anymore.”
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    April 30, 2026

    Seahawks Sale Watch: Zuckerberg, Cook Among Rumored Bidders
    A source close to Apple denied Tim Cook’s interest.
    Nov 10, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; ESPN radio sideline reporter Dianna Russini during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field. The Steelers defeated the Rams 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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    April 29, 2026

    Top Athletic Editor Addresses Russini Saga in All-Hands Meeting
    Steven Ginsberg acknowledged the outlet’s communications could have been clearer.
    Feb 4, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Ian Rapoport on the NFL Network set at the Super Bowl LX media center at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    April 29, 2026

    Ian Rapoport, ESPN Finalizing Multiyear Deal
    The NFL insider’s contract was set to expire in May.

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    Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Final - Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Punjab Kings - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - June 4, 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rajat Patidar lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Indian Premier League
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    How Private Equity Fell in Love With Indian Cricket
    India’s U.S.-style cricket league has become a private-equity playground.
    Kaitlin Oaks (left) from Tampa looks at photos with Layla Abutha from Tampa while attending Thurby at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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    Kentucky Derby Is Courting Gen Z
    Churchill Downs is mixing traditional splendor with a youthful atmosphere.
    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever sits on the baseline and makes photographs during the Indiana Pacers game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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    Why Athletes Are Moonlighting As Sports Photographers
    Athletes are swapping courtside seats for sideline cameras.
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    The Death of Quinnipiac Women’s Varsity Rugby
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    Potawatomi Sports Book patrons watch from the bar the University of Wisconsin men play UCLA on Friday, March 14, 2025. The venue is open for the first time during March Madness and is expecting to be busy over the next few weeks in Milwaukee.
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    Live Sports Streaming Ad Market Rife With Fraud, Experts Say
    The rise of streaming has led to issues with ad sales.
    Mar 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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    May 7, 2026

    Draymond Green Embarrassed Himself With Charles Barkley Diss
    Green took an ill-advised swipe at Barkley’s four seasons in Houston.
    Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; General view of Court Philippe Chatrier for the Coco Gauff of the United States and Aryna Sabalenka womenÕs final on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
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    Venus Williams, John Isner Expand Roles on TNT French Open Coverage
    Genie Bouchard is also joining TNT’s coverage.
    May 7, 2026

    MLB Is Seeing an Early Ratings Lift From New-Look TV Deals
    The league’s new-look rights pacts are paying off so far.
    May 6, 2026

    Kara Lawson Took Amazon Job to Scout WNBA Players for Team USA
    Lawson will be a WNBA game analyst for Amazon Prime Video.
    May 6, 2026

    ESPN Revenue Rises, but Disney’s Sports Profits Slip
    Disney detailed the impact of heightened sports rights fees on the company.
    Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Former NFL football player Shannon Sharpe in attendance of the WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
    May 6, 2026

    Could Skip Bayless ESPN Return Mean Shannon Sharpe Is Next?
    A source says Sharpe’s return isn’t currently under consideration.
    May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.
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    First Round of NBA Playoffs Reaches 33-Year Viewership High
    Game 7 of the 76ers-Celtics series averaged 11 million viewers.

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    Mar 9, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Bowlero has rebranded itself as Lucky Strike. It is in the same location new to the mall on McFarland Blvd.
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    Lawsuit Claims Lucky Strike Built Bowling Monopoly
    The company has allegedly caused bowling prices to triple in some cases.
    Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather attends the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury for game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena.
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    Floyd Mayweather Jr. Calls Off $100M Legal Fight With Business Insider
    The boxer voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit.
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    Puma Denies Its Carbon-Plated Shoes Cause Injuries After Lawsuit
    The company pushed back on claims that its shoes increased injury risk.
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    Damon Jones Admits He Sold LeBron Injury Information to Gamblers
    Jones also pleaded guilty Tuesday in the rigged poker case.

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    Want to Own a 100-Year-Old Austrian Soccer Team for $500?
    Vestible’s first team is Kapfenberger SV 1919.
    April 16, 2026

    How Taylor Swift’s Catalog Led Her Former Label Boss Into Sports
    Scott Borchetta profited greatly from the sale of Swift’s masters.
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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.
    Jack Nicklaus speaks to media prior to the start of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on May 27, 2025.
    March 27, 2026

    Jack Nicklaus Re-Acquires Nicklaus Companies After Lawsuit
    Nicklaus takes back ownership of marks like the iconic Golden Bear.

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    Tottenham Hotspur Is Facing a Billion-Dollar Disaster
    A seemingly improbable drop to England’s second tier is a tangible possibility.
    May 5, 2026

    Dallas Wings Coach: Team Will Play 2027 Games at Mavericks’ Arena
    The Wings CEO said that the move is not final.
    May 4, 2026

    Bulls Hire Hawks SVP Bryson Graham in Effort to Return to Relevance
    Graham spent 15 years working for the Pelicans.
    Apr 15, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Reilly (44) blocks a shot as he battles with Ottawa Senators center Nick Cousions (21) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre.
    May 4, 2026

    As Parent Company Pares Back, Maple Leafs Retool Front Office
    The team has not advanced to the conference finals since 2002.
    May 3, 2026

    Valkyries Cut the Player They Acquired in Flau’jae Johnson Deal
    The Golden State Valkyries acquired Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick on draft night for Flau’jae Johnson.
    May 3, 2026

    Indiana Fever Accused of Using AI Again After Caitlin Clark Remark
    It’s not the first time the organization’s been accused of using AI.
    Sep 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots the ball against Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) during the first quarter at Chase Center.
    May 1, 2026

    Ariel Investments Sees a $1B Women’s Sports Team in the Next 5 Years
    Like small-cap stocks, women’s sports teams have room to run.
    May 1, 2026

    Dundon Pours Money Into Pickleball As He Cuts Blazers Spending
    NBA fans have nicknamed the Blazers owner “El Cheapo.”

    Leagues
    May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) prepares to take a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.
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    NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M
    Next season’s salary cap confirmed bullish projections from the league and union.
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    Lexie Hull Thinks Offseason Basketball Leagues Could Eventually Merge
    Hull has played in Athletes Unlimited and Unrivaled.
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    How Atlanta Unexpectedly Became the Epicenter of U.S. Soccer
    U.S. Soccer is opening a new national HQ in Georgia.
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    Jimmy Haslam Wants Giannis’s Fate Decided Before NBA Draft
    The two-time MVP is entering the final year of his contract.
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    Swin Cash Defends 2022 WNBA Stake Sale: ‘The League Is Growing’
    Cash will be a studio analyst on Amazon Prime Video this year.
    May 6, 2026

    NFL Nears Referee Deal to Avoid Another ‘Fail Mary’ Disaster
    The public vitriol between the two sides has lessened considerably.
    May 6, 2026

    Midge Purce on NWSL’s Rodman Rule: ‘I Hate It So Much’
    The rule helped keep Trinity Rodman in the NWSL.

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