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    Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) poses for a television camera after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.
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    Nielsen Ratings, Including Sports, Under Fire: ‘Deep Instability’
    A television trade group said Nielsen’s audience counting shows “deep instability.”
    Dec 13, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; Argentina fans pose for a photograph before the semifinal match against Croatia during the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium.
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    FIFA Responds to World Cup Ticket Backlash With New $60 Tier
    A limited number of $60 tickets will be made available for every match.
    Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban discusses the Texas Tech football game vs. BYU on College GameDay, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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    Nick Saban Joins Nashville Predators Ownership Group
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    French Court Orders PSG to Pay Mbappé $70M in Back Wages
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    Pegula’s Sabres Hit Reset (Again) While His Bills Keep Winning
    The long-suffering NHL team retools its hockey operations.
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    College Football QB Carousel: Who’s Staying, Who’s Heading to Portal?
    Florida’s DJ Lagway headlines this year’s list of transferring quarterbacks.
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    NBA Trade Chaos Can Officially Start Now
    A few players will be trade-eligible only starting Jan. 15.
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    DOJ Raises Alarm About Terry Rozier Paying Friend’s Legal Fees
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    Sep 18, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Citi Field.
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    Dodgers Buying and Winning Now, but Still Owe $1B to 9 Players
    The contract for reliever Edwin Díaz extends an aggressive, pay-later strategy.
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    Could Chiefs, Cowboys Missing Playoffs Slow NFL Ratings Train?
    The league’s two biggest draws are almost certain to miss the postseason.
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    Brian Hoyer: Patriots Lessons, NIL Chaos & His Post-NFL Career
    The former Patriots QB talks to FOS about college football’s radical transformation.
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    How Pickleball Became One Massive Private Equity Rollup
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    ESPN Hires New Top Editor
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    FloSports Buys Lucas Oil Stock Dirt Racing Series
    Dirt racing was a major audience driver on FloSports this year.
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    Christine Williamson Lands ‘SportsCenter,’ ‘GameDay’ Roles
    Williamson landed the two highly coveted jobs after Duncan left for Netflix.
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    Ben Shelton Launching YouTube Channel
    Exclusive: Shelton’s new series will air on YouTube and his Instagram and TikTok.
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    December 8, 2025

    Malik Beasley’s Agent Calls EuroLeague Report ‘Exaggerated’
    Beasley remains unsigned by an NBA team following a federal gambling probe.
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    December 8, 2025

    ESPN BET Show on Hiatus Amid DraftKings Transition
    ESPN switched its gambling affiliation on Dec. 1.
    Montvale, NJ -- August 31, 2024 -- Quarterback Siren Edwards of St. Frances is chased by Thai Gray of St. Jospeh in the first half. St. Frances Academy of Baltimore defeated St. Joseph Regional 31-21 in a game played in Montvale.
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    December 8, 2025

    Tessitore, Orlovsky to Call Omaha High School National Title Game
    Certain prep schools have become hotbeds of football talent.
    Aug 1, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announces Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 All Star game at Wrigley Field
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    December 5, 2025

    MLB Sent Memo Warning Players About Prediction Markets
    The league told players its same betting rules apply to prediction markets.

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    How Pickleball Became One Massive Private Equity Rollup
    Pickleball roads lead back to billionaire Tom Dundon.
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    Big 12 Eyes $500M in Private Capital
    The era of private capital in college sports has fully arrived.
    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs with the ball looking to throw to a receiver during second half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 7, 2025
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    NFL, NCAA Rail Against Prediction Markets: ‘Catastrophic’
    Executives for the leagues offered fresh criticisms of the lack of regulation.
    Dec 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward Kendyl Sanders (13) reacts after a play against the California Baptist Lancers during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
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    The Private Equity ‘Boogeyman’ Shows Up at Utah
    Lawmakers are skeptical of the University of Utah’s groundbreaking agreement.

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    WNBA Players Talk CBA at Team USA Camp: ‘We Need to Play’
    The biggest point of contention in negotiations remains the salary model.
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    Caitlin Clark Says She’s ‘100%’ in Return to Court at USA Camp
    Caitlin Clark returned to the court at full strength for USA Basketball.
    Jun 11, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) dribbles the ball against Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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    Hamby, Aces Agree to Dismiss Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
    Hamby was traded to the Sparks in 2023.
    Nov 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2), middle, warms up before a match against the Portland Thorns at Audi Field.
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    NWSL Offers Players Rule Change to Pay Stars Over Cap
    The league previously vetoed a deal she made with the Spirit.

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    Dec 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during the first half at the 2025-26 NBA Emirates Cup at Scotiabank Arena
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    The Lucrative NBA Cup Is Here to Stay
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    The Los Angeles Chargers host executives from UCLA Health on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
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    The Multibillion-Dollar Business of Pro Athlete Recovery
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    How NBA Arena Experiences Went Ultra-Luxe
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    Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) poses for a television camera after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.
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    Nielsen Ratings, Including Sports, Under Fire: ‘Deep Instability’
    A television trade group said Nielsen’s audience counting shows “deep instability.”
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    December 16, 2025

    Could Chiefs, Cowboys Missing Playoffs Slow NFL Ratings Train?
    The league’s two biggest draws are almost certain to miss the postseason.
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    December 15, 2025

    ESPN Hires New Top Editor
    Roxanna Scott is a USA Today veteran and comes from The Athletic.
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    Once-Enticing NFL Christmas Lineup on Netflix, Amazon Falls Flat
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    Chiefs Dynasty Ends, Amazon’s Christmas Game Loses Shine
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    December 13, 2025

    Why Bid for Sports Media Rights When You Can Buy Them?
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    MLS Cup Surges to Record 4.6M Viewers As Nielsen Sorts Data Issues
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    Here’s How Many People Streamed Pat McAfee’s Debut Single ‘Dookie’
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    Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) poses for a television camera after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.
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    Nielsen Ratings, Including Sports, Under Fire: ‘Deep Instability’
    A television trade group said Nielsen’s audience counting shows “deep instability.”
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    College Football QB Carousel: Who’s Staying, Who’s Heading to Portal?
    Florida’s DJ Lagway headlines this year’s list of transferring quarterbacks.
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    Could Chiefs, Cowboys Missing Playoffs Slow NFL Ratings Train?
    The league’s two biggest draws are almost certain to miss the postseason.
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    Micah Parsons’s Season-Ending ACL Caps Brutal Stretch for NFL
    The season-ending injury adds to one for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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    French Court Orders PSG to Pay Mbappé $70M in Back Wages
    Paris Saint-Germain can appeal the ruling.
    Terry Rozier
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    DOJ Raises Alarm About Terry Rozier Paying Friend’s Legal Fees
    Prosecutors say Rozier has been paying for De’Niro Laster’s lawyer.
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    Grand Slam Track’s Top Creditors Include Star Athletes
    The league owes Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone more than $350,000.
    Jun 11, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) dribbles the ball against Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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    Hamby, Aces Agree to Dismiss Pregnancy Discrimination Suit
    Hamby was traded to the Sparks in 2023.

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    Patrick Mahomes Deepens His Adidas Ties, Debuts Golf Gear Line
    Mahomes extends Adidas deal and launches his own branded golf apparel line.
    TopGolf representatives celebrate their ribbon-cutting ceremony with Bay County residents in Panama City Beach, Fla., June 26, 2025. (
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    Callaway Offloads Topgolf in $1.1 Billion Sale to PE Firm
    The deal unwinds Topgolf’s 2020 merger with Callaway.
    Louisville’s Miller Moss and several of his teammates stopped by Olympus Gaming Lounge to play EA Sports College Football 26 with fans for a meet and greet. July 11, 2025
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    Saudis, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner Take EA Private in $55B Deal
    Electronic Arts makes “Madden,” “EA Sports College Football,” and more.
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    American Celebs Flooding Into European Soccer
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    Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban discusses the Texas Tech football game vs. BYU on College GameDay, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
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    Nick Saban Joins Nashville Predators Ownership Group
    It’s Saban’s first sports ownership stake
    Sep 18, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Citi Field.
    December 16, 2025

    Dodgers Buying and Winning Now, but Still Owe $1B to 9 Players
    The contract for reliever Edwin Díaz extends an aggressive, pay-later strategy.
    December 16, 2025

    Pegula’s Sabres Hit Reset (Again) While His Bills Keep Winning
    The long-suffering NHL team retools its hockey operations.
    Jul 26, 2012; Glasgow, United Kingdom; Young fans wave Scottish flags during the group D men's preliminary match between Spain and Japan one day before the London 2012 Olympic Games at Hampden Park.
    December 15, 2025

    Scotland Warns Its Fans of ‘Eye-Watering’ World Cup Ticket Prices
    Scotland’s warning to its fans dampens the country’s “World Cup fever.”
    December 15, 2025

    Jaguars’ Offseason Gambles Paying Off With Best Season Since 2007
    A new coach and front office changes have Jacksonville atop the AFC South.
    Apr 19, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Fans admire the statute of Dale Hawerchuk before the first period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canada Life Centre.
    December 11, 2025

    Jets Seek to Reclaim Their Past As NHL Weighs Records Shuffle
    The current Winnipeg team is seeking the records of its predecessor franchise.
    Visalia Rawhide played their home opener Tuesday, April 11, 2023 against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
    December 11, 2025

    Marc Lasry’s PE Firm Steps Into Minor League Baseball
    Avenue Sports Fund’s new entity, OnDeck, has acquired two MiLB teams.
    Dec 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh (98) tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in the first half at SoFi Stadium.
    December 9, 2025

    This Isn’t the Same Eagles Team That Won the Super Bowl
    The defending Super Bowl champions hit an unexpected skid.

    Leagues
    Dec 13, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; Argentina fans pose for a photograph before the semifinal match against Croatia during the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium.
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    FIFA Responds to World Cup Ticket Backlash With New $60 Tier
    A limited number of $60 tickets will be made available for every match.
    Chris Paul
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    NBA Trade Chaos Can Officially Start Now
    A few players will be trade-eligible only starting Jan. 15.
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    Micah Parsons’s Season-Ending ACL Caps Brutal Stretch for NFL
    The season-ending injury adds to one for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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    PGA Tour, Cadillac Return to Trump Doral After a Decade
    The Cadillac Championship will be played in the spring of 2026.
    Cincinnati Bengals fans sit in snow-covered seats before the NFL football game between Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Dec. 14, 2025.
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    NFL Defends Bengals For Not Clearing Snow Paycor Stadium Seats
    The Bengals were officially eliminated from the playoffs.
    December 14, 2025

    FIFA Gets 5M World Cup Ticket Requests As Fans Protest Prices
    The governing body says it receives another 5 million ticket requests.
    December 14, 2025

    Wemby’s Return Sends Spurs to an Unexpected NBA Cup Final
    Victor Wembanyama sparks an upset of the defending champion Thunder.

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