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    Ben Simmons Buys a Sport Fishing Team
    “I think I can really help this league grow,” Simmons told FOS.
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    Terry Rozier Says Feds Overreached in Gambling Prosecution
    Rozier argues the evidence against him is weak.
    Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) stands for the national anthem before the game against Gotham FC at PayPal Park
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    Will ‘Rodman Rule’ Be Enough to Keep Trinity Rodman in the NWSL?
    The new High Impact Player rule could help keep Rodman Stateside.
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    Georgia, Ex-Football Player Suing Each Other in NIL Dispute
    Star DE Damon Wilson transferred to Missouri after two years at Georgia.
    Sep 21, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) hits a two run single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium.
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    Chiefs’ New Stadium Site Is Set. Now It’s Royals’ Turn
    The MLB club is also looking on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border.
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    PE Bought an F1 Team For Just $200M. It’s Not Selling
    Williams is now valued at over $2 billion.
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    Darryn Peterson’s Family Is Making Injury Decisions, Self Says
    Peterson is the projected top pick in June’s NBA Draft.
    Aug 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Brooks Koepka of Smash GC address the media after the quarterfinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort.
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    Brooks Koepka Leaving LIV Golf After Four Years
    The golfer’s future on the PGA Tour or elsewhere is unclear.
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    What It Takes to Pull Off Florida’s First Outdoor NHL Game
    The Rangers will face the Panthers in Miami’s first NHL Winter Classic.
    Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia defensive back Jacorey Thomas (20) makes a tackle on Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard (5) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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    The Year Schools Paid Their Players
    Players earned millions more than ever before.
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    The Hidden Tech Behind Every Touchdown
    Nearly two-thirds of NFL stadiums already rely on Cisco networks, and the Super Bowl will showcase the full scale of the partnership.
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    Meet the NFL Superfans Taking Tailgating to the Next Level
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    MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
    One company under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.
    Dec 20, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) celebrates with center Ryan Greene (20) his goal scored in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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    Blackhawks Are First Pro Team to Make Direct Deal With Kalshi
    The deal builds on Kalshi’s existing partnership with the NHL.
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    Men’s and Women’s Pro Tennis Tour Merger Still Far From Finished
    The sides have been discussing a commercial merger for years.
    Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and guard Elmarko Jackson (13) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.
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    Commissions, Retainer Fees, Exclusivity: Inside Big 12 PE Proposal
    The firms would earn a commission for any partnerships or sponsorship deals.
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    Netflix Paying Barstool 8 Figures Per Year Amid Podcast Push
    The biggest paid streamer is getting serious about podcasts.
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    ESPN Hires New Top Editor
    Roxanna Scott is a USA Today veteran and comes from The Athletic.
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    FloSports Buys Lucas Oil Stock Dirt Racing Series
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    Christine Williamson Lands ‘SportsCenter,’ ‘GameDay’ Roles
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    Ben Simmons Buys a Sport Fishing Team
    “I think I can really help this league grow,” Simmons told FOS.
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    PE Bought an F1 Team For Just $200M. It’s Not Selling
    Williams is now valued at over $2 billion.
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    Rockets Owners in Talks to Buy and Move WNBA’s Sun
    The Rockets lost out on WNBA expansion but want the Sun.
    Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and guard Elmarko Jackson (13) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.
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    Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) stands for the national anthem before the game against Gotham FC at PayPal Park
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    Will ‘Rodman Rule’ Be Enough to Keep Trinity Rodman in the NWSL?
    The new High Impact Player rule could help keep Rodman Stateside.
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    NWSL Moves Forward With Star Rule After Players Rejected Plan
    Players wanted to raise the salary cap instead.
    Mar 23, 2025; Sun Valley, ID, USA; Lindsey Vonn of the United States celebrates on the podium after her second place finish in the Super G alpine skiing race in the 2025 FIS Ski World Cup at Sun Valley.
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    Lindsey Vonn Returns to Olympics, Giving Boost to NBC
    NBC is likely to benefit from the superstar’s return to Olympics competition.
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    Men’s and Women’s Pro Tennis Tour Merger Still Far From Finished
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    MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
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    How Pickleball Became One Massive Private Equity Rollup
    Pickleball roads lead back to billionaire Tom Dundon.
    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 Multibillion-Dollar Business of Pro Athlete Recovery
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    Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA on Amazon announcers (from left) Taylor Rooks, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin and Udonis Haslem during the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals at T-Mobile Arena.
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    Biggest Sports Media Talent Moves of 2025
    Netflix jumped into the sports podcast business.
    Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Pat McAfee reacts prior to the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Texas A&M Aggies during the first round of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field.
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    Say It Ain’t So, Pat: Is McAfee Ending Kicking Contest?
    The College GameDay star hinted it was the last kick on Saturday.
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    NFL Streaming Record Still Stands Nearly a Year Later
    A year-old league streaming record remains intact.
    Dec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at Lumen Field.
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    Amazon Averaging Nearly 15M Viewers for ‘TNF’
    The Seahawks-Rams overtime thriller averaged more than 15 million viewers.
    Feb 26, 2021; Jupiter, Florida, USA; A general view of the St. Louis Cardinals logo on the stadium at Roger Dean Stadium during spring training workouts.
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    Dozens of MLB, NBA RSNs Could Collapse Without DAZN Deal
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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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    Biggest Sports Media Stories of 2025
    A rollercoaster year saw huge deals for major networks and streamers alike.
    Nov 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off after a press conference announcing their heavyweight boxing match at Kayesa Center.
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    Paul Will Land a Big Payday Regardless of Joshua Fight Outcome
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    ESPN, TNT, and CFP Have Hard Time Avoiding NFL
    Some of the CFP first round will go against NFL games again.

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    Georgia, Ex-Football Player Suing Each Other in NIL Dispute
    Star DE Damon Wilson transferred to Missouri after two years at Georgia.
    Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates during the third quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium.
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    Oregon’s Dan Lanning Criticizes CFP’s Neutral Sites and Scheduling
    The Ducks are traveling to the Orange Bowl to play Texas Tech.
    Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Kenny Minchey (8) runs with the football during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.
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    Notre Dame’s Future Gets Cloudier After Cancelling USC Series
    The historic rivalry game won’t be played in 2026 or 2027.
    Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Pat McAfee reacts prior to the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Texas A&M Aggies during the first round of the CFP National Playoff at Kyle Field.
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    Say It Ain’t So, Pat: Is McAfee Ending Kicking Contest?
    The College GameDay star hinted it was the last kick on Saturday.

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    Terry Rozier Says Feds Overreached in Gambling Prosecution
    Rozier argues the evidence against him is weak.
    Track & Field: Grand Slam Track Philadelphia
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    Grand Slam Track Owes More Than $31 Million, New Filings Show
    The league proposed a deal with Winners Alliance for a $2.9M loan.
    Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boxer Mike Tyson on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium.
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    Mike Tyson, Ric Flair Sue Ex-Partners in Weed Business for $50M
    The suit names three former execs whose company distributed the stars’ products.
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    Angels, Skaggs Family Settle After Jury Was Set to Award $100M
    Skaggs died of a drug overdose six years ago.

    Deals
    Sep 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) and catch
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    Twins’ New Investments Value Club at $1.75 Billion
    The Twins have also announced a succession plan.
    November 27, 2025

    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.

    Teams
    Sep 21, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) hits a two run single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium.
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    Chiefs’ New Stadium Site Is Set. Now It’s Royals’ Turn
    The MLB club is also looking on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border.
    December 23, 2025

    PE Bought an F1 Team For Just $200M. It’s Not Selling
    Williams is now valued at over $2 billion.
    Tilman Fertitta
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    Rockets Owners in Talks to Buy and Move WNBA’s Sun
    The Rockets lost out on WNBA expansion but want the Sun.
    Dec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at Lumen Field.
    December 19, 2025

    The Seahawks’ $100M Sam Darnold Bet Is Paying Off
    Seattle signed the free-agent quarterback last offseason.
    Dec 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) on his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
    December 18, 2025

    Penguins Sale Would End a Disappointing 4-Year Run Under FSG
    An ownership era with high hopes has been marked with underachievement.
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    December 17, 2025

    Knicks Won’t Hang NBA Cup Banner After All
    The Lakers and Bucks both raised banners after winning the tournament.
    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.
    December 16, 2025

    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.

    Leagues
    Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) stands for the national anthem before the game against Gotham FC at PayPal Park
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    Will ‘Rodman Rule’ Be Enough to Keep Trinity Rodman in the NWSL?
    The new High Impact Player rule could help keep Rodman Stateside.
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    MLB Teams Fear League Will Pick Winners and Losers in Tech
    One company under consideration was founded by a top MLB exec’s uncle.
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    What It Takes to Pull Off Florida’s First Outdoor NHL Game
    The Rangers will face the Panthers in Miami’s first NHL Winter Classic.
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    Men’s and Women’s Pro Tennis Tour Merger Still Far From Finished
    The sides have been discussing a commercial merger for years.
    Dec 21, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at AT&T Stadium.
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    Record Number of NFL Teams Out of Playoff Hunt Through Week 16
    There are 14 teams no longer eligible for the postseason.
    December 21, 2025

    Steelers Receiver DK Metcalf Swings at Lions Fan During Game
    Metcalf was not immediately ejected from the game.
    December 20, 2025

    Meet the NFL Superfans Taking Tailgating to the Next Level
    Tailgaters like “Pinto Ron” have become legendary in their stadium parking lots.

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