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    NFL and Refs Ratify New 7-Year CBA
    The seven-year deal eliminates the need for replacement officials.
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    Mina Kimes Wants to Bring Super Bowl Vibe to Spelling Bee
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    WNBA Season Arrives On Time And in a New CBA World
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    New League Could Serve as WNBA’s Badly Needed G League
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    Reaves, Redick Target Officiating After Lakers Lose to Thunder
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    Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms
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    Ex-Ohio University Football Coach Sues School Over Firing
    Smith admitted to having a romantic relationship with an undergraduate.
    San Francisco, CA - February 3, 2016 - The GeneralÕs Residence at Fort Mason: Skip Bayless on the remote set of First Take during coverage for Super Bowl 50.
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    Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return
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    Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell holds a Terrible Towel during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
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    What Illinois’s $20M Jumbotron Says About the Future of CFB Stadiums
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    Casey Wasserman, Chairperson and President of LA28, during the media conference celebrating the 1000-day countdown to LA28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
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    Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms
    Private-equity firm TA Associates has removed itself from the running.
    Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban walks off the court after the game against the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center.
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    Why Mark Cuban Bought Into a Canadian Basketball Team
    “Canada is producing more stars than any other country.”
    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.
    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
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    What Illinois’s $20M Jumbotron Says About the Future of CFB Stadiums
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    PGA Tour to Loosen Social Media Restrictions on Players
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    Grant Horvat Among YouTube Golf Stars Joining Wasserman’s The Team
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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
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    May 1, 2026

    Mark Cuban Admits He Wanted to Buy Back Mavericks
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    Pro Lacrosse’s Top Ref Is As Famous As the Players
    The last celebrity referee is in the Premier Lacrosse League.
    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.
    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.

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    San Francisco, CA - February 3, 2016 - The GeneralÕs Residence at Fort Mason: Skip Bayless on the remote set of First Take during coverage for Super Bowl 50.
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    Skip Bayless Re-Energizes ‘First Take’ in ESPN Return
    Will more appearances by Bayless follow?
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    May 8, 2026

    Mina Kimes Wants to Bring Super Bowl Vibe to Spelling Bee
    Kimes will host the Scripps National Spelling Bee later this month.
    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.
    May 7, 2026

    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
    May 7, 2026

    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.

    Law
    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.

    Deals
    Casey Wasserman, Chairperson and President of LA28, during the media conference celebrating the 1000-day countdown to LA28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
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    Wasserman Buyers Narrow as PE Conflicts Sideline Major Firms
    Private-equity firm TA Associates has removed itself from the running.
    April 23, 2026

    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.

    Teams
    Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban walks off the court after the game against the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center.
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    Why Mark Cuban Bought Into a Canadian Basketball Team
    “Canada is producing more stars than any other country.”
    Tottenham Hotspur
    May 6, 2026

    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.

    Leagues
    NFL Referee Carl Cheffers signals a penalty during the Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Orchard Park on Jan. 22.
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    NFL and Refs Ratify New 7-Year CBA
    The seven-year deal eliminates the need for replacement officials.
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    All Eyes on Networks, Streamers as NFL Readies Schedule Release
    The highly anticipated slate will drop on Thursday.
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    WNBA Season Arrives On Time And in a New CBA World
    Two new teams will debut this weekend.
    by

    New League Could Serve as WNBA’s Badly Needed G League
    The Upshot League launches May 15.
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    Reaves, Redick Target Officiating After Lakers Lose to Thunder
    Reaves confronted crew chief John Goble after the game.
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    May 8, 2026

    PGA Tour to Loosen Social Media Restrictions on Players
    Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube ambitions could still prevent his return.
    Matt Palumb
    May 8, 2026

    Pro Lacrosse’s Top Ref Is As Famous As the Players
    The last celebrity referee is in the Premier Lacrosse League.

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