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    College Sports Revenue-Sharing Underway As More Changes Loom
    July 1 marks the first day schools can directly pay players.
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    What Would a LeBron James Lakers Exit Look Like?
    ESPN’s Bobby Marks said “there isn’t” a trade market for James.
    Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.
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    Manfred, MLB Owners Pitch Directly to Players Ahead of CBA Expiration
    Owners see a disconnect between union leadership and individual players.
    Nov 23, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium.
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    Rape Suit Against QB Retzlaff Dismissed, but He’s Still Leaving BYU
    Retzlaff admitted to “consensual” sex, violating BYU’s strict honor code.
    Nov 16, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang celebrates during a team celebration lap after the playoff semifinal match against NJ/NY Gotham FC at Audi Field.
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    Michele Kang to Lead Lyon As UEFA Delays Ownership Ruling
    Lyon’s Europa League fate remains unclear as Michele Kang replaces John Textor.
    Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) drops back to pass during minicamp at their South Side facility.
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    Steelers Win-Now Mode Is Good News for NFL Media Partners
    The conservative “Steeler Way” has finally adapted—and media partners are happy.
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    As NBA Salary Cap Rises, Role Players Get $100M+ Deals
    The salary cap has increased by 10% in three of four seasons.
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    ESPN, MLB Relationship May Not Be Over After All
    The parties restart rights talks amid a high-profile divorce in February.
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    Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) participates in a drill during an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium.
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    30 of 32 NFL Second-Round Draft Picks Remain Unsigned
    Some rookie training camps start in under two weeks.
    Jul 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; The WNBA logo on the court at Crypto.com Arena.
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    WNBA Expanding to Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Detroit
    Each team paid a $250 million expansion fee.
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    Former MLB CFO On What’s Driving 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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    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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    TNT Will No Longer Operate NBA TV, Signaling Another Shift
    TNT had operated NBA TV and NBA.com since 2008.
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    Fever and Bonner Heading for a Breakup? Here’s What We Know
    The Fever are exploring options as DeWanna Bonner seeks a fresh start.
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    Chip Caray Will Not be Suspended for Accidental Slur: Sources
    The verbal stumble was followed by over 30 seconds of silence.
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    June 21, 2025

    Lakers Reporter Dan Woike Leaves LA Times for The Athletic
    Woike had been at the L.A. Times for eight years.
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    June 20, 2025

    Rachel DeMita Out at Big3 After Caitlin Clark Tweets During Game
    DeMita joined Big3 last season.
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    June 20, 2025

    LeBron James’s Growing Amazon Ties Could Lead to Prime Role
    James has praised Prime’s NBA talent hires for the 2025–26 season.
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    June 18, 2025

    Laura Okmin Leaves Fox Sports After 23 Years, Marking End of Era
    Okmin told FOS it was her choice to leave Fox.

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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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    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.
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    June 16, 2025

    NBA Finals Ratings Up Again in Game 4 but Still Down Overall
    More than nine million people watched Games 3 and 4.

    Law
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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.
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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.
    Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome.
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    James Harden Sued for Negligence in Sexual Assault Case
    Harden hosted the party where the alleged incident happened.

    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.

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

    Portland WNBA Team President Out After Just Two Months
    Portland has struggled to hire a GM, according to a source.
    June 27, 2025

    Mercedes Is Pursuing Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
    The two drivers could theoretically team up in 2026.
    June 27, 2025

    Masai Ujiri Out As Raptors’ Rogers Era Marked by Leadership Shift
    Ujiri led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship.
    June 26, 2025

    MLB’s Hottest Team May Not Be Able to Host Playoff Games
    The club’s temporary home in Tampa isn’t equipped for normal postseason demands.
    December 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium.
    June 26, 2025

    California Finds Money for World Cup but 49ers Remain Short
    The NFL team promised to cover costs of games at their stadium.
    June 25, 2025

    Cooper Flagg Goes No. 1 to Dallas, Capping Mavs’ Rapid Rebuild
    The expected selection extends a wild turn of events for Dallas. 
    June 25, 2025

    Mavs Reset Takes Shape With Kyrie Locked In, Flagg Incoming
    The Mavericks are expected to select Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick.

    Leagues
    Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.
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    Manfred, MLB Owners Pitch Directly to Players Ahead of CBA Expiration
    Owners see a disconnect between union leadership and individual players.
    Nov 16, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang celebrates during a team celebration lap after the playoff semifinal match against NJ/NY Gotham FC at Audi Field.
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    Michele Kang to Lead Lyon As UEFA Delays Ownership Ruling
    Lyon’s Europa League fate remains unclear as Michele Kang replaces John Textor.
    Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) participates in a drill during an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium.
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    30 of 32 NFL Second-Round Draft Picks Remain Unsigned
    Some rookie training camps start in under two weeks.
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    NHL Free Agency Begins With Big Money but Modest Star Power
    Teams will look to take advantage of an enlarged salary cap.
    Jul 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; The WNBA logo on the court at Crypto.com Arena.
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    WNBA Expanding to Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Detroit
    Each team paid a $250 million expansion fee.
    June 29, 2025

    Wimbledon Opens With Record $73M in Prize Money and New Rivalries
    Record-setting money and heightened competitive dynamics mark the oldest tennis major.
    June 29, 2025

    With LeBron Staying, Eyes Turn to Deep Pool of Impact Role Players
    The 40-year-old opts into another season with the Lakers.

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