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    Nebraska's Rebekah Allick, right, lunges to pass the ball during a Big Ten volleyball match against Penn State at Rec Hall on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in State College, Pa.
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    Education Department Elaborates on ‘Proportionate’ Athlete Pay
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    *** THIS IS THE FULL CROP of Fred Squillante's famous 1995 photo of Eddie George vs. Notre Dame. *** (Scanned in 10/97 for use in calendar of OSU's great football moments.) *** KEEP IN THE ARCHIVE ALONG WITH THE TIGHTER-CROPPED ONE! *** Eddie George gets away from the Notre Dame defense on a long run. OSU Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish . Ohio State University college football . Game played on Sat., September 30, 1995 .
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    Justice Department Asks Judge to Deny House v. NCAA Settlement
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    Tennessee guard Destinee Wells (10) and Tennessee forward Favor Ayodele (15) celebrate on the bench during a women's college basketball game between the Lady Vols and LSU at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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    Could Trump’s New Administration Change College Athlete Pay Plans?
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    Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFC wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium.
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    Roger Goodell Keeps Beating the Drum for 18-Game NFL Season
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    Aug 28, 2023; Flushing, NY, USA; Learner Tien of the USA hits to Frances Tiafoe of the USA on day one of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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    Australian Open Upsets Signal New Era in Men’s Tennis
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    Jan 9, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley directs her team against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half at Colonial Life Arena.
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    Dawn Staley Now Highest-Paid Women’s Hoops Coach Ever
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    Could Jackson–Allen MVP Showdown Make History?
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    Caitlin Clark Joins Taylor Swift at Chiefs Game
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    Dick Vitale’s ESPN Return Delayed by New Health Scare
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    Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with fans after winning a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame defeated Indiana 27-17.
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    CFP Executive Director: More On-Campus Games a Possibility
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    Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park
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    Dodgers Land Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki for Bargain Price
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    Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard and running back Jeremiah Love celebrate a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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    Notre Dame’s Championship-Worthy NIL Formula Will Have to Change
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    Jan 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Dearica Hamby (5) of the Vinyl reaches for the ball as Azura Stevens (23) of the Rose follows on the play during the second half of the Unrivaled women’s professional 3v3 basketball league at Wayfair Arena.
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    Inside Unrivaled’s Explosive Opening Night
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    Baseball for All founder Justine Siegal walks in front of the over 400 young players participating in her league during the opening ceremony for an organization focused on giving girls an opportunity to play baseball, at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Baseball For All 15 Mar 30, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng walks on the field prior to the game against the New York Mets at loanDepot Park.
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    Can a Pro Women’s Baseball League Launch in Softball’s Shadow?
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    Dick Vitale’s ESPN Return Delayed by New Health Scare
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    May 17, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; A general view of the ballpark in the fifth inning of the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.
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    Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with fans after winning a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame defeated Indiana 27-17.
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    CFP Executive Director: More On-Campus Games a Possibility
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    Ohio State Buckeyes do a quick cals drill with the fans prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
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    Tennessee guard Destinee Wells (10) and Tennessee forward Favor Ayodele (15) celebrate on the bench during a women's college basketball game between the Lady Vols and LSU at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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    Could Trump’s New Administration Change College Athlete Pay Plans?
    “I just think Sen. Cruz is wrong,” one lawyer said.
    Jan 27, 2024; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kevin Owens (black attire) and Logan Paul (gold attire) battle during the United States Championship match during the Royal Rumble at Tropicana Field.
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    Conor McGregor, Miami Heat Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault
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    U.S. Firm Makes $310M Bet on Soccer by Forming Superagency
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    Why Liberty Media Spun Off Assets, Shook Up Leadership
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    Oct 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field.
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    Buffalo Bills in Talks to Sell Stake to PE Firm Arctos: Report
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    Colorado Is Latest School to Ditch Its NIL Collective
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    Fox Exec and Skip Bayless Sued for Sexual Battery, 13 Other Counts
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    Why the Ravens Claimed a Disgruntled Player They Already Cut
    Baltimore leads the NFL in compensatory picks since they debuted in 1994.
    January 15, 2025

    Sasaki Sweepstakes Heat Up: Blue Jays, Dodgers, Padres Lead Race
    The star Japanese pitcher will soon sign with an MLB club.
    Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) during the first half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.
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    Darnold Dilemma Deepens: Vikings Face Questions After Wild-Card Loss
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    Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) reacts after making a catch against Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) in an NFC wild card game
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    Eagles Fan Faces Ban, Employer Investigation
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    As Rams Play in Arizona, Lakers and Clippers Resume Games in L.A.
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    Cowboys, Mike McCarthy Move on After Week in Limbo
    McCarthy’s contract expired after five seasons in Dallas.
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    Rams Prepare for Home Game at Rival Stadium
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    Liverpool Denies Elon Musk Sale Rumors
    Musk’s father said his son is interested in buying the club.

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    Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFC wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium.
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    Roger Goodell Keeps Beating the Drum for 18-Game NFL Season
    The NFL season expanded to 17 games in 2021.
    Aug 28, 2023; Flushing, NY, USA; Learner Tien of the USA hits to Frances Tiafoe of the USA on day one of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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    Australian Open Upsets Signal New Era in Men’s Tennis
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    Unrivaled’s Bold Business Plan for Women’s Basketball Debuts in Miami
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    Feb 17, 2024; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Patrick Cantlay on the eighteenth hole during the third round of The Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club.
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    PGA Tour Moves $20M Tournament Out of Los Angeles Due to Fires
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    Sep 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby poses with daughter Amaya before the game against the Connecticut Sun at Crypto.com Arena
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    Unrivaled Is Built for Its Mom Athletes With On-Site Nannies
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    Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots as Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) defends during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center.
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    Unrivaled Tips Off: New Women’s League Bets Big on WNBA Stars
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