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    Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers mens basketball head coach Will Wade looks on against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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    LSU Finally Reveals 10-Player Roster in Will Wade’s Exhibition Return
    The game offered a glimpse into which LSU players are eligible.
    Oregon head coach Dan Lanning talks to Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola on the sideline as the Oregon Ducks face the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 12, 2026, at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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    How Oregon Beat College Football’s ‘Impossible’ Backup QB Market
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    Judge Orders ICE to Release College Basketball Player
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    Ballmer Drops Lawyer Who Called NBA Probe a ‘Witch Hunt’
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    Where Does New Big East Commissioner Stand on PE?
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    September 30, 2026

    WPBL CEO Fires Board Member After $600K Offer to Drop Case
    The firing effectively ends Mina Kim’s case.
    Sep 17, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) dives safely into third base after advancing on an errant New York Mets pickoff throw to first base during the seventh inning at Citi Field. novig
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    September 30, 2026

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    September 29, 2026

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    Oct 3, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer waits to run onto the field prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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    Who Is Alabama Football in Year 3 Under Kalen DeBoer?
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    Japanese Baseball Is Fighting Back Against MLB Talent Drain
    Nippon Professional Baseball is reimagining how to be a global juggernaut.
    Aug 9, 2026; Bedminster, New Jersey, USA; President Donald Trump walks out of the clubhouse during the final round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster.
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    Trump’s Year of Sports Gets Busier With CFB, Presidents Cup
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    Oct 23, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Stephen A. Smith (Stephen Smith) on the ESPN NBA Countdown live set at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    Stephen A. Smith Ditches the ‘Nopology’ in Lane Johnson Mea Culpa
    Smith faced criticism for comments about Johnson retiring to focus on mental health.
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    DAZN Grows Sports Footprint as It Acquires Local Rights
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    October 7, 2026

    Kenny Albert’s Last-Minute NLDS Fill-In Came Mid-Colonoscopy Prep
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    October 7, 2026

    Shaquille O’Neal on Charles Barkley Retiring: ‘I Don’t Believe That’
    Barkley has walked back retirement plans before, most recently in 2024.
    Sep 26, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; United States President Donald Trump is shown on the video board in attendance at Neyland Stadium before the game between Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
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    Trump Still Plans to Attend Georgia-Alabama Despite Tropical Storm
    The tropical storm projects to progress to a hurricane by Friday.
    Oct 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs for seventy-six yards against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Taron Johnson (3) and safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium.
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    Combined Sports Assets Give Skydance Leverage With NFL
    The company’s co-CEOs spent Day 1 meeting with employees and press.
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    October 6, 2026

    Max Kellerman, LeSean McCoy Not Returning to DAZN Boxing Show
    DAZN announced Tuesday that Mario Lopez is joining the show.
    Feb 24, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; A general view of the Portland Trail Blazers logo at half court before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
    October 6, 2026

    Braiden Bell Seeks Blazers Reinstatement After Firing
    Bell was fired over social media posts he made as a teenager.

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    WPBL Records Case Alive Despite Board Member’s Firing
    The league’s CEO tried to end the board member’s case by firing her.
    Mar 16, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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    Ballmer Drops Lawyer Who Called NBA Probe a ‘Witch Hunt’
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    New York Takes Aim at Polymarket With $4.6B Suit
    “Our gambling laws exist to protect New Yorkers.”
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    Mark Walter and His Insurance Empire Face New Class Action Suit
    An annuity holder sued the owner of the Dodgers and his companies.

    Deals
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    Mike Repole Invests in Kentucky Derby Owner Amid Push for Change
    The billionaire has amassed a 1.5% stake in Churchill Downs.
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    Filing Details Jeanie Buss’s Side Deal to Remain Lakers Governor
    Jeanie Buss was granted five years as team governor.
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    Newly Formed Skydance Is a Force in Sports Media
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    September 24, 2026

    Dolphins Owner Nearing Deal to Sell 20% Stake in Miami F1 Race
    Stephen Ross has owned the Miami Grand Prix since 2021.

    Teams
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    Is Leicester City’s $264 Million Price Tag Too Rich for Hungry Investors?
    After falling from grace, how much is a former top club worth?
    October 8, 2026

    Titans Fire Three Business Execs Amid Another Ugly Start
    The moves are just the latest high-level exits and shifts in recent years. 
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    Buss Siblings: Jeanie Can’t Block Sale of Lakers Stake
    Jeanie is acting purely out of self-interest, her siblings say.
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    October 7, 2026

    Yankee Stadium Quietly Suffered a Summer Peanut Shortage
    The Yankees mysteriously ran out of peanuts this summer.
    October 6, 2026

    Colts’ Irsay-Gordon Defends Her Ownership Approach Amid Criticism
    Leadership is “about listening,” she told Front Office Sports Tonight.
    October 5, 2026

    Dream Say Short Playoff Turnaround Is Reason for Closing Upper Bowl
    The Dream drew about 9,700 for each of their first two playoff home games.
    Oct 3, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Bryan Baker (47) takes the mound in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in game one of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field.
    October 5, 2026

    Hottest Ticket in MLB: Maybe Tampa Bay?
    Tampa drew its largest home crowd in 16 years on Saturday.
    October 4, 2026

    8 Burning Questions About the Manchester City Case
    The ripple effects in global soccer will be huge.

    Leagues
    Rose Zhang, left, Linn Grant, Yana Wilson and Danielle Kang, of New York Golf Club are introduced during WTGL Media Day at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on September 20, 2026.
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    Rose Zhang Hopes Nelly Korda Joins WTGL In Season 2
    There are five WTGL teams with five players each.
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    Everton Weighs Sale Less Than Two Years After Friedkin Group Takeover
    Everton is currently seventh in the Premier League.
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    MLB’s Next 5 Years: Realignment, Expansion, and 154 Games?
    The latest schedule proposal adds to major changes on the way.
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    MLB Owners Propose 154-Game Season, Expanded Playoffs
    The proposal also includes a weekly off day.
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    NFL Urges Supreme Court to Hear Prediction-Markets Case
    “It is critical for the Court to act as soon as possible,” a league source says.
    Sep 25, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
    October 8, 2026

    Yankees Exit Leaves Questions Heading Into Likely Lockout
    Aaron Judge calls for the club to be “all in” for 2027.
    October 7, 2026

    Why Are NFL Penalty Flags Flying? It’s Complicated
    Dead-ball penalties are a major factor.

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