Jeanie Buss contesting family's plan to sell 17.8% Lakers stake to Iger, Kushner group
Jeanie Buss's attorney argues any family vote to sell the controlling Buss family stake in the Lakers is null and void, creating a split with her siblings over
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O.J. Brigance, former Ravens linebacker and adviser, dies at 56 after 19-year ALS battle
Brigance, a Super Bowl champion with Baltimore who later worked in player engagement, died after a nearly two-decade fight with ALS.
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FIFA COO Kevin Lamour departs after criticizing Infantino's collapsed World Cup sell-off plan
Lamour, a top FIFA executive, is out weeks after opposing Gianni Infantino's private-equity-backed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights.
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NBA finds no evidence Ballmer funneled money through sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard
The league's investigation into Clippers cap circumvention found no proof of the alleged scheme, though the NBA disputes some media reports about the probe's fi
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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move from Manchester City
Spain midfielder Rodri arrives in Barcelona to finalize his transfer, calling it his dream to play for the Catalan club.
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Chelsea co-owners Boehly and Walter explore selling stakes to majority owner Clearlake Capital
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their Chelsea shares to Clearlake, with Boehly joining Walter in discussions amid a reported federal probe.
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Diamondbacks place Ketel Marte on restricted list after All-Star no-shows game
Arizona's All-Star infielder failed to appear for Monday's game in Boston, leading the team to place him on the restricted list during a wild-card push.
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Premier League to allow audio of conversations between players and referees
The Premier League will broadcast referee-player exchanges in a bid for transparency, following La Liga's experimental use of similar technology.
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LIV Golf cancels $40 million Michigan Team Championship finale
LIV Golf has called off its 2026 season-ending event in Michigan, citing a need to focus on the league's next chapter.
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Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship in dominant fashion
The world No. 1 pulled away from the field at TPC Southwind to win the opening leg of the FedExCup Playoffs.
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Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson could miss up to two months with hamstring injury
New Orleans' first-round pick injured his hamstring in practice and may start the season on injured reserve, prompting speculation about a Keenan Allen signing.
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Yankees send Max Fried back to IL as elbow bone bruise returns
The left-hander is back on the injured list in a surprise move as his elbow issue recurs.
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AP Top 25 preseason poll released: Ohio State No. 1, SEC has five in top 10
Ohio State opens at No. 1 ahead of Oregon, with Georgia and Texas leading a strong SEC contingent.
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Dallas Mavericks and Stars settle legal dispute, agree to stay at American Airlines Center through 2031
The two franchises resolve their facility dispute and will remain in downtown Dallas for at least five more years.
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WNBA statement after fans told to cover trans-athlete shirts at Fever-Dream game
The WNBA says fans were erroneously asked to remove XX-XY Athletics t-shirts, marking another fan-incident flashpoint for the league.
HITC · +14 outlets
Premier League season preview content: Top 50 players, predictions, Man City charges status
Multiple outlets publish season previews including player rankings, title predictions favoring Arsenal, and updates on Manchester City's ongoing 115-charge case
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Von Miller signs with Dallas Cowboys; DeMarcus Ware says 'this is all he wanted'
The star pass-rusher returns to Texas, but the Cowboys may need to cut a third-round pick to make room.
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Luke Kuechly reportedly replacing Bill Belichick on Peyton Manning's 'The Breakdown'
The retired Panthers linebacker is set to take over for Belichick on ESPN's film-room series with Manning.
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