Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to leave conference, taking job outside college sports
Yormark, who joined in 2022, oversaw Big 12 expansion and new media rights deals during his four years and will remain with the league through January 2027.
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Brewers parade through Milwaukee after winning first World Series title in franchise history
Milwaukee's 2026 championship is the first in franchise history and drew thousands to the streets of the city for Friday's celebration.
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WNBA Finals head to first Game 7 in league history, setting ticket price record
Golden State and Atlanta meet Saturday in the league's first winner-take-all Finals game, with ticket prices at a record level for the WNBA.
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Bears trade multiple first-round picks to Titans for DT Jeffery Simmons
Chicago's blockbuster move for Simmons is the 10th time in a decade a team has dealt multiple first-round picks for a star, a bet with a mixed track record.
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USMNT star Christian Pulisic signs new AC Milan contract through 2031
The extension keeps the United States forward at the Serie A club for the remainder of his prime.
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Court rules against NCAA, keeping Texas Tech QB Castellanos and others eligible
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge denied the NCAA emergency relief, allowing several players to remain eligible as eligibility fights continue nationwide.
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Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after loss to Packers
Carolina, which has fielded one of the league's worst scoring defenses, named defensive line coach Todd Wash interim coordinator.
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Kalshi valued at $40B in Series G funding round ahead of possible IPO
The prediction market's valuation rose sharply as sportsbooks and leagues weigh ties to such platforms.
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Packers hold off Panthers as Josh Jacobs scores twice on Thursday night
Green Bay improved its standing while Carolina's passing game, and Bryce Young, struggled again in falling below .500.
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Ohio Supreme Court allows athletes a fifth year of eligibility after governor intervenes
The NCAA denounced the ruling and said it will continue fighting the eligibility question in court.
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NBA's Thunder weigh options after two season-altering injuries, with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace questions
League executives assess how Oklahoma City should respond to injuries that reshaped its season.
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MLB offseason opens: Bo Bichette makes contract decision as free agent rankings land
With a possible lockout looming, the winter's free agent market and qualifying offer decisions are already taking shape.
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Bayern's Vincent Kompany to miss Klassiker vs. Dortmund after collapse and hospitalization
Assistant coach Aaron Danks said the club is not involving Kompany in plans for Saturday's match against Borussia Dortmund.
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WNBA assessing possible prediction market deals after NBA partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket
The league's review follows the NBA's announced prediction market partnerships this week.
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Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico as Bellingham stars
The win blew the La Liga title race open, with Thierry Henry among those praising Jude Bellingham's performance.
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Generali buys AC Milan and Inter Milan stadium naming rights in $725M deal
The reported agreement would attach the insurer's name to the shared San Siro project in Milan.
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La Liga referees to give televised post-match interviews in league first
The change adds a new layer of officiating transparency to Spanish top-flight broadcasts.
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Chiefs and Broncos meet in AFC West rematch with division lead at stake
Denver's defense and Kansas City's ability to fluster Bo Nix headline the key questions for the matchup.
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