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Big 12 joins Big Ten, SEC in banning professionals from returning to college sports
All three major NCAA conferences now have policies prohibiting former professional athletes from returning to college play, closing loopholes exploited by progr
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NFL eliminating Pro Bowl Games, will still honor Pro Bowl selections
The league ends the 75-year-old all-star game and skills competition but retains the Pro Bowl honor for 88 players through standard voting.
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NFL to suspend players one game for three health and safety penalties in 2026
The NFL and NFLPA agree to a new rule focusing discipline on five categories of fouls most likely to cause injuries, with a three-strike suspension.
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NFL memo: NCAA defectors cannot sign with NFL team in 2026 season
The NFL informs clubs that players who returned to college after going pro are barred from signing with an NFL team this season.
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SEC to suspend coaches who add pro players to their rosters
LSU was the only SEC school to abstain from the unanimous vote penalizing programs that bring back NFL, NBA or WNBA players.
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49ers owner Jed York absent from NFL owners meeting after arrest in prostitution sting
Bodycam video of York's arrest in an Ohio trailer park has been released, and he was not present at a meeting of NFL owners in Atlanta.
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NFL18 stories ›

NFL owners unanimously approve $9.612 billion sale of Seahawks to Vinod Khosla group
NFL owners voted to approve the sale of the Seattle Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate to a group led by 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla for $9.612 billion.
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NFL eliminating Pro Bowl Games, will still honor players with 88-player team
The NFL is ending the Pro Bowl Games format and will instead celebrate Pro Bowl selections with an 88-player team honor.
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NFL and NFLPA agree to focus discipline on five health and safety fouls starting in 2026
The league and players' union announced a joint emphasis on officiating and penalizing the on-field violations most likely to cause player injuries.
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NFL bars first-year players who return to college from signing with NFL team in 2026
The NFL informed clubs that any player who returns to the college ranks this year is prohibited from signing with an NFL team until the 2027 league year.
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Signs taped to Jim Brown statue outside Browns stadium criticize team for having Deshaun Watson
Someone attached signs to the Hall of Famer's statue calling out the Browns for keeping quarterback Deshaun Watson on the roster due to his past.
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Lamar Jackson says injuries led to career-low rushing in 2025, 'whatever it takes to win' in 2026
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributed his reduced running production last season to injuries and said he will adapt to the team's new offense this year.
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NBA9 stories ›

Russell Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons
The nine-time All-Star and former MVP ends his career as one of the league's most accomplished players.
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DeMar DeRozan joining Nuggets on 1-year, $3.9M deal
The six-time All-Star takes a vet-minimum deal to join Denver's title-contending roster.
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Klay Thompson says he chose Heat for chance to win again
Thompson joins a revamped Miami team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, seeking another championship.
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Sources: Pelicans reach 2-year, $16M deal with Bennedict Mathurin
The restricted free agent guard moves to New Orleans on a contract with a player option.
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Sources: Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe to miss 6 months with torn meniscus
Portland's young guard suffered a significant knee injury that will sideline him for most of the season.
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Sources: Warriors to sign Georges Niang, completing 15-man roster
Golden State adds veteran frontcourt depth on a one-year deal to fill its final roster spot.
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MLB18 stories ›

Walter's TWG Global defends Dodgers' financing amid federal probe
Dodgers owner Mark Walter's holding company issues statement addressing what it calls misinformation regarding the team's financing practices.
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Venezuelan MLB stars balance WBC joy with earthquake relief efforts back home
Venezuelan MLB players are shifting focus from World Baseball Classic celebrations to supporting earthquake relief efforts in their home country.
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Buss brothers joining new Padres ownership group
The Buss family, former Lakers owners, will join the Padres' ownership group after selling the NBA franchise.
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Willy Adames diagnosed with UCL sprain; Adrian Houser headed for MRI
Giants shortstop Willy Adames has a sprained UCL in his non-throwing elbow, while pitcher Adrian Houser is undergoing an MRI for a forearm issue.
MLB Trade Rumors
Astros owner Jim Crane discusses front office direction after Dana Brown departure
After parting with general manager Dana Brown, owner Jim Crane is running baseball operations with input from assistant general managers.
MLB Trade Rumors
Schwarber ties Phillies record with 4th 40-homer season
Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run, matching Ryan Howard's Phillies record for most 40-plus homer seasons.
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NHL

AZ State investigating workout where hockey player collapsed
Arizona State University is looking into a team workout during which hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed.
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Missing PWHL Walter Cup trophy found, returned to Montreal Victoire
The championship trophy lost during shipment has been recovered and reunited with the PWHL's Montreal Victoire.
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NHL on ESPN schedule for 2026-27 season released
ESPN will broadcast 100 exclusive regular-season NHL games in the upcoming season.
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NHL free agency tracker 2026: latest signings and contracts
A roundup of veteran player signings and contract details from the 2026 NHL free agency period.
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CFB16 stories ›

Sources: SEC to suspend head coaches who bring back pro players
SEC schools that bring back NFL, NBA or WNBA players face steep discipline under a new policy unanimously approved by the conference's 16 members.
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Big Ten officially bans NFL players from returning to conference schools
The Big Ten passed a rule preventing players returning from the NFL from playing for its member schools.
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Sources: Big 12 joins Big Ten, SEC in banning professionals
Big 12 athletic directors unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports.
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Memo: NCAA defectors cannot play in NFL in 2026
The NFL informed clubs that players who return to college will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team this season.
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Big Ten rewards commissioner Tony Petitti with five-year extension
Petitti's contract extension will keep him as Big Ten commissioner through the summer of 2033.
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No. 1 recruit Jalen Brewster reaffirms Texas Tech commitment
The five-star defensive tackle, top-ranked in the 2027 cycle, shut down his recruitment and stuck with Texas Tech.
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CBB

SEC bans pro players from returning, joining Big Ten and Big 12 in eligibility crackdown
The three power conferences now all restrict athletes who signed pro contracts from returning to NCAA competition, with the Big 12 also unanimously agreeing to
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RJ Luis Jr. granted injunction to play for LSU after signing NBA contracts
A Louisiana judge temporarily cleared the 2025 Big East Player of the Year to play for LSU despite having signed multiple NBA deals, challenging the new confere
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College basketball eligibility chaos explained amid new rulings
An overview of the ongoing NCAA eligibility disputes, court rulings, and conference-level bans reshaping who can play college basketball.
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Big Ten extends commissioner Tony Petitti through 2033
The five-year extension keeps Petitti leading the conference as it navigates major changes in college athletics.
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Iowa State's Killyan Toure undergoes shoulder surgery, expected back in January
The Cyclones forward had successful surgery on his right shoulder and is projected to return to basketball by midseason.
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Big 12 men's basketball preview: floor and ceiling projections for every team
A season outlook for all 16 Big 12 teams and their chances at a national title.
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Soccer18 stories ›

UEFA ends FIFA boycott threat after Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan
UEFA will formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan will not b
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Man City sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in $117M deal
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a reported £85.6m ($117M) on a five-year contract, one of the biggest d
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Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw win PFA player of the year awards
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes wins the men's PFA player of the year and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw wins the women's award, while Nico O'Re
BBC Sport
Celtic crash out of Champions League after 5-1 loss to LASK
Celtic blow a 4-0 aggregate lead by losing 5-1 to LASK in Austria, missing the Champions League main draw for the second consecutive year.
BBC Sport
Chelsea weighing move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with his representatives making contact with the club.
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Barcelona cancels tribute to Spain's World Cup-winning players
Barcelona calls off a planned ceremony honoring its World Cup-winning Spanish players that was set to take place during Thursday's home match.
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Motor18 stories ›

Honda completes historic IndyCar street circuit sweep with Kyle Kirkwood's Washington DC win
Honda's engine program won every street circuit race on the 2026 IndyCar calendar, asserting absolute dominance in the series.
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix generates record non-Indy 500 viewership, pushes for multi-year Washington DC deal
FOX Sports averaged 3.282 million viewers for IndyCar's Freedom 250, the highest for any non-Indy 500 race since 2008, as drivers and officials discuss making t
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Complete 2027 NASCAR schedule released for Cup, O'Reilly, and Truck Series
NASCAR released full schedules for all three top series, with no new venues on the Cup calendar but previously announced changes confirmed.
Motorsport.com
FIA reveals ADUO engine ranking with Red Bull-Ford still F1 benchmark
The FIA published results of the latest Additional Upgrades and Opportunities evaluation for Formula 1 power units, with Red Bull-Ford remaining the benchmark a
Motorsport.com
Ferrari must decide on updated F1 engines for Monza after ADUO results
Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens to modify its SF-26 power unit and has assembled two updated engines for Leclerc and Hamilton, with a decision pending on
Motorsport.com
Ford completes first Hypercar test ahead of 2027 WEC debut
Ford Racing completed the first shakedown of its Oreca-chassis LMDh prototype, which will compete in the Hypercar class next season.
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Golf10 stories ›

LIV Golf scales back operations, cuts workforce amid uncertain future
With current funding ending, LIV Golf announced workforce reductions as it eyes a restructuring into 'LIV 2.0'.
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PGA Tour commissioner says no path back planned for LIV golfers
Commissioner Brian Rolapp stated the Tour has no current plan to reintegrate Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith.
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PGA Tour postseason to conclude with match play starting in future
The Tour's future postseason format will add a match-play event over two weeks following a stroke-play Championship Series finale.
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LeBron James and PGA Tour partner to bring event to Akron in 2027
The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational, an amateur-focused event, will be held in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio, in July 2027.
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Scottie Scheffler says he is 95% recovered from viral illness ahead of Tour Championship
Scheffler said he is nearly fully recovered from hand, foot and mouth disease as he prepares for the Tour Championship.
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Matt Gogel suspended six months for betting on PGA Tour competitions
PGA Tour Champions player Matt Gogel received a six-month suspension for placing bets on PGA Tour events.
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Tennis8 stories ›

Roger Federer returns to US Open for exhibition match vs. Andy Roddick
Five-time US Open champion Federer played one last match at Arthur Ashe Stadium against longtime rival Roddick.
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Nick Kyrgios announces positive cocaine test, faces suspension
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist revealed a positive test for cocaine, raising questions about his career and potential ban.
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Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz eliminated in US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals
The high-profile mixed doubles pair fell to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.
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Serena and Venus Williams get wild card for US Open doubles
The Williams sisters will play doubles together at the US Open for the first time since 2018, having won the title in 1999 and 2009.
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Stan Wawrinka receives US Open wild card after apparent farewell message
The 2016 US Open champion was granted a wild card a day after posting what seemed to be a goodbye note to the tournament.
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Svitolina and Monfils advance to US Open mixed doubles semifinals
The married couple became the first team through to the semifinals by defeating Siniakova and Patten.
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Fights

Aspinall denies leaving UFC after coach's claims
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall refutes suggestions he is done with the promotion, saying talks continue daily.
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Dana White's Contender Series 89: Bella Mir upset by Alex Apodaca
Mir, daughter of Frank Mir and the most hyped fighter of the season, lost by shocking knockout to Apodaca.
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Ex-UFC title challenger returns after seven straight knockout losses
A former UFC title contender fights this Friday in Brazil attempting to end a seven-fight losing streak.
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UFC books DWCS winner Joe Kropschot for debut against Nick Klein
The latest Dana White's Contender Series contract winner will debut at UFC Vegas 123.
msn · +1 outlets
UFC Fight Night 286 broadcast team set with new commentator
A new face joins the color commentary booth for the first time at UFC Shanghai.
mmajunkie.usatoday · +1 outlets
5 biggest MMA hype train derailments of this decade
A review of the most notable fighters whose careers stalled after massive early hype in MMA.
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The Book

DraftKings faces California class-action suit alleging illegal sports betting via prediction markets
A new lawsuit claims DraftKings' prediction market products constitute unlicensed sports betting in California, the largest US state without legal sports bettin
SBC Americas · +2 outlets
MLBPA tells Congress MLB 'balked' at prop bet ban, opens door to VIP marketing restrictions
The players union disclosed to lawmakers that MLB rejected a proposed ban on player prop bets, while signaling willingness to limit personalized VIP marketing t
Legal Sports Report · +1 outlets
Kalshi strikes MLB team deals, including Red Sox, but faces Massachusetts legal challenge
Kalshi's multi-year partnership with the Boston Red Sox and other MLB clubs tests its regulatory standing in Massachusetts, where a legal fight is underway over
Legal Sports Report · +1 outlets
Kalshi launches prediction markets on whether individual NFL athletes will play in Week 1
Kalshi is expanding into athlete availability contracts, offering a new prediction-market route into the sports betting space ahead of the NFL season.
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Caesars Sportsbook fined $250k by New Jersey regulator for responsible gambling violations
Caesars reached a settlement with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, agreeing to pay a $251,250 fine and disgorge $45,465 over RG compliance failure
SBC Americas · +1 outlets
SBC Summit reveals 5 First Pitch finalists showcasing next-gen gaming tech
Five startups will compete at SBC Summit 2026's First Pitch competition, and the band The Script will headline the opening night.
SBC Americas · +1 outlets