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SportsJun 14

FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Full World Cup Fee Despite US Visa Denial

Omar Artan will receive his complete World Cup officiating fee from FIFA after being denied entry to the United States for the tournament.

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SportsMar 10

Fixer pleads guilty in NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme involving 39 players

Jalen Smith became the first of 26 defendants to plead guilty in a federal case involving rigged college basketball games across multiple seasons.

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SportsJun 4

NBA Commissioner Discusses Europe Expansion and Conference Finals Viewership

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses European league launch timeline and conference finals ratings amid broadcast methodology questions.

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SportsApr 22

EFL Championship Clubs Reject VAR Challenge System for Next Season

English Football League clubs voted against implementing a VAR challenge system in the Championship for the upcoming season.

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SportsMay 10

Multiple people hospitalized after possible boat explosion near Miami Beach

Between 11 and 15 people were hospitalized Saturday following a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar near North Miami Beach, Florida.

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SportsJun 4

Packers Sign Christian Watson to $110.5 Million Extension

Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a major contract extension worth $110.5 million.

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SportsMay 29

Giants receiver Gunner Olszewski suffers apparent Achilles injury at practice

New York Giants wide receiver and returner Gunner Olszewski sustained a non-contact injury during Friday's organized team activities practice.

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SportsMay 6

WNBA Players See Major Salary Increases Under New Collective Bargaining Agreement

New WNBA collective bargaining agreement raises minimum salary from $66,000 to $270,000, with average salaries reaching $583,000.

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SportsApr 29

NFL Player Sues NCAA Over Name, Image, Likeness Rights Usage

Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams filed lawsuit against NCAA and conferences alleging unauthorized use of his likeness.

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SportsApr 30

Palestinian Football Body Appeals FIFA Israel Ruling to Sports Court

The Palestinian football association has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding a FIFA ruling on Israel.

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SportsApr 15

Sports Media Outlets Cover Upcoming NFL Draft and College Basketball Transfer Portal Activity

Multiple sports news outlets published draft analysis and transfer portal coverage as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches and college basketball programs rebuild rosters.

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SportsMay 28

Ireland Midfielder Expects Israel Match Controversy to Intensify After Qatar Game Disruption

Republic of Ireland's Jamie McGrath anticipates growing controversy over upcoming Israel fixtures following disruptions during Thursday's friendly against Qatar.

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SportsJun 12

Lions Center Frank Ragnow Discusses NFL Retirement Decision

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow spoke publicly for the first time about his retirement from the Detroit Lions last spring.

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SportsMar 7

2026 Winter Paralympics Begin in Milan-Cortina Amid Ukraine-Led Boycott

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday with competition across six sports, as Ukraine leads ceremony boycott over Russian participation.

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SportsMay 9

Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame Atlanta Braves manager, dies at 84

Bobby Cox, who managed the Atlanta Braves to 14 division titles and the 1995 World Series championship, died at age 84.

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