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SportsMar 7

Japan Opens World Baseball Classic Defense with Record-Breaking 13-0 Victory

Shohei Ohtani led Japan to a dominant 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the opening game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic tournament.

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SportsMar 11

WNBA, players exchange proposals as March 10 labor deadline approaches

The WNBA and players union exchanged collective bargaining proposals with a Tuesday deadline looming that could affect the upcoming season's start.

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SportsMar 9

UFC Announces Fight Card for White House Event on June 14

The UFC has revealed the full fight card for a planned event at the White House on June 14, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday.

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SportsMar 26

Everton and Nottingham Forest Consider Legal Action Against Chelsea Over Premier League Sanctions

Multiple Premier League clubs are exploring legal challenges against Chelsea following the league's sanctions for undisclosed payments.

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SportsMar 23

Travis Kelce Signs Three-Year Extension to Remain with Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has signed a three-year contract extension, avoiding free agency and committing to his 14th NFL season with the team.

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SportsMar 12

Packers Re-sign Tackle Kinnard, Make Moves on First Day of NFL Free Agency

The Green Bay Packers re-signed backup tackle Darian Kinnard and made several roster decisions as NFL free agency opened Monday.

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SportsMar 25

Florida Attorney General Threatens Legal Action Over NFL's Rooney Rule

Florida's AG gave the NFL until May 1 to drop the Rooney Rule, warning of civil rights enforcement actions under state law.

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SportsMar 25

Two Separate Legal Disputes Emerge Involving Sports Figures Named Thomas

Yale faces legal issues over recorded conversations with strength coach, while MLB Hall of Famer Frank Thomas sues White Sox over jersey likeness rights.

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SportsMar 18

NBA Considers Expansion to 32 Teams with Seattle and Las Vegas Franchises

The NBA is exploring adding two new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas, potentially expanding to 32 teams by the 2028-29 season.

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SportsMar 19

Rhode Island high school hockey team wins state championship after player loses family

Colin Dorgan helped his high school hockey team win the state championship weeks after his mother, brother, and grandfather were killed in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink.

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SportsMar 25

MLB Introduces Automated Ball-Strike System as Part of Recent Rule Changes

Major League Baseball has implemented an automated replay review system for calling balls and strikes, continuing recent efforts to modernize the game.

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SportsMar 23

Kansas Basketball Coach Self Uncertain About Future After Season-Ending Loss

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has not decided on his coaching future following the team's second-round tournament loss to St. John's.

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SportsMar 9

MLS Issues Lifetime Bans to Two Players for Betting on Soccer Matches

Major League Soccer banned Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for life after finding they bet extensively on soccer games, including their own teams.

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SportsMar 7

ITV Receives Approval for Mid-Match Advertisements During 2026 World Cup Coverage

British broadcaster ITV has been granted permission to show split-screen advertisements during water breaks at the 2026 World Cup in the United States.

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SportsMar 28

UConn Basketball Programs Make Headlines as Tournament Season Approaches

UConn's women's coach Geno Auriemma criticizes NCAA tournament structure while men's player Alex Karaban reaches historic tournament milestone.

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