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SportsMay 17

World Cup preparations include ticket pricing controversy and mural dispute

FIFA faces criticism over expensive ticket prices while artist disputes Dallas over painted-over whale mural for World Cup.

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SportsMay 17

Aaron Rodgers Signs $22 Million Contract with Pittsburgh Steelers

Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a $22 million guaranteed contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the upcoming NFL season.

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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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SportsMay 17

California High School Track Meet Declares Co-Champions After Transgender Athlete Wins Events

A California state track championship resulted in co-champions after a transgender athlete won multiple field events, reigniting debate over sports policies.

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SportsApr 17

San Diego Padres Near Sale for MLB-Record $3.9 Billion

The San Diego Padres are reportedly close to being sold for $3.9 billion, which would set a new record for the highest price paid for a Major League Baseball franchise.

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SportsApr 17

NBA Playoffs Begin as Clippers Miss Postseason, LeBron-Durant Matchup Set

The NBA playoffs are underway with notable storylines including the Clippers missing the postseason and a fifth playoff meeting between LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

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SportsApr 4

Jets Hold Longest Playoff Drought in Major North American Sports After Sabres Clinch

Buffalo Sabres ended 14-year playoff drought, leaving New York Jets with longest active streak at 15 seasons.

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SportsMar 8

George Russell Wins Australian Grand Prix, Opening New F1 Era

George Russell secured victory in the Australian Grand Prix, marking the first race of Formula 1's new regulatory era with Mercedes achieving a one-two finish.

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SportsMar 19

CAF Awards Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Title After Stripping It From Senegal

The Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations victory, awarding the title to Morocco instead, prompting corruption allegations.

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SportsMar 18

Broncos Acquire Wide Receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in Trade

The Denver Broncos traded for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, with Miami reportedly receiving a first-round draft pick in return.

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SportsMar 7

NCAA Implements Injury Reporting Requirements for March Madness Tournament

The NCAA has mandated injury reporting for the March Madness tournament for the first time, citing the growth of sports betting.

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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 5

Women's Africa Cup of Nations moved from March to July-August

The Confederation of African Football postponed the 16th Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from March to summer dates.

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SportsJun 6

SEC Commissioner, Senator Tuberville Express Concerns Over College Sports Bill

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Senator Tommy Tuberville have both voiced opposition to the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act introduced in Congress last week.

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SportsMar 6

WNBA Star Arike Ogunbowale Arrested on Battery Charge at Miami Nightclub

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery in Miami following an alleged altercation at a nightclub.

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