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SportsApr 16

NFL Begins Onboarding Replacement Officials as Current Labor Deal Nears Expiration

The NFL has started background checks and onboarding processes for potential replacement officials as its collective bargaining agreement with referees approaches expiration.

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SportsApr 15

Liverpool's Ekitike Faces World Cup Doubt After Champions League Exit

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike suffered a suspected Achilles injury during Champions League defeat, raising concerns about World Cup availability.

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SportsMar 4

Water polo player files lawsuit alleging racial abuse and sexual assault at LA private school

A former student at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit alleging sustained racial harassment and sexual assault by a teammate.

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SportsApr 28

Allyson Felix announces comeback attempt for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at age 42

The most decorated female track Olympian in U.S. history plans to compete in her home city at age 42.

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SportsMar 27

Roy Hodgson Returns to Management at 78, Takes Bristol City Role Until Season End

Former England manager Roy Hodgson has come out of retirement to become interim head coach at Bristol City, returning to a club he managed over four decades ago.

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SportsMay 6

Weather Service Hiring Push Continues as Spring Storm Hits Colorado

The National Weather Service expands staff after budget cuts while Colorado faces late-season snowstorm disrupting schools and travel.

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SportsJun 7

Columbus Launches $205M NWSL Expansion Team Amid Funding Debate

Columbus has secured a $205 million NWSL expansion team, but public funding arrangements have sparked controversy among residents and officials.

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SportsMay 24

Fox Secured Discounted World Cup Rights Through FIFA Litigation Settlement

A legal dispute resolution between Fox and FIFA resulted in the broadcaster obtaining World Cup broadcasting rights at significantly reduced costs.

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SportsApr 12

LA Stadium Workers Threaten World Cup Strike Over Working Conditions

Unite Here union representing 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers threatens to strike during World Cup matches over working conditions and ICE presence concerns.

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SportsMay 23

Chicago Bears Exploring Suburban Stadium Options

The Chicago Bears are reportedly considering suburban locations for a new stadium facility.

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SportsMay 22

SEC Leaders Meet in Destin to Discuss College Football Playoff and NIL Regulations

Southeastern Conference officials convened for meetings addressing college football playoff expansion, name-image-likeness rules, and potential governance changes.

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SportsApr 24

NASCAR Appoints First Non-France Family CEO as Jim France Steps Down

NASCAR undergoes historic leadership change with Steve O'Donnell becoming first CEO outside founding France family.

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SportsMar 6

Former World 100m Champion Fred Kerley Receives Two-Year Doping Ban

Fred Kerley, the former world 100-meter champion, has been banned from competition for two years due to an anti-doping whereabouts violation.

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SportsMar 5

Morocco Parts Ways with Coach Walid Regragui Three Months Before World Cup

Morocco has ended its relationship with head coach Walid Regragui, who led the team to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, just months before the next tournament.

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SportsMar 12

WNBA, Players Union Continue CBA Negotiations for Third Consecutive Day

The WNBA and its players' union met Thursday for a third straight day of collective bargaining agreement negotiations, with union leadership expressing optimism.

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