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SportsApr 7

MLB Considers International Draft Amid System Concerns

Major League Baseball is examining potential changes to international player recruitment following issues in current system.

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SportsMar 21

WNBA reaches historic seven-year collective bargaining agreement with major pay increases

The WNBA and its players union agreed to a landmark seven-year deal featuring significant salary and benefit improvements.

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SportsMay 9

Padres Prospect Humberto Cruz Pleads Guilty to Human Smuggling Charge

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Humberto Cruz pleaded guilty to transporting undocumented immigrants and reportedly left for Mexico.

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SportsMay 9

Former Ohio University Coach Brian Smith Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Former Ohio University football coach Brian Smith has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination following his December firing.

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SportsMar 20

NFL Owners to Vote on Raiders Ownership Succession Plan

NFL owners will vote on a succession plan allowing Silver Lake executive Egon Durban to purchase majority stake in Raiders from Mark Davis.

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SportsApr 21

Churchill Downs Acquires Preakness Stakes Rights for $85 Million

Churchill Downs Inc. will purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes for $85 million, consolidating the first two Triple Crown races under one company.

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SportsApr 21

Wembanyama's Game 1 Performance Draws Comparisons to NBA Legends

Victor Wembanyama's dominant playoff debut has sparked comparisons to LeBron James alongside traditional links to Tim Duncan and David Robinson.

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SportsApr 21

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman Announces Retirement After 13 Years

Val Ackerman, who led the Big East Conference since 2013, has announced her retirement from the basketball league.

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SportsApr 15

NHL Season Nears End as Teams Jockey for Playoff Position and Draft Lottery Order

With the NHL regular season winding down, teams are fighting for playoff seeding while others position for the draft lottery.

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SportsMay 24

Texas Teen's Twin Brother Accepts Posthumous Diploma After Track Meet Death

Austin Metcalf's twin brother accepted his posthumous diploma at graduation, over a year after Austin was killed in an altercation at a track championship.

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SportsApr 20

Scientists Study Football Design Changes to Reduce Head Impact from Heading

New research reveals footballs could be redesigned to lessen brain impact from heading, while MPs examine barriers to youth sports participation.

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SportsMay 24

Alabama Softball Advances to Women's College World Series with Sweep of LSU

Alabama softball secured its 16th Women's College World Series berth by sweeping LSU in regional play, marking the team's third trip in four years.

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SportsMar 17

Chelsea Fined £10.75m and Given Suspended Transfer Ban for Rule Breaches

Chelsea received a record fine and suspended transfer ban from the Premier League for breaching financial reporting, investment and youth development rules.

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SportsMay 22

NFL Considered Multiple Teams for 2026 Season Opener Against Seahawks

The NFL evaluated the Giants, Bears, and Patriots as potential opponents for Seattle's 2026 opening night game before selecting a different matchup.

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SportsMay 22

Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Summer Travel Season

Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of the busy summer travel period as airlines prepare for increased passenger volumes.

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