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Cathy Engelbert hopes her WNBA retirement won’t need overtime

The WNBA commissioner is scheduled to retire Dec. 31, but says she’ll stay if the search runs into 2027.

4 Sources, 2h ago, first seen 2h ago

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Report: Brett Yormark’s next job comes with AC Milan and a stadium-sized to-do list

Reports put Yormark atop RedBird’s new Milan company, encompassing AC Milan, a proposed stadium and ambitions beyond soccer.

5 Sources, 2h ago, updated 2h ago

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NBA announces multiyear All-Star production partnership with Fanatics Studios

The NBA says the collaboration starts at All-Star 2027 in Phoenix, covering competitions and in-arena events.

3 Sources, 18h ago, first seen 18h ago

Technology

Outlook outage blocks inbox access for users worldwide, The Verge reports

Microsoft says it’s rerouting traffic and restarting servers after reporting elevated infrastructure load across multiple regions.

40 Sources, 32m ago, updated 32m ago

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More than 100 MLB Advanced Media workers vote to unionize, Sports Business Journal reports

Sports Business Journal reports MLB content employees are unionizing with the Writers Guild of America East.

3 Sources, 23h ago, updated 23h ago

MLB media employees unionize under Writers Guild of America

Sports

Randy Levine’s college sports plea has three sports’ worth of urgency

The Senate-approved Protect College Sports Act faces uncertain House prospects despite fresh appeals from the Yankees president and SenateCommerce.

4 Sources, 18h ago, updated 18h ago

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Manchester United finalising Mauricio Pochettino deal if Michael Carrick is replaced, The Athletic reports

David Ornstein reports United are working on terms with Pochettino’s camp but have not contacted U.S. officials.

44 Sources, 1h ago, updated 1h ago

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Tennessee men’s basketball takes collective bargaining for a practice run

Tennessee’s model agreement covers pay, transfers and health protections without changing what players are paid or how they’re treated.

8 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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LeBron and Durant reportedly back a high school league with equity in play

Futures Basketball League reportedly plans 12 teams for April 2027, with a possible NIL equity option for eligible players.

5 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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PWHL names four expansion teams, from Detroit Clutch to Vegas Vanguards, TSN reports

Sports Business Journal reports PWHL expansion teams will wear city-branded jerseys before adding logos in year two.

6 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

Sports

Tom Brady leaves Birmingham City while they're sitting pretty

The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s Birmingham stint is over, with the club top of English football’s second tier.

11 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

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CFP to expand to 24 teams in 2027, per ESPN sources

ESPN sources say the five-year, nearly $1.7 billion agreement eliminates Power 4 conference championship games.

39 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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Mike Tirico to miss Bears-Buccaneers broadcast with health issue; Noah Eagle to fill in

Eagle will join Cris Collinsworth for the Nov. 8 edition of “Sunday Night Football” in Chicago.

11 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

Noah Eagle to fill in for Mike Tirico on 'Sunday Night Football' due to undisclosed health issue

Sports

UNC paid more than $914,000 to investigate allegations against football staffers

UNC’s legal bills show work dating to July 9, weeks before the university publicly announced its investigation.

2 Sources, 5d ago, first seen 5d ago

UNC Paid $914K for Football Probe That Began Earlier Than Known

Sports

LIV golfers face uncertain PGA Tour return as league ceases operations

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp says the Tour won’t reinstate its Returning Member Program.

2 Sources, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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BYU-Utah’s top-10 ‘Holy War’ gets a 10 a.m. local kickoff

ESPN scheduled the November 7 game at Rice-Eccles Stadium for ABC’s noon Eastern television slot.

3 Sources, 6d ago, updated 6d ago

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Bill Simmons allegedly placed $21,800 in proxy bets through FanDuel

Massachusetts regulators are investigating 22 wagers and plan a hearing on how FanDuel handled the situation.

2 Sources, 6d ago, first seen 6d ago

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FIFA reportedly seeks under-23 limit for women's Olympic football

FIFA reportedly cites fixture congestion and senior players' workloads in seeking the Olympic eligibility change.

2 Sources, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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FIFA may face legal action over 2027 Women’s World Cup prize money

Women’s players could take legal action if prize money lacks proportional parity with men; FIFPRO backed a pay-parity letter.

2 Sources, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Arkansas and SMU are first with jersey and field sponsors in EA Sports College Football

Arkansas has Tyson Foods and Walmart branding in the game, while SMU has Texas Capital jersey patches.

2 Sources, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Cathy Engelbert hopes her WNBA retirement won’t need overtime

Report: Brett Yormark’s next job comes with AC Milan and a stadium-sized to-do list

NBA announces multiyear All-Star production partnership with Fanatics Studios

Outlook outage blocks inbox access for users worldwide, The Verge reports

More than 100 MLB Advanced Media workers vote to unionize, Sports Business Journal reports

Randy Levine’s college sports plea has three sports’ worth of urgency

Manchester United finalising Mauricio Pochettino deal if Michael Carrick is replaced, The Athletic reports

Tennessee men’s basketball takes collective bargaining for a practice run

LeBron and Durant reportedly back a high school league with equity in play

PWHL names four expansion teams, from Detroit Clutch to Vegas Vanguards, TSN reports

Tom Brady leaves Birmingham City while they're sitting pretty

CFP to expand to 24 teams in 2027, per ESPN sources

Mike Tirico to miss Bears-Buccaneers broadcast with health issue; Noah Eagle to fill in

UNC paid more than $914,000 to investigate allegations against football staffers

LIV golfers face uncertain PGA Tour return as league ceases operations

BYU-Utah’s top-10 ‘Holy War’ gets a 10 a.m. local kickoff

Bill Simmons allegedly placed $21,800 in proxy bets through FanDuel

FIFA reportedly seeks under-23 limit for women's Olympic football

FIFA may face legal action over 2027 Women’s World Cup prize money

Arkansas and SMU are first with jersey and field sponsors in EA Sports College Football

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Cathy Engelbert hopes her WNBA retirement won’t need overtime

Report: Brett Yormark’s next job comes with AC Milan and a stadium-sized to-do list

NBA announces multiyear All-Star production partnership with Fanatics Studios

Outlook outage blocks inbox access for users worldwide, The Verge reports

More than 100 MLB Advanced Media workers vote to unionize, Sports Business Journal reports

Randy Levine’s college sports plea has three sports’ worth of urgency

Manchester United finalising Mauricio Pochettino deal if Michael Carrick is replaced, The Athletic reports

Tennessee men’s basketball takes collective bargaining for a practice run

LeBron and Durant reportedly back a high school league with equity in play

PWHL names four expansion teams, from Detroit Clutch to Vegas Vanguards, TSN reports

Tom Brady leaves Birmingham City while they're sitting pretty

CFP to expand to 24 teams in 2027, per ESPN sources

Mike Tirico to miss Bears-Buccaneers broadcast with health issue; Noah Eagle to fill in

UNC paid more than $914,000 to investigate allegations against football staffers

LIV golfers face uncertain PGA Tour return as league ceases operations

BYU-Utah’s top-10 ‘Holy War’ gets a 10 a.m. local kickoff

Bill Simmons allegedly placed $21,800 in proxy bets through FanDuel

FIFA reportedly seeks under-23 limit for women's Olympic football

FIFA may face legal action over 2027 Women’s World Cup prize money

Arkansas and SMU are first with jersey and field sponsors in EA Sports College Football