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A'ja Wilson is a five-time MVP! How does her run compare? - ESPN: As Wilson wins her fifth MVP, we compare where her dominance ranks among pro sports' all-time ...
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Former Blue Jays Pitcher Dies After ‘Torturous Battle’ at 45: The professional baseball player’s wife said he died Tuesday after a “really ...
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The billionaire who helped push Macklemore off Ed Sheeran’s tour: How Robert Kraft built his power
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Key FactsKraft Plans $2 Million Donation After Macklemore Appeal
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Robert Kraft announced Wednesday that he intends to donate $2 million toward causes supporting people affected by the war in Gaza.
- Kraft said Ed Sheeran had already asked him for $2 million before Macklemore publicly challenged him.
- Macklemore said he would donate his $1 million earnings as Sheeran’s opening act to six organizations aiding Palestinians.
- No replacement opening acts were listed for Sheeran’s September 25 and 26 performances at Gillette Stadium.
Women's sport could help to close the leadership gender gap: Women's professional sport is growing, with the market set to reach $3 billion this year ...
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SEC files suit vs. LSU over school's intent to play pro athletes - ESPN: The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU the school's "unequivocal intent" to utilize ...
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Jonny Brownlee retires from triathlon at 36: Jonny Brownlee, a former Olympic triathlon champion and six-time world champion, says "it's over for professional ...
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Wanted: A new WNBA commissioner. She must be everything to everyone: She must be approachable, charismatic and respected in the boardroom. The standard for ...
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Big Ten adopts rule barring players with pro contracts from returning to play: The Big Ten has become the first conference to ban football players who have ...
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The ‘Summer of Sports’ Doesn’t Have to End. Here Are 5 Events and Leagues to Tune Into, Right Now.
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Jonas Glutz and the Future of Swiss Wrestling 🤼 Jonas Glutz is the youngest wrestler at this year's Kilchberg wrestling festival ... Show more
“We coddle professional sports.”@DKThomp breaks down the conditions that allow sports owners to swindle over cities and fans.
Kelsie Whitmore is done explaining that women play professional baseball—it's 2026.
The no. 1 draft pick for Women’s Pro Baseball League is here to play ... Show more
Düsseldorfer EG: Why DEG won't permanently return to Brehmstraße: The Düsseldorfer EG's season opener at their old venue was a pleasant afternoon ...
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'Below 2700, Chess Doesn't Pay': England's No. 1 Nikita Vitiugov Quits Professional Game
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The Korea Times Aug 22
No path for girls in baseball? This 12-year-old is making one: Baseball runs deep in Gwangju. The Tigers, based in the city, have won 12 championships in the 45 ...
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'It Means Everything': Women's Professional Baseball League Makes Thrilling Debut
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Alaphilippe says "goodbye" to professional cycling 🚴 Julian Alaphilippe is retiring from elite cycling with immediate effect ... Show more
Lakers set for $12.5 billion sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger in record deal: If approved, the transaction will see the Lakers occupy the top two spots on the list ...
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Key FactsIger and Kushner: Friendship Leads to Lakers Purchase
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- In early 2018, Willow Bay, Iger’s wife, and Karlie Kloss became friends through a shared connection to Estée Lauder.
- Kloss asked Iger to meet her then-boyfriend Joshua Kushner, the founder of investment firm Thrive Capital.
- At their first lunch at Marea in Manhattan, Iger said he immediately connected with Kushner; the two men are 34 years apart.
- Iger and Kushner were seen with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver at the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament; in August 2026, they were buying the Los Angeles Lakers.
Humble, extremely smart, easy to connect with. I quickly learned that he has a lot of wisdom of his own.— Bob Iger, in a phone interview on Wednesday, describing his impression of Joshua Kushner.
The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut: The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco ...
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Sarah Hodel and Rachel Koehler arrived at Robin Roberts Stadium more than four hours before the first game of the Women’s Professional Baseball League ... Show more
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd – The Press Democrat
Women’s Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd – The Press Democrat
Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars on Friday at his Presidential Center in Chicago. This was the first professional sport to use the ... Show more
Tim Tszyu talks his new performance outlook and the colour of his next Ferrari: As he prepares for a career-defining showdown with Errol Spence Jr. ...
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Born without a right hand, Apgar set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
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Why Mets pitcher Zac Thornton dropped the 'h' at the end of his first name: The rookie lefthander had gone by Zach for his entire professional baseball career.
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Report: Jacob Tobey out as Spurs announcer after viral allegations: The San Antonio Spurs have parted ways with play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey after an ...
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“Professional sports are all about mindset. It’s the little things that matter, not just Gucci, Gucci, cappuccino! Maybe we’re still world-class when it comes ... Show more
Women's Pro Baseball League reveals Boston team name, logo: Boston is one of the four inaugural teams in the league, which will play its entire first season in ...
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Johnson grad Kayson Cunningham selected to MLB Futures Game: San Antonio native and Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Kayson Cunningham was selected to the MLB ...
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The White House will host its first professional sports event, UFC Freedom 250, for America's 250th anniversary, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ... Show more
Elon Musk is poised to become the first trillionaire. Just how much money is $1 trillion?
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Shinnosuke Abe, the manager of the Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team, was arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter at their ... Show more
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like olympics but on steroids | #culturecordcutter what happens when sports stop banning drugs? in the enhanced games athletes can openly use substances prohibited in most ... Show more
Jason Collins opened a door. Many LGBTQ athletes still don’t feel safe walking through it more than a decade later
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40 years after their dream baseball season, bat boy donates kidney to Santa Rosa man who played on the squad
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Ted Turner managed one Braves game — and forever changed professional sports: Ted Turner, the media tycoon who died Wednesday, had a unique business sense that ...
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How To Watch ESPN Unlimited Online For Free, Streaming, Free Trial: ESPN Unlimited doesn't have a free trial. However, there's a clever way to stream ...
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people.com May 15
Charles Barkley is calling out what he describes as a “homophobic society,” classifying anyone who believes there are no gay players in professional sports as ... Show more
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Charles Barkley reflects on Jason Collins' legacy while addressing the lack of acceptance for gay athletes in professional sports.
Ted Turner wasn't just a media mogul, he was also a sports legend, owning several sports organizations, including the Atlanta Braves baseball team ... Show more
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
CNN founder Ted Turner, a pioneer of cable TV news, dies at 87
Key FactsTed Turner: Media Visionary and Global Philanthropist
May 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Ted Turner transformed television news by launching CNN, the world’s first continuous 24-hour news channel.
- His media empire included TBS, sports franchises, and several popular cable networks for movies and cartoons.
- Turner was a committed philanthropist who established the United Nations Foundation and promoted environmental causes.
- He battled Lewy body dementia in later years and died peacefully at age 87, survived by his large family.
Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement," Mark Thompson, Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, said in a statement. "He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world."— Mark Thompson, Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, in a statement accompanying CNN's obituary coverage of Ted Turner's death.
Rugbypass May 07
Cornish Pirates target PREM after securing 'first of its kind' US investment: Cornish Pirates have brought in external backing from the United States in a deal ...
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Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani banned for 2 PSL editions over ‘failure to honour commitments’
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The professional sports gamblers being hunted down by the bookies
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OpinionHow Much Is a Home Team Worth?: As wealthy owners threaten to relocate their franchises to secure stadium subsidies, a new bill, the Home Team Act ...
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces bill that could keep the Padres in San Diego
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The Athletic Mar 18
Over 30 years in professional baseball 👏
A well-deserved win for Omar López 🇻🇪
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André Schürrle wanted to get out of the "hamster wheel": At just 29 years old, André Schürrle ended his football career - | as a World Champion ...
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Mavericks Miriam Adelson political donations: Dallas Mavericks owner Miriam Adelson tops all Texas pro sports owners, including Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ...
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forbesafrica.com Feb 23
Professional sport has long been dominated by men, both on and off the field. But Akhona Makalima continues to redefine what leadership in the game looks like ... Show more
Dudley's £9 million ice rink will move a step closer tonight: Plans to build a £9 million ice rink in Dudley town centre are expected to take a major step ...
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The South African, the professional pole-dancer and how cricket is offering hope in war-torn Ukraine
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Why Cade Arrambide is ready to take the next step as LSU baseball’s starting catcher
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With Missions leaving, what will happen to Wolff Stadium?: Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium has been the baseball team's home since 1994 ...
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planetrugby Jan 24
ICE Boston arrests former professional baseball player on fentanyl trafficking charges
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EWN Jan 22
SA franchises shift focus back to URC as playoff race heats up: The Lions will line up against the Ospreys in Wales, and the Bulls will go up against Edinburgh ...
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Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers: The Mike Tomlin era with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head ...
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Key FactsMike Tomlin Ends 19-Year Steelers Coaching Run
Jan 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Mike Tomlin resigned as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 13, 2026.
- During his 19 seasons, he never posted a losing record and won Super Bowl XLIII in 2008.
- Tomlin amassed 193 wins and 114 losses while leading the team to 13 playoff appearances.
- His departure represents only the fourth head coaching change for the Steelers since 1969.
It is hard for me to put into words the level of respect and appreciation I have for Coach Tomlin.— Steelers President Art Rooney II on Mike Tomlin's resignation as head coach.
Daily Sabah Jan 16
Trump exempts athletes from visa bans for major US sports: The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major ...
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Vanity Fair Jan 15
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Getting Conservatives Hot and Bothered: “Watching Gay Porn Is the New SJW Fetish”
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Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie explains why he thinks prediction markets are threatening college and professional sports ... Show more
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A's Running into Issue with 'Las Vegas Athletics' Trademark: The A's are running into a bit of an issue with their move to Las Vegas
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Exclusive: Brits say taxpayer shouldn’t bail out struggling football and rugby clubs
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White Sox make unexpected move, sign Japanese star Munetaka Murakami: The Chicago White Sox, not expected to be key players in offseason free agency ...
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The most notable moments from the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial against the LA Angels
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Teamwork makes the dream work - | these 104 skydivers have clearly demonstrated that 🪂🤩 #skydiving #weltrekord #rekord #profisport #florida
Serena Williams Says Being On A GLP-1 'Doesn’t Take Away From Who I Am As A Professional Athlete'
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NCAA does U-turn on plan letting college athletes bet on pro games: Division I NCAA schools have voted to rescind a rule that would have allowed college athletes ...
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Serena Williams Says Being On A GLP-1 'Doesn’t Take Away From Who I Am As A Professional Athlete'
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The Athletic Nov 21 25
Trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore is ready to be the face of women’s professional baseball
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Sports ‘Around Town’ schedule for Lexington, Kentucky, for Nov. 12-18, 2025: College, high school and pro sports events in Lexington, Kentucky ...
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