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WNBA touts 48% jump in regular-season crowds
WNBA regular-season attendance was up 48% over the 2023 season, the league announced, as the league averaged 9,807 fans per game in 2024.
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Helene hampers Broncos, forces ASU cancellation
Appalachian State has canceled its home football game scheduled for Saturday against Liberty due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Sources: Cowboys' Parsons has high ankle sprain
Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is dealing with a high left ankle sprain, while defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has a right midfoot sprain, sources told ESPN on Friday.
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Northern Illinois says no formal offer from MW
Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a "formal offer to consider a change" in its conference amid media reports that it could be a target of the Mountain West.
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Keown: The joy, sorrow and celebration of the final A's game in Oakland
In leaving Oakland, MLB is leaving behind the most diverse crowd in baseball -- one that came together for one last celebration.
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Adams out, Crosby, Munford doubtful for Raiders
The Raiders have ruled out star receiver Davante Adams for Sunday's game against the Browns, while edge rusher Maxx Crosby and right tackle Thayer Munford Jr. are both listed as doubtful.
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King awarded historic Congressional Gold Medal
Tennis great Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, becoming the first individual woman athlete to receive the honor.
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Cam Ward and Kyron Drones are cousins and training partners. And now they're opponents.
The Miami and Virginia Tech quarterbacks took winding paths to their Friday prime-time matchup.
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Martino: Messi available for Argentina WCQ return
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Lionel Messi is available to join the Argentina national team for the October international window for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.
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Slot coy on Salah, Van Dijk, TAA Liverpool future
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has remained tight-lipped on the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohammed Salah.
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Barça's Raphinha makes return to Brazil squad
Barcelona forward Raphinha will return to bolster Brazil's attack after being named in their squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.
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Guardiola confirms injured Rodri out for season
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Friday.
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Arteta: Title fight won't affect Pep friendship
Mikel Arteta has said his friendship with Pep Guardiola will not be affected by Arsenal and Manchester City's ongoing title rivalry.
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Despite down stats, Kelce says he's same player
Despite getting off to a slow start statistically this year, Travis Kelce says he's the same player.
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Sources: Saints' Boyd fined $4K for hit on Smith
Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd has been fined $4,600 for his hit on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith.
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Tebas backs Rodri's 'justified' player-strike threat
LaLiga president Javier Tebas says it "wouldn't surprise" him if players went on strike because of the fixture congestion.
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Why Pulisic is at his best with Milan, and are Barca doing enough to protect Yamal?
Christian Pulisic is on a hot streak for Milan. Plus, why Barcelona must be cautious with Lamine Yamal.
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He was the most famous strength coach in college football. Now, Scott Cochran opens up about his addiction
Scott Cochran was a rising star at Alabama and Georgia, while hiding what he calls an addiction to painkillers. Now sober and out of coaching, he tries to help others with similar struggles.
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UEFA hands Barça 1-game fans ban over racism
Barcelona have been banned from selling tickets to their fans for their next Champions League away game after their supporters were found guilty of racist behaviour during their match against AS Monaco, governing body UEFA said on Friday.
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What's next for the Chicago Sky, Angel Reese after Teresa Weatherspoon's exit?
The Sky seemed to be building for the future but surprisingly fired their coach Thursday. What does it mean for Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter?
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