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U.S. women's soccer team files gender discrimination suit

by Scott Tong
Mar 11, 2019
The lawsuit against U.S. soccer claims the women were subject to "institutionalized gender discrimination" for years.
Alex Morgan #13 of United States and Carli Lloyd congratulate Megan Rapinoe #15 after a goal in the second half against the Mexico at BBVA Compass Stadium on April 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
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Zion Williamson's shoe: The business of college sports footwear

by Andy Uhler
Feb 22, 2019
Duke's Zion Williamson split his Nike shoe wide open in a game against rival North Carolina, injuring his knee.
Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after falling as his shoe breaks against Luke Maye #32 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 20, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina.
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As baseball's attendance and TV audience decline, its grassroots popularity is booming, study finds

by Ben Bradford
Feb 21, 2019
Reports of the national pastime's coming demise may be exaggerated.
A boy bats during baseball practice at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2018.
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Baseball sees a boost in players of all levels

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Feb 20, 2019
If you thought baseball was dead ... think again.
Cali Ann Kershaw throws out a ceremonial first pitch to her dad Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as brother Charley Kershaw sits on the mound before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium on July 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
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How much a Super Bowl ticket will cost you — and how it’s changed

by Danielle Chiriguayo and Rose Conlon
Feb 1, 2019
Spoilers: It costs more than you think.
Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots celebrates as he scores a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.
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How do you advertise a Super Bowl party without saying “Super Bowl?”

by Rickey Bevington
Jan 30, 2019
The NFL owns dozens of trademarks and isn’t afraid to go after anyone using them.
An exterior view of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where Super Bowl LIII will take place, is seen on Jan. 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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How Gritty went from local NHL mascot to lucrative phenomenon overnight

by Lindsay Christinee
Jan 24, 2019
We take a look at what the “acid trip of a mascot” is worth.
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty drops into the arena before the game against the New York Rangers at Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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NFL inks first leaguewide gambling sponsorship

by Andy Uhler
Jan 4, 2019
The NFL has partnered with casino operator Caesars Entertainment as the league’s first official casino sponsor.
The NFL draft has evolved over the years
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For the NFL and NBA, more points mean more money

by Andy Uhler
Jan 3, 2019
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend amid a scoring boom in football — and basketball as well.
Los Angeles Rams teammates Josh Reynolds #83 and Tyler Higbee #89 celebrate a touchdown during the highest-scoring Monday Night Football game ever on November 19, 2018.
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For big sporting events, when is a sellout a sellout?

by Andy Uhler
Nov 27, 2018
Teams can basically say whatever they want because there’s no standard.
The Dallas Cowboys including La'el Collins #71 and Cole Beasley #11 celebrate the fourth quarter touchdown by Dak Prescott #4 against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on November 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.
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