National Sports
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Looking back at the sports gambling controversies throughout 2025, with NBA and MLB investigations leading way
From an NBA coach allegedly tied to the mob to MLB pitchers accused of fixing pitches, 2025 marked a year of major gambling scandals shaking professional and college sports.
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USC coach Lincoln Riley blames Notre Dame for ending 96-year rivalry with shocking scheduling change
The USC-Notre Dame college football rivalry won't return in 2026, and Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is pointing the finger at the Fighting Irish.
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'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match proves critical point about men in women's sports, ex-NFL kicker suggests
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely ripped the "Battle of the Sexes" event on Sunday, telling his followers not to believe "ignorant liberals" when it comes to men in women's sports.
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Arch Manning says there is 'no reason to leave' Texas, wants to further his development
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning said he has "no reason to leave" the school as rumors swirled about him possibly departing before 2026.
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Boxing star Anthony Joshua's friends identified as victims in deadly car crash
Anthony Joshua's friends were identified as the victims in a car crash in Nigeria that left the boxer injured on Monday, the country's president said.
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Jaxson Dart's father comes to son's defense after analyst questions Giants rookie's future with team
After ex-New York Giants quarterback Danny Kanell questioned whether Jaxson Dart is the team's future, the rookie's father came to his defense on social media.
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Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman shuts door on NFL interest, announces return to school
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman announced he's going to "run it back" with the school amid rumored interest from NFL teams.
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NASCAR star Denny Hamlin's father dies from injuries in house fire, officials say
A North Carolina house fire left the father of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin dead and his mother seriously hurt, officials said on Monday night.
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49ers wide receiver outs wife's 'expensive' lifestyle as he celebrates contract bonus
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne outed his wife as being "expensive" as he celebrated hitting an extra bonus with his play this season.
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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers gives blunt reaction to controversial no call in loss to Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers echoed the sentiments shared by NFL fans after watching the final play of their drive in their loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Pro wrestling legend offers stark warning to competitors about landing on their heads
Pro wrestling legend William Regal urged his contemporaries to take a word of advice from him -- stop landing on your head. He wrote a lengthy post on X.
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'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match sparks backlash from fans
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka's "Battle of the Sexes" match apppeared to fall flat with fans as the Australian star defeated the Bulgarian in Dubai.
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Boxing star Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria
British boxing star Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday, according to officials. Two people were killed.
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Tom Brady details 'warm embrace' from Bills fans in Buffalo return, including 'one-finger salute'
Tom Brady returned to the Buffalo Bills' home stadium for the first time since he retired from the NFL, and fans were still not happy to see him.
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Islanders' retaliation sparks mayhem during loss to Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders' matchup got chaotic in the second period after a tripping call led to a retaliatory move from Mat Barzal.
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Kawhi Leonard pours on 55 points to help Clippers top Pistons
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points as the team defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-99 on Sunday night.
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Bears star complains about crucial penalty against 49ers that took away turnover
Chicago Bears defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson complained about a crucial second quarter penalty that negated an interception during the team's loss.
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Ownership shifts reshape iconic sports teams as pro leagues expand and valuations surge in 2025
NBA teams changed hands, the WNBA expanded and new NWSL franchises were announced in a transformative year in U.S. pro sports landscape in 2025.
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