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ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.

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ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a sports streaming platform

The platform will include games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR and college sports, including the men's and women's NCAA Tournament, as well as golf, tennis and the FIFA World Cup.

February 06, 2024
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New York Yankees' Babe Ruth hits a baseball in this undated photo.

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What's behind people's enduring interest in Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth would have been 129 this week. Baseball has changed over the years, but one thing that has endured is fans' fascination with one of the greatest sluggers ever to set foot on the diamond.

February 06, 2024
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  • Joe Hernandez
Atlanta Falcons president, Greg Beadles, left, head coach Raheem Morris, center, and general manager Terry Fontenot, right, pose after an NFL football news conference, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Atlanta.

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Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'

Raheem Morris is motivated to make the most of his second chance as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. Specifically, Morris wants to help the Falcons achieve something they couldn't when he was on their staff seven years ago.

February 06, 2024
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The 2026 World Cup Match Schedule for Atlanta

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Atlanta to host eight matches, including a semifinal, during World Cup 2026

FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday afternoon and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches — including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match, and a semifinal match.

February 06, 2024
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  • Collin Kelley
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, FIFA announced on Sunday.

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The 2026 World Cup final will take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium

The complex home to the New York Jets and Giants and located in East Rutherford, N.J., will be renamed the New York New Jersey Stadium during the July 19 final.

February 04, 2024
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  • Emma Bowman
Taylor Swift's likely attendance at this year's Super Bowl — in support of boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce — has inspired dozens of prop bets about the pop star.

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How often will Taylor Swift be shown during the Super Bowl? Now you can bet on it

The tectonic collision of two entertainment powerhouses — the NFL and Taylor Swift — dominated TV screens this fall. Now, sportsbooks are looking for their bite at the apple.

February 04, 2024
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  • Becky Sullivan
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates as she walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska on Jan. 27.

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Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark

The University of Iowa senior has been sparking long lines for her autograph, selling out arenas and skyrocketing the cost of tickets.

February 03, 2024
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  • Juliana Kim
The famous napkin is to be offered by Bonhams from March 18 to 27.

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Napkin used to secure Messi's first contract with FC Barcelona to be sold at auction

Soccer star Lionel Messi's first unofficial contract with FC Barcelona was done on a napkin. It's now going to auction with a starting bid of nearly $400,000.

February 02, 2024
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  • Diba Mohtasham
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Taylor Swift after a 17-10 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 28, 2024 in Baltimore.

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Here's why conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl are spreading

Swift's popularity is being twisted into a threat by a contingent of far-right, Donald Trump-supporting conservatives. "Is Swift a front for a covert political agenda?" asked a Fox News host.

February 02, 2024
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  • Shannon Bond
Christopher Eubanks of the US celebrates after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in a men's singles match on day eight of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 10, 2023.

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Chris Eubanks is replacing an injured Taylor Fritz for the US Davis Cup team against Ukraine

Chris Eubanks is replacing an injured Taylor Fritz in the lineup for the United States against Ukraine in the Davis Cup. The 32nd-ranked Eubanks reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon last year.

February 01, 2024
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The Atlanta Vibe after winning the very first PVF match on January 25, 2024. Kacie Evans is in the front row at the far right.

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Atlanta's newest professional sports team, the Atlanta Vibe, hosts home opener Thursday

The Atlanta Vibe will play its first-ever home game Thursday at Gas South Arena in Duluth.

February 01, 2024
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  • Peter Biello
Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart is one of four NHL players charged in connection with an alleged assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.

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4 NHL players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the N.J. Devils and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames are charged in an alleged assault by members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.

January 31, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Patrick Cantlay finishes the first round at Torrey Pines, at the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament in San Diego on Jan. 24. He is a member of the PGA Tour board, which unanimously approved a $3 billion deal with an investment group.

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PGA Tour strikes a $3 billion deal with a sports owners investment group

The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises.

January 31, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Nathan Chen competes at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Beijing. Chen and the rest of Team USA are now gold medal winners in the team event following a doping decision against Russian Kamila Valieva.

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  • Sports

After Russian doping decision, the U.S. suddenly has 9 new Olympic golden medalists

A doping ruling Monday cleared the way for the International Olympic Committee to award U.S. athletes their first-ever team gold medal in figure skating for their performance in Beijing in 2022.

January 30, 2024
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  • Brian Mann
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrate after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium in Maryland on Sunday.

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  • Arts & Life

Another Super Bowl bet emerges: Can Taylor Swift make it from her Tokyo show in time?

The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has a show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes.

January 30, 2024
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