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SportsMar 19

AFC Halts 2031, 2035 Asian Cup Bidding Due to FIFA Calendar Changes

The Asian Football Confederation suspended bidding for its 2031 and 2035 men's tournaments after FIFA requested the event move to even-numbered years.

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SportsMar 9

Charles Oliveira defeats Max Holloway to claim BMF title at UFC 326

Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway to win the BMF championship belt at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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SportsApr 16

MLB honors Jackie Robinson's legacy on 79th anniversary of breaking color barrier

Major League Baseball commemorated Jackie Robinson Day with all players, coaches and umpires wearing his No. 42 jersey number.

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SportsApr 12

WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum Signs One-Year Contract with Los Angeles Sparks

All-star guard Kelsey Plum has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Sparks.

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SportsApr 15

Former Alabama Football Player to Plead Guilty in $20M NFL Identity Fraud Case

Luther Davis and partner allegedly impersonated NFL players including Michael Penix to fraudulently obtain nearly $20 million in loans.

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SportsMay 4

Separate Flight Incidents Involve Passenger Misconduct and Emergency Door Opening

Two unrelated aviation incidents occurred involving passenger misconduct on commercial flights.

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SportsApr 2

Pioneer Women's Basketball Programs Fade as Money Reshapes College Sports

Schools like Immaculata, Delta State and Queens College that dominated early women's basketball now struggle to compete as big-budget programs take over.

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SportsMar 26

Barry Bonds Says Steinbrenner Ultimatum Prevented Yankees Move

Hall of Fame slugger Barry Bonds revealed that a contract ultimatum from late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner led him to sign with San Francisco instead.

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SportsApr 14

Severe storms hit Plains and Midwest, with more weather threats expected Tuesday

Severe storms caused injuries and damage across Kansas and other Plains states Monday, with forecasters warning of continued severe weather threats Tuesday.

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SportsMar 26

Everton and Nottingham Forest Consider Legal Action Against Chelsea Over Premier League Sanctions

Multiple Premier League clubs are exploring legal challenges against Chelsea following the league's sanctions for undisclosed payments.

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SportsMar 7

Formula 1 Reportedly Delays Decision on Middle East Races Amid Regional Tensions

F1 appears to postpone ruling on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races scheduled for April amid ongoing Middle East conflict.

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SportsMar 25

Florida Attorney General Threatens Legal Action Over NFL's Rooney Rule

Florida's AG gave the NFL until May 1 to drop the Rooney Rule, warning of civil rights enforcement actions under state law.

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SportsMar 25

Two Separate Legal Disputes Emerge Involving Sports Figures Named Thomas

Yale faces legal issues over recorded conversations with strength coach, while MLB Hall of Famer Frank Thomas sues White Sox over jersey likeness rights.

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SportsMar 16

WNBA collective bargaining talks continue into seventh day without agreement

The WNBA and players union have extended negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement into a seventh day without reaching a deal.

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SportsMar 25

MLB Introduces Automated Ball-Strike System as Part of Recent Rule Changes

Major League Baseball has implemented an automated replay review system for calling balls and strikes, continuing recent efforts to modernize the game.

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