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NBA suspends Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, issues $30M fine for salary cap violations

The NBA has suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and fined the team $30M for cap violations, with additional reports citing a loss of five draft picks and a $700K fine for Kawhi Leonard.

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Consortium led by QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia in talks for Liverpool minority stake

A consortium led by Amit Bhatia is in talks to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC, with reports valuing the club at £4.5 billion as negotiations continue.

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Jul 21, 20261m readAI

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FIFA World Cup faces scrutiny over costs and logistical hurdles

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FIFA World Cup faces scrutiny over costs and logistical hurdles

As the largest World Cup in history begins, reports highlight how rising costs and travel hurdles are making the tournament increasingly inaccessible for the average fan.

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Jun 14, 20261m readAI

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Tuesday matches set new record for single-day FIFA World Cup attendance

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Tuesday matches set new record for single-day FIFA World Cup attendance

Four FIFA World Cup matches on Tuesday saw record-breaking daily attendance, according to ESPN, though official figures from the tournament governing body are still being confirmed.

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Jun 18, 20261m readAI

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US vs Belgium Round of 16 match sets record as most-watched US soccer telecast

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US vs Belgium Round of 16 match sets record as most-watched US soccer telecast

Preliminary data from Fox confirms the US vs. Belgium Round of 16 match is the most-watched soccer game in US history, signaling a major shift in domestic viewership trends.

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Jul 7, 20261m readAI

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FIFA plans to sell 20% stake in new World Cup investment subsidiary

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FIFA plans to sell 20% stake in new World Cup investment subsidiary

FIFA moves toward privatizing a 20% stake in its World Cup commercial operations, marking a significant shift in how the organization plans to generate future capital.

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Jul 29, 20261m readAI

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