Category: Series
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College Sports’ Blurriest Line Yet: Pro Athletes Playing Amateur
College sports drew a line between amateur and professional athletes for generations. Now former NFL, NBA and WNBA players are trying to cross back over — and judges are increasingly deciding whether conferences can stop them.
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Why the Commanders Are Selling Redskins Gear Again — And It’s Not About Bringing the Name Back
The Redskins name is back in the Commanders team store — but not because Washington plans to restore it. The franchise says limited merchandise sales are designed to preserve trademark rights and keep the old branding under team control.
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Where Caitlin Clark Ranks in the 2026 WNBA: A Statistical Breakdown
Caitlin Clark is producing career-best numbers in 2026, ranking near the top of the WNBA in scoring and assists. But turnovers and defensive metrics complicate the case for placing her among the league’s very best.
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The Rangers Blew Up Their Support Staff Because the Old Plan Wasn’t Working
The Rangers called it a retool, but after a 34-39-9 season, the changes went far beyond the roster. New York overhauled its performance staff, lost a legendary goalie coach, and is still searching for the scoring depth it needs.
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While the WNBA Fights Over Sophie Cunningham, Maryland Quietly Stays the Course
While Sophie Cunningham and the WNBA fight a national battle over transgender athletes, Maryland has quietly stayed the course. Five years of legislation aimed at changing the state’s girls’ sports policy have ended without a floor vote.
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Who Actually Paid for the New M&T Bank Stadium
The Ravens recently completed a $489 million renovation of M&T Bank Stadium, funded largely by public bonds from a 2022 state law. Team President Sashi Brown thanked Maryland residents and politicians. The Ravens retain all revenue from the stadium, while taxpayers face questions about the project’s returns on their investment.
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3 Bold Predictions for the Rangers’ Bounce-Back Season
After two straight seasons outside the playoffs, the Rangers enter 2026-27 with something to prove. Here are three bold predictions for New York’s bounce-back season — from a Gabe Perreault explosion to a healthier roster finally paying dividends.
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Camden Yards Emerges as Front-Runner for 2030 MLB All-Star Game, 37 Years After Its Last Turn
Baltimore may host the 2030 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking its first since 1993. Although the Orioles have not submitted a formal bid, support is growing due to the ballpark’s renovations and city incentives. Economic projections are tempered by skepticism about actual tourism impact versus initial estimates.
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The Knicks Aren’t Hiding From the Group of Death — They’re Embracing It
The defending champion Knicks drew the NBA Cup’s toughest group. Instead of fearing the road through Philadelphia, Indiana, Cleveland and Miami, New York has every reason to embrace it.
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3 Bold Predictions for the Knicks’ Title Defense
The Knicks enter 2026-27 as defending champions with a target on their backs. Here are three bold predictions for Jalen Brunson, New York’s center rotation, and where the Knicks finish in the East.
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