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Nick Saban to Congress: college sports is the biggest, baddest Ferrari’ going 150 mph toward the Grand Canyon. ‘Somebody needs to tap the brakes’

By Joey Cappelletti, Eddie Pells and The Associated PressJune 3, 2026

The two most powerful conferences in college sports just pulled the rug on Congress

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressJune 3, 2026

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The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues

By The Associated Press and Eddie PellsMarch 17, 2026

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Olympic champion Alyssa Lui has known Eileen Gu since they were kids: ‘I’m rooting for her always’

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressFebruary 25, 2026

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U.S. Olympian who Trump called ‘a real loser’ holds an ‘L’ to his head after a successful qualifying run

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressFebruary 20, 2026

A $2.8 billion settlement that lets schools directly pay athletes will change college sports forever. Here’s how

A $2.8 billion settlement that lets schools directly pay athletes will change college sports forever. Here’s how

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressJune 7, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley asks questions during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing

Republican Senator launches investigation into Jason Krasley, who landed a job at a top sex-abuse watchdog but was recently charged with sex abuse

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2025

An Alabama Crimson Tide running back runs the ball against Vanderbilt

College athletes are one step closer to pocketing millions of dollars—and they can begin applying for payments this month

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressOctober 8, 2024

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U.S. joins these other countries bringing AC units to Paris Olympics despite French effort to cool rooms with pipes underneath floors

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressJune 23, 2024

Sports stars lending legitimacy to crypto firms raises ethical questions when many fans can’t afford to lose

Sports stars lending legitimacy to crypto firms raises ethical questions when many fans can’t afford to lose

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressDecember 17, 2022

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‘We have kids sleeping in their cars’: Vail’s housing crisis endangers its future as the epicenter of ski culture

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2022

American families spend $700 a year on kids’ sports. Double-digit inflation is forcing them to make painful choices

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American families spend $700 a year on kids’ sports. Double-digit inflation is forcing them to make painful choices

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressNovember 3, 2022

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ESPN just sold the X Games to a private equity firm, ending an iconic 3-decade run

By Eddie Pells and The Associated PressOctober 26, 2022

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MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America's $19.2 billion in megagifts last year

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By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026

Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster

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By Preston ForeJune 27, 2026

Elon Musk on MacKenzie Scott giving away $26 billion of her fortune: 'Sadly,' it makes the world a worse place

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By Sydney LakeJune 29, 2026