National Women's Soccer League agrees to $5 million settlement over past mistreatment of players

CNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay $5 Million

The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league, set for debut

Unrivaled is ready for its closeup

ABC News - Jan. 17

CNN Ordered to Pay at Least $5 Million for Defaming Security Contractor

The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming star player

FIFA has suspended Panama's soccer federation president in the wake of fat-shaming comments he aimed at a star player on Panama's national team last May.

NBC News - Jan. 17

How a New League Is Changing the U.S. Women’s Basketball Game

With the launch of Unrivaled, more top-tier W.N.B.A. players than ever have elected to stay in the U.S. this offseason.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Rudy Giuliani reaches settlement deal to end $146 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani has reached a settlement agreement with the former Georgia election workers he owed almost $150 million to, according to a court filing Thursday.

NBC News - Jan. 16

The Piece of Soccer Equipment That Some Players Don’t Like to Wear

Shin pads date to the 1800s, but sizes, shapes and tastes have made them more divisive than ever.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

MLB international signing period: 5 players to know in the 2025 class

Roki Sasaki isn't the only important player in this class. These five prospects could also make a big impact on their future teams.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani reaches settlement over World Series rings, Florida condo

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani reached a settlement with two former Georgia election workers over ownership of his Florida condo and three World Series rings.

CBS News - Jan. 16

USMNT's John Tolkin taking big risk in Bundesliga move: Here's why it's one USA soccer player had to take

The defender, with four caps for the USMNT, will be trying to help the German club stay up

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

A group of high powered investors want to raise billions to form a new international basketball league, according to people familiar with the matter.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

The investors are looking to raise $5 billion to start a basketball league that could offer players equity to potentially lure them away from the NBA.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Why Mexico national soccer team scheduled friendly games vs. clubs Internacional, River Plate in South America

Mexico will field a team made up exclusively of players from Liga MX against the Brazilian and Argentine club in South America

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Hate and harassment targeted at players with religious, ethnic and national game identities | ADL

Hate was recorded in near half of online multiplayer sessions tested with religious, ethnic and national identity usernames, the ADL said.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

Ayraut, Shumate help No. 22 Michigan State women ease past Rutgers 70-60

Julia Ayrault and Emma Shumate scored 12 points apiece and No. 22 Michigan State slipped past Rutgers 70-60 on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Is transfer spending finally normal? Why a $100M player might be a thing of the past

Finances are stretched and clubs watch every penny now. Deflation is hitting the transfer market and it's why you won't see a massive deal anytime soon.

ESPN - Jan. 15

Mastercard Agrees to Settle Pay Discrimination Suit for $26 Million

The complaint accuses the company of underpaying female, Black and Hispanic employees compared with their male and white counterparts.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Women's basketball midseason awards: Why Hidalgo is the player of the year favorite

We break down the front-runners and top contenders for player, freshman and coach of the year, plus top transfers and All-Americans.

ESPN - Jan. 14

Trump's pick Pete Hegseth spars with Democrats over past comments

Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, will face questions about some of the negative stories that surfaced since Trump named him.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past

The report doesn't have material from his ex-wives or a woman who accused Hegseth of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has said that encounter was consensual, and prosecutors never filed charges.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Kings League's success explained: How Gerard Pique's project has become a popular new style of soccer

Brazil won the first edition of the Kings League World Cup Nations in Turin

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

The star player hoping to turn millions of TikTok followers into rugby fans

The US athlete and social media star helped attract record crowds as she made her English rugby debut.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal

The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López have agreed to terms on a 1-year contract

ABC News - Jan. 11

Vince McMahon, SEC reach deal over settlements

The SEC says it has settled charges against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon over his failure to disclose that he signed two settlement agreements worth $10.5 million with two women in order for them ...

ESPN - Jan. 10

Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for failing to disclose two payments made on behalf of ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

SEC charges former WWE boss Vince McMahon over undisclosed settlements with two women

Vince McMahon resigned last year as TKO Group Holdings executive chairman after a former WWE employee sued him for alleged sexual assault and trafficking.

CNBC - Jan. 10

McMahon to pay millions for failing to disclose settlements: SEC

Vince McMahon will pay $1.7 million to for failing to disclose two settlements he had with employees while he ran the WWE.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon Settles With S.E.C. Over Undisclosed Settlements

The former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment paid two women, one of whom accused him of assault.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Qatar Airways agrees £80m sponsorship deal for rugby union’s Nations Championship

Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport Inaugural Nations Championship is in London next year Qatar Airways has agreed a deal worth up to £80m to become title sponsors of the new ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Yankees agree to terms with four arbitration-eligible players

The Yankees announced they have come to terms with four of the five arbitration-eligible players on one-year contracts on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Kroger agrees to pay $110M to Kentucky in opioid settlement

The Kroger Co. has agreed to pay Kentucky $110 million to settle a lawsuit filed last year alleging it pumped millions of doses of opioids into the state over the course of more than a decade. ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Mets agree to terms with all six arbitration-eligible players

The Mets came to an agreement with all six of their arbitration-eligible players, signing each to a one-year contract and avoiding arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

After $95 Million Settlement, Apple Says It Never Sold Data From Siri

The tech giant, which has a reputation for prizing user privacy, denied that its voice assistant app collected information and used it to create marketing profiles.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Watkins? Bueckers? Betts? Hidalgo? Who’s women’s basketball’s Player of the Year leader?

The Athletic Chantel Jennings: Last season, the player of the year “debate” boiled down to: How close is the second-place vote-getter behind Caitlin Clark? So it felt like a more robust debate ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey

Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

USWNT coach Emma Hayes reveals plan for USA soccer for 2027 Women's World Cup and beyond

The USWNT will kick off the new year with a camp in Southern California and a new-look strategy aimed at player development

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status

The Defense Department agreed to a class-action settlement that may affect more than 35,000 LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ask, don’t tell” and ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Brent Rooker extension: Slugger agrees to five-year, $60 million deal with Athletics, per report

The extension will keep Rooker around as the A's move to Sacramento and, theoretically, Las Vegas

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality

The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

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