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Phillies Star Bryce Harper’s Cryptic Social Media Post Sparks Worry

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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper has already expressed concern about the chances of an MLB labor stoppage that could threaten part or all of the 2027 campaign. And now, his latest post on social media is only strengthening those fears. Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper Stokes Fears Of Impending MLB Lockout With Latest Social Media […] The post Phillies Star Bryce Harper’s Cryptic Social Media Post Sparks Worry appeared first on HEAVY.

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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers takes savage player safety dig at owners on international games

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Fans have tried to slap a label on Aaron Rodgers for decades, but it never quite sticks. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will inevitably unleash some incendiary statement that raises speculation and evokes outrage from pundits. Nobody quite knows who will be in the line of fire, however. There […] The post Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers takes savage player safety dig at owners on international games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL 18-game season ‘highly unlikely’ by 2027, per report

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Despite the NFL’s best efforts, it appears the league won’t be moving towards an 18-game regular season by 2027. According to a report by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, citing a source familiar with the situation, an expansion to 18 regular-season games is “highly unlikely” for the 2027-28 season, though “still not impossible.” The NFL…

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NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees

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The NFL has avoided a worst-case scenario with its referees after a new collective bargaining agreement was approved Friday. The NFL Referees Association approved an agreement with the NFL on Friday on a new seven-year labor deal. The agreement means there will be no replacement officials when the NFL kicks off this fall. League officials … The post NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cameron Brink reveals stunning behind-the-scenes look of ‘best shoot day’

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Cameron Brink is taking fans behind-the-scenes for her sit-down with Interview Mag. The Los Angeles Sparks star sat down with the magazine to talk about her life as an WNBA player, the future of the game, and everything in between. Brink shared several clothing changes she went through for the shoot which included a leopard […] The post Cameron Brink reveals stunning behind-the-scenes look of ‘best shoot day’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sophie Cunningham sheds light on viral comment about her contract

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$665,000 would mean a lifetime to a lot of people. It’s not enough to satisfy Indiana Fever Sophie Cunningham, however. Cunningham went viral after admitting that she was frustrated by her new 1-year, $665,000 contract with the Indian Fever. “I’m not even gonna lie to you, though, it’s a little, kind of, frustrating,” Cunningham said … The post Sophie Cunningham sheds light on viral comment about her contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap

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The pending $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres is already reshaping conversations around MLB’s next collective bargaining agreement, with some within the sport questioning how the record-setting price impacts the league’s push for a salary cap. One anonymous executive acknowledged the challenge the sale presents in future negotiations, saying, “I’m just glad that […] The post Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever's Stephanie White Makes Admission After Challenging Offseason

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The 2025 WNBA season was Stephanie White’s first year back as the Indiana Fever head coach. Previously, she was the Fever’s assistant coach from 2011 to 2014. She then became head coach for the 2015 and 2016 seasons before joining Vanderbilt to coach the Commodores.  Despite dealing with ...

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NFL makes move amid threat of worst-case officials scenario

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The NFL has initiated contingency measures as the potential for a labor dispute with the NFL Referees Association grows, with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on May 31, 2026. In a memo distributed to teams on Wednesday, the league confirmed it has begun onboarding replacement officials. Several candidates have already completed mandatory […] The post NFL makes move amid threat of worst-case officials scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA’s Cathy Engelbert gives sharp response to question about her job

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was beaming with pride as she welcomed the latest batch of rookies in the WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York on Monday. For a stretch, Engelbert had a tension-filled relationship with the players as the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association went back and forth in […] The post WNBA’s Cathy Engelbert gives sharp response to question about her job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everything we know about WNBA broadcast plans across its 6 national network partners

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The WNBA is full-steam ahead for the 2026 season after finally inking a new collective bargaining agreement last month. Fans will be in for an overhaul of the viewing experience this year, as NBC and Prime Video join the league’s assemblage of partners as an extension of the NBA’s new 11-year media rights package. The…

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Sabrina Ionescu unsurprisingly gets core qualifying offer from Liberty

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Major changes came for the WNBA as they and the WNBPA reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). One of those changes is that the best players in the league can now make so much more money than they could have under the previous CBA — with teams being able to offer […] The post Sabrina Ionescu unsurprisingly gets core qualifying offer from Liberty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fever Star Caitlin Clark Receives Huge Raise After New WNBA CBA

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After the WNBA and WNBPA reached a new tentative collective bargaining agreement on March 21, several stars like Caitlin Clark are reportedly set to have a bump in salary.According to Spotrac, Clark signed a four-year, $338,056 contract after getting drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in 2024. She earned $76,535 as a rookie, which […] The post Fever Star Caitlin Clark Receives Huge Raise After New WNBA CBA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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