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The NCAA Division I Board doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers.

Harbinger Sports Group, an investment group that includes former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, has bought a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of the team's move to Las Vegas in 2028.

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday after signing him to a one-year extension.

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is not expected to begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, a source told ESPN.

Myles Garrett's new home is with the Los Angeles Rams, meaning he won't be needing his Cleveland house anymore.

The Protect College Sports Act is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess, a congressional source told ESPN on Thursday.

President Donald Trump feted Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the team "one of the great brands anywhere in the world" during a Rose Garden event.

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was not with the team due to a personal matter on Thursday night when it started a series against the Detroit Tigers.

Tennessee State athletic director Mikki Allen was placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation that was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school.

The Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego on Thursday in exchange for signing bonus pool considerations.