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National political reporter Salena Zito on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders' 'Fight Oligarchy' tour and Stephen A. Smith's floated 2028 presidential run.
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Report - Arbiter ruled for NFL in grievance vs. NFLPA on RB advice - ESPN
An arbiter in February ruled in favor of the NFL in a grievance that the NFL Players Association, including then-president JC Tretter, encouraged running backs to «exaggerate» injuries to increase leverage during contract disputes.
Caitlin Clark to miss All-Star Game, 3-point contest - ESPN
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not participate in this weekend's WNBA All-Star events, she announced via the team Thursday, after she suffered a right groin injury Tuesday.
Jon Rahm - Bad timing, frustration led to snippy comment at fan - ESPN
Jon Rahm downplayed a terse interaction with a fan during the first round of The Open Championship on Thursday, crediting the situation to unfortunate timing and his ensuing reaction to frustration.
Vikings' Jordan Addison pleads to lesser charge in DUI case - ESPN
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison pleaded no contest Thursday to a lesser charge to resolve a 2024 DUI citation, his attorney said. The plea agreement, however, still leaves him subject to NFL discipline.
Missouri coach likes Big Ten's CFP plan, more system overhauls - ESPN
ATLANTA — Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz on Thursday unabashedly advocated for a playoff format that runs contrary to many of his SEC peers, aligning himself with the Big Ten's proposal of four automatic qualifiers for the Big Ten and SEC in a 16-team field in 2026.
Marathoner Ruth Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test - ESPN
MONACO — Women's marathon world-record holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended for a positive doping test Thursday.
NFLPA members disagree over knowledge of Lloyd Howell lawsuit - ESPN
NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. was sued in 2011 for sexual discrimination and retaliation while he was a senior executive at Booz Allen. But a dispute has emerged about whether the players who voted for him were aware of the lawsuit prior to his 2023 election — the latest development surrounding Howell's position as union leader.