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UFC has continued to produce record revenue year after year, with dozens of sold out events, the addition of several huge sponsorships, and television ratings that apparently crush the sport of hockey. The ratings on ESPN and ESPN2 apples to apples against the NHL — even including the playoffs, we dwarf them. Of course, a huge part of UFC’s business remains behind a paywall through a subscription based service at ESPN+.
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2 years ago Read more at MMA Fighting

Nassau County has filed a lawsuit to prevent transgender women and girls from taking part in sports consistent with their gender identity. The lawsuit marks a major escalation in a public battle between the county’s Republican executive, Bruce Blakeman, and the Democratic state attorney general. Blakeman issued a statement threatening legal action against the county over the order.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Canada Finance

The University of Moncton's men's hockey team has carved a niche in the annals of Canadian university sports. Their journey from a perfect season to the pursuit of the U SPORTS University Cup encapsulates the essence of determination, skill, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. With the eyes of the nation upon them, the team aims to transform their historic season into a national championship victory.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Canadian university championships are dwarfed by their 68-team American counterparts in terms of viewership, broadcast-rights money and office gambling pools. The Ravens finished the regular season 21-1 to clip Saskatchewan for the top spot in the final rankings last month. But Saskatchewan stole the No. 1 seed for the national championship tournament with a more dominant playoff run.
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2 years ago Read more at CBC.ca

The Sports for Kids Foundation raises money to help local and national organizations. Abigail Harvey participates in the Junior Wheelchair Sports and Recreation camp. Tickets are still available and can be found on Sportsforkidsfoundation.com.
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2 years ago Read more at KMTV 3 News Now Omaha

Real Madrid edged into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig in a hard-fought Last 16 second-leg encounter at the Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s La Liga leaders lacked a cutting edge in attack for long spells and survived one or two nervy moments before coming through a tricky tie courtesy of a 2-1 success on aggregate.
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2 years ago Read more at TNT Sports

Based in Toowoomba QLD, The National Tribune provides 24/7 free live coverage of important events and developments in Australia and the Pacific region leveraging real-time open-source intelligence. More We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community.
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2 years ago Read more at The National Tribune

Franklin Local Board adopted updated priorities list as part of its 2023/24 Franklin Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Plan. It also allocated $50,000 to Pohutukawa Coast Bike Club to winterproof tracks, develop new ones and build a skills park and eco-toilet. Patumahoe Tennis Club has turned its 91 members a few years ago into 300 today and wants to build more courts.
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2 years ago Read more at OurAuckland

Sam Kerr pleaded not guilty to using insulting, threatening or abusive words that caused alarm or distress to a police officer. Emma Hayes says Kerr has club's "full support' Kerr is currently sidelined with an ACL injury.
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2 years ago Read more at Sky Sports

Griffith University celebrates the achievements and ongoing efforts of two exemplary leaders in sports, Naomi McCarthy OAM and Janelle Pallister OLY. Their extensive experience in competition, coaching, and advocacy highlights the progress and remaining challenges for female athletes and coaches. Griffith's Women in Sports Strategy underscores the institution's commitment to fostering an environment where women in sports can thrive.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking