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CVC the only prospective investor for Bundesliga after Blackstone’s interest ends

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — CVC Capital Partners is the only remaining prospective buyer for a stake in the Bundesliga’s media rights income after competitor Blackstone ended its involvement in the process, the league says. Blackstone’s exit comes as fans step up protests against the league’s plans to sell a share of its income from TV and other media rights. Since …

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Saint Bonaventure faces Fordham following Pride’s 22-point game

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (14-9, 5-6 A-10) at Fordham Rams (10-13, 4-6 A-10) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure plays the Fordham Rams after Charles …

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New USL Super League seeks to grow women’s professional soccer in the US

A new women’s professional soccer league that has received top division sanctioning from U.S. Soccer seeks to give more players careers at the elite level and give fans greater access to the women’s game. The USL Super League will kick off in August in eight U.S. cities. It will join the National Women’s Soccer League at the top tier of …

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Jacksonville visits Kennesaw State after Burden’s 33-point performance

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Jacksonville Dolphins (13-12, 4-7 ASUN) at Kennesaw State Owls (13-12, 4-7 ASUN) Kennesaw, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kennesaw State hosts the Jacksonville Dolphins after Terrell …

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Sainz says he has ‘plenty of options’ when he leaves Ferrari in 2025

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. believes he has “plenty of options” in Formula 1 next year when he leaves Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton, the Spaniard said Tuesday. Hamilton is joining Ferrari from Mercedes next year in a move which has shaken up F1. The seven-time champion will partner with Charles Leclerc. “There’s plenty of options …

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ACC reprimands Louisville’s Jeff Walz, fines school $20,000 for postgame criticism of officiating

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has reprimanded Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz and issued a $20,000 institutional fine against the school for violating the …

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Army hosts Boston University following overtime win against Navy

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Boston University Terriers (10-15, 5-7 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (8-17, 4-8 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Army hosts the …

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