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Nielsen says World Series is a snooze for most TV viewers
The Nielsen company says the five games so far of the Washington-Houston matchup is the least-watched World Series ever

West Virginia tries to fix mistakes during losing streak
West Virginia is looking for some type of spark as it tries to avoid falling into last place in the Big 12.

Virginia looks to limit turnovers, late-game drives vs UNC
Virginia has one of the stingiest defenses in college football, though coach Bronco Mendenhall says stats can be misleading

A look at NCAA’s name, image, likeness benefits guidelines
A look at NCAA’s name, image, likeness benefits guidelines

NCAA clears way for athletes to earn money from names, likenesses
jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) — The NCAA Board of Governors broke with the long-held tradition of forbidding student-athletes from earning income on Tuesday by voting unanimously to allow them to profit from their names, images and likenesses. [Read More…]

Maxfield out of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with leg issue
Maxfield scratched from $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile because of unspecified issue with right front leg

Davis Love III to make the move to broadcast booth at CBS
Golf notes: Davis Love III joins CBS golf team; why Rory McIlroy isn’t cutting his hair until February

Clemson’s re-tooled defense playing like ‘one of the best’
Clemson’s re-tooled defense playing like ‘one of the best’ in the country

Chris Broussard: Golden State’s weak defense and lack of depth will keep them out of playoffs
Chris Broussard thinks the Golden State Warriors have some glaring problems that will keep the former powerhouse out of the playoffs this season.

Fox Sports Detroit’s Greg Hammaren named Chairman for 2020 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Local Organizing Committee
The Frozen Four returns to Detroit in April

Brazil’s Corinthians win Women’s Copa Libertadores
Brazil’s Corinthians has lifted its second women’s Copa Libertadores title

Some AP voters moved Badgers up on top-25 ballot after Ohio State loss
How Associated Press voters cast their ballots for the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 10 of the top 25 poll

Family cites hockey as factor in Pavelich legal woes
Family of player on “Miracle on Ice” team believes concussions and blows he received during his playing career contributed to his legal troubles

WKU’s Bassey heads list of top players from smaller leagues
Plenty of notable players from mid-major and low-major ranks eager to follow example of former Murray State star Ja Morant

Preview: Heat back at home to square off with Trae Young, Hawks
The Miami Heat return home to American Airlines Arena with hopes of improving to 3-1 against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

Preview: Lightning face off against Rangers to begin long trip away from home
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the road Tuesday night against the New York Rangers, kicking off a long stretch of games away from home.

Tifft to miss final 3 races of NASCAR season after seizure
Matt Tifft to miss final 3 races of NASCAR season after suffering seizure at Martinsville Speedway

De Boer makes a most satisfying comeback with Atlanta United
Frank de Boer is clearly enjoying a most rewarding comeback after failing so miserably as a coach in Serie A and the Premier League

Barty upset by alternate Bertens at WTA Finals
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty was upset by late substitute Kiki Bertens 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen

ICC bans Bangladesh skipper Shakib in anti-corruption case
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been banned from cricket for one year for breaching anti-corruption codes