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September 28, 2023, Reading, UK: File photo dated 27-05-2023 of Chelsea manager Emma Hayes with the Barclays Women's Super League trophy. Emma Hayes' side set a new record points total in last season's success. Issue date: Thursday September 28, 2023. (Credit Image: Â© Nigel French/PA Wire via ZUMA Press)

Chelsea’s Emma Hayes to Coach U.S. Women’s Soccer—at Record Salary

The British multiple trophy winner takes over after the Americans’ worst-ever finish in a major tournament. She’ll make about $1.6 million, same as the U.S. men’s coach.

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November 14, 2023

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OL Reign midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) defends against Angel City FC midfielder Savannah McCaskill during the first half of an NWSL soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

National Women’s Soccer League Lands TV-Rights Windfall

The 11-year-old league’s broadcast rights sold for $240 million over four years, a 40-times increase over its tiny existing deal.

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November 9, 2023

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur (R2) celebrates with teammates Emerson (L) and Brennan Johnson of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Tottenham Lost Its Star and Became the Premier League’s Surprise Contender

Ange Postecoglou, who had never managed in a European first division until he was 55, has turned Spurs around—without Harry Kane—and put them in the title race.

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Joshua Robinson

November 5, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 19: Ashley Darby, Terrell Owens, Captain Big Daddy Kane, Coach Ice Cube, Matt James, Gillie Da Kid Vernon Davis and Wallo of Team Webull celebrate during the Monster Energy BIG3 Celebrity Game at Capital One Arena on August 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Idol Roc Entertainment)

It Isn’t Just Golf. The Justice Department Is Very, Very Interested in Sports.

The biggest and most powerful leagues in the country are under unprecedented scrutiny from U.S. antitrust enforcers.

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Louise Radnofsky

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Robert O’Connell

November 1, 2023

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This handout picture provided by the Saudi press Agency (SPA) on October 23, 2023 shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman MBS (R) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) attending the launch of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia said on October 23 it would organise an eSports World Cup starting next year, the latest boost to a sector Riyadh hopes will create tens of thousands of local jobs. (Photo by SPA / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / SPA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS === (Photo by -/SPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia’s Lavish Sports Push Earns It 2034 World Cup

The kingdom was the only country to formally register its interest in hosting the tournament by Tuesday’s FIFA deadline.

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Joshua Robinson

October 31, 2023

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