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The University of Kentucky is turning its athletic department into an LLC business.

The Eagles went to the White House on Monday , but notable absences included Jalen Hurts , A.J. Brown , Devonta Smith , Brandon Graham .

We'll talk about one of the dumbest sports-related tax carveouts you'll ever see.

The Washington Commanders and D.C. 's mayor unveiled a stadium plan we discussed last week .

President Donald Trump seems to have bought into the delusion that stadium subsidies pay for themselves.

Shedeur Sanders' contract will be worth just $4.6 million over four years —less than what he would have made had he stayed in college.

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