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Owner Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs talks with reporters before the home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2014.

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Not My Job: We Quiz The Owner Of The Chicago Cubs On Victory Parades

11:22am September 19, 2015

Not My Job is the game where we quiz well-known people about things that they wouldn't have any reason to know anything about. We'll see how Tom Ricketts fares.

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Pro Leagues Embrace A Big-Payout Evolution In Fantasy Sports

4:40pm September 18, 2015

by Kevin Leahy

If you watch football this weekend, you'll see lots of ads for daily fantasy sports websites. They let fans bet real money on the performance of players, but aren't considered gambling operations.

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FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, already accused of involvement in a $10 million bribe to help South Africa win the 2010 World Cup bid, has been suspended by FIFA after allegations were made that he was involved in a scheme to profit from the sale of

Top FIFA Exec Suspended After Alleged World Cup Tickets Scheme

6:21pm September 17, 2015

by Laura Wagner

In the latest scandal to hit the world soccer governing body, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke has been put on leave amid allegations of a plot to profit personally from ticket sales.

The New England Patriots fans perform a card stunt commemorating their Super Bowl win before their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

NFL Reinstates 2 Patriots Employees At The Center Of Deflategate

8:40pm September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Patriots employees John Jastremski and Jim McNally were allowed to return today after being suspended for their alleged roles in unfairly deflating footballs in the AFC championship game.

Barcelona Kicks Off Quest For Consecutive Champions League Titles

5:25pm September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The Spanish soccer club giant beat Italian side Juventus in June to earn the title of best team in Europe. Wednesday, Barcelona and Roma tied 1-1 in their first game of this year's tournament.

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Spending Public Money On Sports Stadiums Is Bad Business

2:08pm September 16, 2015

by Frank Deford

Municipalities all over the country keep forking over money for new football stadiums, and sports commentator Frank Deford finds it outrageous "because football stadiums are the worst excesses."

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Serena Williams serves to Roberta Vinci during their Women's Singles Semifinals match of the 2015 US Open on Friday.

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The Giant Foam Finger: If Serena Williams Loses, Is It Still The U.S. Open?

7:18pm September 14, 2015

by Stephen Thompson

On Pop Culture Happy Hour's sports spinoff, Stephen Thompson and Gene Demby discuss this weekend's U.S. Open final between two women not named Serena.

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So Many Sports, So Little Time: Texas High School Athletes Opt Out Of Football

11:31am September 14, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

In Texas, fewer high school boys are playing football. And while there may be some concern about head injuries, one young athlete says the trend has more to do with demands on his time.

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Away From The Lights Of Center Court, U.S. Open Offers Another World

11:18am September 14, 2015

by Tom Goldman

All eyes are on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the world's top tennis players play at the U.S. Open. But it's different for players on the outer courts, and for fans who like seeing rising stars.

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Moses Malone (right) rests on the bench during a game against the New York Knicks in 1984. Malone, a three-time NBA MVP, has died at the age of 60.

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NBA Legend Moses Malone, The 'Chairman Of The Boards,' Dies At 60

8:06am September 14, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The Hall of Famer earned the moniker for his rebounding prowess. A 13-time all-star, Malone was also the first player to get drafted to the pros straight from high school.

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