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NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of …

FILE - Incoming NCAA president Charlie Baker speaks during the NCAA Convention, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in San Antonio. Baker wants to create a new tier of Division I where athlete can be paid by schools. The new subdivision for schools with the most athletic resources could offer unlimited educational benefits, enter into name, image and likeness partnerships with athletes and compensate them through a trust fund (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

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Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport …

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. The Nevada Supreme Court has pushed back to Jan. 10 the date for oral arguments in a contract interference and conspiracy lawsuit filed against the NFL by former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden. The hearing had been scheduled Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Shohei Ohtani met Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts at …

FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds first after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, July 17, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. Shohei Ohtani is a favorite to win his second AL Most Valuable Player award, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

The Angels will not trade 3-time AL MVP Mike Trout, general …

FILE - Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout warms up before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Denver. The Angels will not trade three-time AL MVP Mike Trout. General manager Perry Minasian confirmed it at MLB’s winter meetings. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Baseball Hall of Fame to have retired players in May 25 …

New York Yankees' CC Sabathia delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in New York. Sabathia is getting ready to take the mound again next spring, five years after his retirement, to pitch in a tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Game at the Hall of Fame's Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Column: Major champions talk signature shots. And one …

FILE - Wyndham Clark celebrates after a birdie on the 14th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. Clark hit 3-wood into the par 5 to take the lead on his way to winning his first major.(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Tokyo Olympics sullied by bid-rigging, bribery trials …

FILE - The headquarters of Japanese advertising company Dentsu Inc. stands in Tokyo on June 5, 2020. The bid-rigging trial around the Tokyo Olympics played out Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in a Japanese courtroom — more than two years after the Games closed — with advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies facing criminal charges. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

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Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans past the Kings …

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox, right, who was driving to the basket in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas)

Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars …

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) is knocked out of bounce short of the goal line by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence sprains right ankle in …

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) aims a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

UConn falls to worst ranking in 30 years in women’s …

South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao (0) attempts a shot ahead of Duke's Taina Mair during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Haliburton’s triple-double and late 4-point play …

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) is defended by Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball In-Season Tournament game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Waiting for Shohei: MLB free-agent market slow as …

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio signs autographs following a news conference at the Major League Baseball winter meetings Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Chourio agreed to the largest contract for a player with no major league experience, an $82 million, eight-year deal with the Brewers. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, …

Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Brazil at the end of a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)