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Haslams earmark $130M to Tennessee, business schoolCleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have made a record $130 million "investment" in the University of Tennessee, the school announced Thursday.,Despite the Haslams' investments in the Browns and other sports franchises, this funding is not directed toward the Volunteers' athletic programs.,...

Aryna Sabalenka: Slam boycott could settle prize share disputeWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suggested players could organize a boycott of the Grand Slam tournaments to secure a bigger share of the prize money.,"At some point we will boycott," the Belarusian star said at a news conference Tuesday in Rome ahead of the Italian Open. "I feel like that's going to be ...

NBA Slam Dunk Contest Falls Flat Once AgainThe NBA Slam Dunk Contest ended with more whimper than wow, as Carter Bryant fell short and Keshad Johnson claimed victory in an anticlimactic finale....

Jim Schwartz resigns as Browns' defensive coordinator

Jim Schwartz resigned from his job as defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Friday.,Schwartz reportedly was unhappy when the Browns hired Todd Monken instead of him as their head coach. ,"Yesterday, Jim Schwartz submitted his letter of resignation as defensive coordinator...

Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing $40m in debts

Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a court filing last week, citing more than $40 million in debts and less than $1 million in total assets.,The league, led by four-time Olympic gold-medalist sprinter Michael Johnson who serves as the commissioner, claimed it would treat ...

Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, retain GM

Browns general manager Andrew Berry was spared but head coach Kevin Stefanski is out in Cleveland. ,Franchise owner Jimmy Haslam confirmed the move Monday after the Browns ended the 2025 season with a 5-12 record. ,"This was a difficult decision and today is a tough day for our organization because ...

DP World Tour names annual award after Rory McIlroy

An award bearing Rory McIlroy's name will be introduced on the DP World Tour next season.,The Rory McIlroy Award will be presented annually to the member of the Europe-based tour who has the top performance in the season's four major tournaments. The winner will total the highest number of Race to D...

Crew owner sells stake in club at $900M valuation

Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10 percent stake in the Columbus Crew to the Edwards family at a franchise valuation of $900 million, Sportico reported Tuesday.,The Edwards family was already a partner in the MLS club and now owns 30 percent of the team, with Haslam Sports Group -- the parent company...