Becky Sullivan
Stories
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Mets sign Juan Soto to record contract
The Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto will take his talents from the Bronx to Queens after the New York Mets reportedly signed him to a record-breaking $765 million contract.
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The 12-team college football playoffs are set
For the first time in college football history, 12 teams are set to take part in a playoff at the top level of the sport. It means they'll face more competition than ever before for the title.
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Study finds longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE
A study finds male hockey players -- at all ages -- are at-risk of the degenerative brain disease CTE. The research also determined that the longer someone plays the sport, the higher the risk.
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Longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE, a new study finds
A new Boston University study of 77 deceased male ice hockey players found that their chances of developing the degenerative brain disease known as CTE increased with each year they played the sport.
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NFL kickers are better than ever from long distance. It's changing football
Field goals of 50 yards or more used to be rare in the NFL. But this season, kickers are hitting them at a historic clip — and that's changing the game.
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NFL kickers are better than ever from long distance, and that's changing football
Field goals of 50 yards or longer used to be a rare thing in the NFL. But this season, kickers are hitting them at a record 72% clip — and head coaches are trying them far more often than ever before.
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The NWSL rides a 'rocket ship' of interest in women's sports to a record-setting year
Across the board, 2024 was a record year for women's sports. The WNBA saw record audiences. In college basketball, the women's March Madness tournament outdrew the men's. The NWSL was no exception.
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Women's soccer saw a huge burst in popularity, and it's paying off financially
The soccer league capitalized on a groundswell of attention in 2024 thanks to a U.S. gold medal in the Olympic Games and a boom in interest in women's sports in general.
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The latest in the NFL as the season hits the halfway mark
The NFL season has reached its midpoint. Defending champion Kansas City Chiefs continue to roll through the competition and several teams have had surprising starts including Detroit and Minnesota.
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Can Tom Brady have it all?
The Hall of Fame quarterback signed a massive $375 million TV deal with Fox when he retired. Then, he bought a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. How will ownership affect his calls?
