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The NBA and the NFL have each identified international expansion as a key element of their efforts to build revenue and develop their fan bases.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Australian Ben Simmons from Louisiana State University with the first overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Australian Ben Simmons from Louisiana State University with the first overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday.

After decades of resistance to even the slightest link between sports and gambling, the NHL’s move is the strongest indication yet that leagues are softening their stance toward the United States’ gambling capital.

After decades of resistance to even the slightest link between sports and gambling, the NHL’s move is the strongest indication yet that leagues are softening their stance toward the United States’ gambling capital.

Rory McIlroy says he will not be competing in the golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus

Rory McIlroy says he will not be competing in the golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus

An investment advisor ripped off Mark Sanchez, Jake Peavy and Roy Oswalt by secretly investing millions of dollars in a troubled online ticket seller, according to a lawsuit filed by the SEC.

An investment advisor ripped off Mark Sanchez, Jake Peavy and Roy Oswalt by secretly investing millions of dollars in a troubled online ticket seller, according to a lawsuit filed by the SEC.

LeBron James dispelled any remaining doubt about his basketball credentials on Sunday after leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a stunning comeback victory in the NBA Finals, but analysts and executives are divided on whether the win will provide more than a short-term boost to Nike’s struggling basketball business.

LeBron James powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday to clinch the NBA Championship.

LeBron James powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-89 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday to clinch the NBA Championship.

The Cavaliers, who once trailed the Warriors 3-1 in this year’s NBA Finals, evened the series on Thursday with a 115-101 victory in Game 6.

The Cavaliers, who once trailed the Warriors 3-1 in this year’s NBA Finals, evened the series on Thursday with a 115-101 victory in Game 6.

The Cavaliers, who once trailed the Warriors 3-1 in this year’s NBA Finals, evened the series on Thursday with a 115-101 victory in Game 6.

A California-based startup is hoping to make headway in the boutique fitness market amid backlash over ClassPass raising its prices.

Dish Network has dropped the NFL Network, the National Football League-owned channel that has exclusive rights to eight Thursday night football games.