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An empty NFL stadium at twilight with field lights coming on. — Window Open: Both sides judge that the conditions for constructive negotiation are unusually favourable now. | Source: Tom Bjornstad

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NFL Labor Talks Open Two Years Early as Both Sides Sense Window

The current CBA does not expire until 2030, but both league and union leadership believe the conditions for a constructive negotiation will not be better.

An empty NBA arena with the court visible from upper level seats.

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NBA In-Season Tournament Reaches Format Maturity in Third Year

By Sofia Almeida Apr 29, 2026

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Premier League TV Rights Auction Sets Record on International Side

By Sofia Almeida Apr 22, 2026

A cyclist climbs a mountain pass at the front of a peloton.

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Pro Cycling Team Budgets Reach New Records, But Sponsorship Strain Is Visible

By Sofia Almeida Apr 21, 2026

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WNBA Expansion Reaches Sixteen Teams With Two New Franchises Confirmed

By Sofia Almeida Apr 18, 2026

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College Football Playoff Format Review Surfaces Three Likely Adjustments

By Sofia Almeida Apr 15, 2026

An athletic track stadium with empty seats and lane markings.

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U.S. Olympic Committee Realigns Sport Funding for 2028 Games

By Sofia Almeida Apr 12, 2026

A tennis court at a major tournament with empty seats and afternoon light.

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Tennis Grand Slam Schedule Compromise Reaches Tentative Settlement

By Sofia Almeida Apr 9, 2026

A close-up of an F1 race car with detailed engine bay components.

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F1 Power Unit Regulations Hit Implementation Phase With Mixed Reviews

By Sofia Almeida Apr 6, 2026

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Baseball Pitch Clock at Three Years: Pace-of-Play Gains Hold Up

By Sofia Almeida Apr 3, 2026

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