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• College Sports Commission Overstated NIL Deals By $44.4M
The College Sports Commission (CSC) issued a correction Friday, saying it had overstated the value of name, image, likeness (NIL) deals it had cleared by more than $40 million in a data set released a day earlier. College Sports Commission Blames Deloitte The CSC is responsible for approving contracts worth $600 or more between college […] The post College Sports Commission Overstated NIL De...2025
• College Sports Commission Approves Nearly $80M Worth of NIL Contracts
The new College Sports Commission (CSC) has cleared more than 8,300 name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals worth nearly $80 million, it announced Thursday in its first full update. College Sports Commission Tasked With Approving NIL Deals The CSC is responsible for approving contracts worth $600 or more between college athletes and third-party companies. Schools […] The post College Sports Co...2025
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• Xtream Arena to Host Inaugural “For Her Duals” Set for Feb. 8, 2026
Photo credit Joseph Cress, Think Iowa City September 3, 2025 – The Iowa City Area Sports Commission is pleased to announce the creation of a new collegiate women’s wrestling dual tournament called the “For Her Duals”. The new annual tournament will begin on February 8, 2026, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa and attract several […]...2025
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• TKO Bringing WWE And UFC Events To Salt Lake City Through 2026
The following press was issued to WNS: TKO, UTAH SPORTS COMMISSION, AND SMITH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO BRING NEXT PHASE OF WWE AND UFC EVENTS TO SALT LAKE CITY WWE to Take Over Delta Center with Friday Night SmackDown &Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City This Fall UFC...2025
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• WWE Announces Details On Special Halloween Edition Of SmackDown, Additional Saturday Night’s Main Event
WWE is coming to “The Beehive State.” And they’re bringing some big shows with them. On Tuesday, it was announced that a deal between TKO, the Utah Sports Commission and Smith Entertainment Group has been reached, one that will see the annual Halloween episode of WWE SmackDown in October and the November edition of WWE […] The post WWE Announces Details On Special Halloween...2025
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• Halloween SmackDown, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event & UFC PPV Coming To Salt Lake City
TKO issued the following: TKO, UTAH SPORTS COMMISSION, AND SMITH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO BRING NEXT PHASE OF WWE AND UFC EVENTS TO SALT LAKE CITY WWE to Take Over Delta Center with Friday Night SmackDown & Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City This Fall UFC to Return to Utah in 2026 […]...2025
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• WWE ticket prices are likely to continue to climb

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. May 10, 2024 39-year-old UFC star Derrick Lewis told the media that he’s “in talks right now” with WWE about making a future appearance for the promotion. Lewis said he likes “taking off my shorts” and might use something lik...2024
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• This would have been a terrible idea

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. May 3, 2024 Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer says there are people in WWE who believe The Rock’s return this year was “an attempt to turn around” his “losing streak”, after some of his Hollywood movies performed below...2024
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• How the NFL can improve the in-person draft experience
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Solutions that both die-hard and casual fans can enjoy I had the opportunity to attend the NFL Draft in Kansas City, Missouri last month, and while I overall enjoyed the experience I couldn’t help but feel underwhelmed by the draft itself. The league has room to improve on the in-person aspect of the event but it might take only a few tweaks to satisfy b...2023
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2025
"Cover photo by Think Iowa City/Iowa City Area Sports Commission The 2024-25 State Girls Wrestling Regional Meet Site Assignments for Class 1A and 2A have been finalized, with competitions scheduled for Friday, January 31, starting at 4:00 PM."

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"com/19SPfAuFVJ— Joey Hayden (@_joeyhayden) August 15, 2024 Here’s the press release that was sent out with all the relevant info: August 15, 2024 – Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, the Texas Rangers, REV Entertainment, Arlington Sports Commission and All Elite Wrestling today announced that Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX will host AEW: All In Texas on Saturday, July 12, 2025."

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"NFL Draft in Kansas City ‘exceeded our expectations,’ says KC Sports Commission president | Kansas City Star “The sights and smells of the Kansas City Draft will forever be remembered by the fans in attendance, but also by those of us in the league office who are so thankful to the members of the local community for their hard work and hospitality."

2020
"The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the 2021 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in downtown Cleveland, at locations around FirstEnergy Stadium and the Rock & Roll Hall [more]"

2018
"Civic and community partners in the bid include the State of Utah, Salt Lake City and County, Utah Sports Commission, Utah Office of Tourism and Visit Salt Lake."

2017
"The Cleveland Browns have teamed up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission for the purpose of hopefully hosting the NFL draft in 2019 or 2020."

2016
"The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission reported a total of 1."

2015
"The Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation, the Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting Kansas City and Visit KC have teamed up as partners in Kansas City’s bid to be a host city for the Copa America Centenario USA 2016."

• College Sports Commission Overstated NIL Deals By $44.4M
2025
• College Sports Commission Approves Nearly $80M Worth of NIL Contracts
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• How Women’s Boxing Rose from the Shadows to the Spotlight

Discover how women’s boxing went from social marginalisation to full mainstream success. The development of women’s boxing includes its founders as well as current champions and significant individuals who shape the sport’s future. Because of its historic victories, women’s boxing became a global sport. Before it found a home on prime-time television and transformed massive...2025
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• Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission aims to bring more major sports events to town

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images This committee will allow Cincinnati to become a more attractive city for events. The Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission is a new initiative aimed at helping the Queen City bid for major future sporting events. Cincinnati has always been a moderately sized, popular city with decent sports. You can’t and won’t compare this city to New York, Boston, Chica...2025
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• Countdown to the season opener: Day 59 Frank Clarke

We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 59) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today - number 59. Frank Clarke Born: Febr...2025
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• Here’s what the first NCAA women’s wrestling championship format will look like

Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championship will be held in Iowa and will combine all three divisions. For the first time in 2026, the NCAA will officially host a national postseason tournament and championship for women’s wrestling. The emerging sport was added as the NCAA’s 91st championship back in January, ...2025
• NCAA House settlement: Who it’s good for, who it’s bad for, and what’s next

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/NCAA Photos via Getty Images The landmark move will begin allowing schools to pay players directly. The world of college sports has changed dramatically over the last few years, but this move could be the biggest one yet. In a landmark House settlement, schools will be allowed to pay athletes directly for the first time. After over 20 years of litigation, lawsuits a...2025
• Orange County Commissioners Approve $18 Million Grant To Bid On UFC And WWE Events Including WrestleMania 2031 In Orlando
Orlando will make an offer for TKO events. According to the Sports Business Journal, Orange County Commissioners “approved millions related to Orlando’s bid” to host the Jaguars in 2027, and WWE and UFC events. The commission voted to distribute $29.46M in “tourist development tax sports incentive funds related to five requests.” The top item was $18 million for the Greater Orlando Sports Commis...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 3/1: When will the Seahawks sign Ernest Jones IV?

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images It seems inevitable, but when will it happen? In Today’s Links: Seaside Joe takes a look at Seattle Seahawks future QB1 prospects, more on the Geno Smith extension, combine takes, DK Metcalf rumors, and lots more from the world of the ‘Hawks. Thanks for reading Field Gulls. Yall are a groovy bunch. Seahawks News Seahawks need another 'bad' quarterback - S...2025
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• TKO will ‘Takeover’ this city with April WWE, UFC & PBR events

UFC.com Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center will host a Professional Bull Riders show, a Fight Night, and a Raw over five days. Not long after the official launch of TKO Group as the parent company of both WWE and UFC, WWE President Nick Khan floated the idea of “All-Star TKO weekends” that would involve both brands running shows in the same city. TKO took a big step toward making that happen la...2025
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• Triple H And Nick Khan Detail Chris Legentil's Role In WWE
In 2021, Chris Legentil joined WWE as Senior vice president, head of communications. In 2024, he was named Executive vice president, talent relations, head of communications. In a feature article by David Bourne of Sports Business Journal, Triple H and Nick Khan detailed Legentil's role in the company. "Chris is an excellent communicator,” said Triple H. “He knows how to handle things in a way w...2025
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• TKO will ‘Takeover’ this city with April WWE, UFC & PBR events
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• TKO Announces WWE, UFC, And PBR Events For 'Takeover' In Kansas City
TKO will takeover Kansas City in April. TKO announced WWE, UFC, and PBR will hold three events in five days at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City in April. The Professional Bull Riders will hold an event on April 24, UFC Fight Night will be held on April 26, and WWE Raw will be held on April 28. From TKO: TKO Announces ‘Takeover’ in Kansas City as UFC, WWE, and PBR Come to T-Mobile Center in ...2025
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• 2024 NFL Draft generated huge, positive economic impact for city of Detroit

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports According to a report from Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission, the 2024 NFL Draft generated $213.6 million in economic impact on the city. By all accounts, hosting the 2024 NFL Draft was wildly successful for the city of Detroit. National media raved over the festivities well beyond the weekend itself and fans of the NFL showed up in record-setting ...2024
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• AEW Announces Path To All In Summer Series And ROH Death Before Dishonor At Esports Stadium Arlington
AEW is headed to Arlington. AEW announced the Path To All In Summer Series with events taking place at Esports Stadium Arlington beginning July 20. Multiple episodes of AEW Collision will take place at the stadium along with ROH Death Before Dishonor. From AEW: AEW Partners With City of Arlington For AEW Path To All In Summer Series At Esports Stadium Arlington Beginning July 20 -- Tickets On S...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: For the Chiefs to win the AFC, the defense must carry them

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, November 2 The latest Why the Chiefs, Dolphins, Jaguars and Ravens can win the AFC | ESPN Why the Chiefs have a legitimate shot at the top seed: This is contrary to how things have been since Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback in 2018, but the Chiefs’ reason for optimism is their defense. They have the NFL’s...2023
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• WWE Royal Rumble 2024 To Take Place At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
The 2024 Royal Rumble premium live event will take place in Florida. The announcement notes that the event will take place on Saturday, January 27 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The area will also host the following Monday's episode of Raw, which will take place at Amalie Arena in Tampa. This will be the first time that the Royal Rumble event has taken place in front of fans in Tam...2023
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• Chris Jones, Brett Veach to be honored with Kansas City Sports Commission awards
Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Kansas City’s star defensive tackle and prominent general manager are being recognized by the local nonprofit. According to a report from the Kansas City Star, two Kansas City Chiefs will be honored by the Kansas City Sports Commission during the annual Kansas City Sports Awards (presented by Populous) at the Marriott Muehlebach Tower in downtown Kansas C...2023
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• Heel Cena on SNME kicks off WWE’s big four show Memorial Day weekend

Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images The ‘takeover’ will include an NXT PLE going head-to-head with AEW’s Double or Nothing PPV on Sun., May 25. When a rumor is true, we often get quick confirmation. That’s the case with the report on WWE’s Memorial Day weekend plans that showed up in our latest Roundup. Those were confirmed this morning when WWE announced “a Memorial Day weekend take...2025
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• WWE Set Four Events For Memorial Day Weekend In Tampa, Florida Including NXT Battleground
WWE have announced several events for Memorial Day Weekend. On March 7th, WWE announced on their website and through press releases that the company will be heading to Tampa, Florida for four events on Memorial Day weekend. The shows include a Saturday Night's Main Event, NXT Battleground, Monday Night RAW and an NXT taping. From WWE: March 7, 2025 – WWE in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports C...2025
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• AEW announces All In 2025 will be held in Texas

The event will return to London in 2026. AEW made Wembley Stadium the home of its annual All In event in 2023 and now again in 2024 but they’re taking a detour in 2025 before returning in 2026. Indeed, the company announced as much today at a press conference: AEW's @TonyKhan on why now is the time for the first PPV in Texas and the first stadium show in the U.S. before All In returns to London ...2024
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• WWE Royal Rumble 2025 To Take Place On February 1 In Indianapolis, City Set To Host Future WrestleMania And SummerSlam Events
WWE has announced a partnership with the Indiana Sports Corp. On Monday, June 24, WWE announced that the Royal Rumble premium live event in 2025 will be hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, February 1. Furthermore, the city will be the host for future WrestleMania and SummerSlam events. Along with Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville are also set to host future episodes of R...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: Solo Sikoa, Ric Flair incident, Rousey/Lynch, Sexyy Red, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2024
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• Browns DE Myles Garrett honored at 24th Greater Cleveland Sports Awards

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cleveland Browns also won for sports moment of the year by clinching the playoffs against the Jets. The 24th Annual Greater Cleveland Sports Awards took place Tuesday night. ESPN Reporter and Commentator Holly Rowe hosted the event, and the individuals up for 2023 Professional Athlete of the Year included Cavaliers G Donovan Mitchel...2024
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• WWE announces date & location for 2024 Royal Rumble

WWE.com Tampa Bay, Florida’s Tropicana Field hosted a Royal Rumble in 2021, but that was while COVID restrictions were still in effect and the venue spent a few months set up as the “WWE Thunderdome”. Now, Tampa and The Trop will be getting another edition of one of WWE’s biggest premium live events — and this time they can pack the house. In addition to announcing Royal Rumble for Sat., J...2023
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• WWE Royal Rumble 2024 To Take Place At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
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• Kansas City to bid on Copa America Centenario USA 2016
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• Arrowheadlines: Kansas City draws over 300,000 to NFL Draft
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, May 2. The latest Kansas City draws highest attendance since pre-COVID 19 era | Marca.com The 2023 NFL Draft reportedly drew over 300,000 fans to Kansas City, as supporters of every team descended on Missouri’s largest city to see which hotshot prospects would join their franchise. This is the second year...2023
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• Cleveland announces dates and sites for 2021 NFL Draft
Before any more people decided they’re fond of the way the 2020 NFL Draft was conducted, Cleveland officials announced plans for next year’s draft extravaganza. The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the 2021 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in downtown Cleveland, at locations around FirstEnergy Stadium and the Rock & Roll Hall [more]...2020
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• Chris Jones, Brett Veach to be honored with Kansas City Sports Commission awards
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• 24-25 IGHSAU Wrestling Regional Assignments By The Numbers
Cover photo by Think Iowa City/Iowa City Area Sports Commission The 2024-25 State Girls Wrestling Regional Meet Site Assignments for Class 1A and 2A have been finalized, with competitions scheduled for Friday, January 31, starting at 4:00 PM. Below is a breakdown of the number of wrestlers ranked at each regional. 1A 100 105 110 […]...2025
• Report: Orlando To Make Bid On WWE Royal Rumble 2024
Orlando is reportedly looking to host the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble. Belal Jaber of WESH 2 reports that Orlando will make a bid to host the Royal Rumble premium live event in 2024; on May 2, The Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee is set to request $850,000 for the Greater Orlando Sports Commission to bid […] The post Report: Orlando To Make Bid On WWE Royal Rumble 2024 appeared f...2023
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• Kansas City soccer’s best honored at 2015 Kevin Gray Awards
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• How Women’s Boxing Rose from the Shadows to the Spotlight
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• This HBCU conference still has a goal of women’s flag football as a varsity sport

Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images “My hope is that it will become a varsity sport,” CIAA commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker said of women’s flag football. DURHAM, N.C. — Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is the oldest conference for athletics at historically Black colleges and universities. Last week, the CIAA and its teams gathered at a hotel in North C...2025
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• Triple H And Nick Khan Detail Chris Legentil's Role In WWE
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• Heel Cena on SNME kicks off WWE’s big four show Memorial Day weekend
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• WWE Set Four Events For Memorial Day Weekend In Tampa, Florida Including NXT Battleground
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• TKO will ‘Takeover’ this city with April WWE, UFC & PBR events
2025

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• TKO Announces WWE, UFC, And PBR Events For 'Takeover' In Kansas City
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• 24-25 IGHSAU Wrestling Regional Assignments By The Numbers
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• AEW All In 2025 To Be Held At Globe Life Field In Arlington, TX On July 12
AEW announces next stadium show. All Elite Wrestling announced that AEW All In 2025 will emenate from Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on July 12, 2025. This will be the first-ever wrestling event at Globe Life Stadium and first time AEW All In has been held outside of Wembley Stadium. From Globe Life: AEW ALL IN: TEXAS All Elite Wrestling is coming to Globe Life Field on Saturday, July 12, 2025...2024
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• Detroit Sports Commission States They Are 'Not Currently In The Process Of Preparing A Bid' To Host WrestleMania 43
Detroit Sports Commission sets the record straight. There was speculation online on Wednesday that Detroit was in the process of making a bid to host WrestleMania 43. The speculation started when a Reddit poster said they heard "on local radio" that Detroit was making a bid. No radio station was ever cited. The Detroit Sports Commission denied the speculation, issuing the following statement to ...2024
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• Next Big Thing: Sleep Science Is Becoming the NFL's Secret Weapon
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