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      Editor’s note: The following column originally appeared on NewsBusters.org. It is reprinted with permission. Tim Tebow’s alleged relationship with former Miss USA model Olivia Culpo is over. Because, according to reports, Culpo is allegedly upset that the couple isn’t having sex, since Tebow has decided to remain abstinent until marriage. So long story short, it’s a report that should have come as no…

Join us at Entrepreneur magazine’s Growth Conference, Dec. 15 in Long Beach, Calif. for a day of fresh ideas, business mentoring and networking. Seats are limited–Register now to secure your spot and receive exclusive reader rate (expires 12/8). Evan Brandoff grew up a sports fanatic. He played sports all the time. He decided at an early age to pursue a career in sports. He had a radio show on Long Island called ‘“Sports Heaven with…

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Brian France was named chairman of NASCAR in October of 2003 as his father’s health failed.(Photo: Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports) HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Brian France was digesting a hurried lunch and morsels from a just-concluded media forum as a helicopter was prepped to whisk him from Homestead-Miami Speedway. At the other helipad was a business meeting with family members that could alter the sport his clan had overseen since 1948….

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Barcelona could sell some of their biggest stars to Premier League clubs to balance the books. Forwards Lionel Messi, 28, Neymar, 23, and Luis Suarez, 28, could all be made available. (Sun) Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, 26, is on the shortlist of players Arsenal want to sign in January. (Evening Standard) Liverpool and Spain left-back Alberto…

By ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer Actively seeking to avoid the kind of doping scandal engulfing track and field, USA Swimming is teaming up with the man who brought down Lance Armstrong. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart will join former USA Swimming president Jim Wood for a meeting with FINA executive director Cornel Marculescu in Lausanne, Switzerland, next month to check in on the anti-doping actions of the sport’s…

By now, any reasonable sports fan has seen the headline: David Price — $217 million. Welcome to the Major League Baseball arms race, in this case a race for a left arm that throws a fastball 95 mph. The Boston Red Sox are the winning bidder. All of which raises the question of how inflated baseball salaries really are. To geek out on sports inflation, it’s useful to look at…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2015) — NASCAR announced today that Scott Miller has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Competition, responsible for managing all competition efforts related to technology, inspection, rule development and officiating across NASCAR’s wide portfolio of racing. Miller will report directly to Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O’Donnell, and work closely with Senior Vice President of Innovation and Racing Development…

Of all the numbers in the top 10 in NASCAR, the No. 8 might be the most puzzling of all. In its history in NASCAR Premier Series races — from Strictly Stock to Sprint Cup and everything in between — 93 different drivers have wheeled the No. 8 in competition, a decent total, to be sure. But only three of them ever won races with the No. 8: Joe Weatherly…

It’s just as well the Portland Timbers have North American soccer’s most fervent and unwavering support behind them, because there’s certainly no shortage of haters. Sure, their magnificent tifos are a bona fide work-of-art – and their attendance figures are mightily impressive, too – but that hasn’t bought them much favour in MLS circles. The Columbus Crew will be getting plenty of neutral support in Sunday’s MLS Cup final. “Timbers…

Connor McDavid signed a sponsorship deal with CCM.Photo: AP Adidas is preparing to put hockey equipment maker Reebok-CCM up for sale early next year as it simplifies its business, a source close to the situation said. The German sneaker-maker recently put its TaylorMade golf club brand on the market and with the CCM sale will continue to exit the sports equipment space. Adidas tried unsuccessfully to sell CCM in 2013…

NASCAR announced Wednesday morning that Scott Miller has joined the organization as senior vice president of competition, replacing Robin Pemberton whom it was announced Tuesday is stepping down from the position at year’s end. Miller, a garage area veteran who was most recently Michael Waltrip Racing’s executive vice president of competition, will be responsible for managing all competition efforts related to technology, inspection, rule development and officiating across NASCAR’s wide…

PHOTOS: ‘Rowdy’ takes Las Vegas LAS VEGAS—Kyle Busch returned to his Las Vegas roots on Tuesday afternoon—but not his racing roots. Busch kicked off NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion’s Week with a visit to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) class in room 709 at Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School on the west side of the city, less than a 20-minute drive from the middle school he attended as a boy,…

MUST WATCH The plan currently calls for 65,000 police and troops to secure the Games in Rio and key locations where competitions will take place, with a contingency force of 15,000 personnel that can be called upon. In London, 40,000 agents were used. “At this point our understanding of the level of risk hasn’t changed,” said Beltrame, though he admitted that they could turn to the contingency force if delegations…

Even the glory of being a elite athlete couldn’t shield Abby Wambach from the reality of the gender pay gap, an inequality that dogs many women—including soccer stars. Now that she’s about to wrap up her professional soccer career and retire, the legendary player has decided she will focus much of her time and energy on closing the gender equality gap—not only in soccer and sports, but in as many…

It’s just as well the Portland Timbers have North American soccer’s most fervent and unwavering support behind them, because there’s certainly no shortage of haters. Sure, their magnificent tifos are a bona fide work-of-art – and their attendance figures are mightily impressive, too – but that hasn’t bought them much favour in MLS circles. The Columbus Crew will be getting plenty of neutral support in Sunday’s MLS Cup final. “Timbers…

The Boston Red Sox and ace pitcher David Price have agreed to a deal worth $217 million over seven years, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal has not been signed and is pending a physical. The $31 million average annual value of the contract is the most ever for a pitcher, and matches that…

i Yes, the Little Brown Jug harness race lives on. The horse in the lead here, Vegas Vacation, driven by Brian Sears, holds on to win the 2013 race in Delaware, Ohio. Mark Hall /AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Hall /AP Yes, the Little Brown Jug harness race lives on. The horse in the lead here, Vegas Vacation, driven by Brian Sears, holds on to win the 2013 race…