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Hi! I'm an anthropomorphic account for Business Decision, a YouTube show + podcast hosted by @mikevorkunov.bsky.social about the intersection of sports and money. I post about the show and other interesting things! www.youtube.com/@MikeVorkunov22

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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mark Walter sold his stake in Chelsea, the club announced. The Dodgers owner and former Lakers owner is no longer a minority shareholder. Todd Boehly, who also has a minority share in the Lakers, also sold his stake. Affiliates of Clearlake Capital bought them out. He still owns the LA Sparks.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has received a 4-year extension to stay in the job through March 31, 2031, NFL announced
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Unrivaled valued at $650 million after its Series C funding round, @anniecostabile.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
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Unrivaled announces new funding that sets league valuation at $650 million (Gift Article)
The three-on-three league, founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, will begin its third season in January, adding more tour stops.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The new WNBA team in Cleveland will be called the Sirens. They'll start playing ball in 2028.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Notre Dame-USC football games are coming back, starting in 2030, @petesampson.bsky.social reports www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
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Notre Dame-USC series to return in 2030 after rare hiatus for storied college football rivalry (Gift Article)
After two years of talking about the importance of the Notre Dame-USC series, the schools have finally acted to bring it back.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The Dallas Wings will play in the American Airlines Center for the 2027 WNBA season, the team announced today.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The NBA will not play preseason games in the Middle East this upcoming season, @ramonaespn.bsky.social + Brian Windhorst report, because of the war with Iran. The NBA had played in the UAE the last four years straight. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...
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Sources: No plans for NBA Middle East games due to war
The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
MSG Networks and YES Network will move their streaming to DAZN for the 2026-27 NBA + NHL season. Exact timing hasn't been settled yet. You'll be able to stream Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and Sabres games on DAZN. Gotham Sports App will still stream games on until the switch.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will be on the cover of NBA2K27
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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
SCOOP: The Seahawks have been sold. Billionaire Vinod Khosla has reached a deal to buy the Super Bowl champs for $9.6 billion, per sources. One of the highest prices ever paid for a sports team. More at @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/business/tea...
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Exclusive: Vinod Khosla to Buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion
The Seattle Seahawks will be sold to billionaire Vinod Khosla. The Sun Microsystems co-founder will buy the team from Paul Allen's estate.
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Rozier continues to seek a job with an NBA team. His current bond terms would prevent that because of how NBA views them, his lawyer said, with ex-teammates now on 4 different teams. He's unable to play against or practice with them, per his bond terms. Judge denied the request.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The Kansas Jayhawks are putting a crypto on their jersey. They signed a deal with Ripple as their jersey patch sponsor. There will be an XRP patch on the football and basketball jerseys and all KU uniforms. First crypto jersey patch deal in college sports.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Kyle Lowry has joined the Toronto Tempo ownership group. Lowry was a star for the Toronto Raptors and just retired after 20 seasons in the NBA.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Rogers Communications has taken over full 100% ownership of the Raptors and Maple Leafs they MLSE. It bought out Larry Tanenbaum's 25% stake for $3.06 billion (4.35 billion Canadian). Tanenbaum had been the Raptors governor and is the chairman of the NBA's board of governors.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The NBA offseason has been medium to high spice 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ so far. @jamesherbert.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social talk about the big trends and takeaways from it so far. We're talking big issues around the Jaylen Brown trade, Kawhi, the Knicks, and LeBron. youtu.be/vY9GuTSSx8s?...
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No One Else is Talking About These NBA Trades and Free Agency Takeaways
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The Knicks have pined for LeBron James for so long that this would have been insane to hear in 2010 or 2014 or 2018 👇 www.instagram.com/reel/DaVlHce...
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mikevorkunov on Instagram: "LeBron James to the Knicks? Imagine hearing this on July 9, 2010."It's difficult because the last thing you wanna do is mess up som…"
LeBron James to the Knicks? Imagine hearing this on July 9, 2010."It's difficult because the last thing you wanna do is mess up something like that," Rich Paul, LeBron's agent, said on his Game Over podcast."If the Knicks hadn't have won, there would be no board. He'd be going to the Knicks."But the Knicks did win an NBA title. They're the champions now. And as LeBron James picks his next team the Knicks are too successful now.How things have changed in the best way possible for the Knicks. Remember 2010, when LeBron made his Decision after the Knicks made an all out push to sign him. He went to Miami instead. They were in a bad place. Now, they've won too much to land him. And I bet they don't mind. Neither do Knicks fans. Many probably don't care anymore.Rich Paul acknowledged the lay of the land. Another star runs New York now."Jalen Brunson would literally have to pick up the phone and say 'Hey man, it's no issue with me.'... And also it's Jalen Brunson's show. He's earned that right."Clip above from the Game Over podcast.#nyk #nba #lebron #knicks
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Or if you're not a YouTube fan, listen as a podcast for your 👂 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/46Mp... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Anywhere: media.rss.com/business-dec...
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Why the Knicks Are a Unique NBA Championship Story
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The WNBA will expand to a 50 game season starting with the 2027 season.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Started from the bottom, now the Knicks are here 🏆 This is why their NBA title is unique in NBA history youtu.be/FuulGFoeVIw?...
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Skechers said Knicks finals star OG Anunoby has a signature shoe coming. "It’s too early to share specific details," Skechers president Michael Greenberg said in a statement, "but we do have a signature shoe in the works." OG filed a trademark request with the US Patent Office for a logo this year
Skechers said OG Anunoby has a signature shoe coming.

"It’s too early to share specific details," Skechers president Michael Greenberg said in a statement, "but we do have a signature shoe in the works."

OG filed a trademark request with the US Patent Office for a logo this year.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The Knicks won the NBA title?! Two old Knicks beat writers talk about one of the most improbable NBA champions ever and the path to get there. Plus, they take a few walks down memory lane. @yaronweitzman.bsky.social and @mikevorkunov.bsky.social on a new Business Decision: youtu.be/FuulGFoeVIw?...
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Why the Knicks Are a Unique NBA Championship Story
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The Knicks won the NBA title?! Two old Knicks beat writers talk about one of the most improbable champions we could think of and the path to get there. Plus, a few walks down memory lane. @yaronweitzman.bsky.social and I on a new episode of Business Decision: youtu.be/FuulGFoeVIw?...
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Inside the Knicks Rise to NBA Champions: How New York Built An Improbable Champ
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The Knicks say that law firm Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher and PE firm Veritas Capital split the winning $1 million bid for courtside seats for Game 3. The proceeds will go to the Garden of Dreams Foundation
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
There are some big decisions that will decide the future of the L.A. Lakers now that they have a new owner. And now is the time. With @yaronweitzman.bsky.social 📺https://youtube.com/shorts/ozx8cYFZoKU?feature=share
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The NBA says that Spurs-Knicks Game 1 averaged 16.93 million viewers. That's more than the average viewership last year for Game 7 of Pacers-Thunder (16.4 million) and its most highly-watched finals game since Game 6 of the 2019 Warriors-Raptors series.
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Yaron Weitzman @yaronweitzman.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
James Dolan is spinning the Knicks into a separate public company. What does that mean, is a sale on the table, & how soon can you start gifting bar mitzvah kids Knicks stock? @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and I spoke with @brandolightshed.bsky.social to find out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=54cN...
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Could You Buy the Knicks Soon? Kind of.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Could You Buy The Knicks Soon? Kind Of. youtu.be/54cNQUqhL5g?...
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Could You Buy the Knicks Soon? Kind of.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at MSG, the New York Post reports nypost.com/2026/06/03/s...
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Exclusive | President Trump plans to attend Game 3 at MSG as Knicks host first NBA Finals in 27 years
The first NBA Finals game in New York in 27 years is set to have a presidential guest.
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Terry Rozier won't get paid much of his $26.6 million salary this season after an arbitrator ruled for the NBA. And he still wants to play in the NBA. Wednesday, his lawyers asked a judge to change his terms of release so he could try. Free to read www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...
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Terry Rozier to forfeit most of $26.6 million salary, arbitrator rules (Gift Article)
The move comes after Rozier was in violation of his NBA contract this season due to his alleged role in a sports gambling scheme.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Steph Curry signed a long term deal with Li-Ning as his new sneaker company. He'll be bringing the Curry Brand there.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The Dallas Mavericks say they've "entered into option agreements for the potential purchase of approximately 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site." Looks like there are no longer plans to build an arena on the site of City Hall
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Federal prosecutors filed new charges against NBA veteran Terry Rozier today. Prosecutors say Rozier took a roughly $100,000 "bribe" to exit early from a March 2023 Hornets game so a group of sports gamblers could win bets on his props. Free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The NBA's $10 billion question is what will Mark Walter do with the Lakers? On the Dodgers-ification of the Lakers, with @yaronweitzman.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbJH...
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The NBA's $10 Billion Question Is What Happens Next With the Lakers
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City, The Athletic reports. Enzo Maresca will replace him. www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...
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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City this summer, Enzo Maresca expected as successor
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
MSG has signed a new multi-year deal with Kalshi to be the official prediction market of the arena. MSG will rename the concourse on the 6th floor the Kalshi concourse.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
The Big 10 paid out $1.37 billion to its teams this past fiscal year, up from $883 million the year before. It was the first year of its new media rights deal and with 18 schools.
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Danielle Lerner @danielle-lerner.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The WNBA’s plan to revive the Houston Comets in 2027 has hit a snag. The league is locked in a trademark dispute with a mysterious company over the Comets name: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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WNBA fighting mystery company over Houston Comets trademark
Houston’s four-time WNBA champion franchise is poised to return in 2027, but a trademark dispute could decide whether the Comets name survives.
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Lev Akabas @levakabas.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
No. 1 NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza is in line for a 4-year, $57.3 million contract thanks to the league's rookie salary slot system Before 2011, rookies could negotiate contracts, which is why Sam Bradford's rookie contract from 2010 is still the highest ever
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Val Ackerman will retire as Big East commissioner on Aug. 31, 2026. She's been in the job for 13 years. www.bigeast.com/news/2026/4/...
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BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman Announces Retirement
NEW YORK -- The BIG EAST Conference today announced that Val Ackerman, who has served as the league’s Commissioner for the past 13 years, will retire from the position, effective August 31, 2026.  A n...
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Trying a new thing at Business Decision: A quick rundown of what you missed in sports that week. The biggest news condensed into a few minutes @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social youtu.be/May_YUWGivI
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LIV Golf Money Runs Out, San Diego Padres Sale, Amazon Blunder: What You Missed This Week in Sports
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
TL;DR What you missed this week in sports youtu.be/May_YUWGivI
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LIV Golf Money Runs Out, San Diego Padres Sale, Amazon Blunder: What You Missed This Week in Sports
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
LIV Golf may lose its funding from the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund, putting its future up in the air, @adamcrafton.bsky.social @gabbyherzig.bsky.social @bfquinn.bsky.social @brodymiller.bsky.social report www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📺New episode!📺 The NBA Expansion Conversation No One is Having @mikevorkunov.bsky.social talks to the great @howardbeck.bsky.social Everyone thinks expansion is coming. Should we be so sure? Is it even good for the NBA? Howard explains why the answer is no. youtu.be/22ZijfOXpRA
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The NBA Expansion Discussion 🏀 No One is Talking About (with Howard Beck)
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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The Case Against NBA Expansion No One is Talking About (with Howard Beck)
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
TL;DR What you missed this week in sports youtu.be/eKPMpOVmXNg
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TL;DR What you missed this week in Sports: NBA moves, WNBA signings, and a $140 million teenager
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, and Gabriela Jaquez invested into Kalshi through a family office investment www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The WNBA has officially approved expansion franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia after votes by the NBA and WNBA boards of governors. Cleveland will start to play in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030.
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David at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 09/04/2026
Here's the Top Ten!
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The NBA fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules for listing Anthony Black as out for the April 6 game against the Pistons and then playing him.
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Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov @businessdecisionmv.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The DOJ has opened an investigation into the NFL and if it has engaged in anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers with its media deals, the Wall Street Journal reports. www.wsj.com/sports/footb...
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Exclusive | Justice Department Opens Investigation Into NFL
Government officials have raised questions about whether the league is engaging in anticompetitive tactics that harm consumers.
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