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Rap stars and Southern California natives Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar will perform during the NFL's Super Bowl LVI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., along with Eminem and Mary J. Blige. It will be the third halftime show produced by Jay-Z's Roc Nation as the league continues its push to appeal to a more diverse audience. (The New York Times) The COVID-19 vaccination rate for NBA players is now 95 percent after training camps opened this week, according to league sources, up from approximately 90 percent before camps began. Teams are crediting continued education on the safety of the vaccines as part of the reason for the increase. (ESPN) The NWSL's North Carolina Courage fired head coach Paul Riley following allegations of sexual coercion made by former players. While NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird said in a statement she was "disgusted to read the new allegations," the Orlando Pride's Alex Morgan rejected her claim, saying the league was informed of the allegations and "refused multiple times" to investigate. (The Athletic)

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Phil Knight And Former Nike Execs Launch Oregon-Focused NIL Company Kristi Dosh, Forbes Today, several alumni and prominent University of Oregon donors, including NIKE co-founder Phil Knight, Pat Kilkenny, Ed Maletis, Jim Morse, and the Papé Family are announcing the formation of Division Street, Inc., a sport venture that will assist Oregon student athletes in monetizing their NIL. Dr Pepper's Clemson QB Deal May Have Brands Rethinking NIL Risk JohnWallStreet, Sportico Through the first month of the season, several of star college football players who inked high-profile name, image and likeness deals have under-delivered—at least on the field (see: Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler, Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei, Miami QB D'Eriq King and UNC QB Sam Howell). A Predatory Culture, a Viral Reckoning—and Now What? Priya Desai and Jenny Vrentas, Sports Illustrated The University of San Francisco men's soccer team regularly sends players to the pros, but it has become better known on campus for the countless accusations of sexual assault and harassment against its members. Alcorn State athletic director Derek Horne steps down from position after seven years Andy Kostka, Mississippi Clarion Ledger Derek Horne has stepped down from his position as Alcorn State University's athletic director, the school announced Thursday. Meet ultra-competitive family man Luke Fickell, who could be USC's next coach J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times To cap the day's preparation for the biggest game of his coaching life, Luke Fickell sits surrounded by fans at his weekly radio show, filling them in on the Indiana win and the stakes of the battle to come. ---Morning Consult GBO Ma

 

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