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Good morning and welcome to The Warm Up! In today’s edition, we dive into the NFL’s game-changing decision to allow private equity investments in teams, recap a thrilling showdown between the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces, and highlight the Cubs' power surge that lifted them over the Pirates, let’s dive in.

NFL Welcomes Private Equity (2-minute read)

In a groundbreaking move, NFL owners have approved a new rule allowing select private equity firms to acquire up to 10% stakes in any of the 32 franchises. This decision, which mirrors practices in other major sports leagues, is designed to inject liquidity into the booming NFL market. The approved firms, including Arctos Partners, Ares Management, and Sixth Street, were chosen for their immediate financial readiness. Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin’s Ludis consortium, aimed at increasing minority investment in the league, also made the cut. With recent team sales like the Denver Broncos ($4.65 billion) and Washington Commanders ($6.05 billion) highlighting the need for accessible capital, this move could redefine ownership structures in the NFL. However, the league has put strict guardrails in place, ensuring the new investors remain silent partners with no influence on football operations, maintaining the league’s traditional single-owner model.

Wings Soar Over Aces Despite Wilson's Big Night (2-minute read)

Satou Sabally’s 28-point night powered the Dallas Wings to a 93-90 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, snapping a seven-game losing streak against the top team in the West. Natasha Howard chipped in 24 points, while Arike Ogunbowale sealed the win with clutch free throws. Despite A’ja Wilson’s 42-point performance, the Aces couldn’t overcome Dallas’ fourth quarter, where Sabally nailed a crucial four-point play to tie the game.

Cubs Rally Past Pirates with Power Surge (2-minute read)

The Chicago Cubs rode a five-run fourth inning, highlighted by homers from Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson, to a 9-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs have now won five of their last six, pushing them over .500 for the first time since May. Justin Steele, who was checked for rosin on his non-throwing arm in the third, pitched five solid innings to secure the victory.

Fulham Advances, Birmingham City Stumbles (3-minute read)

Birmingham City's EFL Cup run came to a halt as Fulham secured a 2-0 victory, thanks to early goals from Raul Jimenez and Jay Stansfield. Despite a controversial penalty and a defensive lapse leading to Stansfield's strike, Birmingham dominated possession and created chances, including a header cleared off the line and a free kick off the bar. However, Fulham’s early lead proved insurmountable, leaving Birmingham to focus on their league campaign.

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Fever Fight for Redemption (2-minute read)

The Indiana Fever, led by Kelsey Mitchell and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, are eager to avoid a season sweep against the Connecticut Sun. Mitchell is on fire, scoring a season-high 29 points in her last outing, while Clark continues to lead the league in assists. The Fever face a tough challenge against a balanced Sun squad, boasting six players in double figures and riding a three-game winning streak.

Nationals’ Rookies Shine Bright (3-minute read)

Dylan Crews celebrated his first career hits, while Andrés Chaparro and José Tena had back-to-back homers as the Nationals toppled Gerrit Cole and the Yankees 4-2. Patrick Corbin cut the Yankees' bats, pitching six scoreless innings. The Nationals’ rookies stole the spotlight, helping Washington capitalize on four New York errors.

Phillies Blank Astros In Win (2-minute read)

Aaron Nola snapped a seven-game winless streak, throwing seven scoreless innings and striking as the Phillies blanked the Astros 5-0. Nick Castellanos provided the firepower with a three-run homer, while Nola tied Cole Hamels for the most wins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies’ fourth straight victory solidified their NL East lead, showing they’re back in postseason form.

Which basketball player broke Pete Maravich's record to become the all-time highest-scoring Division One NCAA player?

👉️ Answer Below

Caitlin Clark owns the NCAA Division One record with 3,951 points.