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WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of successNFL suspends Falcons' James Pearce Jr. for 8 games after his arrest in domestic disputeJudge sides with MSG against Oakley, says the former Knick couldn't prove he was assaulted at gameMike Macdonald explains why Seahawks entered agreement with Terrion Arnold, who faces felony chargesKate Douglass blazes to 50 free world record in Pan Pacific prelimsScottie Scheffler shoots 61 to take 3-shot lead in Memphis in playoff openerYoshinobu Yamamoto helps the Dodgers beat the NL-leading Brewers 3-1Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays catch for first time in rehab from broken rib, return date unclearMajor League Baseball awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco, which last hosted in 2007A trailblazing