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People gather in support of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham following her comments on transgender athletes before a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham looks on during the national anthem before facing the Seattle Storm a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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A fan holds a sign for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in reference to her comments on transgender athletes as a fan wearing Seattle Storm gear holds a competing sign during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, left, greets guard Sophie Cunningham (8) after Cunningham made a basket against the Seattle Storm during the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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People rally to support Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham after her comments on transgender athletes in women's sports before a WNBA basketball game between the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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FILE - Ohio State guard Kennedy Cambridge (3) brings the ball downcourt past Notre Dame guard KK Bransford (14) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, March 23, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)

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The Big Ten would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti says that’s a worthwhile sacrifice to get his preferred postseason format. Pettiti mentioned this possibility back in May as he stepped up his push to expand the current 12-team playoff to 24. He made the point clear Tuesday by conceding a 24-team playoff would mean no Big Ten championship game. The bid to expand the playoff to 24 teams also has the support of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12 and Notre Dame. The Southeastern Conference remains a holdout.

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FILE - Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall, File)

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FILE - Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) plays against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)