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1. Big 12 approves additions of Utah, Arizona State, bringing league to 16 teams

• The Big 12 added Utah and Arizona State, along with Arizona, bringing the league's membership to 16 teams starting in the 2024-25 academic year.

• Both Utah and Arizona State had applied for membership prior to the vote.

• The move came after Oregon and Washington left the Pac-12 for the Big Ten on the same day.

• The Pac-12 has lost a total of eight schools in nearly 18 months, leaving it with just four members.

• The 16-team Big 12 will be the same size as the SEC and two smaller than the 18-team Big Ten, while the ACC has 14 full-time football members.

2. Big Ten adds Oregon, Washington as newest members in blow to Pac-12

• The Big Ten has added Oregon and Washington as new members, becoming the largest major athletic conference with 18 members.

• The schools, along with USC and UCLA, will officially join the Big Ten on August 2, 2024.

• Oregon and Washington will initially receive approximately $30 million annually in revenue shares, increasing over time to full shares like other Big Ten members.

• The Big Ten accelerated its efforts to land Oregon and Washington after the Pac-12 lost Colorado to the Big 12 and faced challenges with its streaming-heavy media rights deal.

• The addition of Oregon and Washington gives the Big Ten a stronger West Coast presence and potential travel partners for USC and UCLA, but deals a major blow to the Pac-12.

3. 'I'm here to put on those big moments': Paul brothers own combat weekend in boxing, WWE

• Logan Paul and Ricochet faced an awkward situation during a WWE match when a planned spot went wrong due to a ladder incident.

• Logan Paul landed awkwardly but luckily avoided serious injury, suffering only a cut on his shoulder.

• The Paul brothers, known for their viral videos and controversial backgrounds, have transitioned into successful careers in combat sports.

• Logan Paul will wrestle Ricochet at WWE SummerSlam, and then fly to Dallas to support his brother Jake Paul in his boxing match against Nate Diaz.

• The Paul brothers are polarizing figures but have become talented marketers, understanding the importance of promotion in the social media age, leading to their success in various ventures.

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