<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9 http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9 http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9/sitemap-news.xsd"><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/legal/article/15828120/former-ad-sues-new-mexico-highlands-university-claiming-discrimination-harassment</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:32:28.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Former AD Sues New Mexico Highlands University, Claiming Discrimination, Harassment</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/newmexicohighlands.EHTyiGm1uR.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15828119/naia-becomes-first-collegiate-athletics-association-to-approve-womens-flag-football-as-championship-sport</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:35:34.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>NAIA First Collegiate Athletics Association to Approve Women&apos;s Flag Football as Championship Sport</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/naia-bnr0101a-2019-9999-solcoa-srgb.ll5KH5Xyed.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15828118/ncaa-permanently-bans-iona-mens-basketball-star-over-betting-violations</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:25:44.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>NCAA Permanently Bans Iona Men&apos;s Basketball Star Over Betting Violations</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/iona-university-logo.KqhiHcPs5f.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15828113/mlb-proposes-sweeping-changes-to-draft-including-banning-hs-players-from-eligibility</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:17:11.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>MLB Proposes Sweeping Changes to Draft, Including Banning HS Players From Eligibility</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/major-league-baseball-logosvg.8ZjejOYpYW.webp?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/legal/article/15828096/maryland-studentathlete-arrested-charged-with-online-harrasment</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-19T12:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Maryland Student-Athlete Arrested, Charged With Online Harasment</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/unnamed.Ev4BTY6w7l.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/article/15828009/byu-responds-to-video-of-assault-suspect-working-out-at-campus-facilities</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:51:57.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>BYU Responds to Video of Assault Suspect Working Out at Campus Facilities</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/byu-cougars-logo-1982.rZfTIn2ICy.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/stadium-arena/article/15827901/missouri-taxpayers-on-hook-for-425m-in-world-cup-renovations-to-lame-duck-arrowhead</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:48:45.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Missouri Taxpayers On Hook for $42.5M in World Cup Renovations to Lame Duck Arrowhead</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/a-b-2-spirit-assigned-to-whiteman-air-force-base-366067-1024.fgK9nCqjNx.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/article/15828006/university-of-cincinnati-disputes-agents-claim-school-knew-about-brendan-sorsbys-gambling</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T13:16:35.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>University of Cincinnati Disputes Agent&apos;s Claim School Knew About Brendan Sorsby&apos;s Gambling</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/cincinnati-bearcats-logosvg.sy5u8dM29O.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15828004/nfl-nflpa-nbapa-express-support-of-protect-college-sports-act</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:51:33.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>NFL, NFLPA, NBAPA Express Support of &apos;Protect College Sports Act&apos;</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/getty-images-vmt-4jfsqha-unsplash-1.hC60p9fUwp.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15828005/fifa-fans-experience-lengthy-security-delays-at-miami-stadium</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:48:42.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>FIFA Fans Experience Lengthy Security Delays at Miami Stadium</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/2026-fifa-world-cup-logo.5yXH2KYUah.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/events/ab-show/article/15825157/join-ab-show-2026-collegiate-tour-at-university-of-florida</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-18T12:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Join AB Show 2026 Collegiate Tour at University of Florida</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/05/webmartydempsey.R4v26T04EV.psd?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/legal/article/15827899/texas-tech-will-not-seek-reimbursement-of-sorsbys-nil-payments</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:33:13.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Texas Tech Will Not Seek Reimbursement of Sorsby&apos;s NIL Payments</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/texas-tech-basketball.C4wWhGhtA5.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/article/15827893/report-football-coach-james-franklins-office-renovation-costing-virginia-tech-197k</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:28:12.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Report: Football Coach James Franklin&apos;s Office Renovation Costing Virginia Tech $197K</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/virginia-tech-hokies-logosvg.oHQlrF2SFO.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/article/15827892/us-bank-stadium-partial-roof-replacement-calls-building-materials-into-question</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:12:02.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>U.S. Bank Stadium Partial Roof Replacement Calls Building Materials Into Question</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/b1297usbankstadium7-web.pzHZQMK5VX.avif?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/stadium-arena/article/15827891/home-arena-of-stanleycup-winning-hurricanes-to-close-for-eight-weeks</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Home Arena of Stanley Cup-Winning Hurricanes to Close for Eight Weeks</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/s-l1200.iv2NHwiCIS.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15827885/green-bay-packers-oppose-changes-to-sports-broadcasting-act</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:44:22.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Green Bay Packers Oppose Changes to Sports Broadcasting Act</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/1024px-green-bay-packers-logosvg.c0uZYQmlfr.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/rec-center/article/15827877/nirsa-rec-center-spotlight-on-nirsa-legacy-contributor-dr-don-bailey</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:26:34.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>NIRSA Rec Center: Spotlight on NIRSA Legacy Contributor Dr. Don Bailey</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/nirsa-logo-01-basic-rgb.9irZtmfkkK.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/budgeting/article/15827756/university-of-utah-athletics-inks-500m-private-equity-deal-with-otro-capital</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:30:31.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>University of Utah Athletics Inks $500M Private Equity Deal With Otro Capital</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/utah-utes-logo.R5eMInP0pn.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/leadership/article/15827753/basketball-coach-tom-izzo-expresses-displeasure-with-msus-president-ad-departures</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:25:49.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Basketball Coach Tom Izzo Expresses Displeasure with MSU&apos;s President, AD Departures</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/michigan-state-athletics-logosvg.qWMvxJqzlr.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/article/15827754/watch-tour-oregons-largest-municipal-pickleball-facility</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:20:38.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Watch: Tour Oregon&apos;s Largest Municipal Pickleball Facility</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/screenshot-2026-06-16-at-51937-am.J4jFK4a5Dz.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/safety-security/article/15827714/shooting-at-arkansas-aquatics-center-leaves-facility-closed-teen-arrested</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Shooting at Arkansas Aquatics Center Leaves Facility Closed, Teen Arrested</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/scott-rodgerson-ffh-gkinfyy-unsplash.frFJrLzIRt.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15827752/sorsby-enters-supplemental-draft-parts-ways-with-texas-tech</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:57:07.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Sorsby Enters Supplemental Draft, Parts Ways With Texas Tech</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/texas-tech-athletics-logosvg.k5zItaoeK4.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15827734/big-12-files-sues-texas-tech-texas-ag-over-sorsby-ruling</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T21:00:55.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Big 12 Sues Texas Tech, Texas AG Over Sorsby Ruling</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/texas-tech-athletics-logosvg.q7fL34FkxU.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/leadership/article/15827634/more-details-emerge-in-ipswich-lacrosse-cigar-controversy-receipt-allegedly-fudged</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:39:52.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>More Details Emerge in Ipswich Lacrosse Cigar Controversy; Receipt Allegedly Fudged</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/ben-hershey-10y5hysmdd4-unsplash.JvWMtOSthJ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/leadership/article/15827636/game-changers-two-schools-debut-womens-flag-football-teams-appoint-female-head-coaches</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:35:05.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Game Changers: Two Schools Debut Women&apos;s Flag Football Teams, Appoint Female Head Coaches</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/ab25-gamechangers-logos-v2.i4GmJwuiWw.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/facilities/article/15827632/ou-considers-420m-in-bonds-to-finance-stadium-renovation</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:26:27.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>OU Considers $420M in Bonds to Finance Stadium Renovation</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/download.SE6MdlTf0m.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15827629/ncaa-claims-protect-college-sports-act-would-override-courts-sorsby-eligibility-ruling</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:13:49.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>NCAA Claims &apos;Protect College Sports Act&apos; Would Override Court&apos;s Sorsby Eligibility Ruling</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/ncaa-logosvg.7K94jB7TVm.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15827630/unc-athletics-deletes-pride-month-tweet-over-violation-of-equality-policy</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T13:12:11.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>UNC Athletics Deletes Pride Month Tweet Over &apos;Violation of Equality Policy&apos;</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/cecilie-bomstad-g8cxfhkupdu-unsplash.hQ0ylQX38s.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.athleticbusiness.com/operations/governing-bodies/article/15827619/frustration-as-ihsa-girls-flag-football-not-given-same-calendar-as-boys-tackle</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Athletic Business</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T02:47:29.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Frustration as IHSA Girls&apos; Flag Football Not Given Same Calendar as Boys&apos; Tackle</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.athleticbusiness.com/mindful/abmedia/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/ihsa.R8KvPlDo8o.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc></image:image></url></urlset>