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Goodell's Speedy NFL Draft, WNBA Pushes Fever As America's Team & More
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Roger Goodell has cut the length of the first round of the NFL Draft in half since taking over as commissioner.
Plus, the WNBA is airing every single Indiana Fever game nationally as it pushes Caitlin Clark and Co. as America's team.
Jacob Feldman of Sportico joins to discuss the latest in sports media.
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