We’re diving into the controversy around Big League Advance, the investment firm being sued by pro athletes like Fernando Tatis Jr. for predatory financial deals that may violate state law. But first, we break down Brad Pitt’s high-stakes F1 movie debut, the strange overlap between celebrity body image and sports, and how the Browns' stadium battle is splitting Ohio lawmakers. Plus: why politicians are courting athletes to run for office, and what we know about the federal gambling probe into Malik Beasley.

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