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reviewjournal.com - David Danzis - Inside Gaming: Expanding access to cannabis in Las Vegas could support gaming industry, experts say
Inside Gaming: Expanding access to cannabis in Las Vegas could support gaming industry, experts say
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Experts across gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could help bolster tourism and support the broader gaming industry, particularly as visitation trends soften and competition…

destructoid.com - Tiago Manuel - Great, now Bank of America wants GTA 6 to be more expensive so it can somehow 'help the games industry'
Great, now Bank of America wants GTA 6 to be more expensive so it can somehow 'help the games industry'
Destructoid

There's been plenty of speculation regarding the price of GTA 6 ; not because people are hyped to learn about a mere number, but because they fear it'll be even more than they already pay for AAA releases. Bank of America has just weighed in to…

nytimes.com - Tamerra Griffin - Met Gala invitation or not, 'football is fashion' in the women's game
Met Gala invitation or not, 'football is fashion' in the women's game
The New York Times

The first Monday in May may not hold much significance in the world of football, but in the fashion realm, it may as well be the World Cup. Every year on that date, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosts the Met Gala, a grandiose…

nytimes.com - Michael Charles - Lakers vs. Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 1 start time, picks and predictions
Lakers vs. Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 1 start time, picks and predictions
The New York Times

Follow our live coverage of tonight's Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA playoffs The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to face the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in Game 1 of the second…

nytimes.com - Chris Vannini - College football coaches back ending conference title games, 'maximizing' CFP field
College football coaches back ending conference title games, 'maximizing' CFP field
The New York Times

College football's coaches association is calling for the College Football Playoff to “maximize” the number of teams, eliminate conference championship games and complete the CFP by the second Monday in January, as part of a group of…

bbc.co.uk - Dan Roan - Olympic Games bid: UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s
Olympic Games bid: UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040s
BBC

The UK government says it is in 'discussions about supporting potential bids' for the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. It added that 'initial work examining whether the UK could host the Games for the first time since London 2012 will assess…

nytimes.com - Steven Louis Goldstein - Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: How to watch every game in playoff series
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: How to watch every game in playoff series
The New York Times

The Detroit Pistons are seeking their first conference finals berth since 2008. The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to get that far in their post-LeBron James iteration. One of them will end that drought as top-seeded Detroit takes on star-laden…

mirror.co.uk - Andy Dunn - Government unveils bold plan to bring the Ryder Cup and Olympic Games to the UK
Government unveils bold plan to bring the Ryder Cup and Olympic Games to the UK
The Mirror

The Government is making the Ryder Cup a key target as it sets out a programme aimed at bringing more blue-chip sporting events to the United Kingdom. Alongside the bid to host golf's most prestigious team event, initial work has also started on a…

gamesindustry.biz - Alex Forbes-Calvin - 'It's a totally crazy market' - The seismic impact of the AI boom on video game hardware
'It's a totally crazy market' - The seismic impact of the AI boom on video game hardware
GamesIndustry.biz

Generative AI has had a seismic impact on the price and availability of computer hardware. Major chip producers like Samsung, Hynix, and Micron have focused on furnishing the rapidly rising number of AI data centres around the world, and as a…

yahoo.com - Jason Owens - Jaylen Brown fined again by NBA for latest ref complaints from Celtics' Game 7 loss
Jaylen Brown fined again by NBA for latest ref complaints from Celtics' Game 7 loss
Yahoo!

The Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead and lost Game 7 to the rival Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. A day after Saturday's season-ending loss, Jaylen Brown took out his frustrations on a Twitch stream. To the surprise…

nytimes.com - Steven Louis Goldstein - How to watch every Indiana Fever game in 2026: National TV lineup for Caitlin Clark's crew
How to watch every Indiana Fever game in 2026: National TV lineup for Caitlin Clark's crew
The New York Times

The Indiana Fever are at fever pitch as they enter the 30th WNBA campaign. Even with Caitlin Clark sidelined, last year's group charged all the way to the semifinal round of the playoffs — and pushed the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces to a…

rediff.com - REDIFF GADGETS - BenQ EX271QZ New OLED Display: 26.5-inch, QHD, Low Blue Light, Gaming Features: Gadgets And Gaming Listicle
BenQ EX271QZ New OLED Display: 26.5-inch, QHD, Low Blue Light, Gaming Features: Gadgets And Gaming Listicle
Rediff.com

The BenQ EX271QZ has made its debut in India, introducing a high-performance option for gaming enthusiasts. This latest offering features a 26.5-inch display with a sharp QHD resolution, paired with an ultra-fast 500 Hz refresh rate, delivering…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Lakers vs. Thunder: Second Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for May 5
How to watch Lakers vs. Thunder: Second Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for May 5
The New York Times

In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers square off. Venue: Paycom Center Time: 8:30 p.m. ET TV: NBC/Peacock Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass Watching in person? Get…

businessinsider.com - Sarah E. Needleman - The CEO behind 'Grand Theft Auto' doesn't drink, smoke, or play video games
The CEO behind 'Grand Theft Auto' doesn't drink, smoke, or play video games
Business Insider

Strauss Zelnick avoids vice. His company makes billions selling it. The longtime CEO and chairman of Take-Two Interactive Software is the straight-laced leader behind one of the bestselling and most violent entertainment properties of all time…

nytimes.com - Data Skrive - How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons: Second Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for May 5
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons: Second Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for May 5
The New York Times

The Detroit Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Venue: Little Caesars Arena Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: Peacock, NBC Sports Streaming (out-of-market viewers): NBA League Pass Watching in person? Get…

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