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JD Sports Fashion advances Friday, outperforms market
JD Sports Fashion PLC JD shares rose 2.50% to 72.02 British pence Friday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 1.71% to 10,195.37. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed 32.17%…
Bloomberg Business of Sports: MLB Legend Mariano Rivera
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of…
More taxes on sports betting? NC lawmakers discuss the possibility as industry pushes back
North Carolina lawmakers — who have been looking for ways to pay for a forthcoming budget that includes big raises for state employees — have been considering proposals that seek to squeeze more money out of games of chance. People…
$668,603,360,342 - that's how much people have legally bet on sports since the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling
This week marks the eighth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and allowed states to begin legislating sports betting. Since then, there have been billions of dollars…
BBC loses live TV coverage and highlights to historic sport event
The BBC have lost rights to broadcast the Commonwealth Games as freeview rival Channel 5 has landed a highlights package - bringing an end to the broadcaster's remarkable 72-year association. The athletics showcase was last staged in Birmingham…
Prediction markets disrupting sports the way PASPA overturn changed betting eight years ago
Disruption is a popular buzzword in the business world, but the actual scale of impact on society can sometimes be overstated. It would not be overstating things to say that sports betting has been one of the most significant disruptors in modern…
Plans for 25,000-seat 'London Colosseum' sporting arena unveiled
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Plans have been revealed for the London…
More taxes on sports betting? NC lawmakers discuss the possibility as industry pushes back
North Carolina Politics North Carolina doesn't currently tax individual sports bets or lottery sales, which reached more than $6.58 billion in 2025. To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Example video title will go here for this…
David and Victoria Beckham's massive wealth as couple second on sports rich list
Sir David and Victoria Beckham's net worth is second only to Bernie Ecclestone among the world's wealthiest sportspeople. Their £1.185billion fortune is just under half that of the Formula One Group founder's £2billion but comfortably…
David Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sports star as fortune doubles
Superstar David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman - after a doubling of his mega-wealth in the past year. The former England captain, along with wife Victoria, have amassed a near £1.2billion fortune, according to the…
Ronda Rousey v Gina Carano: 'People should have never doubted me' - Rousey for BBC Sport
'People should have never doubted me' - Rousey on Carano comeback fight MMA legend Ronda Rousey speaks to BBC Sport on her future as a promoter, opinions on the UFC and her upcoming fight against Gina Carano.
From Runway to Stadium: How Denim Brands Are Leveraging Sports for Growth
The United States is entering one of its most sport-saturated periods in years, with major national and global events drawing millions of fans into stadiums, watch parties and citywide celebrations. Nowhere is this momentum more concentrated than…
Tiffany Haddish Shares Emotional Family Connection to Sports Illustrated Milestone
Watch: Tiffany Haddish Shares Emotional Connection to Sports Illustrated Milestone Tiffany Haddish is known for bringing the laughs, but the story behind her latest career milestone touches the heart. After the comedian landed a cover in the 2026…
VAR is removing the colour and chaos from sport. It's time for a renaissance
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. For, I'm sorry everyone, but I am just going to have to go with me on this one. Let's just be a team and do things my way. For three and a half…
Sports are big business in Huntsville
Sports tourism brought more than $60 million to Huntsville last year, per the latest data. Why it matters: The Rocket City is seeing returns on major sports facility and program investments that draw higher-profile events along with the resulting…
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