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Sports Podcasts Are Looking To Score That Golden Goooaalll!
Sports podcasts have been a strong growth area for the podcasting industry, as audiences and advertisers find the content more relevant and trustworthy. Sports in media has been trapped in a maelstrom of conflicting trends, with new media…
Pioneering sports radio host Eddie Andelman dies
Legendary broadcaster Eddie Andelman, who helped pioneer the modern-day sports talk radio format, has died at the age of 89. Andelman's children announced his death Monday on social media. “Eddie Andelman was loved by his wife of fifty seven…
Knicks championship gear sets sales records for any sport, Fanatics says
The New York Knicks ' first NBA championship in more than half a century has spurred fans to go on a record-breaking shopping frenzy, according to sports merchandise giant Fanatics. The Knicks clinched the title by beating the San Antonio Spurs…
Sports Bettor Loses $1 Million Betting Against Cape Verde In World Cup
An online sports bettor who wagered $1 million that Spain would beat Cape Verde in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match—a bet with 92% odds when it was placed—is out the massive sum after Cape Verde managed a shocking draw…
Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast Returns To Sport Beach For Cannes 2026
Business Insider will host its flagship CMO Insider Breakfast at SPORT BEACH on June 23, 2026. The highly anticipated event will convene senior marketing leaders for a timely and candid discussion centered on this year's theme, 'The Risk of Playing…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess World Cup star footballer #9
The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. But, if you get your answer in as few guesses as possible, you get more…
The Real Reason That Was the Greatest Sports Triumph in Years
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The strange thing about getting what you've always wanted is that you still have to wake up the next morning. Maybe your…
EA wants your sports games to be as ad-ridden as real sports
Electronic Arts announced the launch of a new brand on Monday, but it's not one you're likely to get excited about. EA Advertising is 'a new platform transforming how brands connect with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across…
Dick's Sporting Goods expanding Lids shops to 100 locations
Dick's Sporting Goods announced a partnership with Lids to bring dedicated Lids shops to 100 stores nationwide The Lids stores are currently available at 46 locations, but are expected to reach 100 locations by the end of summer 2026 Dick's…
With a Few Tweaks, the Country's Favorite Sports Went From Pastimes to Part of the Fabric of Our Culture
A Smithsonian magazine special report The Forward Pass: In its earliest days, football was brutal, even deadly, with offense and defense smashing and scrabbling for a yard or two at a time. The Chicago Tribune reported that 19 athletes died playing…
US-Iran deal comes with major caveats; Wild weekend of sports' viral moments
It's Monday. What a wild weekend it was in sports and viral moments. After seeing the Tartan Army taking over Boston, I've never wanted to be a part of something this much. If you don't know what I'm talking about, keep reading. 😉 U.S.-Iran…
Why the next generation of electric sports cars could beat petrol rivals
I've spent the past few days driving the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on UK roads and I'll admit something straight away: I'm a bit hooked. Not just impressed. Not just nodding respectfully at the engineering. Properly, childishly hooked. This is a car that…
2027 Nissan Frontier Adds Sport Edition, Stays Very Affordable
Nissan has announced pricing and packaging updates for the 2027 Frontier midsize pickup, anchoring the lineup with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $32,490. Arriving at dealerships this June, the latest iteration of…
Basketball vs. the Beautiful Game: the fight for America's summer sports attention
For one extraordinary week in June, American sports fans faced a choice no previous generation had confronted at this scale: the New York Knicks chasing their first NBA championship in 53 years, or the U.S. men's national soccer team playing its…
I Finally Understand America After Watching UFC Freedom 250 at LA's Most Hi-Tech Sports Bar
On Sunday, timed to coincide with President Trump's 80th birthday, there was a massive UFC event—including a consequential match deciding the lightweight title —staged on the south lawn of the White House. The setup to this event, UFC…
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