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nytimes.com - Dan Shanoff - Which team has sports' ultimate front office? Take this 30-second poll
Which team has sports' ultimate front office? Take this 30-second poll
The New York Times

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Mitchell Leff / Getty, Zack Beeker / Getty, Mike Carlson / Getty This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices, teams, franchises…

nytimes.com - Jordy Fee-Platt - As Thunder pursue history, a look at the best starts in pro sports history
As Thunder pursue history, a look at the best starts in pro sports history
The New York Times

The championship hangover doesn't seem to apply to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They matched the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the greatest 25-game start in NBA history with a 24-1 sprint. However, Oklahoma City's 16-game win streak was snapped…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - The 15 best gifts for skiers and snowboarders - picked by a winter sports writer
The 15 best gifts for skiers and snowboarders - picked by a winter sports writer
The Guardian

Years ago, when I relocated to Boulder, Colorado, I knew I was moving into ski territory. But I wasn't prepared for the full-blown obsession people had for snow sports. As a Pennsylvanian who had viewed winter as a season to be endured rather than…

dailymail.co.uk - Isabel Baldwin - UFC champion been forced to step away from sport amid extortion plot
UFC champion been forced to step away from sport amid extortion plot
Mail Online

UFC star Ilia Topuria has revealed that he stepped away from the cage amid alleged extortion plot against him. Topuria defeated Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship back in June, improving to 17-0 in his career. However, fans were…

seekingalpha.com - Clark Schultz - Robinhood event may create ripples in the sports betting and prediction market sectors (FLUT:NYSE)
Robinhood event may create ripples in the sports betting and prediction market sectors (FLUT:NYSE)
Seeking Alpha

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has an event scheduled for December 16 that could create some ripples in the sports betting sector. The company's YES/NO product launch will include an unveiling of the newest prediction market features.

thehill.com - Dominick Mastrangelo - Senators fear sports gambling is getting out of control, raise regulation
Senators fear sports gambling is getting out of control, raise regulation
The Hill

A string of scandals involving illegal gambling and alleged game rigging in pro sports is getting the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with some arguing Congress should have a greater role in shoring up the integrity of games and regulating…

complex.com - Thomas Golianopoulos - The 25 Biggest Sports Moments of 2025: Luka, Ohtani, LeBr...
The 25 Biggest Sports Moments of 2025: Luka, Ohtani, LeBr...
Complex

The secret about sports is that it's more than just the games and matches. Sure, the drama of unscripted athletic competition is the draw but sometimes the biggest, most memorable moments occur off the field of play. It could be a press conference…

macrumors.com - Joe Rossignol - Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour
Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour
MacRumors

The free Apple Sports app shows scores, stats, standings, and more for a variety of sports and leagues, and it should eventually gain support for one more. The latest version of the Apple Sports app includes images for the men's PGA Tour and the…

telegraph.co.uk - Simon Briggs - Male presenters consigned to history as big beasts at BBC Sport are all female
Male presenters consigned to history as big beasts at BBC Sport are all female
The Telegraph

After a fortnight of billycans and bellyaching in the Australian jungle, Alex Scott has just returned from I'm a Celebrity to her familiar seat on Football Focus. Her brief absence failed to make any appreciable impact on a show which, like the…

thestar.com.my - Conal Quinn - Boxing-'Saviour' Joshua to pummel Paul for the good of the sport
Boxing-'Saviour' Joshua to pummel Paul for the good of the sport
The Star Online

MEXICO CITY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Anthony Joshua says boxing needs saving — and he is happy to play the hero — as the former heavyweight champion prepares to face YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. The fight…

thestar.com.my - North Korean leader's sister sports Chinese foldable phone
North Korean leader's sister sports Chinese foldable phone
The Star Online

SEOUL: The North Korean leader's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong has been spotted with a likely Chinese-made foldable phone, as Pyongyang's elite skirt sanctions to get their hands on the latest gadgetry from abroad. Images released by state media on…

sportingnews.com - Brian Schaible - Three Clemson defenders projected as first round picks in latest CBS Sports NFL mock draft | Sporting News
Three Clemson defenders projected as first round picks in latest CBS Sports NFL mock draft | Sporting News
The Sporting News

Clemson's defense did not dominate the national spotlight this season, but the NFL's belief in its talent remains unmistakable. In Mike Renner's 2026 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 for CBS Sports, three Clemson defenders are projected among the first 32 picks.

sportingnews.com - Cameron Belcher - Browns' HC Kevin Stefanski briefly addresses Sanders' future | Sporting News
Browns' HC Kevin Stefanski briefly addresses Sanders' future | Sporting News
The Sporting News

On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns experienced yet another loss, dropping their record to 3-11 in a season highlighted by quarterback drama. Shedeur Sanders started his fourth game in a row after appearing in the second half of their 23-16 loss to the…

sportingnews.com - Kristie Ackert - Why has Bo Bichette's market stayed this quiet? | Sporting News
Why has Bo Bichette's market stayed this quiet? | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The Atlanta Braves have been busy this week, adding outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on a two-year deal and bolstering the bullpen by signing Robert Suarez to a three-year contract. And yet, one of the biggest names linked to Atlanta remains stuck in…

hometownstation.com - Carl Goldman - How Fantasy Sports Has Grown In Santa Clarita
How Fantasy Sports Has Grown In Santa Clarita
KHTS Radio

Santa Clarita, California, has seen fantasy sports popularity surge over the last few years. Currently, California does not permit legal sports betting. However, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators and platforms continue to be played by Santa…

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