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nytimes.com - Charlie Eccleshare - When the oldest and youngest ranked men's tennis players met in the sport's minor leagues
When the oldest and youngest ranked men's tennis players met in the sport's minor leagues
The New York Times

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the Italian Open wouldn't be outdone by the Madrid Open in terms of chaos, the top players putting…

mirror.co.uk - Jeremy Armstrong
 - England fans face the biggest security operation in sporting history this summer
England fans face the biggest security operation in sporting history this summer
The Mirror

The World Cup will see the biggest security operation in the history of the sport, with more teams and more fans than ever before. FBI chiefs have been working with FIFA officials on the operation for the tournament. The world's governing body has…

theguardian.com - Lauren Almeida - Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair
Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair
The Guardian

The Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley, has admitted to arranging surveillance footage that brought down his rival Peter Cowgill, the former JD Sports chair. Cowgill was secretly filmed in 2021 in a car talking with the Footasylum boss Barry Bown.

variety.com - Brian Steinberg - Advertisers' Wish List for Upfront? Sports, Streaming, Spectacle (and Not Much Else)
Advertisers' Wish List for Upfront? Sports, Streaming, Spectacle (and Not Much Else)
Variety

TV advertisers expect to hear a lot of big asks this year, but not so many small requests. When NBCUniversal opens the media industry's annual “Upfront Week” Monday, it is likely to do so with talk of the 100 anniversary of the NBC…

skysports.com - Today on Sky Sports Racing: Southwell, Wolverhampton and Windsor as Desert Cop headlines Sprint Series Qualifier
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Southwell, Wolverhampton and Windsor as Desert Cop headlines Sprint Series Qualifier
Sky Sports

We have a busy day's racing on Monday with action from Southwell, Windsor and Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing... Monday nights at Windsor return and the feature is a lovely (0-90) Sprint Series Qualifier with the winner taking home…

refreshmiami.com - Guest Writer - UM students' wearable device targets overuse injuries in sports
UM students' wearable device targets overuse injuries in sports
Refresh Miami

By Robert C. Jones Jr. / University of Miami News Had fate dealt Adam Booker a different hand, he might have been hurling fastballs from a pitcher's mound instead of snapping spirals to a punter on the Miami Hurricanes football team. An elbow…

bleacherreport.com - Scott Polacek - Josh Hart Trolls 76ers Fans After Sweep, Philadelphia Not a 'Sports Town
Josh Hart Trolls 76ers Fans After Sweep, Philadelphia Not a 'Sports Town
Bleacher Report

Josh Hart surely had plenty of fans in Philadelphia when he was helping the Villanova men's basketball team win a national championship, but they probably aren't happy with him now. 'I used to think Philly was a sports town, I don't know if it is…

screenrant.com - Dalton Norman - 10 Best Sports Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Box Office
10 Best Sports Movies Of All Time, Ranked By Box Office
ScreenRant

The best sports movies can be inspiring, triumphant, and tragic, but how do the greatest of all time stack up in terms of box office success? There is something so cinematic about the thrill of sporting competition, so it only makes sense that they…

sportingnews.com - KD Jain - Joel Embiid gives 76ers fans a reason to worry | Sporting News
Joel Embiid gives 76ers fans a reason to worry | Sporting News
The Sporting News

Joel Embiid suffered a common playoff treatment once again as injuries continue to dampen his otherwise notable postseason career. Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA playoffs. This was…

sportingnews.com - Craig Dudek - Knicks vs 76ers best props for Game 4: Prediction markets for NBA Playoffs | Sporting News
Knicks vs 76ers best props for Game 4: Prediction markets for NBA Playoffs | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are ready to clash in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup at 3:30 PM ET, live from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Fans can catch all the action broadcast nationally on ABC. Before…

sportingnews.com - Horace Shivers - Why Atlanta Hawks could land their future backcourt and frontcourt in the first round | Sporting News
Why Atlanta Hawks could land their future backcourt and frontcourt in the first round | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The Atlanta Hawks enter the upcoming NBA Draft in an interesting position, holding two first-round picks and looking to reshape the future of the franchise following the departure of Trae Young. With the eighth overall selection, one prospect who…

newscentermaine.com - Ryan Bell - In Penobscot, dogs take center stage in an exciting sport
In Penobscot, dogs take center stage in an exciting sport
newscentermaine.com

Community The state's only toss and fetch team offers a unique canine sport, emphasizing fun and connection over competition. To stream NCM on your phone, you need the NCM app. Example video title will go here for this video PENOBSCOT, Maine…

viewpointsonline.org - Lennon Alvarez - Tigers leave their claw mark at the sports hall of fame
Tigers leave their claw mark at the sports hall of fame
Viewpoints

The annual celebration honoring athletes, coaches, and other notable figures was given a spotlight at the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame, which shaped the city's sports culture “Sports is an integral part of Riverside; it really is quite…

sportingnews.com - Matt Sullivan - Astros predicted to land better trade return for Yordan Alvarez than $765M star | Sporting News
Astros predicted to land better trade return for Yordan Alvarez than $765M star | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The Houston Astros are having a rough 2026 season, sitting at 16-25, they're in last place in the AL West, and are only a game ahead of the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants for the worst record in baseball. With how bad things are going, it…

sportingnews.com - Olamilekan Ajayi - Miami Heat's backing of flattened lottery odds reveals a bigger goal | Sporting News
Miami Heat's backing of flattened lottery odds reveals a bigger goal | Sporting News
The Sporting News

The NBA's 2026 draft lottery produced a familiar result for Miami: They landed at No. 13, continuing a streak that now spans 12 lotteries without a move up. But there was a notable detail attached to Sunday's outcome that got considerably less…

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