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Blues sports betting explainer: What does it mean for fans? What's the impact on the club?
ST. LOUIS — Monday was the first day of legalized sports betting in Missouri, but other than advertising on the video board at the St. Louis Blues game, you wouldn't have noticed a difference at Enterprise Center. The Blues are capitalizing…
30 Under 30 Sports 2026: Meet The Athletes And Executives Changing The Game
A mid the artificial intelligence revolution sweeping across countless sectors, Camb.ai cofounder Akshat Prakash is convinced he can harness the technology to transform live sports. His startup, which has raised $18.5 million in funding and worked…
House bill seeks $50million of funding per year for major sporting event infrastructure
A new bill will be introduced to the United States House of Representatives on Tuesday which seeks to authorize $50million worth of federal funding every year for host cities to use towards transportation and infrastructure of major sporting…
NYCFC name Todd Dunivant sporting director
Todd Dunivant has been named sporting director of New York City FC, the club announced on Tuesday. Dunivant, 44, succeeds David Lee, who left NYCFC last October to become the chief soccer officer at Sporting Kansas City. Dunivant spent the last…
Holiday gift guide 2025: Something for every sports fan on your list
Last year, we shared gift ideas for the sports fan who has everything. This year, we're back with some new items to consider in a variety of categories. We also have another guest recommender from The Athletic 's newsroom: senior college sports…
Missouri sports betting: Best online Missouri sportsbooks
Missouri sports betting launched on Monday with eight sportsbooks opening up online and at a selection of retail locations in the Show-Me State. After waiting so long for legalized sports betting, bettors are now spoiled for choice when it comes to…
Shock as the NRL's most controversial enforcer defects to a new sport
Has been granted a release from the Melbourne Storm He is a rugby league international and NRL premiership-winning star, but Nelson Asofa-Solomona is walking away from the game to try his hand at boxing. The Melbourne Storm granted Asofa-Solomona's…
Small firms get chance at endorsement from sports stars in new competition
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes has…
College sports bill to get House vote after years-long NCAA push
The 2021 ruling opened the floodgates to endorsement deals and booster-run collectives that are hastening the demise of amateur athletics. It also opened the NCAA, which long resisted player compensation, up to litigation as athletes sued for back…
Kalshi, a Prediction Market, Raises $1 Billion in New Round
|Kalshi, a Prediction Market, Raises $1 Billion in New Round https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/business/dealbook/kalshi-prediction-market-billion.html The surging popularity of prediction markets helped Kalshi, one of the biggest players in the…
Missouri Sports Betting Apps: How To Get Best Sportsbook Launch Promos
Legal sports betting has finally arrived in the state of Missouri, and sports betting operators are providing exclusive welcome offers that are only available to those currently located in the state. These offers are stronger than the ones…
Athletics intent on joining sport's Goliaths but knows it has long way to go | Sean Ingle
It really is quite the scene. Midnight in Tokyo, Usain Bolt is DJing and the launch party for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships is in full swing. And then the World Athletics chief executive, Jon Ridgeon, walks up to me and says: “I…
Missouri sports betting: The best MO sportsbooks on launch day
Missouri sports betting is live with bettors in the Show-Me State now able to place legal sports wagers at various online sportsbooks and retail locations. The Gateway to the West opened its doors to legalized sports betting on December 1, a little…
How these 6 brands tapped into the passion fans have for everything from period dramas to women's sports
It's all fun and games, until there are billions of dollars involved. But these Brands That Matter honorees manage to tap into our love for sports and entertainment in ways that only help boost that passion. As crazy as it sounds, this is an…
Luke Littler heads three-athlete shortlist for Young Sports Personality of the Year
Luke Littler has been shortlisted for the 2025 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award. Littler won the World Darts Championship in January to become its youngest ever champion at only 17 years old. It kicked off a stunning year of dominance…
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