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The growing scourge of sports microbetting
Sports betting has become a mainstay activity on college campuses. A 2023 NCAA survey reported that more than 58 percent of college students have participated in some sports betting activity, including fantasy sports. A growing number of people…
2025 Sports Media Awards: Person of the year, top dealmakers and more
The Athletic 's second annual “Golden Clickers” highlight the good, the bad and the monumental from sports media in 2025. So, without further ado, the first envelope please … In a “look at me” sports media…
AIA Korea leverages sports to deepen customer engagement amid insurance industry's shift to wellness
AIA Korea is steadily strengthening sports-driven, customer-participation marketing focused on health and wellness, aiming to promote healthier lifestyles among customers while enhancing brand trust, the insurer said Wednesday. This move aligns…
Aussie sport mourns the death of history-making Olympian
Kym Ireland died after battle with cancer Remembered by many as a hockey pioneer Aussie sports fans are mourning the death of Olympian Kym Ireland, who has died following a battle with illness. Former Hockeyroos star Ireland was 70. Ireland, a…
The best sports watches of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Ordinary smartwatches are great for communication and using apps, but dedicated GPS sports watches provide extensive customization of the user experience with a focus on training. You don't have to be a professional triathlete to enjoy the Garmin…
Youth sports in crisis as skyrocketing costs price out parents, threaten childhood health
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lawmakers on Capitol Hill heard warnings Tuesday about the skyrocketing cost of youth sports pushing American families to the sidelines and raising economic and health concerns. '$40 billion a year…
Defense bill bans males from women's sports at military academies
The 2025 U.S. defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate on Wednesday and is headed to President Donald Trump's desk, includes provisions that ban biological males from women's sports at U.S. military academies.
Sky Sports ready to return to boxing in major broadcasting change
SKY SPORTS are set to make a major return to boxing in the new year after holding talks over fresh broadcast deals involving Dana White and Jake Paul. The powerhouse has been the dominant force in British boxing for decades but has been weighing up…
Kai Tak Stadium lifts Hong Kong's status as major sports and entertainment venue
The 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is transforming Hong Kong into a major sports and events destination, as it drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up the city's retail property landlords, according to experts. It served as the…
E-sports women bang on target for Mobile Legends gold
Other Sports BANGKOK: The Malaysian women were bang on target as they fought hard to come from behind and secure the country's first SEA Games gold medal in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. They upset favourites the Philippines 4-3 in the final at…
Police are urging sports clubs to be vigilant following break-ins - BBC News
Sports clubs are being urged to be vigilant following recent break-ins which involved high-value machinery being stolen. An orange 2024 Kubota ride-on lawn mower and trailer worth £30,000, was taken from Ogwell Football Club after a storage…
Tua Tagovailoa discusses uncertain future with Dolphins | Sporting News
The Miami Dolphins announced on Wednesday that they are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. As far as what that means for his long-term future with the team, Tagovailoa is keeping his feelings close to the vest. Tagovailoa will serve as Miami's…
Netflix Strikes Latest Video Podcast Deal With Dave Portnoy's Barstool Sports
Netflix is continuing to plunder the world of video podcasts. The streamer has struck a deal with Barstool Sports, the company run by slightly controversial founder Dave Portnoy, to add three video podcasts to its service. Pardon My Take, The Ryen…
Coinbase Is Latest to Join Prediction-Markets Frenzy
The company has struck a partnership with prediction-markets specialist Kalshi that will allow Coinbase investors to trade on the outcomes of sports games, elections and economic indicators, using the yes-or-no bets that have come to define…
2025 Awfulies: The best sports newsmakers
This week, we're celebrating the highs, the lows, the best, and the worst of the year with The Awfulies. As we've done for the past four years, the Awful Announcing staff has cast its votes for who we think should take home the coveted golden…
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